Cooperative Extension Service

Insect identification is the single most important step in any integrated pest management program. You simply cannot succeed unless you know exactly what you are trying to control. You local Cooperative Extension Service can put you on the right track.

Bee Repellent

One can never get enough of a good thing. When it comes to bee repellent products, my cup overrunneth. I would almost swear a new bee repellent hits the market everyday.

Water Well Contamination

When treating the soil for termites you must make considerations if water wells are nearby. Termiticides are not supposed to move (translocate), but water well contamination is a distinct possibility.

PPE

When working with hazardous chemicals it is required to use the PPE (personal protection equipment) listed on the label. Use of PPE protects your health and it is mandated by the law.

Sterile Insect Technology

Sterile insect technology introduces millions of sterile male insects into an environment to reduce the reproductive rate of harmful insects. It has been an effective method to eradicate the Screw fly in several parts of the world.

Neem Oil

Neem oil is derived from the Azadirachta Indica, or Neem tree, which grows throughout Southeastern Asia. The neem tree is renowned for its medical benefits, and the insecticidal properties of its extract.

Pesticide Resistance

Insects with super fast genetic mutations sounds like the stuff of science fiction, but insects are very adaptable to external pressures and can develop pesticide resistance in just a few generations. Ironically, the more effective a pesticide, the more quickly a pest will develop resistance to it.

Chemical Storage

Pesticide chemical storage requires a cool, dry area out of the reach of children and pets. The following chemical storage guidelines provide good, sound safety precautions to abide by.

Pesticide Pollution

As with all hazardous waste products, special care should be taken when disposing of pesticides. Find out some helpful hints about how to dispose of pesticides without creating pesticide pollution.

Pesticide Information

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a pesticide is a substance used to destroy pests. This pesticide information will tell you what you need to know in order to achieve the best results.

Boric Acid

It’s the all-purpose insecticide that does it all. Boric acid is used to kill ants, spiders, cockroaches, wood boring beetles, and fleas. Boric acid can stop and repair wood rot, too.

Organic Cockroach Control

When it comes to cockroach control most people will scream “No mercy!” The problem is that some roach pesticides will poison you too! Here are a few non-toxic solutions to get rid of cockroaches.

Pyrethrin

Pyrethrin is a natural organic compound that is contained in the seed cases of African Chrysanthemums. Pyrethrum is grown commercially to produce Pyrethrin for use in insecticides.

Drione Dust

Drione dust is a desiccant insecticide that works by drying out the shell, or exoskeleton, of an insect. Drione dust is used to treat cockroaches, ants, ticks and many other common insect pests.

Organic Pest Control

Natural pest control is achievable for those people who don’t like ants crawling across counter tops, but don’t want to use pesticides.  A spoonful of cinnamon will make the ants go away.

Carpenter Ant Bait

There are many types of carpenter ant baits on the market such as Maxforce Carpenter Ant Bait and Advance Carpenter Ant Bait. Proper placement and timing is key to successful ant control. The more carefully you read the carpenter ant bait label and follow its instructions the happy you will be with the results.

Fogger

Bug bombs or foggers have been in use for years, but the pesticide in these bombs won't find its way into all the cracks and crevices where insects hide. As soon as the fog settles the hiding insects are free to roam again.

Chemical Stains

It’s best to call the product manufacturer to ask about potential stains caused by their brand. No one can give you guidance like the source.

Insect Foggers

An insect fogger will kill many insects on contact, but it won’t penetrate down through piles of clothing, books, papers or magazines. Hiding insects may very well escape the treatment and remain unaffected. The insect fogger does not contain a residual insecticide and leaves no chemicals to kill insects after the fog is gone.

Pesticides

Professional Pest control companies use a variety of pesticides similar to those that are available at any grocery or hardware store. A professional exterminator simply knows how to use pesticides more effectively.

Insect Repellent

Picnics without bugs. What a concept! Although not guaranteed, there are some jinsect repellent products that are supposed to provide some relief from flying insects and crawling bugs.