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Garrett
Pest Management, Inc. |
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Gary |
Hendrickson |
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407-865-5818 |
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Pest Management
Consultant |
Fax: |
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Altamonte
Springs |
FL |
32716-0664 |
Email: |
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Service
Categories: |
structural |
commercial |
school |
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landscape
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residential |
golf course |
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Garrett
Pest Management Inc. offers alternatives to traditional pest control
service. These alternatives include non-toxic and least-toxic treatments
and programs. Garrett emphasizes integrated pest management principles
such as sanitation, monitoring, exclusion, and habitat modification.
Garrett offers treatments with products derived from natural materials,
including organic, naturally based, and botanical products such
as diatomaceous earth (mined from the fossilized silican shell remains
of a certain type of algae), limestone dust, clove oil, rosemary
oil, and other plant-derived oils. These minimum-risk products have
an unprecedented margin of safety. We also offer programs for persons
with allergies and chemical sensitivities. Whenever possible we
focus our treatments to the home's exterior, the source of most
household pests. With over 25 years experience, Garrett services
Florida residences and business in Orange, Seminole, and portions
of Lake counties.
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What
is your definition of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)? |
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IPM is an environmentally
sensitive, effective approach to pest management that relies on a
combination of common sense practices. It focuses on addressing the
reason that hte pest problems exist rather than on just the pest itself. |
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Is pest management performed on a specific schedule? |
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It varies depending
upon the treatment program and the client's needs. We specialized
in household pest management. |
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How
are pest problems identified? |
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By visual inspection,
client feedback or sticky trap monitors. |
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What practices
do you use to prevent and/or control pests? |
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It depends
upon the treatment program and the client's needs. Generally we use
least-toxic perimeter treatment. |
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Do you
use biological controls? |
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At this time
none are suitable for interior pest management. |
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Yes, we use borate
products in cracks, crevices, and voids. |
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Do you
use synthetic chemicals? |
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Depending
upon the treatment program we may use insect growth regulators and
other synthetic products. |
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What
are the top 10 pesticides you use/sell/recommend? |
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Rosemary
oil based products, garlic oil based products, diatomaceous earth,
limestone dust, orange oil. |
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If pesticides are used, how much are used per year of each? |
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It varies depending
upon the treatment program and the situation. Products are applied
according to the label. |
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Does
your company perform habitat modification? |
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Yes, we provide
our clients with written recommendaqtions. Example is removal of plant
branches touching the structure. |
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Do you
use any physical or mechanical controls? |
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Yes, caulking,
sealing, expansion foam, and traps. |
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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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fleas |
vacuum, steam
cleaning |
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How do
you evaluate effectiveness of your pest management |
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Inspection,
monitoring, client feedback. |
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Reference provided
upon request. Please see website for testimonials. |
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