Pest Management Professional, July 2015
the tiny jungle F rom the street or sidewalk this newly refurbished offce building appears well landscaped and free of pest problems However as plant growth accelerates during warmer months the problems just barely visible now will be concealing the perfect pest harborage developing against the building For example the roof drain defector is positioned just out of place Water is draining under it and becoming trapped against the building making it an ideal environment for grass and weeds The mulch has been laid right up to the foundation This will evolve into more harborage and holds more moisture against the structure By Jeff Kate mcGovern Contributors The bushes are allowed to encroach close to the structure The combination of moisture lack of airfow and harborage creates a jungle environment against the building which is the ultimate living and breeding site for insects and rodents These conditions eventually will damage the exterior and will create breaches where pests can enter and forage If this area is left unchecked rodents will become comfortable and establish harborage Proper assessments evaluations and treatments will be diffcult to provide because the problem areas will be masked by the growth and become nearly impossible to reach without signifcant landscape changes and repairs The best time to address planted areas is during installation A gravel bed installed between the garden and the structure creates an unfriendly and inhospitable zone for pests and plants Eighteen to 24 in of gravel 8 to 10 in deep creates a clear zone open to regular assessment and pest management services pmp ConduCive Conditions BIRD CONTROL GUARANTEED TO RUFFLE SOME FEATHERS Since 1950 Nixalite has developed bird management solutions that have fl ustered birds and competitors alike Working with you to understand your needs we do the upfront planning that ensures an exact answer for your pest problem From netting and spikes to fogging and repellents each product is precisely engineered and manufactured to the highest quality standards PREPARE TO RUFFLE SOME FEATHERS CHOOSE NIXALITE NIXALITE OF AMERICA INC 800 624 1189 nixalite com 48 July 2015 pest management professional mypmp net Photo Jeff mcgovern
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