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Garrett Pest Management, Inc.

Gary Hendrickson Phone: 407-865-5818

Pest Management Consultant Fax:

PO Box 160664 Website: www.garrettpestmanagement.com

Altamonte Springs FL 32716-0664 Email:

Service Categories: structural commercial school

landscape residential golf course

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.


What is your definition of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?

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.

 

Is pest management performed on a specific schedule?

It varies depending upon the treatment program and the client's needs. We specialized in household pest management.

 

How are pest problems identified?

By visual inspection, client feedback or sticky trap monitors.

 

What practices do you use to prevent and/or control pests?

It depends upon the treatment program and the client's needs. Generally we use least-toxic perimeter treatment.

Do you use biological controls?

At this time none are suitable for interior pest management.

Do you use borates?

Yes, we use borate products in cracks, crevices, and voids.

Do you use synthetic chemicals?

Depending upon the treatment program we may use insect growth regulators and other synthetic products.

What are the top 10 pesticides you use/sell/recommend?

Rosemary oil based products, garlic oil based products, diatomaceous earth, limestone dust, orange oil.

If pesticides are used, how much are used per year of each?

It varies depending upon the treatment program and the situation. Products are applied according to the label.

Does your company perform habitat modification?

Yes, we provide our clients with written recommendaqtions. Example is removal of plant branches touching the structure.

Do you use any physical or mechanical controls?

Yes, caulking, sealing, expansion foam, and traps.

What type of fertilizers do you use/sell/recommend?

n/a

What do you usually use/sell/recommend for addressing:

termites Monitor and baiting

cockroaches traps, baits

fleas vacuum, steam cleaning

carpenter ants exterior baiting

fire ants Baits

ants (indoor) Exterior baiting

crabgrass n/a

dandelions n/a

How do you evaluate effectiveness of your pest management

Inspection, monitoring, client feedback.

References

Reference provided upon request. Please see website for testimonials.

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