There is a lot more to doing your own pest control than just spraying the bugs you see. Effective pest control involves selection of the most effective pesticide, appropriate pesticide placement, and consistent treatments. First, let's discuss pesticides. Residual insecticides are those products applied to obtain long-lasting (20-30 days) insecticidal effects and are applied as general, barrier, spot, or crack and crevice treatments. Residuals include wettable powders such as Demon WP, Cynoff WP, Tempo WP, or Cyper WP. Another class of residual insecticide is emulsifiable concentrates, which includes Cynoff EC, Demize EC, and Demon EC. EcoPCO EC is a good residual for those people who prefer green products. Periodic barrier applications of a residual pesticide along the foundation of the structure, as well as around the windows and doors will provide good protection against pest intrusion. Barrier treatments are usually considered treatments to the ground and foundation outside the structure. Granules are another effective formulation for outside treatment. Bifen L/P is a good, long-lasting general insecticide that is activated by water, as is Talstar PL Granular. Fire ants tend to be a huge problem in the south, and the best remedy for them are baits. The following is a list of very effective bait formulations: Advion Fire Ant Bait, Top Choice, Advance 375A Select Granules, MAXFORCE Granular Bait, and Extinguish Fire Ant Bait. The best way to eliminate a German roach infestation is to apply bait to cracks and crevices in kitchen cabinets and behind appliances (in motors, etc.). Some baits to consider are: Advion Cockroach Gel Bait, Avert Gel Formula, Vendetta Cockroach Gel Bait and Maxforce roach gel bait. The secret to effective roach control using baits is the number of bait settings. Twenty-five to thirty half-a-pinkie-sized bait placements should do the trick. The bait comes in syringes for easy application. For those areas that you cannot reach, like wall voids, dusts such as Drione and Delta Dust are they way to go, using a bellows hand duster. When you've selected the pesticides you prefer, remember that insects spend 90% of their lives in cracks and crevices, so when you treat inside, concentrate on those areas. For more treatment info, visit the pest library at You Do It Pest Control.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Doing Your Own Pest Control
There is a lot more to doing your own pest control than just spraying the bugs you see. Effective pest control involves selection of the most effective pesticide, appropriate pesticide placement, and consistent treatments. First, let's discuss pesticides. Residual insecticides are those products applied to obtain long-lasting (20-30 days) insecticidal effects and are applied as general, barrier, spot, or crack and crevice treatments. Residuals include wettable powders such as Demon WP, Cynoff WP, Tempo WP, or Cyper WP. Another class of residual insecticide is emulsifiable concentrates, which includes Cynoff EC, Demize EC, and Demon EC. EcoPCO EC is a good residual for those people who prefer green products. Periodic barrier applications of a residual pesticide along the foundation of the structure, as well as around the windows and doors will provide good protection against pest intrusion. Barrier treatments are usually considered treatments to the ground and foundation outside the structure. Granules are another effective formulation for outside treatment. Bifen L/P is a good, long-lasting general insecticide that is activated by water, as is Talstar PL Granular. Fire ants tend to be a huge problem in the south, and the best remedy for them are baits. The following is a list of very effective bait formulations: Advion Fire Ant Bait, Top Choice, Advance 375A Select Granules, MAXFORCE Granular Bait, and Extinguish Fire Ant Bait. The best way to eliminate a German roach infestation is to apply bait to cracks and crevices in kitchen cabinets and behind appliances (in motors, etc.). Some baits to consider are: Advion Cockroach Gel Bait, Avert Gel Formula, Vendetta Cockroach Gel Bait and Maxforce roach gel bait. The secret to effective roach control using baits is the number of bait settings. Twenty-five to thirty half-a-pinkie-sized bait placements should do the trick. The bait comes in syringes for easy application. For those areas that you cannot reach, like wall voids, dusts such as Drione and Delta Dust are they way to go, using a bellows hand duster. When you've selected the pesticides you prefer, remember that insects spend 90% of their lives in cracks and crevices, so when you treat inside, concentrate on those areas. For more treatment info, visit the pest library at You Do It Pest Control.
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