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We are committed to the proper use of BASF chemistries
Day in and day out, pest management professionals (PMPs) are making decisions about the use of insecticides that protect their customers’ homes and businesses from harmful pests.
BASF develops insect and rodent management solutions for PMPs to control pests that carry and spread disease, contaminate food, and cause property damage. With a portfolio of solutions that meets nearly every need, it is important that we, as a company, demonstrate our commitment to their proper use and reinforce the core principles of responsible pesticide use for our employees, PMPs and consumers.
The PROPER use website from BASF is where you will find valuable information about pests including best practices and environmental responsibility— all to ensure the best results, and safety, possible.
Keep Pests at Bay All Year Long
FMC guarantees 90 days of no retreatments* after a Scion Insecticide with UVX Technology exterior perimeter barrier application1 on a recurring residential pest management service2 done in accordance with the best management practices outlined and made within the program period. If any retreatment is required during the 90-day period, FMC will provide the amount of Scion insecticide needed to make a reapplication to the treated area as outlined in the best management practices section of this program.
Pre-application Inspection
Always read and follow all label instructions.
- Inspect premises for signs of pest activity and potential pest entry points. Correct these conditions as appropriate.
- Inspect premises for conditions conducive to pest activity. Such conditions may include vegetation contacting the foundation. Take appropriate measures to correct these conditions.
- Ensure the application
By Dr. Chris Keefer, technical services manager, Professional Pest Management, Syngenta
The use of tamper-resistant bait stations at accounts is a key factor in keeping other rodent control products, such as rodenticides, snap traps, and glue boards, inaccessible to non-targets. Selecting the right bait station is a critical step in implementing proper integrated pest management (IPM). One size does not fit all when it comes to rodenticide stations, which is why there are so many options available to choose from. Make sure you understand the differences and pick a station that best fits your needs.
The first step is to determine your target, as some bait stations are designed specifically for mice while others are for rats. Pest Control Distributors typically offer a range of stations that include general use bait stations and specialty bait stations, including options that are low-profile, undercover, and pre-weighted. Low-profile stations are smaller, thinner stations that do not draw attention and are best for accounts where stations are needed in corners and under
Formerly a division of Univar Solutions, Univar Environmental Sciences has been sold to affiliates of AEA Investors. With the ownership of AEA, the future remains bright for Environmental Sciences (ES), its customers and suppliers. AEA brings a solid understanding of the ES business and a strong appreciation and desire for growth through product distribution and services offerings across pest control and other specialty chemical markets. What hasn’t changed is the continued commitment and organizational focus on growing the business for customers and suppliers. Read the full press release here.
As a group, ants are often the number one pest encountered and the number one cause of callbacks.
There are many variables to consider when picking the best ant bait for your operation, but choosing a bait is only half the battle. As good as today’s ant baits are, they still have to be applied in the correct environment and match the ant food preference or they will not bring satisfactory results.
First and foremost it’s important to correctly identify the ant species you’re dealing with. Misidentification or, more frequently, no identification, almost always results in unsatisfactory results. Once the pest is correctly identified, a PMP can find out what type of food source is most attractive.
The time of year is also important to consider. Most ant species go through food preference shifts during the year. In the spring and early summer proteins are often most effective because the queens (s) need the nutrition provided by proteins to create
Outsourcing brings out mixed emotions among business owners. Some quickly see an opportunity to eliminate tasks, whereas others fear no one can properly and reliably execute the tasks at hand.
When it’s done right, outsourcing can offer pest management companies with greater stability, flexibility, and a higher degree of expertise than you alone can provide. Here are three steps that will help you find the best providers to handle your needs:
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Here’s an overview of early Q1 2019’s biggest trends as reported by Veseris managers across the country: