Pest Control Questions, Answers and Solutions

silverfish in bed

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:20:17 +0000

Hello,
I am having a problem with silverfish. I read all your info and realize I probably have a bigger issue than I know. That being said, the main concentration seems to be in the converted upstairs area of this 80 yo house I live in. It is surrounded on two sides by attic. I keep finding them on my bed, which lies directly under my light fixture, and I find dead ones in the glass light shade. Im sure that is the biggest point of entry at this point. I was looking at the NiBan product you offer. It seems like the best one for my issue. I have a couple questions though if you dont mind. First, how would be the best way to apply this product? If you have a "spreader" of some kind that you can recommend that would be a huge help. Also, do I need to use a barrier spray for the baseboard areas. small holes in the walls, like for cable tv, etc. ? Any help in this matter, or suggestions would be really great. I have tried to find a local pest control agent to do this for me, but no one wants to do this job, they all want to sign me up for a long term contract then they say they cant guarantee the silverfish thing. What good is that?? lol Thanks again for any help.

rabbit ground cover repellent

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:49:02 +0000

My rabbit that lives at our house is eating our ground cover. Will your product kill the rabbit or just stop it from eating the ground cover? Thanks for advicing.

We've got two rabbit repellents that can be used safely in the yard. Neither will hurt or injure any animal that feeds on treated plants and people can walk safely over the treated area. Basically these products are bad tasting agents and because of their unique design are able to "hold up" well to weathering. This makes them well suited to be used as a repellent. Compared to many other commercially available products, either will last much longer as well.

carpet beetle plan of action

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:43:16 +0000

Jonathan,

Sigh. Carpet beetles. I think my husband and I attract every hard to kill bug on the planet…a few years ago when we lived in a NYC apartment we had bedbugs and that was a horrible experience and the other day I discovered carpet beetles have been eating my husband's wool clothes (suits, sweaters, etc.)

small holes in yard

admin — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:50:51 +0000

i just moved to a house in the woods an yesterday i discovered about 10 holes/tunnels close to my house …i don't know whats making these holes? i did see chipmucks in my yard…could that be them making holes??? theres no dirt piles, just round holes that seem to go into the ground a good foot ot more…what should i use to stop whatever is doing this???

are lawn granules safe around dogs?

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:24:58 +0000

HELLO,

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF IT IS SAFE TO TREAT YOUR YARD WITH THE DELTA GAURD GRANULES AND THE CYFLUTHRIN IF YOU HAVE A DOG THAT GOES IN THE YARD.

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how to find springtail nest

admin — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:30:52 +0000

Jonathan,

My husband and I moved into a home at the end of August in in October we found springtails all around the exterior of our home. They have not entered our home to my knowledge. We live in CT so we have been going through a funny weather pattern right now. We've had 2 snowstorms this week and for each one I have seen a mass of springstails in the snow. They are not close to our home at this point, but I am nervous they will get closer as spring approaches. We were able to kill the nest in October. My husband set it on fire. I followed the population as far as I could into the woods, but I was unable to find the nest today. I would like to find it before spring comes. Do you have any advice to finding the nest in the woods? Please let me know. Thank you for your help.

persistent camelback cricket problem in basement

admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:07:32 +0000

Hi Jonathan,
We have had these crickets now for three summers. They seem to breed from about august thru about october or november. I had one exterminating company here that got rid of them that first summer by fogging them. They have since gone out of business and I hired terminex who told me that fogging is illegal. They have treated the basement now for 2 summers and the problem still persists. They do come back when i call that i see the crickets, and they come 4 times a year. But i want them gone!! My kids will not play in the basement anymore and it is such shame it is a great play area. Are the products you sell the same items that terminex is using? They spray the baseboards, outlets, ceiling, and outer perimeter of our house, and the problem is still occurring. Please let me know what the best thing to do at this point is. I would say this is not light to moderate but rather more serious. Thank you.
S.

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carpet beetle under refrigerator

admin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:18:38 +0000

Dear Sir,

Terminix has been in our home five times and treated five times. We are now finding adult carpet beetles. We only found one prior to the introduction of a professional. We have finally gotten out of our contract with Terminix. I have wrapped a large,expensive chair in a plastic movers bag, and as I suspected, there are adult beetles in the bag. The chair and sofa were very expensive-can they be treated effectively, or is it of the best interest of our home to dispose of them? We have also found an infestation in a new refrigerator that we recently paid off. Do we need to throw that out too? I am just distraught, sir, tell me what I can do, please.

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chipmunk in wall

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:08:04 +0000

I think I have chipmunks (maybe 1-3, not sure) in the walls of my home. I saw some of your products but wasn't sure what would be best. I do see the burrows outside in my plantings but I can definitely hear the little guy in the north wall of my house. It's a 2-story house and sometimes I think I hear him on the second level. Any thoughts on how best to handle? We're trying to sell our house and its the one issue that will give people pause. Thanks!

total release indoor foggers

admin — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:52:48 +0000

Hello,

I have a few questions regarding the use of indoor foggers.

How are foggers best used for interior applications?

How effective are they?

What pest are they effective against?

How is the brand you offer superior to the off the shelf brands available at your local supermarket or home improvement store?