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IPM for the Home
Integrated pest
management (IPM) is the use of many tools and methods for preventing
and solving pest issues. These include reducing the source that may
be producing them; blocking or sealing entry-points into the home, or
fixing moisture problems in the home that attract ants and other
pests. Depending on the situation, the use of a pesticide can also be
an important tool. They have a place when chosen wisely and used
properly.
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By The Season
In the Spring,
the main emphasis is on ant prevention and control. In the Summer,
the emphasis stays with ants but also for prevention and control of
wasps and hornets. In the Fall, service is provided to inspect and
guard against mouse activity, and continues with focus on ants. Holes
that may let in mice are identified and are either sealed by the
technician, or brought to the attention of the client.
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By the Pest
Each home is
handled individually since there are differing pest issues. A home
nestled in the woods may have both carpenter ants and mice causing the
most bother. A home in a sunny location may have more wasps and
hornets to deal with a work to prevent. In other instances pests such
as clothing moths or spiders may be more of a concern.
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Termite Surveillance
Termites are
monitored via wooden interceptors (Termite RevealersSM)
placed around the outside of the home. These can be installed simply
in the way of pine stakes, or installed in specially made surveillance
stations installed in the ground around the home. These would be
monitored twice per year, with a control-baiting program (additional
service program) be available should termites be detected.
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Use of Devices
and Stations
To intercept
rodents and ants outside the home, stations would be anchored outside
of the foundation. These would include ant bait stations and rodent
bait stations. These items would be placed discretely and would be
tamper resistant and anchored. To supplement the stations, granular
insect bait and/or insect spray would be used as well. Inside, insect
monitors would be set up in the basement as well as mouse stations if
applicable.
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Types of Tools
Available
When entrances
for pests can be sealed, the technician can perform this service with
items such as caulking, vinyl tape, and with a copper mesh for small
areas as part of the service. For larger holes where birds,
squirrels, bats or rodents can pass can be sealed with a heavy-duty
metal screening (invoiced accordingly). For other control work, traps
and baits of different types are used. Also sprays and dusts are
available depending on the situation.
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Service Schedule
Service is
usually provided four times per year automatically, with additional
visits included for control of mice (and rats), ants, wasps / hornet
nests. Client cooperation is needed when recommendations are given.
Service is invoiced with the routine services. The initial visit is
usually greater than subsequent visits for setting up the service and
dealing with an initial pest(s).
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MD Weaver
The Pest
Reliever ®
1-(888)-RID-PEST
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