Pest Management Professional, September 2018

TIPS TRICKS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 110 2Knock down wasp nests and or deter hive building activity around houses and other inhabited structures early in the season to force wasps away to build elsewhere Botanicals for example provide immediate repellency and the stinging insects will seek out other areas that are not a threat 3Keep an eye out for wasp nests STINGING PESTS in hidden areas such as behind false shutters low overhangs shrubs detached garages and other areas that provide them horizontal cover 4To locate hidden nest sites of yellowjackets and honey bees place a sugar or honey water solution to attract a high number of these types of stinging insects quickly 5Limit the food supply by removing fallen fruit keeping lids on trash cans and reducing attractive plants and flowers close to windows and doors to greatly reduce the chance of stings Remember Reduce the attraction reduce the risk Nisus Corp By Dr Reid Ipser Technical Services Director Stinging insects include all species in the order Hymenoptera however the major concerns are from bees hornets and wasps Species range from a solitary lifestyle to full social behavior Most species are beneficial thus control should be conducted where there is an immediate threat For ground nesting species it is best to conduct treatments during nighttime An assortment of dusts and liquids can be used Aerosols tend to have a freezing effect and will render individuals hapless Using wet foam applications also helps incapacitate individuals Thicker protective clothing better helps prevent stings J T Eaton By James Rodriguez ACE Technical Director An important part of any integrated pest management IPM program is prevention When it comes to stinging insect IPM for bees ground bees and yellowjackets a pre emptive inspection for voids around the property is a must The common behavior of these insects is their desire to nest in voids so eliminating as many favorable sites as possible will yield better results Such sites include voids in trees holes around pipes leading into a structure abandoned rodent burrows old beetle damage and rotten wood to name a few Prevention programs around schools or in other areas where someone may be highly allergic should include exclusion CONTINUED ON PAGE 114 Visit our booth 2109 at NPMA PestWorld Oct 23 26 2018 in Orlando FL control area 360 valve ideal for fl ea and tick control EXPERT GUIDANCE CONFIDENT CONTROL Precor 2625 Premise Spray offers empowering control Our team of experts prides itself on helping you deliver results Precor 2625 Premise Spray provides complete consistent control that gives you peace of mind Its fi ve active ingredients knock down insects and protect against future fl ea larvae Visit ZoeconFieldGuide com to contact a Central Life Sciences sales representative Zoecon com Precor and Zoecon with design are registered trademarks of Wellmark International Central Life Sciences with design is a registered trademark of Central Garden Pet Company 2018 Wellmark International 112 September 2018 Pest Management Professional mypmp net