Archive for March 16th, 2011

16 Mar

Environmentally Friendly Pest Control – Cupboard Pests

Posted by pestcontrolblogs in Moths, Worms.

Question:

I found some insects in my food cupboard I cleaned the whole cupboard from top to bottom, then when I opened my flour container they were inside, now what do I do?

Answer:

Discard your flour and check all cardboard packages for signs of worms or moths.

Cleaning your cupboard as you described is a very good way of controlling larder pests.Keep your dry foods in sealed plastic containers and whenever possible store them in the ‘fridge and clean up any worms or moths as soon as you see them. Pet food is a routine source of these pests especially bird seeds but pasta and rice are also homes for them.

16 Mar

Environmentally Friendly Pest Control – Powder Post Beetles

Posted by pestcontrolblogs in Chemicals, Fumigation, Powder Post Beetles, Wood Borers, Wood Destroyers.

Question:

I have been told by a company that I have powder post beetles, they suggested putting a tent over my house and office space which is so expensive, is there an alternative way of treating as he told me that I have to take my pets out, I work from my home please let me know what I can do as I am worried about going back inside with my pets. The contractor said it is totally safe to use this method.

Answer:

Personally I think they should have a tent put over them.

The gas they use will certainly kill the beetles. It offers NO residual protection. So, someone could bring home an antique with powder post beetles and you are back to square one.

Just think about this, the gas they use is extremely toxic, where does it go when they remove the tent?  Here are some symptoms from exposure to this gas “burning eyes, eye and throat irritation, nausea and difficulty breathing.”  source EPA.

We use a safe and long term protection at a fraction of the cost without any of the risks.

Please think about your family, friends, pets and our environment before using these awful chemicals.

 

16 Mar

Environmentally Friendly Pest Control – Rats

Posted by pestcontrolblogs in Mice, Rats, Rodents.

Question:

I have a small compost bin in my yard, I went to put some vegetable waste inside and out came a rat, now I am frightened to use it, what can I do?

Answer:

Rats usually don’t go into compost bins unless there’s something for them to eat, usually meat.

Make sure there’s no meat or non vegetable foodstuffs in the compost pile.

If you are scared, make a noise before opening the lid and use the bin only during the day. Rats are nocturnal. If you regularly see them in daylight you may have a bigger problem. Before it gets out of hand call me.

16 Mar

Termites or Wood-boring Beetles which do the most damage?

Posted by pestcontrolblogs in Beetles, Termites, Wood Damage, Wood Destroyers, Wood-Boring Beetles.

Question:

How can I tell if I have Termites or Wood-boring Beetles which do the most damage?

Answer:

There are distinct differences in the way to identify the damage. With powder post beetles it’s quite easy; They make holes of varying sizes, depending on species. The holes often appear as if the beetles have gone, in fact they just indicate an adult has matured and looked for somewhere to lay eggs. Look for holes that are filled with dust (usually orange/brown) that may or may not have little piles of dust falling out. That can indicate live larvae which are eating away and depositing their waste through the holes.  Termites can very often go for very long periods of time without being discovered until major damage has been done.. Swarmers are often the first indication of their presence, an inspection is then called for.

Look on all wood and foundations for the presence of mud tubes which they build to travel through as they chew away at your home. Look out for hollow sounding wood, sagging floors, doors and windows. Don’t ignore the possibility of either pest. If you are unsure or just need reassuring just call me, it won;t cost a dime for an inspection.

Many houses in the Westerly are have powder post beetles. Termites are more aggressive and often cause more damage because they are difficult to detect. We now have monitors that will detect them should they come into your surroundings.

16 Mar

Environmentally Friendly Pest Controls – Organic Lawn Care

Posted by pestcontrolblogs in Fertilizer, Organic, Organic Lawncare.

Question:

My neighbor recommended you for Organic Lawn care. What is the difference in what you use to what I bought last year at the hardware store?

Answer:

Most fertilizers that are bought in stores are manufactured using chemicals and all sorts of added synthetic fillers. It is well proven that the use of such materials have damaging actions when they are washed into streams, lakes, ponds or any other area that they are not supposed to go. The usually contain high amounts of nitrogen which cannot be used by your plants. So you are also wasting money.

Natural, organic fertilizers are what nature intended, they cannot be formulated with artificially high amounts of Nitrogen.

Trust in Nature and you will be o.k. We use organic fertilizers that are either made from manure or Soya beans, your plants can easily absorb the nutrients with out adverse side effects.

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