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Borate Insecticides: Proven Active Ingredients to Include in Your Toolbox

There are many different active ingredients used in various insecticide products, some being naturally derived and many being synthetically produced from chemical alterations. Over the years, active ingredients have come and gone, but one has been tried and true for over 70 years. Boric acid was first registered as a pesticide in the US back…
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Hot Spot+ Bio Sanitation Foam: The Ready-To-Use Scum Fighter

Commercial facilities often struggle with chronic moisture and organic matter build-up, creating conditions where pests thrive. Addressing these problems with bio sanitation products can help to eliminate conducive conditions. The InVade range of probiotic cleaners, including our Hot Spot+ bio sanitation foam, provide a green solution that works more effectively than simple chemical cleaners…
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The Two Types of Insecticide Repellency

When an insecticide with repellent properties is applied to the perimeter of a structure, a repellent barrier is created. This repellent barrier will drive insects away from treated areas, helping to prevent infestations before they start. Did you know that not all insecticide repellent properties are the same? There are actually two different types of…
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Controlling Filth Flies with EcoVia Fly Killer

Small and large filth flies are a persistent challenge for many commercial accounts. Small flies—red and dark-eyed fruit flies, phorid flies, and drain flies—are problematic in food service and processing areas and other accounts with chronic moisture and organic build-up. Large filth flies—houseflies and blow flies—can be a chronic pest where food, trash, or…
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Boric Acid Granular Baits: Why 10% is Better Than 5%

Boric acid is highly effective against a broad spectrum of crawling pests and is an ideal active ingredient in granular and gel baits. That is because when used at the right concentrations, boric acid baits allow pests like ants and roaches to take the bait back to their colony to distribute it, thus killing…
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Using Granular Baits for Indoor Cockroach Control

To eradicate cockroach problems, the source of the infestation has to be eliminated. Gel baits are often used for this purpose, especially for German cockroach management. However, bait aversion can occur when using the same or similar products repeatedly in the same account. To prevent bait aversion, you need to diversify your plan off attack.…
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Effective Control & Preventative Strategies for Ant Management

Ants are a common pest problem for residential and commercial accounts, and their adaptability can make them difficult to control. For efficient ant management, an integrated approach that includes both preventative techniques and control methods is needed. A successful control strategy will need to include inspection, identification, elimination of conducive conditions, and a range of…
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Different Types of Granular Baits: Which Types to Use When & Where?

Granular baits are effective against a variety of pests. Different granular baits are available with a range of active ingredients. There are non-repellent and repellent baits, and these baits are more effective in different situations. It is important to choose the bait that will be most efficient for the services your customers need. To ensure…
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Equipment Options Available for Applying InVade Bio Sanitation Products

Commercial facilities often struggle with chronic moisture and organic matter build-up, creating conducive conditions for pests to thrive. Pest management professionals can address these concerns with a good sanitation program using the InVade line of probiotic cleaners. These products are effective green cleaners that work more effectively than simple chemical cleaners in these tough…
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Using Bait Stations for Bait Placements

Liquid, gel, and granular insecticide baits provide pest management professionals important treatment options for the control of many crawling pests. Baits have some key advantages over other types of insecticides. However, for many types of applications, they should be placed in a protective device (i.e., station) to reduce the possibility of exposure and/or accessibility…