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ACROBAT ANTS
Acrobat ants often nest outdoors under stones, logs, and firewood and in trees.
Control involves eliminating moisture, overhanging tree limbs, stumps and firewood, then find source or nest.
Treat nest(s) with Demand Pestab,
Demon WP,
or Tempo WP. When nest are in walls treat with
Invader
or PT 565 PI.
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ARGENTINE ANTS
Argentine ants are very aggressive and eliminate other kind of ants in the area.
Outdoors treat with Demand Pestab or
Tempo WP.
Indoors treat with Advance Dual Choice Ant Bait,
Gourmet Ant Bait Gel or
Maxforce Fine Granule Insect Bait.
Where ants are nesting in walls use Invader or
PT 565 PI
and inject inside wall.
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CARPENTER ANTS
Carpenter ants are most notable because they are among the largest ants found and are typically black but sometimes red and black
(Florida carpenter ant). They do not eat wood but they excavate galleries or tunnels in the wood hence their name.
Locating the nest(s) is most important in controlling carpenter ants, then eliminating moisture conditions and conducive conditions
like overhanging tree limbs and firewood. Nest(s) can be indoors and/or outdoors. Large numbers of winged adults ants indicate that the
nest(s) are indoors.
After locating indoor nest(s) drill small holes and treat with Invader or
Delta Dust.
Outdoors treat active areas with Demand Pestabs,
Demon WP or Tempo WP.
Also granular baits are effective in and outdoors like Advance Carpenter Ant Bait or
Maxforce Carpenter Ant Bait Gel.
Maxforce Carpenter Ant Bait Gel is effective indoors.
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CRAZY ANTS
Crazy ants get their name from the erratic way the run about searching for food. They are relatively small light brown to black.
Use a residual insecticide like Demand Pestab,
Demon WP or Tempo WP. Nests in
walls treat with Invader or PT 565 PI.
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FIRE ANTS
These ants are called fire ants because their venomous stings cause serious pain and sometimes severe reactions and even death in
sensitive people, pets and young wildlife.
Begin your control of these ants outside by broadcasting Over'N Out or
Ascend Fire Ant Bait, then treating all active ants areas with
Demand Pestabs or Tempo WP.
Indoors use Demand Pestabs, Tempo WP
or Maxforce Fine Granule Insect Bait.
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THIEF ANTS
Thief ants are tiny ants; the workers are usually less than 1/16 inch long. They look much like Pharaoh ants yellow to light brown.
Thief ants steal board and food from other ants nest. They usually nest outdoors in and near areas of bare ground and under stones.
When found indoors they are usually found in wall voids in kitchens, around sinks, bathrooms also where food is stored.
All cracks and seams in exterior walls should be sealed to close access. The best control measure is to treat wall voids with a residual
insecticide like Invader HPX or with a dust like
Delta Dust. Exterior nest should be treated with a residual like
Demon WP or Demand Pestabs.
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PHARAOH ANTS
Pharaoh ants are very small and are yellow to light brown. They nest in walls, under floors, wall sockets, cracks , under baseboards
and in and under furniture.
Baiting and eliminating competing food sources is the best way to control these ants.
Gourmet Ant Bait Gel,
Advance Dual Choice Bait,
Maxforce FC Ant Bait Stations or
Maxforce Fine Granule Insect Bait are excellent for controlling these ants.
Be sure to place baits in areas where ants are seen inaccessible to children and pets.
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CARPENTER BEES
Carpenter bees are large and look like bumblebees. They bore holes in wood to create tunnels to raise their young.
Wood that is untreated can be protected by using Timbor, Tempo WP or
Demand Pestabs. Several days after treatment seal treated holes.
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HONEY BEES
Honey bees live in colonies or hives with as many as 20,000-80,000 workers. They are not naturally aggressive; but when threatened they will sting.
When honey bees are within a wall there are two options. 1: Remove the living colony. This requires and an experienced beekeeper.
2: Kill the colony using Delta Dust and/or
PT 565 PI. Always wear protective clothing when removing or killing the colony.
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AMERICAN ROACHES
American roaches usually migrate from outside to indoors. They are strong fliers and can enter buildings through equipment and storage
boxes. Elimination of clutter and good sanitation is critical for control.
Dry baits like Larva Lur and Ni-Ban FG
used in attics, garages and basements are very effective against American roaches. Gel baits like Maxforce FC Roach Gel and Seize used
in kitchens, storage areas and restrooms gives excellent long term control.
All other indoor and outdoor areas can be treated with Demon WP,
Tempo WP or Demand Pestabs.
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BROWN BANDED ROACHES
Brown Banded roaches are about ½ inch long at adult stage, light brown to brown, and have two yellow-brown bands running across their bodies. Elimination of clutter and good sanitation is crucial for control.
Dry baits like Larva Lur and Ni-Ban FG
are very effective against brown banded roaches. Demon WP,
Tempo WP or Demand Pestabs are very
effective liquid residual insecticides. Use gel baits like
Maxforce FC Roach Killer Bait Gel behind molding, pictures, in closets and
furniture.
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GERMAN ROACHES
German roaches are the most common indoor roach. They typically infest kitchens and restrooms but will live anywhere inside places where
there is food, water, and harborage. Elimination of clutter and good sanitation is critical for control. Vacuum cleaning can be used to
physically remove exposed roaches, droppings, and egg capsules.
Gel baits like Maxforce FC Roach Killer Bait Gel used in kitchens, storage
areas and restrooms give excellent long term control. Baits can be used also under electrical equipment and appliances like computers,
phones, refrigerators, microwaves, stoves, coffee makers, furniture and trash cans.
When there is a severe infestation use an insect growth regulator like IG Regulator
mixed with a liquid residual insecticide like Demon WP,
Tempo WP or Demand Pestabs then
use the gel baits a week later.
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ORIENTAL ROACHES
Oriental roaches are often found in sewers and indoors where it has become very damp.
Good sanitation and elimination of food, water and clutter is crucial for control.
Dry baits like Larva Lur or Ni-Ban FG
are very effective against oriental roaches.
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SMOKEY BROWN ROACHES
Smokey Brown roaches are dark brown to mahogany with fully developed wings. They are usually found outdoors in wood piles, flower
planters and vacant buildings. They seek warm humid areas like garages, attics and crawl spaces.
Good sanitation and elimination of clutter is crucial for control.
Dry baits like Larva Lur and Ni-Ban FG
are very effective against smokey brown roaches. Demon WP,
Tempo WP or Demand Pestabs are
very good liquid residual insecticides that can be used inside or outside.
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EARWIGS
Earwigs have forceps at the end of abdomen that are pincer-like appendages. They comes indoors in the fall or at night.
It is a good control measure to have an 8 - 24 inch vegetation free zone left adjacent to the foundation.
Dry baits like Ni-Ban FG and Larva Lur
can be used outside around buildings. Liquid residual insecticides like Demon WP,
Tempo WP or Demand Pestabs are
also very effective.
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CAT/DOG FLEAS
There are three vital steps to flea control, sanitation, insecticide treatment and animal flea treatment.
First vacuum thoroughly and discard used vacuum cleaner bag. Pet bedding must be washed or discarded also.
Secondly treat indoors and/or outdoors with a residual insecticide like Demand Pestabs,
Tempo WP or Demon WP in
combination with an insect growth regulator like IG Regulator. On hardwood floors use
Ultracide or Precor 2000.
Thoroughness and making sure to treat areas frequented by pet(s) is crucial for control.
Thirdly, treat the pet(s) at the same time of the indoor and/or outdoor treatment.
Use Frontline Plus based on the size and type of pet.
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TICKS
Ticks are 1/8 to 1/2 inch long. The body is flattened and shaped like a tear. They infest homes and kennels and are almost exclusively
parasitic to dogs. Seldom do they live on humans.
A three step approach is needed to control ticks. 1) Sanitation, 2) indoor and outdoor tick control, 3) tick control on
dog(s).
Infested house(s) and kennel(s) should be thoroughly cleaned indoor vacuuming is vital. Residual insecticides like
Demon WP or Demand Pestabs should be
applied to houses, kennels, dog houses and all areas of pet frequented areas.
Dog(s) should be treated with
Frontline Plus or Petcor.
Outdoors treat grassy and bushy areas near house, kennel, under porches and other areas where
dog(s) spend time with
Demon WP or Demand Pestabs.
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FLIES
Flies are controlled by first focusing on identification of the fly. Then sanitation is the next most important step. The breeding site
or source must be eliminated. After these steps are taken elimination of adult flies by using a non residual aerosol like
CB 80 Extra or PT 565 PI. Outdoor control
follows the same procedure. Use Zoecon Golden Malrin Fly Bait for outdoor
control.
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GNATS
Gnats are very small flies 1/32 to 7/16 inch long. They are usually yellowish to brown to black. The key to stop a gnat problem is to
find and eliminate the breeding source. After the breeding source is eliminated use a non residual aerosol like
PT 565 PI or CB 80 Extra to kill the adult gnats.
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MOSQUITOES
Source reduction is the key to controlling mosquitoes, i.e. the removal of water breeding
site(s). Prevent larva from becoming blood
sucking adults by a larvacide like Mosquito dunks in standing water or spray a insect growth
regulator (IGR) like Martin's IG Regulator in bushy or grassy areas. Kills adult
mosquitoes with CB PCO Fogger or
Martin’s Mosquito Master. Other
insecticide(s) can be used to kill adult
mosquitoes are PT 565 PI, Demand Pestab,
and Tempo WP.
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PANTRY PESTS
Pantry pests are stored product insects usually found in products such as dried fruit, spices, flour, bran, peas, dried vegetables,
dried flowers, grain, milled cereal products, dog food, nuts, candy, macaroni, spaghetti, cheese and other similar items. The first
step to controlling pantry pest is to get rid of all infested items. Then vacuum infested
area(s). Treat infested are with residual
aerosol like Invader HPX or with Demon WP.
Repeat both steps in 7 – 10 days if infestation continues.
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MICE
Locating the entry ways is crucial in eliminating mice. Seal all entry holes that are at least ¼ inch. Use hardware cloth, sheet metal
or metal wool.
Non-poison control: use mechanical traps like Tin Cats,
Ketch-All Mouse Traps,
Victor Mouse Snap Traps
or Eaton's Stickem Glue Traps.
Poison control: use Maki Bait Packs or
Maki Bait Blocks. When there are many competing food sources use
Liqua-Tox II.
Seal all dog food containers completely. They may contain the antidote to the poisons. Use
Eaton's Tamper-proof Mouse Stations to keep poisons out of reach of
children and pets.
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NORWAY RATS
Locating the entry ways is crucial in eliminating Norway rats. Trim back vegetation and tree limbs from buildings. Seal all entry holes
that are at least ½ inch. Use ¼ mesh wire or sheet metal to seal entries.
Non-poison control: use Victor Rat Traps,
Eaton Stickem Rat Glue Traps or Catchmaster Maxcatch Glue Boards.
Poison control use Maki Bait Packs or Maki Bait Blocks. When
there are many competing food sources use Liqua-Tox II. Seal all dog food
containers for some dog food contain the antidote to the poisons.
Use Eaton Tamper-proof Rat Stations to keep poisons out of reach of children
and pets.
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ROOF RATS
Roof rats usually prefer upper levels of buildings but sometimes are in basements and sewers. Trim back tree limbs and vegetation from
buildings. Seal all entry holes that are at least ½ inch.
Non-poison control: use Catchmaster Maxcatch Glue Boards,
Eaton Stickem Rat Glue Traps or
Victor Rat Traps.
Poison control: use Maki Bait Packs or Maki Bait Blocks. When
there are too many competing food sources useLiqua-Tox II. Securely seal all dog
food containers for some dog food contain the antidote to the poisons.
Use Eaton Tamper-proof Rat Stations to keep poisons out of reach of children
and pets.
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SILVERFISH
Silverfish are fond of sizing on books and paper, the glues and pastes found on wallpaper, paper products and labels. Reduce
moisture, lower the temperature and remove infested items can help to eliminate infestations.
Dry bait like Ni-Ban FG is effective for control.
Demon WP, Tempo WP
or Demand Pestabs are effective liquid residual insecticides for silverfish.
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BLACK WIDOW SPIDERS
Black widow spiders has two triangular red spots on its underside that looks like an hourglass. Death rarely occurs from the
bite of the spider but it is the anaphylactic reaction in most cases that causes death.
Control of black widow spiders involves removing clutter and debris inside and outside buildings. Use a liquid insecticide
residual like Demon WP or Tempo WP.
In enclosed areas a nonresidual aerosol like PT 565 PI is very effective.
Use Cobweb Eliminator to discourage web reformation and a vacuum
cleaner to remove spiders, webs, and egg sacs.
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BROWN RECLUSE SPIDERS
Brown recluse spiders are best described by the violin-shaped dark mark behind the eyes.
Brown recluse spiders bite is very painful and can develop into an unsightly slow healing sore.
Control of brown recluse spiders involves removing clutter inside and outside buildings. Use a liquid residual insecticide
like Demon WP or Tempo WP
inside and outside. A nonresidual aerosol like PT 565 PI is very effective in
enclosed areas. Use Cobweb Eliminator to discourage web reformation
and a vacuum cleaner to remove spiders, webs and eggs sacs.
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DRYWOOD TERMITES
Drywood termites are primarily found in the southern part of the United states. The first signs of infestation are swarmers or the
accumulation of fecal pellets below “kick out” holes.
Control of drywood termites is usually done with a fumigant like sulfuryl fluoride or methyl. Heat treatment are also available. Where
a localized spot treatment is needed use Nisus Bora-care and
Nisus Jecta or Nisus Timbor. When building a home or wooden
structure Bora-care should be used to treat all wood members inside and outside as a
pre-treatment for drywood termites.
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FORMOSAN TERMITES
Formosan termites are imported termites larger than native subterranean termites. They are pale yellow to brownish yellow. This the
most destructive termite which infest structures. The can eat over 13 linear feet of pine studs in 1 year. A professional termite
service person is recommended for treatment of Formosan termites. When building a home or wooden structure
Bora-care should be used to treat all wood members inside and outside as a
pre-treatment for Formosan termites.
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SUBTERRANEAN TERMITES
Subterranean termites can be found in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Subterranean termites colonies usually are located in
the soil from which the build mud shelter tubes to the structural wood the feed . Subterranean are always connected to the soil and
moisture. Subterranean termite infestations can go unnoticed for years until they swarm from or inside a structure.
The first step to control subterranean termites is to remove and soil to wood contact. Then repair or fix and water leaks or moisture
problems. Then treatment can be done by either soil treatment or baiting. When building a home or wooden structure
Bora-care should be used to treat all wood members inside and outside as a
pre-treatment for subterranean termites.
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