Pest Management Professional, May 2018
CallbaCk Cures By Dr Jim Fredericks Contributor You can reach Dr Fredericks VP of technical and regulatory affairs for the National Pest Management Association NPMA at jfredericks@ pestworld org Springtails The pest insect that isnt S pringtails are such an ancient group of arthropods that 400 year old fossils exist Despite the presence of three body parts and six legs these wingless hexapods possess a genetic heritage distinct from their insect cousins Thus in recent years entomologists have relegated springtails Collembola to a class separate from insects called Entognatha Springtails continue to be relied upon to generate calls from concerned clients who usually pick up the phone the moment they realize that the tiny specks on their windowsill or kitchen counter are not only moving but jumping Springtails prefer damp conditions typically outdoors in mulch or leaf litter but will venture into structures when conditions in their preferred habitat become inhospitable Extremely dry conditions following periods of wetness will sometimes cause springtails to seek moisture around kitchen sinks especially when the kitchen sink is adjacent to springtail habitat such as a well mulched flowerbed or leaves piled against a foundation wall It is a good practice to check for decaying leaves and other organic debris that may be stuck in gutters or on the roof which can serve as food and habitat for springtail populations Springtails usually will not survive indoors unless a leak is causing excessively moist and humid conditions If so remedying the underlying cause of the leak will result in a rapid decline in populations Sealing gaps around windows and treating the source of the invasion outdoors can also provide relief In most cases springtails can be an easy fix Find the source treat or remove it seal potential entries and remedy underlying moisture problems Then if you still have time you can tell your client all about the history and nomenclature of these interesting Entognathans pmp Use it to and CREATE A SUSTAINABLE TREATMENT PROGRAM A t cockro c crick t i v rfi ug i co um Nib b it T ctiv i gr i t i Nib i ru t t m t bo ic roc i t t gut T i ff ct i cific to i ct g tro o target pests Nib o k ow r i t c to t rg t t you to cr t u t i b tr tm t rogr m you bui u t i b bu i application Scatter granular bait around perimeter of structures and near heavy infestations or entry points Inside use Niban in wall voids and under cabinets appliances 100 Nisus Drive Rockford TN 37853 8002640870 www nisuscorp com ants cockroaches CRICKETS SILVERFISH R m mb r w y r u r t com y wit t b Nib Ni u Cor or tio r r gi t r tr m rk of Ni u Cor or tio 2018 Ni u Cor or tio PMPNB HP 0518 niban ACTIVE ingredient 5 ORTHOBORIC ACID creating a world of sustainability
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