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Nisus Corp.: Web Out
Web Out is exempt from the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide & Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) 25(b), which means it’s a minimum-risk product. Made from a blend of biodegradable essential oils and vinegar, it repels and kills spiders and other perimeter pests such as ants, crickets, mosquitoes and cockroaches on contact. It helps to control spiders by eliminating adults, as well as easing removal of spider webs and egg sacs.
The meetings of the minds - Pest Management Professional
The centerpiece of the fifth edition of the Pest Management Professional (PMP) Growth Summit, which took place March 30-April 1 near Orlando, Fla., was the time devoted to individual meetings between paired-off pest control firm leaders and our partner manufacturer and service companies.
How to identify biting insects - Pest Management Professional
Biting insects often are frustrating pests to combat. The pressure to resolve the situation is high, but often the only information we have to go on are the bites themselves. Because we’re not dermatologists, those bites will not tell us who the culprit is. Rather, consider the following: Outside, mosquitoes tend to get the blame for bites. But the source also could be a mite, a tick, a biting midge or even a biting fly. Know the habitat of the biting pest (or pests) you’re targeting.
Parting isn’t always sweet sorrow - Pest Management Professional
“It says here on your application that your name is Genghis Khan. Is that spelled with one ‘h’ or two? Do you have a reliable vehicle to get to work? How do you handle upset villagers after you pillage their homes? Are you afraid of heights? On your resume, there is a smudge mark — is that 4 million or 40 million people under your rule? Well, it looks like you are an overachiever, Mr. Khan. Can you start on Monday?” Truth be told, I kind of suck at hiring employees.
When it comes to mosquito control, we really need to think in three dimensions (3D). It doesn’t matter how hard you treat, if you don’t target the correct harborage sites, the issue will continue as a result of breeding. I say 3D because those breeding sites can be anywhere — on the ground, underneath decks, or up in the gutters. Finding those sites greatly reduces the chances that your customers will continue to be bitten.
SiteOne: New Size for Mosquito Free Line - Pest Management Professional
Mosquito Free and Lesco Mosquito Free, both natural and effective adulticides for mosquito control, have been tested with a 100 percent kill rate when mixed and applied according to the manufacturer’s directions. Mosquito Free is now available in a convenient, 2.5-gallon concentrate size. Mosquito Free and Lesco Mosquito Free can be used on both residential and commercial properties.
Prevent mosquitoes with close inspections - Pest Management Professional
As with any integrated pest management (IPM) program, it is vital to inspect an area, listen to the customer, and identify the species at a mosquito account. A thorough inspection can be performed during the day to get an idea as to which species is bugging the customer. Look for areas of standing water or areas such as playground equipment, which can hold water even if it is dry at the time of the inspection. Know the biology of the pest mosquito.
Nisus Corp. at 2022 PMP Growth Summit - Pest Management Professional
A conversation with Charlene Mertz, regional manager for Florida and Puerto Rico at Nisus Corp.
Finding yellowjacket nests - Pest Management Professional
Mark Lanford, Technical Representative, Ensystex Whether it’s the eastern (Vespula maculifrons), southern (V. squamosa), or other species, why do yellowjackets seem so aggressive? The answer is simple: Yellowjackets are territorial, and when they feel their nest is threated, they will attack. Yellowjackets and their cousins, the bald-faced hornets (Dolichovespula maculate), secrete an alarm pheromone whenever threatened or disturbed.
5 questions with Gilles Galliou - Pest Management Professional
On March 10, Bayer AG, based in Leverkusen, Germany, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Environmental Science unit to Cinven, a private-equity firm based in London, England, for $2.6 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of this year.
Professional pest control is an endurance sport - Pest Management Professional
Photo: budgaugh/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images Question: Hiring good employees is hard enough, but given the physical challenges of our industry, what can I do to help retain employees by making their lives a little easier? — Hoping Employees Always Like to Have Youthfulness Answer: Great question, HEALTHY. Everyone is familiar with the adage “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” By and large, we embrace that philosophy as an industry.
Prevention of stinging insects - Pest Management Professional
Harry Bryan, manages mid-south territory, Nisus Corporation Insects that sting are a potential health risk. In fact, it is reported that stinging insects send up to 500,000 people to the emergency room each year. For this reason, stinging insects strike fear in the average homeowner. Sometimes a customer will call specifically for a stinging insect issue.
Cockroach control in commercial kitchens - Pest Management Professional
Tough jobs require tough solutions. Cockroach control in commercial kitchens can be extremely challenging, thanks to the presence of moisture, grease, food, and harborage sites. Combine all of this with bait-averse or pesticide-resistant German cockroach populations, and the gauntlet has been thrown down. To prevail in such battles, use an appropriately labeled contact insecticide featuring the active ingredient acephate.
The birds and the bees - Pest Management Professional
One of Creager’s clients snapped this photo of a birdhouse in his backyard, noting it only took a few weeks to get this way. Photo: Rodrigo Balmaceda Almost 10 years ago, when Kimberly Creager retired from more than three decades as a union carpenter in Fairfield, Calif., she took up a new hobby. Or perhaps more correctly, the hobby — beekeeping — took up with her. “A friend of mine wanted to get rid of his hives, which had fallen into a bit of disrepair, to be honest,” she explains.
Arsenal to have against cockroaches - Pest Management Professional
Harry Bryan, manages mid-south territory, Nisus Corporation A heavy German cockroach infestation indicates the population has been happily multiplying due to conducive conditions – that is, adequate food, water and harborage. Unfortunately, serious infestations are extremely challenging, particularly when a customer does not take adequate steps toward good sanitation. This is a tough battle to fight, but it happens. Know the situation, and plan accordingly.
Using monitors to track cockroaches - Pest Management Professional
Chris Ernst, brand strategy director for Catchmaster Like any good mystery, the start of your cockroach work at a new account will offer lots of unanswered questions. Don’t forget that insect monitors can be great tools to help you investigate what is happening at any location. When initially placed, monitors can help you determine the population density and where the most pressure is occurring.
Best practices to manage cockroaches - Pest Management Professional
Dr. Sally Abbar, Field Development Scientist, Bayer Pest Management & Public Health Successful cockroach management is essential for protecting public health. Following a few best practices can help pest management professionals manage these pests effectively and economically: Inspection: When doing a sweep for cockroaches, look for certain signs and conducive conditions for infestations. These include fecal matter, egg cases, cast skins and carcasses.
5 questions with India Unseld - Pest Management Professional
Did your pest management firm have “launch an outreach program” on its New Year’s resolution list for 2022, but not yet scratch it off? If you just don’t know where to begin, read on for how one company implemented and maintains several initiatives that benefit the many communities it serves. Guarantee Pest Control in Bowling Green, Ky., and its Blankenship and Sons Pest Control branch office in Adolphus, Ky., keeps its team busy offering quality service and community outreach.
Tips for customers to avoid bed bugs - Pest Management Professional
People often don’t take the threat of bed bugs very seriously — until they have them. By that point, drastic measures usually are required. One of the most common questions asked of pest management professionals is, “How can we avoid getting bed bugs ever again?” To conclude your work properly and offer customers a little extra added value, give them the following tips: Check regularly for bed bugs. Caught early enough, it’s possible that a full-blown infestation can be prevented.
Use NPMA bed bugs guidelines to treat bed bugs - Pest Management Professional
Harry Bryan, manages mid-south territory, Nisus Corporation When I discuss bed bugs, I often reference the National Pest Management Association’s (NPMA’s) Bed Bug Best Management Practices, online at PestWorld.org/all-things-bed-bugs/best-practices. These guidelines can help you educate your customers. In fact, start by educating customers about preparing the area for your service by cleaning and organizing, because clutter will hinder the effectiveness of the service.
Using resin strips to treat bed bugs - Pest Management Professional
Pest management professionals often are confronted with bed bug-infested electronic devices of residential customers. Treating these devices is challenging for a number of reasons, including the desire for them to be chemical-free at the end of the treatment, achieving control in difficult-to-access harborages, and concern for the safe treatment of sensitive electronic devices.
Opinion | Lawmakers should call special session, override Haslam's veto of proton therapy bill
It is very disappointing the governor vetoed the proton therapy bill that could have been so beneficial to many state employees and their families. Being retired and on Medicare, the bill would not have benefited me in any way. But if I were still employed by the state and diagnosed with cancer, I would be very upset. Patients who have been diagnosed with cancer of the prostate, breast, brain, lungs, throat and many pediatric cancers could have benefited. Gov.
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