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Why You Need Pest Control for Your Homes?
Pests are little creatures living in sewers, soil, garbage, and in all dirty places you could ever imagine. Not to exclude of course, homes and all sorts of buildings. They are just some of the most unrelenting enemies of any architectural structure. You may not know it, but they could be living, growing, and multiplying right under your nose. Surely, you can kill a creature or two with a slipper without knowing what vengeance all other insects are plotting. Without you noticing it, creatures are already beginning their onslaught of your papers, clothes, walls, and almost everything else. The ironic truth is that, pest management is not as easy as you think.
Spraying some insect spray killer or the traditional way of preparing bait does not work at all. Besides, doing them does not entirely eliminate all of these creatures. For this reason, pest management businesses have emerged. These businesses are common in the US and other countries like Australia. In Australia alone, pest control Sydney businesses came up. Primarily of course, people there are too busy to bother themselves of with trying to control these infestations. Second, as mentioned, pest management is a difficult stuff. You do not just pick up roaches under the rugs. Instead, you have to look under the basement, interior walls, ceilings, and all other places.
Common insects including ants and cockroaches ruin homes and buildings and our lives. The time supposed to be devoted for worthwhile activities will just be spent finding pests. Devastating insects include cockroaches, bugs, ants, centipedes, moths, rats, spiders, and mice. With all these kinds, and knowing that there can be a number of them makes pest management even more complicated. Aside from the clear damage they can bring, having them at home also brings danger to your kids and loved ones. To dismiss these problems, there is really a need for pest control experts.
Pest control Sydney involves a number of pest control business which can be found therein. The good thing on hiring pest control handlers or experts is that they go beneath the inner problem. The equipments and devices they used are so intended as to diminish if not totally eradicate creatures at your home or building. They are knowledgeable of, and employ methods of preventing pests. Exterminators will be looking at every nook and cranny of your place. This is an important aspect in insect management or pest control. Knowing where pests subsist makes it easier to eliminate them. This is also a means to prevent them from coming back. After creatures are eliminated, products like sprays are provided to prevent them from homing again.
Infestations caused by pests must not be ignored nor overlooked. The amount you'll be spending in engaging pest control services cannot outweigh odds that pests can bring at your home, building, or on your family's health. So instead of nagging although out because of clothes ripped by rats, insect bites, and so on, better get started with pest management. Pest Control Sydney is important to maintain safety at home and at offices.
There are now a pretty good number of pest management services offering outstanding pest control prevention methods. Pest managementl services are saviors from pests.
To control slugs terrorizing your garden is quite simple. You can take your pick from a number of methods taking into consideration the amount of time and money you are willing to invest and your level of squeamishness. The simplest method (in terms of equipment used) is to gout into the garden with a pail and a pair of tongs and collect them. Since slugs are nocturnal creatures and prefer moisture, you will be able to collect more at night, after a slight drizzle. If not, then you will find them in little garden pockets where it is still shady and moist like under logs and flower pots as well as in damp leaf litter. Once the situation is under control slugs can either be fed to ducks or doused in beer. You can also use soap water in the bucket; plain water has no effect on them and the eventually crawl out. They can also be used as fish food.
Slug infestations in the garden are like balloons under water - they keep popping back up no matter how hard you try to keep them down. This is because slugs are hermaphroditic and their eggs can lie undetected for years in moist soil before hatching. Since we are unable to be rid of them completely, to control slugs by reducing their numbers is the only possible option.
You could also use iron phosphate pellets available in super markets. Sprinkle these pellets throughout your garden and you will need to wait for at least six days for it to take effect. To control slugs this way is quite effective since you do not need to go looking for them, but you should make sure to keep them away from pets and children.
Most gardeners control slugs with commercially available pesticides, but if you are worried about its effects on your edible plants and the environment, then you can practice organic way to control slugs. One is by adjusting the times you tend to water the garden. Since slugs only tend to come out mostly at night, by watering your garden in the evening you create the perfect environment for these pests to crawl about in. Water your garden in the morning and any moisture would have evaporated by the time night falls.
Use the beer trap to control all the slugs by filling a shallow jug with beer, burying it neck deep in the soil and covering the opening with a lid slightly wedged open with a stick so that the slugs can enter. The beer in the jug acts like a magnet and pulls the garden slugs towards and into its toxic depths where they drown. The lid is kept on in order to stop the rain from falling in and diluting the beer.
To most gardeners the control of slugs is an ongoing battle that can be won with effective slug control measures that need to be viewed more as a constant cyclical application than spot treatment for long term slug free gardening.
Don't Let Bed Bugs Take a Bite Out of Your Business Reputation
By Jesse Eaton
Barely the size of an apple seed, the tiny bed bug is creating major headaches for business owners. A nuisance pest that does not transmit disease, the unsavory fact that bedbugs feed on human blood engenders a level of revulsion well out of proportion to their minuscule size. When this parasitic insect infests a retail store or commercial business office, the public stigma associated with bed bugs can cause employees to panic, send customers fleeing, damage the firm's business reputation and tarnish its corporate brand. That's a heavy price to pay for a problem over which business owners have no control.
Unlike other unsavory pests, a bedbug infestation is not an indication of poor sanitation or lax maintenance. Bed bugs ride into a retail shop or office building hidden on the clothing and in the possessions of customers and employees. "Bedbugs are hitchhikers; they travel with people and with items that travel with people," National Pest Management Association (NPMA) spokeswoman Missy Henriksen told USA Today in an August 2010 interview. What frustrates business owners is that they are being held accountable and burdened with the cost of getting rid of a problem they did not create.
Virtually unheard of in the U.S. a decade ago, bed bug infestations have tripled in the U.S. since 2005, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). A major headache for hoteliers since they started returning to the U.S. in the luggage of foreign travelers, bed bugs gradually spread to travelers' homes and in the past year have been increasingly discovered in commercial buildings. In a 2010 survey conducted by the NPMA and University of Kentucky, 20% of U.S. pest control firms reported treating bed bug infestations in commercial buildings, compared to less than 1% in 2007.
As the nation's busiest international gateway, New York City has suffered early in the national bed bug invasion and has proven to be an indicator of the growing pattern of bed bug infiltration for other cities. In recent months, bed bug infestations have moved beyond hotels and residential buildings and been increasingly reported in NYC retail stores, popular entertainment venues and commercial office buildings. Bedbugs have also hit hotels and motels nationwide, government offices in Washington D.C., Federal offices in Philadelphia and Kentucky, and most recently a well-known high-rise business tower in Chicago.
Adept hitchhikers, bedbugs are easily transported between home and work in backpacks, shopping bags, briefcases, purses, gym bags, laptop computer cases and the suitcases of frequent travelers. Customers, employees, vendors, cleaning staff, and maintenance contractors -- anyone can bring bedbugs into a place of business. Bedbugs have been found in office furniture and supplies transported in an infested delivery truck. When bed bugs invade, file cabinets, wooden desks, upholstered chairs, cubicle walls, carpeting, employee lockers, padded benches in changing rooms and cluttered bookshelves provide attractive harborage. "They (bed bugs) tend to prefer fabrics and wood, but they can be drawn to warmth and end up almost anywhere," warned national bed bug expert Michael Potter, a University of Kentucky entomologist, in an August 2010 article posted on Forbes.com.
Citing the "alarming resurgence" of bed bug populations in the U.S., the EPA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a joint statement calling bed bugs a serious public health threat and stating, "Bedbugs cause a variety of negative physical health, mental health and economic consequences." While nearly half of bedbug victims do not react to their bites, bed bug bites can cause mild to severe allergic reactions and, in rare cases, life-threatening anaphylactic shock. But it is the mental anguish that many bedbug victims experience that most concerns public health officials. Anxiety, insomnia, depression, stress and paranoia are common. "Probably one of the most under-reported issues is the mental anguish that comes with having bedbugs," Henriksen told USA Today.
No business is immune from bed bugs. Some of Manhattan's elite hotels have been sued in high profile lawsuits from guests claiming to have been bitten by bedbugs. While hotels and apartment buildings still garner the bulk of bed bug lawsuits, recent suits have also targeted dry cleaners, laundries, furniture stores, moving companies, universities and cruise lines. Most businesses prefer to settle bed bug claims out of court to avoid negative publicity and potentially high jury awards. Settlement amounts are generally much less than the jury-awarded sums that capture national headlines. Lawyers note that many biting insect victims expect to be compensated for mental anguish above reimbursement for medical treatment and replacement of infested belongings. "If I'm trying to settle a case, I might be offering $8,000, $10,000, and the person wants millions. They feel violated," Christian Hardigree, a lawyer and professor of hospitality law at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas, told Bloomberg Businessweek in a 2007 article.
Bedbug lawsuits started attracting attention in 2003 when a Chicago jury awarded two bedbug victims $382,000 in punitive and compensatory damages for bites suffered at a budget chain motel. The generous verdict unleashed an avalanche of bedbug lawsuits. In 2004, a well known hotelier settled a bedbug suit brought against its posh hotel in New York City for a reported $150,000. In 2007, a Chicago couple filed a $20 million lawsuit against a Catskills resort after the woman had to be hospitalized for a severe allergic reaction to bedbug bites. In 2008 a news channel employee sued the owner and manager of the building that houses the studio where he works for bedbug bites sustained at work. In 2008, a New Jersey couple claiming they had been sold bedbug-infested furniture by a top department store was awarded $49,000. Last March, elderly and disabled residents of two Des Moines apartment buildings filed a class-action suit against building owners and managers over inadequate bedbug control.
While lawsuits damage a business' bottom line, negative publicity can deliver the knock-out punch. Consumer reports of this insects activity on BedBugRegistry.com, the new bed bug-tracking iPhone app or popular insect blogs can scare off potential customers and erode brand value. Unfortunately for business owners, self-reported sites make no effort to verify consumer reports of bedbug activity nor do they update reports when bedbug problems are corrected.
There is no magic bullet that will make insects disappear. "The main defense against biting insects is education and awareness because everybody has a role to play in managing pests, and it's much easier to manage if you catch it early," Edwin Rajotte, professor of entomology and IPM coordinator at Penn State University, told Forbes.com in a recent article on the most bed bug-infested cities. Privacy issues prevent questioning employees, visitors and suppliers about personal exposure to pests or performing visual inspections of clothing and belongings, but there are effective, proactive measures business owners can take to reduce the risk of insect infestation.
� Prevention. Scheduling regular facility inspections by a licensed pest control company with demonstrated biting insect expertise ensures early detection of pest activity. Early detection can contain bedbug activity to a small area, minimizing disruption to your business and extermination expense. Pest control professionals can also recommend Integrated Pest Management (IPM) procedures that can help keep your business bedbug free. To prevent bedbug transportation between home and work, some companies now provide tight-sealing plastic containers for storage of personal belongings while employees are at work.
� Education. Maintaining a bedbug free work environment is a communal effort that requires employee cooperation. Employees should be taught how to identify bedbugs and signs of infestation, where to look for bedbugs, preventative steps they can take to avoid bringing bedbugs to work or taking them home, and what to do if they see or suspect bedbug activity. Licensed pest control professionals may be able to assist with employee training.
� Action Plan. A insect action plan that clearly spells out the responsibilities of employees and employer should be implemented and communicated to managers and employees. The importance of early detection should be emphasized.
� Communication. Employees should be encouraged to report bed bug activity at work or home and be assured that doing so will incur no penalty or jeopardize their employment. Employers should inform employees immediately of any bed bug activity and tell employees what steps are being taken to control the infestation.
� Treatment. Bed bug-treatment protocols should be developed and in place to ensure prompt response and treatment by a licensed pest control professional if bed bug activity is detected.
� Staff Training by Professionals. ChemTec Pest Control provides comprehensive training for commercial clients in how to prevent and monitor for bedbugs. Many other pest control firms nationwide are following suit; understanding that prevention and careful monitoring will allow for early intervention and treatment mitigating damage to a business' reputation.
Jesse Eaton is a member of the pest professional team at ChemTec Pest Control. This New Jersey based pest control firm serves commercial and residential clients. ChemTec Pest Control is located at 186 Saddle River Road, Saddle Brook, NJ. You can reach the bed bug experts at ChemTec Pest Control at (201) 843-0780 or by email at [email protected]. Please visit us on the Web at http://www.ChemTecPest.com ( http://www.ChemTecPest.com ).
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Pest Control - Eliminating the Hidden Enemies of Health and Property
By Jonathan P. Lewis
In Los Angeles, pest control has always been a challenge. Despite the advances in pest, termite and rodent control treatments, those pesky critters just keep on a-coming.
So what's the best way to get rid of ants, rodents, termites, roaches and all those other pests that you don't want in or around your home?
First, let's look at the most common pests that invade homes in Los Angeles.
From our experience in West Los Angeles - controlling pests in Long Beach, through Westchester, Venice, Brentwood and Carson to the Hollywood hills - here are the most common:
Argentine Ants, Rodents, Termites and Cockroaches.
Argentine Ants
Ants are our most annoying nuisance pest. They invade and colonize, nesting within structures searching for food and water.
Rodent control
Rats and mice are not only destructive, they carry and pass on nasty diseases - bubonic plague, food poisoning and rat-bite fever to name a few.
Termite treatment
In West Los Angeles, termites attack wood - with a vengeance. They love it. Unfortunately for us, their wood-munching causes thousands of dollars of damage - often unseen until the damage is done.
Cockroaches
Get rid of roaches! These revolting creatures spread through our sewer systems, infesting rest rooms, kitchens and trash areas - you may even find them taking a tour through your patio, bedroom or closet.
But there is good news.
It is definitely possible to guarantee freedom from these pests in your home or business premises by using the services of an established company that is experienced in total pest control in Los Angeles.
Professional pest control treatment will get rid of ants, rodents and termites, keep you pest free and help you and your family live a more healthy life.
3 steps to protecting your environment...
1 - First, schedule a free initial inspection.
Every legitimate pest control company will perform an inspection free of charge or obligation - and will give you a report on current infestations as well as pointing out any possible weak spots where infestations may occur in the future.
2 - Treat structures, land and outbuildings.
Control and eliminate any invasion by using the most appropriate treatment for your premises making certain to attack hidden areas like interior walls, joists, rafters, voids, etc.
3 - Schedule regular maintenance.
A regular service maintenance program will guard you from re-infestation, keeping you protected.
When considering pest control in Los Angeles, not all companies are equal.
3 things to check before lifting the phone...
1 - Check that the company is fully licensed to operate as a pest control business in the state of California.
2 - Check that the company is fully insured and bonded, that it guarantees its work, and is a member of the Pest Control Operators of California.
3 - Check for recommendations from satisfied customers on review sites such as Yelp.
Following these six steps will ensure a worry-free future as your home or business premises will be free from harmful infestations and you will be able to live a healthier life.
Copyright 2010 Jonathan P. Lewis
This article was prepared on behalf of New Systems Exterminating ( http://www.newsystemsexterminating.com ). New Systems Exterminating is located at Culver City and Playa del Rey and can be reached at 310-397-8001 or 310-822-1805. They have years of experience with pest control in Los Angeles and will be happy to give you a free inspection. Call 310-397-8001 or 310-822-1805 and ask for Carl.
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Pest Control - Find a Reliable Pest Control Company
By Jennifer Marshall
When ants invade your home, it's very difficult to get rid of them. When you kill the ones in your home, more just keep coming. No matter how long you keep trying to kill them, up to 1,600 more are born every day so their nest never empties. It's also very difficult to neutralize the scent trail they lay to lead the rest of their nest to their current food source - your home. Their bites are painful and can even leave welts, especially when they come from the Texas Fire Ant. When it comes to your family, it's not a chance you want to take.
Cockroaches are a serious health concern. Even if you keep your house spic and span they are extremely resourceful in finding sources of nutrition. They leave shed body parts lying around as well as reproduce at an shocking rate. When you actually see them, chances are they've already established a large colony that will be very difficult to get rid of.
People cringe at the variety of spiders found in the Houston area. There are the ones so common they've been dubbed 'house' spiders. But there are also the more poisonous species of the Brown Recluse and the Black Widow. Because spiders are not insects, but arachnids, their habits differentiate. They walk on the tips of their feet keeping the rest of their body away from most surfaces. They also do not groom themselves as most other insects do which makes most pest control rather ineffective.
The reasons for finding a reliable Houston pest control company are numerous, but so are the choices. How do you narrow them down to fit what you and your family needs? It may help to know what kind of options quality exterminating businesses offer.
Cost is often the first thing that comes to mind. However, don't just accept a flat estimate. Establish everything their charge covers. Some companies will only charge for outside, or for inside, or both. Find out if they charge for each time they come out to your house or if free, unlimited retreatments are included in their service. Some Houston pest control companies will only charge for yard and foundation treatments in confidence that the barrier they create around your home will be all that you need. In the chance that it isn't enough for your pest problem they will even offer treatments on the inside for free as many times as needed to eliminate the pest population. But above all, they should guarantee 100% satisfaction on every service they provide.
The thought that usually follows immediately after the question of cost is the question of chemicals that will be used. Unfortunately bugs are not the only ones that are effected by these harsh chemicals. Children and pets can also have a negative reaction to the chemicals that are used to exterminate your household pests. Establish for sure that the chemicals your Houston pest control company will use are the safest, finest, and still the most effective products out there. The kind that doesn't come with a warning label because it's safe enough it doesn't need one. No one wants to add to their worries, just exterminate them.
Find out if your prospective Houston pest control company also keeps their technicians informed on pests that have been imported into your area, if any. Are they trained on the many different pests that plague residents' homes as well as their habits and hiding places. If not, their treatments are going to have minimal impact on the household pest population.
Last, but certainly not least, once you've decided on who will best meet your needs, will they go beyond that and actually show up within the time frame you've scheduled? The sign of a good Houston pest control company is one who has an anti "no-show" policy where if their technician doesn't show up within your scheduled time frame without calling prior, then your regular service is no longer charged to you. Also, one that recognizes that no one wants to use up vacation time to meet with the bug guy therefore make their hours more flexible than the standard work day.
Overall, a company who appreciates your business and earns your trust through quality service has the makings for a respectable company/client relationship. Make sure that the Houston pest control company you hire customizes their treatments to your needs.
Jennifer Marshall works with Bulwark Exterminating, a family friendly and environmentally conscious Houston pest control company. Offering 100% satisfaction as a guarantee to assure their clients that their needs are a priority. To learn more please visit http://www.bulwarkpestcontrol.com/ , or call 1-800-445-9313.
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Allentown, Stink Bugs, and Pest Control Tips
By Alex G. Rogers
Allentown, famous for hiding the Liberty Bell from the British, was also immortalized in a song by Billy Joel. It is the third most populous city in the state of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are first and second) and is the county seat of Lehigh County. Wildwater Kingdom, a water theme park is located just outside of the city and many people enjoy going out for an evening of listening to the Allentown Symphony Orchestra.
Located on the Lehigh River, Allentown has cool dry falls, cold and changeable winters and hot, muggy summers. Winter months will push in the mice as they search for food and warmth while the hot and muggy summer months can bring in the ants and other pests searching for water sources and good nesting places. While ants are certainly a pain in the pantry, they are not nearly as problematic as the rodents who have to constantly chew and gnaw to keep their teeth from growing too long and will leave their nasty droppings everywhere they roam. Rodents carry ticks, fleas and other germ carrying pests along with them.
A Unique Pest for Allentown?
Around 2001, the first officially reported case of the brown marmorated stink bug appeared in Allentown. It was still being described as mostly a household/ornamental plant pest in late 2008 and early 2009, but worries are that it will turn into a major agricultural pest. They are quite nasty and they stink.
Pest control tips
Allentown residents can follow these small tips to prevent pest infestations:
- Make sure food and water sources are inaccessible to pests.
- When bringing in paper bags or boxes from the grocery stores check them for pests.
- Do not allow wood to be stacked near your home.
- Clean up clutter and debris in your yard.
- Be vigilant of bugs or rodents in and around your home.
Alex G. Rogers is a freelance writer that publishes articles for a variety of publications. The topics that Alex Rogers frequently write about include health care, gardening, pest control, and home improvement. He is a normal contributor to a site about Pest Control and you can read more about Allentown Pest Control and terminix pest control there.
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Pest Control - Fewer Bugs Means Fewer Problems
By Lisa Hosman
Your home is your castle, or so it has been said. It may not be as grandiose as a castle, but it is probably your greatest financial asset and a sanctuary for you and your family. Uninvited pests lurking in hidden corners, however, have marred this idyllic picture. First it was the bugs in a bag of flour that had been forgotten on the top shelf of the pantry. Next, you find yourself keeping an extra shoe close at hand to smash the house crickets and roaches. And now, the scorpions that lived in the backyard have moved in and taken up residence in the guest room.
Having the right tool for the right job is essential. A big part of your job is the protection of your family and your home; and for the problem of bugs and spiders, the right tool is a reliable pest control company. Call in professionals to help, it makes good sense.
- In your battle against the enemy, you have probably tried all the ant baits and roach traps sold at the local convenience store, and the problem of scorpions has you scratching your head. Get the solutions you need with a pest control company: effective methods to eradicate spiders and ants; treatments that form a barrier around your house to keep scorpions out; and an inspection to see if termites are damaging your home.
- Picture your yard with fewer bugs and insects. Now picture the logical result: fewer pests inside your house. You will notice that your home will be cleaner without the unwanted bug skins and droppings left behind and you won't have shoes with dead bugs squished on the soles.
- Living in the Southwest, you know that scorpions can be venomous. You might unknowingly be putting your family at risk because some bugs and rodents carry disease and bacteria. A pest control company will use safe and effective technologies to eliminate pests that could be subjecting your family to E. coli, salmonella, or various allergens.
- Protecting your investment and ensuring its continued growth in value is an important aspect of home ownership. Rodents and termites can cause great damage to wood, plaster, and wire, often before you even realize they're in the house. A professional pest control technician is trained to search for hidden enemies and, if found, employ the best methods to eradicate the problem.
When pests are attacking the castle and you've done all you can on your own, it's time to call in the professionals. The points noted above are some of the proven results you and your family will soon notice and enjoy. It just makes good sense to call a qualified pest control company!
Lisa Hosman works with Bulwark Exterminating, a family friendly and environmentally conscious pest control Phoenix company. Offering 100% satisfaction as a guarantee to assure their clients that their needs are a priority. To learn more please visit http://www.bulwarkpestcontrol.com/ or call 1-800-445-9313.
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Red Imported Fire Ant in Orange County
By David B Wheeler
There are several species of ants in Orange county. Here we will focus on the Red Imported Fire Ant and how it was found in Orange County. Also, we will educate you a little bit about these nasty critters.
A LITTLE HISTORY
In the late 90's a young couple was looking for plants in Las Vegas. As they walked through the nursery Emily Tyska saw a plant she wanted and asked her husband to grab it. As soon as he touched the plant he found his hand and arm covered with hundreds of stinging ants. Bubble like welts started showing up on his skin, his throat started to close, he started to turn red and started to sweat. Ernest Tyska was suffering an allergic reaction to this stinging and biting ant. His wife ran him to a nearby hospital emergency room where he was treated. It took several days before he fully recovered.
No one would have known about this incident except for the fact that Emily was the community affairs coordinator for a television station, the ABC affiliate in Las Vegas. She told her story at a station news meeting and the station contacted the Nevada Department of Agriculture Which Found the plants with the fire ants had come from Orange County California.
Nevada Vector Control officials found that the ant-infested plant came from the T-Y Nursery on Trabuco Canyon Road in Orange County. You see at that time there were over 300 wholesale nurseries in Orange County growing plants to ship to outlets throughout the country. As an example, the Bordier Nursery in Irvine covered over 200 acres and was shipping to more than 1,000 outlets across the U.S... Experts found out that that Orange County had probably been infest by these ants for at least 5 years. At that point a chain of events were set in motion:
1. It was discovered that over 50 Square miles of Orange County was infested with this nasty creature and had been for close to 5 years. (A quarantine of that area was set up, a first of its kind in California.)
2. Arizona set up stricter inspections at their boarders
3. Agriculture Inspectors in New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Washington, and as far away as Connecticut started rushing to inspect nurseries, hardware stores, even drug stores that had received plants from Orange County.
To show how serious the fire ant problem was taken by that point this incident happen at the Blythe border station on the Arizona side. Shortly after the problem became known, a truck from Texas was carrying bees from Texas to California for agriculture pollination in California. The Truck and its load of bee hives was quarantined at the Blythe border station in Arizona when fire ants were found in the beehives by inspectors. California, Nevada and Utah refused to allow the truck to cross their boarders. Arizona finally allowed the truck to move back to Texas where it had come from but a special escort was set up to follow it all the way back.
What to look for:
1 It is dark reddish brown.
2. Its shows aggressive behavior when its nest or food source is disturbed
3. Its bite or sting is very
4. They make dome-shaped mounds that look like crumbly earth in open, sunlit, grassy areas.
5. In some instances they nest in places such as rotten logs, walls of buildings, or under sidewalks.
GETTING RID OF FIRE ANTS
Let's get this topic out of the way, none-chemical home remedies that are proven not to work for fire ant control:
•Club soda
•Grits
•Gasoline
•Flooding
•Dish detergent
•Setting fire to the mound
CONTROL EFFORTS THAT DO WORK
There are two types of chemical control methods proven to work on them if used correctly.
1. Broadcasting of dry baits. Some of these baits have Insect Growth Regulator (IGR) bait or non-IGR products. If you have time and patience and they are not an immediate threat, this may be the way to. You are looking at 2 to 8 weeks for these to work.
2. Using liquids, granular or dust that has a long residual, applied to the surface of the mounds
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Serving-Up Pest Control San Antonio Style
By Joel J. Garcia
Coined "The Most Visited City in Texas", San Antonio TX offers visitors the best of two worlds. To the south of the popular and bustling city, is a metropolitan skyline; that boasts tile mosaic murals, hidden fountains, arched bridges and stunning architectural design/detail. To the north, the rolling landscape of the Texas Hill Country, provides sightseers with all the tranquility and ambiance; of a picturesque countryside.
Twenty million tourists visit the city, and its beautiful sights/attractions; every year. This has inspired Tourism, to become a major focus; of San Antonio's diversified economy. Records show that welcome guests and visitors, contribute substantially to the city's coffers. In fact, recent studies have shown that San Antonio Tourism, employs 94,000 citizens and has an 8.7 billion dollar economic impact; on the local economy and community.
The consistent mild temperatures in Texas, guarantees that eager visitors will have ample opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking sights; and thrilling adventures. Regrettably though, this climactic blessing comes with a price; for homeowners and local pest control specialist. The warm climate, and the introduction of homes and landscaping to the region, has encouraged the spread of pest problems. The most common problems encountered by residents and exterminators, include: Texas Fire Ants, Spiders and Scorpions. The immediate concern of local residents and city officials, is that an unsuspecting guest or visitor, will inadvertently fall victim to a painful sting or bite; ruining an otherwise tremendous evening, visit or vacation.
Rest assured, dependable pest control specialists in the region, including exterminators in Austin and Houston Texas; wage a daily battle against the unwanted pest invaders. Their ongoing efforts are driven by a strong commitment to ensure a safe and comfortable home and community; for San Antonio residents and their welcome visitors.
I offer dependable pest control strategies and helpful information, about pest control problems; in your area. Do you have a local pest control question? Ask Pest Control Joel.
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New and Effective Ways for Pest Control
By Florence S Schlimmer
Bed bugs are one of the most common pests that can be found in every home. These parasites feed on your blood while you try to get a good night's rest. Problem is they can hardly be seen by the naked eye. You'll just know your place has them when you get skin irritations. We may not know it, but we transfer them to different places in our travels.
In Long Island, pest control is a prevalent business simply because of the immense case of bed bugs and seasonal pests. What people are trying to eliminate is the use of any CFCs that may cause puncturing toward the ozone layer. Pest control experts developed two new methods to guarantee the extermination of bed bugs in the area.
There have been newer methods developed for pest control. We are living in a time where everyone is making a conscious effort to stop global warming and climate change. Most chemicals designed to kill pests are commonly dangerous to any living thing. New methods of pest control have been proven to be effective without any toxic substance that may affect the environment. A common service for pest exterminator in Long Island has developed this newly improved technique that not only eradicates those little creatures, but also ensures safety for the lives of the people affected by it.
The Thermal Elimination method, developed by Long Island pest control, involves the use of heat to eliminate pests. Experts have found that bed bugs die at 120 degrees Fahrenheit. At this point no bed bugs will be able to survive. Convenient, environmentally sound is 100% effective in hours. No more need to wait for weeks to be declared as free from any pest. One great thing about this method is that it is most recommended for mattresses, bed frames, and other furniture.
While thermal elimination uses heat to exterminate pests, you can also try the Cryonite Bed Bug Control method which uses cryonization or freezing of bed bugs. The same with thermal method, it is safe, convenient, and ecologically-friendly. It kills bugs in all stages, from eggs to adult form. One good thing about going for Cryonite Control method is it is safe for electronic equipment. Before, you have to move stuff out first before the room gets treated. No more hassle for moving those bulky stuff away that might even house the other types of pest we don't see only to return back after the treatment is over.
Another new method has been proven as a good measure to test whether there are pests lurking in the corners of your room. The Canine Bed Bug detection program ensures that you have eliminated the pests. The advantage of using dogs is it's less expensive mainly because they don't really rely on profit. They only need food and love. They have heightened senses and are more trained than humans, boasting 97% accuracy in locating those parasites. Dogs are fast at identifying places where the bugs reside.
It's easy to try these new techniques; you just have to know where to get them. Experience optimum Long island pest control by typing in "exterminator Long Island" on any search engine. The solution to those itchy beds can be found with just a few clicks.
Florence Schlimmer is an art dealer who hires an exterminator long island monthly and is satisfied with long island pest control.
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Pest Control Guidelines For Businesses
By M. L. Green
Do you own a business in need of pest control? There are several good insect and rodent control companies that specialize in treating commercial structures. In addition to businesses, these companies also provide various homeowners with different and affordable ways of detecting, managing, and eradicating pests from their homes, while at the same time providing them with the right knowledge on how to prevent pests from invading later in the future.
The first thing that these pest control companies do when businesses call them for a job is to assess the problem. They will put an effort in finding out just where the problem started and will start from there. This is because trying to solve a problem without first knowing where it all begins may not yield good results. You may spend months trying to get rid of pests in your home but since the source of the problem hasn't be resolved, you will end up having to do the same task again.
Pest control companies makes sure that your house is well examined and come up with solutions as to why the problem occurred at your place of business. For instance, if you are invaded by termites, it is likely because there are wood stacks or moisture on the ground near the affected area. A good pest control service will ensure that they find the problem and advise your business on how to avoid going through the same issue again.
Another good thing about using a pest control company that specializes in businesses for your business is their effectiveness in treating business properties, which require special attention that residential structures don't. Most of these pest control companies experience very few complaints from customers and all of them claim their jobs are good.
Your business is likely to be infested with more than one type of pest. The pest control companies make sure that they, not only handle what you called them for, but also look for other potential or already existing invasions and advise businesses on what to do. This saves businesses a lot of time and money that can be used for other business purposes.
They also make sure that their job will not only get your business back to pest-free status, but will also leave the owner feeling better about the property than before. How? You ask. Well, a commercial building is one of the most precious assets a business has. Having the guarantee that the building structure will not be invaded by pests in the near future is sure to leave a business owner relaxed and more comfortable in their building structure.
Though there are many reputable companies, you might come across a few that are not quite as effective and here is where you need to be careful. Go to the many review sites on the internet and read up on the ones rated to be the most effective. You will get many views from different people who have undergone their services. This will make your decision easier and you will be guaranteed that the work will be done correctly.
M.L. Green is a staff member of Parsons Pest Management, a Dallas based pest control company. If you are in need of a reliable pest control company that offers both local service and pest control products to non-local customers.
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Austin is Safe But Not Always From Pests
By Alex G. Rogers
Austin, Texas is the capital of the state and the county seat of Travis County. It is also the fourth largest city in Texas, making it the fifteenth largest in the country. The city has received a number of titles and awards, including: being named the #2 Best Big City in 2006 and then at #3 in 2009 by Money Magazine, the Greenest City in America by MSN, #2 for Best People by CNN Headline News and Travel and Leisure Magazine, the #1 college town by the Travel Channel and finally as the Least Stressful Large Metro Area by Forbes Magazine in 2009. It is also in the top ten of safest cities as ranked by the FBI. The motto for the city- frequently seen on billboards, bumper stickers and tee shirts is "Keep Austin Weird".
Weird but not Infested
While the motto might refer to the eclectic tastes of the many residents of the city of Austin, there are few that think that it should extend to home invading pests including insects and rodents. With the hot and humid conditions of Texas, the pests that might invade the typical Austin home could include:
- Ants and termites
- Bees and wasps
- Roaches
- Spiders
- Snakes
- Rats and mice
Dealing with Pests in a Not Weird Way
Trying to get rid of pests using do it yourself methods or products might sound like a fitting idea for Austin, but it is simply a waste of time and money. In the long run, it is far better to leave the pest control to the professionals and save the weirdness for other areas of your life.
Alex G. Rogers is a freelance writer that publishes articles for a variety of publications. The topics that Alex Rogers frequently write about include health care, gardening, pest control, and home improvement. He is a normal contributor to a site about Pest Control and you can read more about Austin Pest Control [http://www.pestexterminator.com/austin-pest-control/] there.
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7 Questions to Ask Your Pest Control Technician
By Adrienne S
1. Will you be my regular technician?
Sometimes the person who signs you up for service is not necessarily the person you will see poking around your house. A good pest control company should have no problem telling you who your dedicated tech is. If they wiggle at the term "dedicated" run for the hills- the last thing you want is a new technician every service who has no idea what your specific needs are.
2. What Can I Do To Prevent Invaders?
If your structure is prone to certain insects or other pests, a tech should have some helpful tips on lowering the risk. For example, if you are seeing ants in your home but cannot find the source, they may have come in on a potted plant from outdoors. Checking plants or freshly cut flowers before bringing the, indoors will greatly lower your risk for pesky invaders.
3. What Are My Options?
Depending on your situation, there may be multiple solutions available. Feel free to ask for alternate solutions if available, in addition to their recommended treatment and why. Licensed technicians should be able to accurately identify the best solution and make a recommendation accordingly.
4. Are Technicians In Your Company Licensed?
This one is very important! Never hesitate to ask for a technician's license number for your records. They are legally obligated to have them, and a tech without a license is not one you want in your home or place of business.
5. Have You Done Pest Work In This Industry Before?
It never hurts to shop with caution, especially if you are starting a commercial business service in a specific industry. Pest techs serving a food processing facility or multi-unit housing will often have years of experience under their belt, or a training supervisor who has. References should be offered upon request without issue.
6. Do You Perform This Type of Service Regularly?
Pest control experts are just that, and should be familiar with most service types. A quality company will be happy to verify that they have performed the service you need before, providing documentation if necessary. Some services, such as bed bug heat treatments or termite inspections may even require special licensing that not all pest technicians have.
7. How Will I know I Have Received Service?
Whether your technician has come by should never be a question mark. Most pest control companies have multiple ways of notifying homeowners, tenants, or business owners that they have stopped by for regular or urgent service requests.
Looking for a true professional? The experts at Advanced Integrated Pest Management have been providing quality service to satisfied Northern California and Northern Nevada customers since 1981. Visit us at http://www.AdvancedIPM.com or call us toll-free at 800-655-3993 for a free quote today.
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Benefits Of Environment-Friendly Pest Control
By Alice M Shown
If you are one of the home owners who are disturbed about the infestations of pests in their homes, here's a suggestion for you - while controlling pest growth, you should make sure that the chemicals and methods used in controlling rodents should neither be harmful for the environment nor toxic for humans and animals around. But, it should effectively make the environment unfavorable for pests and rodents to thrive.
Today, there is much ado about green technology being used in various spheres of life so, why not use the green technology in controlling pests? These days there are a few reputed rodent control companies across the globe that uses environment-friendly pest control techniques to keep away pests and rodents. Environment-friendly techniques have loads of benefits. Given below is a short discussion regarding the benefits of using environment-friendly pest control techniques:
Less environmental impact: As the name suggests, this technique will not have adverse effects on the environment. While, your house would remain free from pests and other harmful and menacing animals, it would not cause a change in the ecological balance.
Environment-friendly products can be used anywhere: In case of using traditional pest control chemicals and products, various precautions need to be taken to be sure that the chemicals and the products used thus are way out of reach of children and pets. Even sometimes the fumes and odors from such chemicals could make an adult ill and nauseating. However, natural chemicals and products do not make you sick. Even sudden intake of these chemicals will not be too harmful to the human systems.
No need to exercise extra caution: Often you need to take elaborate preventive measures for eradicating pests and rodents. However, in environment-friendly pest control methods you will not have to take any such elaborate methods. When the house is being treated, you do not have to fear any health hazards or accidents due to the use of harmful chemicals. It will not cause any discoloration or damage to the flowers and fruits of your garden. In such pest control methods, there are not even a least chance of chemicals forming sediment in the soil and causing harm to it. So, stay safe and healthy by hiring environment-friendly rodent control experts.
Are you searching for an agency that deals with environment-friendly pest control? Vancouver Washington houses a few good agencies for the same. One of those is Halt Pest Control, with over 20 years of experience in the task.
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Pest Control - Dealing With A Squirrel Infestation
By Alfred Ardis
Read over the following to learn how to deal with a pest control problem on your own. Many people would look at squirrels and observe that they were cute and unobjectionable besides occasionally chewing up a plant here and there. So long as they stay outside these animals are generally harmless, but once they take up residence inside, then you have a serious problem. Did you know that these types of rodents could chew through electrical wiring in your attic and cause a house fire? An infestation of this type is not a joke and needs to be dealt with.
There are methods available for purchase to eradicate squirrels, so the only way to surmount the problem is by using humane traps. These are very effective when used properly, and should relieve you of your problem in no time.
The first step in ridding your home of these pests is pinpoint the location where the animals are getting into your house. The most common entrance that is used is a hole that has formed in the roof or the wood covering the rafters. Knowing exactly where the creatures are getting in is crucial and determines whether you will be able to solve your problem or not.
These are very agile animals and can climb and jump to get just about anywhere. Check to see for any low hanging branches or other means that the pests could be using to gain access to your house. You will want to remove all access points, so be prepared to do a little tree trimming. In addition, pest control includes remove any food sources in your yard that could be attracting the animals. It is very likely the birdseed in your feeders is attracting them, so you may have to put the feeders away until your problem is dealt with.
Sealing the holes the rodents are using may be the first course of action you will want to take. However, do not make the mistake of sealing a squirrel family in the attic before you catch them. If they a stuck inside, they might start causing all sorts of additional damage, to try and escape. Also, if they die, they will stink up the house.
You can either rent or purchase wildlife traps that will not kill the animals. You may want to call a pest control specialist or wildlife expert for advice on where to obtain the traps and where to take the rodents once they are caught. The trapped rodents will need to be relocated several miles from your house, or they will surely find there way back.
Once the creatures have been dealt with, immediately go back and seal the holes they used to get in. No use in trapping them, only to allow other ones to move in and take their place. At the very minimum, you can use wire meshing to seal the breach.
This is a problem that is common enough for homeowners in heavily populated squirrel areas. It is also a very simple to combat without having to hire any professionals. If you are dealing with any other types of infestations, be sure and call a pest control specialist to assist you in ridding your home of unwanted creatures.
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Atlanta Pest Control Tips: Dealing With Mosquitoes in a Warm, Urban Environment
By James M Peterson
In Atlanta, pest control is one of the most common, and effective, solutions to get rid of mosquitoes that thrive in the Southern city's humid subtropical climate. Homeowners can do something to lessen the reproduction rate of these pesky visitors, or enlist the service of professionals.
There are many preventive, precautionary methods for mosquito control. In Atlanta, whose metropolitan area is the country's ninth largest in terms of population, residents can employ several techniques in order to prevent the rapid multiplication of mosquitoes without much effort. Strategies such as knowing and understanding the nature of mosquitoes, where they come from, how they multiply, and how to prevent them from growing in numbers, should be employed by residents of Atlanta. Pest control begins in one's home and how he treats his environment.
Mosquitoes come from stagnant water, like puddles, open water barrels, standstill ponds and fountains, and many more. When one does a survey of his house, would there be any potential homes for these visitors to lay their eggs in? If one answers yes, it would help to get rid of these water carriers since stagnant water is the perfect breeding ground and is not ideal for mosquito control. Atlanta, the state of Georgia's busy capital, can be mosquito-free if there are no nests for mosquitoes to lay eggs in.
In a city that has tightly embraced modernization like Atlanta, pest control service providers typically make use of pesticides to instantly kill these buzzing nuisances. However, the pest control professionals to do the job are those who employ effective yet safe and environment-friendly methods.
Mosquitoes can be a nuisance and can carry different diseases with them. It is best to keep them away from the home by applying these tips and living mosquito-free.
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Why Pest Control is Important
By Eugene Echevarria
Pests come in different forms. Whether its roaches, ants in a kitchen or mosquitoes in a yard, silverfish, termites or any other kind, they all can be defined as unwanted creatures of which we do not want them taking any part in our lives. In any situation that you may find yourself seeing such pests, taking action and controlling the problem is what should be done. Of course it comes with its benefits because it helps protect us from the damage they can inflict. This damage includes, contaminating our food, spreading disease, and injuring our property. No one wants to live in conditions like these, so then what is the solution to this problem? Pest Control!
Keep in mind that diseases can be transmitted if pest control is not done in the proper manner. Not only can this happen but it is very important to understand that bugs and insects can transfer viruses to humans, our food, and even our pets, giving you another reason to take this seriously. If you do not want to see potential disease carrying pests running around your home then call the people who can help you.
Finding a pest control company is Miami, Miami Beach, Coconut Grove, and other different places can be easy, since there are so many, but finding a pest control company that has reasonable prices, reliable service, great customer service, quality work, and a friendly staff here to hear you out can be kind of difficult. Luckily Pest Doctor, located in Miami Dade County, is the perfect company to fit all of the mentioned criteria's most homeowner or business owners are searching for. Living with pests may not be a pleasant thing, but having a pest control company that understands and is willing to work with you hand in hand in resolving your problem is a great thing.
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