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Kristin |
Dodd |
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704-283-1527 |
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Service
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structural |
commercial |
school |
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landscape
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residential |
golf
course |
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A full service
pest management company offering services in termite control, pest
control & bird control. We offer baiting programs for termite,
household pest & rodent control. Chemical free methods are available
for some pest problems. Our service area includes Union, Mecklenburg
and the surrounding counties in North Carolina and upstate South Carolina. |
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What
is your definition of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)? |
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A method of pest
management that uses physical and preventative methods, as well as
inspection to prevent pest problems before or in addition to chemical
methods. A five step process including: inspection, identification,
planning, exclusion and treatment (if needed). |
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Is pest management performed on a specific schedule? |
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Most commercial
accounts are monthly, residential is quarterly. Outside treated 3-5
ft band with granular insecticide or bait, windows & doors treated,
baits are used indoors in key areas. |
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How
are pest problems identified? |
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Pheromone traps
are placed in problem areas & identified. |
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What practices
do you use to prevent and/or control pests? |
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Barrier/exclusion
methods, monitors, baiting programs & liquid treatment. |
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Do you
use biological controls? |
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Do you
use synthetic chemicals? |
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Synthetic pyrethroids,
Premise (imidacloprid),
Termidor (fipronil),
Cy-Kick (cyfluthrin),
Talstar (bifenthrin),
Recruit II (hexaflumuron),
Pre-Empt (imidacloprid),
Avert (avermectin),
Amdro (hydramethylnon),
Vengence rodenticide, (diflubenzuron),
Fast Trac (bromethalin),
Maxforce Grannular Bait (fipronil),
Drax (boric
acid), Sentricon (hexaflumuron),
Pre-Cor (methoprene),
Advance (abamectin),
Ascend (abamectin)
and P.I. (pyrethrum),
Pre-Cor (methoprene),
Advance (abamectin),
Ascend (abamectin)
and P.I. (pyrethrum)
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What
are the top 10 pesticides you use/sell/recommend? |
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If pesticides are used, how much are used per year of each? |
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Yes. Pesticides
are generally applied to the outside of a structure with minimal treatment
on the inside unless needed. Perimeter treatments are done with approimately
five to ten gallons of .0190 solution. |
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Does
your company perform habitat modification? |
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Altering the
environment to make it unattractive to the pest. Especially in rodent
& roach control - sanitation is very important! |
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Do you
use any physical or mechanical controls? |
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Sealing cracks,
crevices or entry points into the structure. Traps can be used for
insects and rodents. |
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What
type of fertilizers do you use/sell/recommend? |
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What
do you usually use/sell/recommend for addressing: |
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How do
you evaluate effectiveness of your pest management |
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All
services are guaranteed. Accounts are monitored by supervisors.
Customers are sent evaluations to return to rate their service
effectiveness. Monitors are left at accounts to detect any pest
activity. |
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Duke Energy
Corporation, 704-382-7143; Union County Public Schools, 704-283-1591. |
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