Pest Management Professional, September 2013

arent included but are available locally in most areas of the country and are refillable How long a canister lasts depends on the operator and the complexity of the environment On average a 20 lb tank can treat about 1200 sq ft but if theres furniture shelves etc it could require more A 1200 sq ft empty space probably would take less Cryonite can safely be used in and around electrical outlets 6Cryo control only works on bed bugs Cryonite was developed originally for use in food plants to kill stored product insects without having to shut down facilities In addition to stored product insects and bed bugs its also incorporated as a primary kill component in German cockroach and flea management programs Continued on page 40 Cryonite is an environmentally friendly and patented technology that makes use of carbon dioxide to freeze insects to death The patented nozzle ejects a carbon dioxide snow of optimum particle size and speed that quickly eliminates insects Cryonite is a 100 organic method that does not leave residues or require post treatment work This minimizes the production downtime which reduces costs For example in the dry food industry with extensive crawling insect problems and in hotels for combating the rising problem of bed bugs Stuart Aust Bed Bug Doctor Paramus N J Aust has many upscale customers who demand little or no toxicants when confronting their pest problems As a member of the Business Management Team of the National Pest Management Association NPMA Aust listened to what others had to say about various options Canines for example were popular but they represented financial and personal commitments that didnt fit his business model Looking to heat trailers meant additional equipment investment and manpower to move customer belongings in and out of treatment areas More manpower meant additional property and employment liabilities Aust decided to keep looking Aust met with Henrik Björkqvist Silvanderssons Cryonite business development manager and Andy Linares of Bug Off Pest Control Center during an NPMA PestWorld event and discovered the Cryonite machine The prep work fit his operation and enabled him to offer add on prep services for appropriate accounts such as schools hospital emergency rooms blood donor areas and places with introduction problems rather than infestations They can be treated discreetly chemical free and with minimal disruption A new pregnant client investigated various treatment methods and was thrilled to find a nonchemical safe and effective answer Aust has watched his hard work pay off in steady sales growth he attributes to cryo He advises other pest professionals to research the product It is ideal for use in areas such as electrical products wall switches etc You as a PCO can offer your clients a service that enables them to avoid pests quickly and efficiently without financial repercussions It is valuable and will allow you to increase your profitability www cryonite com www mypmp net Pest Management Professional September 2013 39