Rat Roaches

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Winning the Battle Against Rodents and Roaches

Some statistics suggest that we are never more than ten metres from a rat. Other common claims state that after a nuclear holocaust, cockroaches are the only creatures that would be left alive. Even if you’re not aware of it then – unless you live in a nine metres-squared nuclear shelter – chances are your home is susceptible to some form of infestation. Bearing in mind that rats were the cause of the black death and are synonymous with disease, this is not a great state of affairs. Fortunately there are many preventative measures you can use to rid yourself of such infestations and many products such as Riddex and Riddex Plus that can further aid this cause. By taking heed of some of these suggestions you can keep your house free from pests without having to go nuclear…

The first thing to do is to check for signs of infestation. In the case of rodents you should check for droppings with look like small raisins or seeds, as well as torn paper and fluff in various corners of the house and inside drawers. If you have rodents in the loft or insulation then you may also here scratching noises and the pitter patter of little feat during the night. Cockroaches are similarly easy to spot, and can often be seen during the day. As fairly distinctive creatures it’s hard to miss a cockroach if it runs across your kitchen floor. Another common sign of cockroach infestation is the presence of ‘shell casings’ which are discarded egg casings from hatched infants and look like small brown ovals. The most notable of symptoms however is the strong and unpleasant odour that will accompany such an infestation. If these symptoms are present then chances are you have an infestation and should take preventative measures or invest in a product such as Riddex.

If you have some form of infestation then the first port of call is to do a thorough clean of the house to attempt to catch any stray insects or rats. While doing this you should also remove any stored mattresses, foods or bags of clothes as these can provide dark, warm nesting areas for all kinds of pests. At the same time you should seal off any food that’s left open or accessible which may in fact have been the initial draw for any rodents or roaches. You should also close off any gaps in your house that can provide entry points for more critters – any cracks in the walls or gaps in the window fittings need to be sealed shut to prevent more invaders coming in. There are also many traps and pesticides available that can help eliminate some of your problem. However once an infestation has set in it can often be very difficult to remove the problem entirely using conventional means as most solutions won’t dispose of eggs or clean out the smaller, hidden areas.

Riddex and Riddex plus however offer a solution that turns the entire wiring of the home into a repellent in a way that’s both safe and chemical free. This works through a patented electromagnetic technology that interferes with the nervous systems of vermin so driving them out of the family hole. At the same time the product is listed with both Underwriters Laboratories and the Environmental Protection Agency suggesting it’s also an eco-friendly way to turf out your unwanted visitors. Humans 1, vermin 0.

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Termidor Termite Control

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Do your own Termite treatment, Here’s How!

Since 2001 a non repellant low toxicity termiticide has been available to treat for termites. Around 2007-2008 permission was granted to all 50 states to do an abbreviated treatment, referred to as a defined treatment. A defined treatment can only be done using Termidor or Premise. I prefer to use Termidor.

Dr. Cook at the University of Kentucky proved that termites could be eliminated from a structure using Termidor by simply trenching around the structure and placing the proper amount of Termidor into the trench. At Knox Pest Control we treat hundreds of home a year using Termidor and we have had 100% success. Done correctly this treatment should protect your home for about 15 years.

Here is one way to do the termite treatment yourself.

SLAB STRUCTURES: (Structures with cement floors)

• Before you handle Termidor SC make sure to read the entire label. This is not a hardware store product this is the top professional product used by termite treatment companies around the world.
• Then measure the distance around your home. Let’s say its 180 LN FT. since each bottle of Termidor SC will treat 60 LN FT you will need  three 20-oz. bottles.
• Use a mattock or grubbing how to dig a trench 4 to 6 inches wide and 4 to 6 inches deep all the way around your structure using a tool called a mattock.  These tools are available in most hardware stores including Lowes and Home Depot for around $20.
• Round up a clean 5 gallon bucket and put in 4 gallons of water and 3.3 ounces of Termidor SC. Stir and mix well.
• Pour your 4 gallons of mixture into a 10 foot section of your trench. You can kick in the backfill as you treat.
• The product label calls for 4 gals of Termidor SC for every 10 LN FT. so you have to continue to repeat this process until your back where you started.
• If you have a cement porch or driveway that is right up against your foundation you will need to drill a 3/8 to ½ hole thru the slab into the dirt below using a masonry bit. These holes need to be away from the foundation wall about 6 inches and no further apart than 12 inches. Then you can use a funnel to apply approx 1 quart of Termidor to each hole. Slowly let the product seep in and under the slab. Plug the holes with mortar patch or Treber Plugs.

CRAWL SPACE STRUCTURES:

• Do everything above and add this step.

• Go into the crawl space and trench around each support pier and place 4 gals per 10 feet of pier space. Most piers are around 4 feet in diameter so 1 finished gal of Termidor would do for each pier.

 

For more information on Pest Control Products and Do It Yourself Pest Control, visit http://www.PestProductsOnline.com

About the Author

Micheal Dukes is a Certified Pest Control Operator in Georgia and Alabama since 1989. PestProductsOnline is an ecommerce site which offers online Pest Control Products with information for Do It Yourself Pest Control for homes and businesses.

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Termidor

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The Recent Introduction Of Raspberry Ants To Texas

It's been years since the red imported fire ant first made an appearance, and the situation is still not entirely under control. Now a new species has arrived. They are known as `crazy raspberry ants' and they are concentrated in 8 counties in and around Houston. The ants have been in Texas since 2002, but their growth has exploded in the past year, with three more counties added to the list of those already infested.  

The ants are called "crazy" because they scurry about in a seemingly random pattern, and they're called `raspberry' not for their appearance, but for Tom Raspberry, the pest controller who first discovered them six years ago. 

Unlike the much-reviled fire ant, the crazy raspberry ants don't sting and their bite is relatively inoffensive. But this doesn't mean these ants don't cause problems. What they lack in bite, they make up for in sheer numbers. When crazy raspberry ants infest a property, they tend do so in spectacular fashion.  An infestation can number in the billions of ants, and once an infestation is established, property owners find them extremely difficult to control.

Usually the size of an ant colony is held in check by other colonies of the same species--all of them competing for the same resources. If an ant from one colony encounters an ant from another, they will start a fight, often to the death. Colonies may also mount massive raids against one another. No so with the Raspberry ants.  Different colonies of raspberry ants are not hostile to each other, but instead treat one another as if they were nest mates. This means that Raspberry ants throughout Texas are just on big happy family, creating what is in effect a single, enormous, statewide "super colony." Without checks from other members of their species and without any natural predators, the Raspberry ants can achieve an almost total environmental control.

When the ants enter homes or industrial sites, they're often drawn to the warm buzz of electrical equipment. Their diminutive size, about 3 mm, means that when teeming masses of them crawl across a circuit board, they can fall between the spaces of electrical elements, closing the loop and shorting out connections. They have damaged pumping stations, fire alarms, and personal computers. They've even made an unsuccessful play for NASA's Johnson space center.

It's clear that the crazy raspberry ants are having an impact on the environment. They kill many other insects, including fire ants and snakes, which has earned them some friends. However, they have also been reported to overwhelm newly hatched birds and small mammals. 

Still, much more research needs to be done to determine the lasting environmental consequences of their explosion. One of the basic problems of invasive species is that other species in the regions have not evolved to deal with them. So they can severely affect the numbers of resident species that live in the area. Still the ants seem to have fallen into a regulatory hole. 

So what's being done to control these ants? Bryan Black from the Texas Department of Agriculture says that these ants can be controlled using Termidor, a pesticide used to control termites.  Recently, at the request of Tom Raspberry, the TDA has expanded labeling of this product to allow pest controllers to use it in significantly larger quantities when combating raspberry ants. 

About the Author

Ki is a Austin real estate agent. His site has a blog covering Austin Texas real estate news and stats along with a search for Austin real estate and current stats and graphs of mortgage rates.

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Pest Control In Az

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For Superior Termite Control, Phoenix, Az Residents Have Options

It is an unpleasant discovery to make when you are walking around in your home and realize that there are insects present. If those insects are termites, and present in large numbers, the value of your home can drop if steps are not taken to get rid of the pests. This is a situation that Phoenix termite control providers are very familiar with, and they can come in, make treatments, and get your house pest free in fairly short order.

The first step that a phoenix termite service will perform is a termite inspection. Phoenix homeowners can expect that the technician will go though the interior of the house and garage, as well as take a close look around the exterior of the home and garage as well. In this way, they can assess the situation and offer appropriate termite control. phoenix az residents will be glad to know that there is an initial flush of the insects. If the infestation is large, this may mean that chemicals are used to take care of the problem, but only at the federally recommended levels for use.

After the initial flush, you will want to set up a regular schedule for termite inspection. phoenix exterminator service providers will recommend this as the next step in effective Phoenix termite control. You definitely do not want Phoenix termite populations to begin building nests and starting the whole cycle over again. This is why it makes sense to contract with a Phoenix termite control company for routine termite inspection. Phoenix homeowners can rest easy knowing that their home and garage are protected from these problematic pests.

You will also want to find out about retreatment for Phoenix termite populations that build back up in between inspections. Determine if you will need to pay additional charges for this type of termite control. Phoenix, AZ residents can shop around for exterminators that offer additional service for no additional cost.

However, once the initial treatment is effected, other measures can be taken for routine termite control. Phoenix, AZ service technicians will often focus on the exterior or the home and garage, erecting barriers to keep pests outdoors. Some quality companies utilize IPM, or Integrated Pest Management, which uses the least invasive method for getting rid of the pests. This is a green way to deal with Phoenix termite populations.

In short, there are several steps that go into effective termite control. Phoenix, AZ pest control providers can go over each with you to determine a customized solution to a termite buildup.

About the Author

Wayne Hemrick writes about the regulation and management of pest control. In this article he talks about
phoenix termite control.

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