Archive for June, 2012

Rats continue to plague dorms with ‘dead rat odor,’ ‘squeaking … – Red and Black

Rats continue to plague dorms with 'dead rat odor,' 'squeaking
Red and Black
In other cases, however, the pests have come out to play. One work order And Creswell isn't the only residence hall with pest problems. Brumby Hall, since

and more »

View complete article

Detection of West Nile Virus in California Causes Local Concern – MarketWatch (press release)


PotomacLocal.com

Detection of West Nile Virus in California Causes Local Concern
MarketWatch (press release)
According to a recent survey by HomeTeam Pest Defense, nearly one third of residents in Western states experienced a problem with mosquitoes in 2011, and
Two more West Nile cases confirmed in countyDenton Record Chronicle
West Nile virus threat increases with monsoonsYourWestValley.com
3 weeks running, Terrebonne tests positive for West Nile VirusTri Parish Times
Great Falls Tribune –
all 231 news articles »

View complete article

Pest management results in increased exports – Voxy

Pest management results in increased exports
Voxy
A research programme to reduce the use of chemical pesticides on apple orchards has benefited New Zealand's pipfruit industry by as much as $113 million in
Pest management programme results in increased exportsScoop.co.nz (press release)
Apple growers curb sprays to keep European marketsTVNZ

all 16 news articles »

View complete article

Manatee County residents can encounter unwanted pests due to … – Bradenton Herald


Bradenton Herald

Manatee County residents can encounter unwanted pests due to
Bradenton Herald
Unwanted pests may enter our homes if heavy rain, flooding continues in Manatee County.

View complete article

Jun 27, 2012 – Meat Or Sugar

QUESTION:

Which ant baits are sweet and which are protein based? Is it based on the formulation, like gels or pastes, or the manufacturer, or maybe the active?

ANSWER:

The active ingredient is not the motivating factor, as some of the boric acid baits are both protein and carbohydrate, such as Drax Gel or abamectin in Advance Dual Choice, although they separate the two bait mixtures from each other. We also find boric acid as the active ingredient in just about any of the bait formulations – liquid, gel, paste, granular. 

The most important consideration is likely the targeted pest and developing a bait that will be attractive to it. For ants this needs to consider very large species and very small ones. Pharaoh ants are unlikely to carry off large granules, so they are offered gel and liquid baits that are either protein or carbohydrate. Carpenter ants, on the other hand, happily accept granules but also will slip into bait stations for liquid sugar baits. It also is known that most ant colonies require both protein and sugar for their dietary needs, and that this varies from time to time so that foraging workers may more actively be searching for sugar foods at one time and for protein at another. For this reason it is important to offer both and see which one they seem to prefer at any time, and this preference could change mid-stream. 

View past Ask Mr. Pest Control questions.

Pest Protect Your Yard

Pine One such pest in our area poses a significant threat to conifers — or evergreens. “Lately we’ve had trouble with the Mountain Pine Beetle, which can kill a tree in just one year,” said Tom Yelvington, owner of Yellowstone Valley Tree …

View complete article

Stinging kill western Montana horse

KALISPELL, Mont. (AP) — A 14-year-old half Tennessee walker and half Appaloosa horse who helped a girl win a top rider award in a competition has died after he was strung by an unidentified insect. Fury’s owner, Tom McKee, said the horse scratched his …

View complete article

Time to rethink unenforceable pesticide bylaws – The Province

Time to rethink unenforceable pesticide bylaws
The Province
Accessed via a remote controlled swing bridge and a Turkish marble driveway. by the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) have no credibility.

and more »

View complete article

Landscaping Helps Control Ticks that Carry Lyme Disease – Gant Daily


CTV.ca

Landscaping Helps Control Ticks that Carry Lyme Disease
Gant Daily
Pesticides are effective but should be supervised by a pest control professional and used only during the time of year when tick nymphs are likely to be present
Weather Patterns Fuel Explosive Flea and Tick SeasonMelodika.net (press release)

all 55 news articles »

View complete article

Know Your Pest: The Menacing Asian Tiger Mosquito – Popular Mechanics


Popular Mechanics

Know Your Pest: The Menacing Asian Tiger Mosquito
Popular Mechanics
Nobody likes mosquitoes, but what in particular makes the tiger mosquito such a summertime menace? PM explains.

View complete article

« Older Entries Newer Entries »