10/11/2017
Don’t let spiders make your customers uncomfortableUnlike other pests, spiders do not destroy structures, create allergens or transmit diseases, but homeowners often still want them eliminated by a pest management professional. With cooling temperatures in the fall, you may begin to get more calls about spider control as the pests creep indoors to seek harborage for the winter. To effectively control spiders indoors and outdoors, you should consider an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach to assess environments that may be conducive to spiders and appropriate treatments. Read more »
06/23/2017
Get extra leverage by incorporating an insect growth regulatorMy initial reaction when insect growth regulators (IGRs) first appeared in urban pest management was, "why bother? Just knock out the entire population with a conventional insecticide." Then results started coming in from the pest management professionals: using IGRs along with conventional residual insecticides gave better control and fewer callbacks. Success brings attention, and today most of us understand the importance of IGRs as a critical tool in solving many arthropod situations. Read more »
03/30/2017
With SecureChoice assurance programs, you can protect your customers with confidenceIn the fast-paced world of pest control, you need comprehensive solutions that include not only products, but also scientifically proven treatment protocols, technical support and even marketing materials. That's why Syngenta has created a line of SecureChoice™ assurance programs for mosquitoes, fleas, ticks and other public health pests. Read more »
03/22/2017
Manage menacing scorpions and spiders with new SecureChoice programs from SyngentaAdding to its portfolio of solutions to help control public health pests, Syngenta has launched two new SecureChoice™ assurance programs for scorpions and spiders. Each program offers Pest Management Professionals (PMPs) recommended product and treatment protocols for guaranteed control of these pests. Read more »