So how effective are indoor bug traps? On today’s edition of The Pestgeek Podcast, we compare 2 popular indoor bug traps: The Katchy indoor bug trap vs. the Flyweb Indoor Bug Trap. This product demo and review covers basic functionality though we understand that we are not talking about insect control as these products can…
Don’t miss today’s edition, as part of our holistic approach to integrated pest management, Franklin demos an essential lawncare product, the BEAST Battery Powered Cart Sprayer which can handle 12 Gallons of our specially formulated shrub treatment. #pestcontroltraining #pestcontrol #pestcontrolservice #pest #termitecontrol #pestmanagement #bugs #pestcontrollife #antirayap #covid #termites #insects #bedbugs #rodentcontrol #pests #fumigation #rayap #exterminator…
On today’s edition, we see what a dumpster room with no maintenance looks like: overspill and overflow of food, accumulated dirt and a serious lack of pressure washing. These trash chutes are in dire need of cleaning. A monthly treatment is needed to decontaminate it in order to prevent flies from breeding. This kind of…
I have seen pest control technicians misapply, over-apply, and use more than label rate and still fail to get control, why because more isn’t better. using a product in a safe and effective manner in selecting the right formulation for the target pest based on pest biology, not pesticide bias. IPM Integrated pest management has…
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No PPE and the PPE Police You see a tech making a pesticide application in short sleeves and shorts and you say how can he legally do that. If you carry products that require PPE like long sleeve shirt you may carry it in the vehicle and wear it when required Most Rockwell Lab Products…
The Repellency Myth Are Pyrethroids Really Repellant? For years we have been hearing from manufacturers and studies that pyrethroids are repellent yet where are the studies to prove it. I even talked about it in a previous podcast on repellency. I have spoken to many manufactures reps tell me that pyrethroids by nature are repellents and…
A Synergist work by increasing the lethality and effectiveness of natural and synthetic pesticides. Synergists have been used commercially for about 50 years By themselves, synergists are considered nontoxic. However, that is debatable. The mode of action of the majority of synergists is to block the metabolic systems that would otherwise break down insecticide molecules.…
Penetration Adherence Spreadability Using An Adjuvant To Get Better Pest Control. Adjuvant Behavior Water droplet size Adherence Improved droplet coverage Reduces droplet surface tension droplet stays on the leaf Improve distribution on leaf surface Enhances penetration through cuticle Ajuvants Enhances Performance Herbicide Weed Control Fungicides Disease Control Insecticides Insect Control Fertilizer Absorption Shout Out Nicholas…
Mimic Antagonize or Inhibit IGR Insect Growth Regulators Modes of Action Mimic Antagonize or Inhibit IGR Insect Growth Regulators Modes of Action Insect growth regulators IGR are not insecticides they do not kill the insects directly. IGRs focuses on the endocrine system. They mimic the action of hormones to disrupt the molting process and modify…