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Are pesticides harmful to my family or pets?
No, as long as they are mixed according to the instructions on the labeling, and applied safely only to areas allowed by the labeling. Our motto in the industry is "The Label is the Law". Labels are to be frequently reviewed for changes, and strictly adhered to. No pesticide may be sold for use in the United States until the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reviewed the manufacturer's application for registration and determined that the use of the product will not present an unreasonable risk to humans or the environment.
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Are those flying ants or termites?
The best way to tell the difference between a flying ant and a termite is by comparing the length of the wings to the length of the body. The wings of a flying ant appear shorter than its body, while the wings of a swarming termite are about twice as long as its body:
Notice also that with the flying ant, there is a pinched "waist" right in the middle, where the swarming termite is lacking this.
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I have bed bugs! How did I get them?
Well, there are several possible ways that you find yourself with a bed bug problem:
You brought them in with a piece of furniture.
You stayed overnight in a motel, and brought them back in your luggage.
You visited with a friend that has them, and brought them home with you on your clothes.
If you are living in an apartment complex, your problem may be coming from a neighbor.
Do you have any rental furniture? Have you purchased (or been given) any new or used furniture in the last 6 months? Have your stayed overnight in a motel in the last 6 months? Do any of your friends or family have bed bugs?
These are the kinds of questions you need to ask yourself while trying to locate the source of your problem. If you need any help, please contact us by cliking the tab on the menu bar above.
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What is IPM?
IPM stands for Integrated Pest Management. The definitions and principles of IPM are varied, but can be generalized as "the combining of appropriate pest control tactics into a single plan (strategy) to reduce pests and their damage to an acceptable level".
There are five common steps involved in practicing IPM:
Inspection
Pest Identification
The establishment of pest tolerance levels
Implementation of an effective control strategy
Evaluation of effectiveness
An effective control strategy involves much more that an aggresive application of pesticides. It would also include such things as monitoring, sanitation and exclusion. Many pests can be controlled by simply caulking open cracks and filling in holes around pipes, etc. Sanitation is extremely important. Any pest control strategy that does not include sanitation will be ineffective. In multi-housing communities, a workable control strategy would also include any attached units and storage areas.
IPM is the safest, most effective means by which to control pests in and around your home or office.
Helpful Link: Integrated Pest Management
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