How can you protect your family from becoming a statistic in pesticide poisoning?

Education: As with all pest control products, the DIY pest controller needs to be educated about the use of both chemical and non chemical methods of control. Your local extension service, internet or pest control specialist can shed light on the many ways to avoid pests in the first place and to limit reoccurrence.

Prevention: Utilize as many prevention measures as possible to reduce your need for chemical applications. Make your home an unwelcome place for household pests by reducing access through cracks and crevices. Limit their access to water and food sources by maintaining good sanitation and checking your home for leaks, even tiny ones.

Early Detection: Be aware of common pests in your geographic region and keep an eye out for signs and symptoms related to infestation. Most all pests have some early warning signs that the educated DIY pest controller can identify. It is easier to handle small areas instead of having to deal with a full scale infestation.

Treat the right pest, the right way: Not all chemicals treat all pests. By using the wrong chemical on the wrong pest, you may only scatter your problem to other areas of your home, creating more work for yourself in the end. If unsure, consult with a professional. Most online pest control suppliers have a “help desk” that you can submit inquiry to.

Read, and I mean READ, Labeling: Many of the pesticide poisonings resulted from persons using pesticides rated for outdoor application indoors.

Do not exceed application rates: The pesticide labeling will tell you what the chemical is rated for and the application rates. More is NOT always better when you are protecting your home and family.

Do not reenter your home too soon after application: Even with the right application rates, give your home time to air out, especially when using foggers. Do not reenter prior to the recommended reentry rates listed on the fogger.

Make sure all fabrics that have received application have dried completely: If you are applying pest control products directly to any fabric surface, the fabrics need to have dried before you come into contact with them.

Keep all pesticides out of reach of animals and children: As with all potentially dangerous chemicals, make sure that they are stored far out of reach of little hands and paws.

With cooler temperatures arriving, many pests begin looking
for a warm spot to weather the winter, and that spot is your home. We will
discuss ways to pest proof your home and stop them from getting inside in the
first place.

1. Screens should be installed on all
windows. Take this change of season to inspect them for holes or tears that
might start letting pests in. The finer the mesh, the greater the protection.

2. Seals around doors should be checked
for dry rot or installed if you are without them. If light or air is getting
in, then pests can too.  If you don’t have door seals, it looks like you have a weekend project in line.

3. Utility or cable lines are also spots
that can be culprits for letting unwanted pests in. You can use a foam sealer
to spray and fill in the cracks to keep pests out.

4. Foundations, soffit and facsia, and
exterior walls should be checked for cracks and sealed or repaired as
needed. A good outdoor caulk may be just the ticket for smaller cracks in seams
or siding.

5. Signs of moisture are bad for you but
good for bugs. Locate any areas that are holding moisture and you’ll find the
area that pests will flock to. Check for condensation on pipes that are causing
moisture to gather.

6. Garbage receptacle placement should be
away from the home to keep pests from taking a free ride in. Now is a good time
to hose them out and clean around the area, remember to move any rotting leaves or
debris.

7. Attic vents can be pest proofed by
installing pest proof mesh over the access points. While this won’t work for
smaller insects, it will keep the mammalian pests from becoming tenants.

8. Be up to date on pet pest prevention and don’t let Fido’s flea and tick prevention lag.

Preventing pests from riding in on your animal is much easier than trying to treat your home.

Also, keep their food in sealed containers and don’t leave food out all day long.

9. Keep your recyclables rinsed before
placing them in the recycle bin. Little bits of food is enough to call and
sustain a number of unwanted pests.

10. Take trash out regularly and reduce clutter
to help keep pests from having a place to hide and feel at home.

By taking a few of these precautions, you can keep unwanted pests out of your
home, avoid infestation and reduce the need for other treatments later.

There are, although, numerous options for those of us who do wish to act responsibly towards our environment while killing pests that have not been available before.  Previously, we were given lists of herbs and essential oils to measure, crush, steep and squeeze in our efforts to kill bugs in an eco friendly manner.   In a perfect world, where we are afforded endless amounts of time and resources, this is a viable option. But for main stream America, this is one more item on the to-do list that just won’t get crossed off, despite all of our good intentions.

There are numerous new products and a revival of some older ones that now make killing bugs the eco-friendly way much more accessible.  One product is microbial pesticides that are able to use a specific microorganism to target specific pests.  They are less damaging to our environment, because they do not affect other pests that are not targeted.  There are also biochemical pesticides, like insect sex pheromones, that use non toxic methods to interfere with the pests natural processes to control it.  There are totally green pest control products that contain oils and repellents all mixed together that make staying green easier. 

A few tried and true methods use naturally occurring substances like diatomaceous earth.  This is not damaging to our environment at all but is deadly to pests such as fleas, ants and slugs. Others are use boric acid based products, which, while still not something you can eat, it is not as harmful to the environment and does the trick of killing numerous household pests.  There are also a plethora of products that repel pests by using plant extracts, spices and essential oil additives. Therefore, all of the measuring, crushing, steeping and squeezing needed to exterminate your household pests is pre-done for you.  For someone who wants a little more kill and wants to meet in the middle the same eco friendly products come in a ECOPCO pest control product line, that have oils and also some low risk pesticides that leave less of an imprint on our environment.

A good pest control supplier will have a “green” section that you can dig through to find exactly what you need to control the pests in your home while still feeling like you are not damaging our planet in the process.  It should explain exactly what pest it targets and how.  You can also visit www.epa.gov to see what the EPA views as “safe” or “environmentally-friendly” pest control products.  Green pest control and peace of mind may be able to fit into your schedule after all.

Havahart manufacturers a very large selection of traps in many different sizes and are specific for animal types.  Havahart® live animal traps are constructed of sturdy rust-resistant wire mesh with steel reinforcements for long life and galvanized for maximum resistance to rust and corrosion. Mesh openings are smaller than competing traps of comparable size to prevent escapes and stolen bait.

Easy Set Two-Door Cage Havahart Traps can be set with either one or two-doors open. A one-door approach is recommended if the two-door approach does not result in a catch. This may indicate that the animal is of a larger size and it is best suited for a one door setting.

To set the trap with 2 doors open, inspect trap to make sure the cable is hooked around the loop.

To set the trap with one door open, dis-engage the cable from the setting loop of the havahart trap.  We suggest wearing gloves when you are handling the trap the contains the animal.

Animal Suggested Baits Animal Suggested Baits Animal Suggested Baits

Chipmunks,Rats,Squirrels, Mice will be baited well with Raisins, sliced apples, birdseed, and cheese.

For  Ferret, Mink,Skunks, Opossums, Stray Cat use crisp bacon, fish, fresh vegetables, and cat food.

Bobcat,Nutria bait havahart traps with crisp bacon, fish, and cat food.  Rabbit, Muskrat will be attracted to fresh vegetables, carrots, and apples.

Porcupines,Woodchucks,fresh vegetables Armadillo meal worms, maggots, spoiled meat, over-ripe fruit, sardines, and fish.  Large Squirrels will be attracted to cereals, nuts while Raccoons work best with crisp bacon, fish, fresh

vegetables,  and canned cat food.

You will want to locate you havahart animal trap in an area where animals are often observed.  Place the cage on a level surface and position the side of the cage trap against a wall or building or in the path commonly traveled by the animal.  Check your traps often, you do not want to allow the animal to stay trapped for a long period of time.

You will need to check with your local or state Game Commission to determine the lawful method of disposing of a captured animal.  DO NOT ATTEMPT TO HANDLE CAPTURED ANIMALS.   DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED NEAR A CAPTURED ANIMAL.

When you are ready to release the animal, approach the trap cautiously and quietly so you don’t excite the animal.  Stay clear till animal leaves the trap when you release the animal from your Havahart animal trap.

For more animal trapping recommendations you may want to research articles that are specific for your particular animal.

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Demand cs with iCAP technologyTM solves the most difficult insect pest control problems. Among those are mosquitoes, which are more than just a nuisance to your customers. They also transmit the deadly West Nile Virus. Demand CS helps you control this problem for your customers.

Demand CS is the most active pyrethroid pest control you can use.

Its exclusive iCAP technology packs up to 10,000 powerful capsules of insecticide into every square inch of surface you treat.

And Demand CS doesn’t just work better, it works longer. Studies show that Demand CS is up to 200 times more active than other insecticides

on flies, spiders, mosquitoes, bedbugs and other insects. That’s because Demand’s iCAP technology shields the active ingredient lambda-cyhalothrin from UV rays, pH extremes and absorption into porous surfaces. So it remains intact longer, ready to be released when an insect makes contact.

ADVANCED iCAP TECHNOlOGY FOR ADVANCED CONTROL

Demand CS combines an advanced-generation pyrethroid

with a unique capsule suspension formulation for outstanding protection against numerous perimeter insect pests. Essentially, Demand CS consists of thousands of tiny capsules that hold their shape and stay where applied over an extended period of time.

Once applied, the capsules remain on the surface – rather than being absorbed into it – so they are readily available for contact with insects for weeks and months. Because the capsules are lipophilic, they almost magnetically stick to pests as they land on treated surfaces.

Control comes through direct contact of the insect with the cap­sules, with lambda-cyhalothrin transferring from the capsule through the cuticle of the insect, or by ingestion.

Demand CS is versatile and convenient. It can be used outdoors for perimeter applications and barrier treatments, as well as indoors for both clean-out and maintenance. This product can be used on porous and non-porous surfaces with little to no odor or staining.

Demand CS effectively controls over 30 different types of insects, including:

Ants

Bedbugs

Bees

Boxelder Bugs

Carpet Beetles

Centipedes

Cigarette Beetles

Cockroaches

Confused

Flour Beetles Crickets

Firebrats

Fleas*

Flies

Lesser Grain Borers

Millipedes

Mosquitoes

Pillbugs

Red Flour Beetles

Rice Weevils

Saw-toothed Grain Beetles

Scorpion 

Silverfish

Ticks

Wasps

*Outdoor use only

DEMAND CS OFFERS ADDED BENEFITS TO PEST MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS

Mixing Benefits

The iCAP capsule suspension formulation of Demand CS not only makes the product more effective, but also more convenient to apply.

• Liquid concentrate eliminates dust
• Stays mixed, resists settling out
• Does not clog equipment or cause nozzle wear

Tank Mixes

Demand CS is compatible with nearly all labeled insecticides, synergists and additives. When tank mixing Demand CS with another product, always add Demand CS last.

Worker Safety

Because the capsule surrounds the active ingredient, exposure is minimized and the potential for skin sensation during application is greatly reduced.

Packaging

Demand CS is, available in two easy-to-handle sizes: an 8-ounce container for smaller jobs and a I-quart container for perimeter applications. Both sizes are squeeze-and-pour containers with dual caps for convenient dispensing of either small or large quantities.

Environmental Impact

Demand CS, when applied as directed, has no harmful effect on earthworms, soil microorganisms or soil processes. Demand CS can be directly applied to grass and ornamental plants.

You will want to simply mix 0.8 ounces per gallon ( Please follow directions on labels for each product) in a sprayer, spray the exterior walls of the house, kitchen ( under cabinets, dishwashers) in the bathroom  spray under the sinks and bath traps.  Concentrate in places where there is moisture, for the most part that is where roaches and ants will be located.  Spray the entry point areas, doors,  cracks plumbing pentretrations, etc.  You will want to remove pets and kids till the areas are completely dry. 

On the exterior of the house you will want to spray a band about 3 feet wide on the soil area directly away from the house and then up the sides of the house about 4 feet in a band.  Again Treat the entry points,  door frames, window frames, weep holes.   The exterior treatment should prevent insects from making it inside the house and in most cases will eliminate the need to treat the inside but maybe once a year.

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