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GEL BAITS Gel baits have greatly improved cockroach and ant control, but they can be expensive. Applying baits requires a skilled Service Technician and cost conscious Service Manager. As with any pest control strategy, technician time and material costs are the most important variables. The cost of application equipment is small, but it can be…
Recently I had a the great displeasure of having to deal with a flea problem at home, not having performed a flea treatment for years, I thought I’d better brush up on my knowledge and consulted the Bayer website. Further to this I accessed the Bayer Amplify website where I found a great refresher course.…
The latest addition to the BASF Rodent Solutions portfolio, Storm® Soft Bait Rodenticide, has been developed into a unique, high oil content, soft bait formulation for unsurpassed efficacy even in the most difficult to control situations. Unlike other soft baits, Storm Soft Bait is formulated at the equivalent concentration as Storm Wax Blocks, resulting in…
Most chemicals leave residues in tanks, hoses, filters and nozzles, and even small amounts of residues can carry over to the next job. Residues can cause blocked filters, equipment erosion and uneven spray patterns. With the high cost of delays on the job, incorrect application rate or spray patterns and call backs; taking the time to use the…
INTRODUCTION Deadline Rodenticide Paste is currently in use throughout the world providing excellent control against rodent pests. Deadline Rodenticide Paste is formulated to be palatable to rodents, easy to use, effective and to minimise any risk to the environment and non-target organisms. PALATABILITY AND EFFICACY Deadline Rodenticide Paste has been developed specifically to control…
JOINT AGSERV & PCT FOCUS GROUP The launch of new technologies and a commitment to increased research and development is seen as essential for the continuing strength of the local pest management market. This is the view shared by Agserv and PCT International and will be the subject of the inaugural PCT and…
Small flies in food premises can be a major public health concern. The flies will feed, breed, and live in contaminated areas then fly to land on food or food surfaces, transporting pathogens and increasing the risk of foodborne illness in humans. The most common small flies are the drain fly, the fruit fly and…
Commercial Pest Control – Tips for Synthetic Pyrethroid (SP) Resistance Restaurants and food-handling establishments attract a wide variety of pests, making them high-pressure accounts that require trained technicians to accurately pinpoint and treat problem areas. It is important to frequently visit these accounts to confirm your control methods are working. Servicing these kind of…
Have you checked out the Bayer Amplify Learning Website? As a Bayer customer you’re entitled to our support to grow your business. Bayer Amplify is a program that offers assistance in some unique ways. What do you get? Bayer Amplify assists you and your team to offer customer-winning service: • Training…
RODENT CONTROL SOLUTIONS Dick Murray Manager – Research & Development It is this time of the year when pest managers start to think about a rodent season that will soon be in full swing. So it is now worth a close look at some reminder tools that will help you to be a successful…