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Greater efforts urged against invasive pests
ABC Online As invasive species take hold in many parts of Australia, both regional and urban, there are calls for a national biosecurity taskforce to be established. Holding back the rise of environmental pestsABC Local |
Pests in the NewsJuly 05, 2012
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Tis the Season for Insects That Sting
Valley News Live Spending more time outdoors in the nice summer weather puts us at greater risk for encountering insects that sting. Experts offer advice on what you should do and how you can avoid getting stung. |
Pests in the NewsJuly 05, 2012
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Insect bites increase; how to fight back
Dayton Daily News Noticing more insect bites this season after spending some time outside? It's not your imagination. Local pest control and lawn care companies are reporting increases in customer calls from this time last year and the Centers for Disease Control … West Nile virus found in MonmouthGalesburg Register-Mail States warn of larger numbers of mosquitoesMiamiHerald.com Mosquitoes will be plentifulCt Post |
Pests in the NewsJuly 05, 2012
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QUESTION:
What is the best treatment for reducing gnats and phorid flies in a funeral home/mausoleum?
ANSWER:
Small flies can be really frustrating because of the varied places they may be coming from. I will assume that by “gnats” you may be referring to fungus gnats, since these are fairly common small flies in this kind of situation too, and both fungus gnats and phorids could have a common source or they may be from entirely separate ones. Fungus gnats will be associated with moist settings because of the tiny bits of fungus and molds that may grow in that situation. Phorid flies are usually associated more with something wet and high in organic matter. Occasionally this turns out to be wet soil under a slab where plumbing has ruptured and released sewage into that soil, and of course this is a serious problem that is going to require a plumber and a lot of work to repair.
Pest QuestionsJuly 05, 2012
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QUESTION:
I wanted to know your suggestion of a product which can be used by maintenance people in a police station in the prisoner cells to kill bed bugs. They wash the cement cell and disinfect for viruses, HIV, etc., however they are asking what they can use to kill bed bugs should they be in the cell before they turn it over to another prisoner. The cell is cement with a stainless sink and stainless toilet only. These workers are not certified to use pesticides.
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Well, this is making me think a little bit. One consideration is that “washing” they do either between each set of inmates in the cells or at least on a regular basis. This may very well wash away much of any insecticide that you apply to surfaces in the cell and possibly even to materials applied into crevices. Another important consideration may be the protocol they have when bringing new prisoners into the facility. I don’t know that they are allowed to bring any personal items in with them so the only way a new inmate could transport bed bugs in would be in infested clothing. This probably already is removed from them, but if not it should be and immediately bagged in a sealed bag and then run through at a minimum a hot dryer cycle. Personal clothing probably is washed and dried, but as we know, heat is a great enemy of bed bugs, and getting the heat above 120 degrees for even 15 minutes kills bugs and any eggs. Keeping bed bugs out in the first place is so much better than trying to dislodge them once they have gotten a foothold.
Pest QuestionsJuly 04, 2012
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We’ve got lots of carpenter bees – they’ve been visiting the flowering sages in our front yard, and have been busy laying eggs. About a year ago I saw sawdust below an old parrot perch sitting outside and over the next few months got to witness …
Pests in the NewsJuly 03, 2012
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This is one of the simplest methods to manage insect , and is especially effective when the gardener is out in the garden at least once a day to track pest activity. When used in this way, hand picking can keep numbers down and may prevent …
Pests in the NewsJuly 03, 2012
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A new study brings bad news for people fighting bedbug infestations and companies that sell over-the-counter insecticides. Ohio State University entomologists Susan Jones and Joshua Bryant found that “bug bombs” and “foggers” — cheap …
Pests in the NewsJuly 03, 2012
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The bug has also reportedly affected orchards in Oregon. Vineyards owners in Virginia are also hurting. The can ruin wine production even if just a few crushed bugs are accidentally mixed inwith the grapes. The stink bug is believed to have first …
Pests in the NewsJuly 03, 2012
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AzPPO donates $1200 to Ronald McDonald House
PCT Magazine “We were happy to bring the pest control industry together in support of the Ronald McDonald House, which provides lodging to children and their families while they undergo medical treatment in the Phoenix area,” said Bob Wagner, president of Wagner … |
Pests in the NewsJuly 03, 2012
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