CHTMAG.COM PEST CONTROL FEATURE MARCH 2016 11 ORGANIC AND ENVIRONMENTALLYFRIENDLY PESTICIDES These don’t always work more effectively but it is something most companies can offer and they can be effective depending on the case. There are several reasons why traditional and more common methods may not work. For example, baits placed in the wrong areas or not being palatable, wrong bait formulation, alternative food sources being available, bait shyness and resistance. All pest control companies are trained in the safe use of pesticides and are aware of environmental impacts. This is in addition to using the safest methods possible by carrying out an environmental risk assessment along with their own risk assessments and standard operating procedures. These methods ensure that the client is getting the best advice for their area or type of business. Other services and methods for dealing with pests include: traps and analysis using multiple monitors to triangulate areas of infestations. Insecticide treatments – organic insecticide treatments, fogging treatments, heat treatments from small individual items to buildings (either on or off site), specialist treatments using Constrain (a product devised especially for the museum industry), conventional insecticides - both residual and nonresidual. Gels, dusts and lacquers - a variation of products from insect specific gels, diatomaceous earth powder and long lasting “All pest control companies are trained in the safe use of pesticides and are aware of environmental impacts.” lacquers. Mating disruption – Both pheromone and entostatic powder based (a longer term approach is best for these). RODENTS Non-toxic methods - baits, tracking dust, glue boards, snap traps, electronic web based systems (both wired and wireless). Toxic methods - conventional anticoagulants, bait containing tracking properties. Contact gels. Bait stations can be fixed in areas where there is a risk of disruption. INSECTS Insect Monitoring for moths and beetles – species specific monitors, multi species monitors, pheromone-based monitoring
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