Pest Management Professional, September 2013
TRAINING INSURANCE HEAT SPRAY ENCASE FUMIGATE ISOLATE DETECT TRAP UPDATE PRICING VACUUM CONTRACTS STEAM FREEZE BED BU G EXCLUDE MONITOR COMMUNICATION COOPERATION Continued from page 36 Xtreme Measures 2Cryonite just blows bed bugs all over spreading the problem Running a unit full bore with the trigger completely pulled makes a lot of noise and can be entertaining but to use this equipment and technology to its full advantage requires finesse Learning to lay a light coating of snow that instantly kills insects without blasting the bugs into the ceiling is a skill acquired with practice The technique works equally well for cracks and crevices as it does for broad surfaces 3We just treated an apartment unit and now a week later the client still sees bed bugs There are many reasons why one finds bed bugs after a treatment The first place to check are the areas adjacent to the treatment site Are they infested If so whats the plan for them Was the prep work done properly Now comes the critical part for thermal heat or freeze treatments Does the customer understand the process only kills the insects it makes contact with at the time and theres no residual to kill ones in the future Various residuals are applied separately The skill of the technician also is a critical factor Attention to detail and thoroughness is an essential mindset along with the ability to explain to the customer that treatment isnt one and done Treatment of most pest problems is a process and many consumers dont realize that Plus with the Internet clients will keep you on your toes with what theyve learned be it true or false 4Using liquid CO 2 damages the ozone layer The liquid CO 2 used in the tanks is CO 2 recaptured from industrial activities The rerelease of CO 2 as a gas during a cryo treatment is negligible and doesnt change the balance of gases in the atmosphere 5Cryogenic equipment is expensive Expensive is a relative term and there are many ways to view this Buying any piece of equipment without a plan for incorporating it into your business model is expensive A piece of equipment gathering dust in the corner of an office thats only used occasionally for a special job is expensive Having a dedicated The technique works equally well for cracks and crevices as it does for broad surfaces technician use equipment that complements what you do already and allows you to open your business to places you havent been able to go is priceless Andy Linares owner of New York based Bug Off Pest Control Center www bugoffpccenter com is the exclusive distributor of Cryonite in the U S He sells two versions of the cryo system The Rifle 3900 including shipping and The Lance with an extendable reach of 18 in 5900 Both include a cart hose jet nozzle gloves goggles and instructional DVD The CO 2 canisters 38 September 2013 Pest Management Professional www mypmp net
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