Pest Management Professional, September 2018
TIPS TRICKS STINGING PESTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 115 Most peoples reaction to bald faced hornets is to destroy them as quickly as possible but they do help control flies spiders and caterpillars so if the nest is in a safe area and far away from people another option is to just let them exist Syngenta Professional Pest Management By Dr Eric Paysen Technical Services Manager Stinging pests are as much a part of summer as barbecues and flip flops Customers often call when these pests threaten their homes and few stinging arthropods instill more fear than scorpions There are two simple steps a PMP can take to help control these hard to kill pests 1Eliminate their food sources Scorpions are predators that feed on small insects like crickets cockroaches and earwigs A granular insect bait can help make quick work of them 2Create an insecticidal barrier I suggest a liquid insecticide designed for residual control in extreme temperatures AMVAC Environmental Products By Dr Charles Silcox Product Development Manager Appropriately labeled contact aerosol sprays can be very effective for controlling stinging insects in residential commercial and institutional areas including decks and patios playgrounds docks outdoor refuse areas attics and other environments For optimal results Apply the spray to insect nests during dawn or dusk when insect activity is low and colony members are present within the nests Stand a safe distance away from the nest upwind of the nest site Apply product until the nest is thoroughly saturated to ensure the entire population is eliminated Twenty four hours later inspect the nest site to ensure all stinging pests have been killed Wait until no further activity has been observed to remove any nests 118 September 2018 Pest Management Professional mypmp net
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