Rats are a common problem in the pest control business. As exterminators, we implicitly know a lot about rodenticides, often known publicly to consumers as “rat poison.” Limiting accidental exposure The use of anticoagulant rodenticides is a widespread practice in the United States. These pesticides are highly lethal, causing internal bleeding that leads to certain death. Unfortunately, sometimes non target species are being exposed. even when primary and secondary exposure
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In the pest control business, it is our duty to prevent pests from entering and inhabiting the homes of our customers. The best way to achieve our objective is to perform proper and comprehensive pest inspections. It is important to thoroughly inspect the interior, perimeter, and the boundary of each customer’s home and communicate that information to both the customer and the route technician. It all starts with the initial
When most people think of wood destroying organisms (WDO’s), they think of termites, specifically subterranean and drywood termites. However, there are many other insects that destroy wood. A less common but potentially devastating invader are beetles. The pest control industry assigns beetles that eat structural wood into two categories: beetles that reinfest wood and beetles that do not reinfest wood. Beetles that do not reinfest wood are typically forest insects
Mice infestations are a common problem across the U.S., but homeowners in Florida face more challenges when dealing with these rodents due to several factors. Florida’s warm and humid climate creates an environment where mice can perfectly survive the whole year. If you’ve noticed scratching noises in your walls, mouse droppings, or gnawed furniture, it’s time to call a professional rodent control service in your area. Lets look at some
Researchers have been experimenting with new innovative ways to use Boric Acid–both to exterminate bed bugs and for other types of pest control. Boric Acid is a commonly known insecticide associated with pest control. Its effect will either internally, or externally effect pests by damaging their exoskeleton or rupture their insides upon consumption of the chemical. Studies were done on the effects of Boric Acid on German Roaches and Bed
With summer in full swing, there are many concerns with managing a healthy and vibrant St. Augustine lawn. Even though temperatures are soaring above the 90-degree mark in Florida, the wetness from rain showers is not drying because humidity is staying at high levels, 85% and above on a consistent basis all day and through the night. This process ensures that lawns will stay wet for extended periods of time.
Termites are incredibly interesting insects that show the intelligent design in our world. In a colony of termites, there are castes, which are different types of termites that each have a role in sustaining and building the colony. A typical termite colony will have: eggs, larvae, workers, soldiers, and a king (male) and queen (female). A termite colony life cycle will start with eggs that hatch to larvae. Nymphs will
What is the Story with Termites in Florida? It is estimated 60% of homes in Florida have some evidence of termites. Subterranean termite colonies live underground and enter through plumbing pipes, cracks to your home’s foundation, and wood to ground contact, such as porch and deck supports and landscape mulch. They can also build mud tubes and tunnels to reach wood several feet above the ground. Termites need food (cellulose,
Asian termites have become a major problem in South Florida. They are a new species native to South East Asia that most likely arrived via shipping ports in the early 1990’s. Asian termites are very similar to Formosan termites but are better suited for tropical climates. They have a long-life cycle, ranging from five to eight years. Since 2000, Formosan and Asian termites have grown significantly in Florida. From 2000
You may not have noticed, but one of the biggest sensations on the internet this week was a cute raccoon that blew up the internet.. It wasn’t her cute looks that caught the attention of the masses; it was that she scaled a 23-story concrete building in downtown Minneapolis all on her own (with no shortage of cameras watching and a plethora of bystanders giving real time updates). Once she
