Pest Management Professional, October 2013
did you know FLIES A h the common housefly So innocent seeming So benign at first blush So harmless unless youre worried about the hundreds of types of germs bacteria and disease they carry as they flit from litter box to countertop to sandwich So well totally gross Here are some other interesting facts some of which should help dispel the myth that these pests are nothing to worry about The average house fly lives about 30 days which doesnt seem too long to suffer should one make it past your screendoor Though beware female flies lay up to 3000 eggs in that time That said the fly youre swatting at might not be the fly you should be worried about Despite two eyes with 4000 lenses each flies vision aint so hot However they are pros at detecting movement If you want to swat one of them make your wind up slooooow Flies lay eggs on their food And remember sometimes their food is your food Flies vomit on food before eating it They can only consume liquids so their vomit is a tool to liquefy their food Their tongues are shaped like straws so they can suck up their food They eat any wet or decaying matter but they are particularly attracted to pet waste because the odor is strong and it is easy for them to find Flies defecate every 4 to 5 minutes How much time did that one at your backyard barbecue hang out around the potato salad Let Me Help You Realize Your Potential Business Marketing Consulting Exclusively for The Pest Management Industry Strategic Planning for 2013 Call Today Grow Tomorrow Harvey Goldglantz President Pest Control Marketing Company Elkins Park Pennsylvania Call 215 782 1150 E mail hgpcmcinc@ aol com INTRODUCING A SUPREMACY IN VECTOR CONTROL Expanding Our Portfolio In Vector Control Control Solutions introduces two new synthetic pyrethroid vector control insecticides CSI 4 4 and CSI 30 30 These low odor and non corrosive formulas deliver effective control and quick knockdown power for adult mosquitoes flies gnats and other flying insects Also NEW to CSI is our VECTOR FLEX 20 20 containing 20 Permethrin and 20 PBO VECTOR FLEX 20 20 has the versatility of mixing with water or oil enabling maximum effectiveness against mosquito populations and controlling mosquitoes that transmit The West Nile Virus These products are designed for ultra low volume ULV and thermal fogging applications For more information on CSI 4 4 CSI 30 30 and VECTOR FLEX 20 20 contact your CSI sales representative or visit us online www controlsolutionsinc com
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