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Platinum Pest Protection, Inc

Adam W. Collette, Vice President

11205 Tower Oaks Blvd
Houston TX 77065
281-807-7378
[email protected]
http://www.ppptexas.com

Services/Products/IPM Description

Range of Products and Services

PPP is full service locally owned and operated company serving Harris and surrounding counties. We design and implement pest control service programs for homeowners, churches, schools and any size commercial facility for any and all pests.

Services/Products Categories

Residential
School
Commercial
Structural

Definition of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

The use of many tools including knowledge of pests biology and habits, sanitation, exclusion, harborage elimination, habitat modification, and when necessary - insecticide application to manage and control pest populations.

How Pest Problems Are Identified

Pest problems are identified by inspection. Our technicians are knowledgeable and they are thorough. Pests are always monitored by inspection and the use of various traps and devices.

Tools, Practices, and Materials Used/Sold

Practices Used to Prevent or Control Pests

Client education, inspection, placement of various monitors and traps.

Biological Controls Used?

Eco-products, gambusia affinis, Bt, pheromones

Borates Used?

Yes, wood treatment for termites, and crack/crevice/void treatments for other insects.

Synthetic Chemicals Used?

Award (fenoxycarb), Maxforce gel (hydrmethylnon), Dual Choice (sulfuramid), Gentrol (hydroprene), Skeeter Beater (pyrethrin).

Top Ten Pesticides Used/Sold/Recommended

Orthoboric acid, Phantom (chlorfenapyr), BoraCare, Maxforce gel baits (hydrmethylnon)

How Much Pesticide Used Per Year, and How Applied?

Quantities vary but typically less than one pound of active ingredient per residence per year.