Household and StructuralPest Management for ... · PDF fileProfessional Pest Control Rev. 2/09 1 Household and Structural Pest Management for Professionals See PB 1303 UT Extension

Professional Pest Control Rev. 2/09

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Household and StructuralPest Management for Professionals

See PB 1303 UT Extension Managing Pests Around the Home(http://www.utextension.utk.edu/publications/pests/default.asp#home) or The UT E&PP Redbook,Household and Structural Pests section (http://eppserver.ag.utk.edu/redbook/sections/structural.htm) forinformation related to preventing and otherwise managing pests using integrated pest management. Moreinformation for the pest management professional can be found in the following UT Extension Publicationslocated on the web athttp://eppserver.ag.utk.edu/PSEP/secondlevel/materials.htm

Vail, K.M., G. Burgess, R. Gerhardt and C. Harper [eds.]. 2007. PB1673 General Pest and Rodent ControlPesticide Applicator Licensing Manual (GRC). pp. 130.

Vail, K., G. Burgess , R. Gerhardt and C. Jones [eds.]. 2002. PB1685 Public Health MosquitoControl: The Tennessee Mosquito Control Handbook (Pesticide Applicator Licensing Manual). pp.54.

Vail, K., G. Burgess, C. Pless and B. Bonds [eds.]. 2006. PB 1703 Wood-Destroying Organisms LicensingManual.

Vail,K.M., E.Burgess, R. Gerhardt, and Craig Harper. 2006. PB1732 Industrial, Institutional, Structural andHealth Related Pest Management Certification Manual (Category 7). pp. 105

Vail, K.M., E.E. Burgess, R. Gerhardt, C. Jones, J. Skinner and C. Harper. 2003. PB1733. Public HealthPest Control (Certification Category 8). pp. 99

Vail, K. 2003. PB1734. Commodity and Structural Fumigation. pp. 170

Further references for household pest identification:Manuals:Bennett, G.W., J.M. Owens, and R.M. Corrigan. 1997. Truman’s Scientific Guide to Pest Control

Operations. 5th. edition. Edgell Communications, Duluth, MNMallis, A. 2004. Handbook of Pest Control - the Behavior, Life History and Control of Household

Pests. 9th edition. Franzak and Foster Co. Cleveland, Ohio.

Field GuidesHedges, S. Pest Control Technology Field Guide for the Management of Structure-

Infesting Ants. Franzak and Foster Co., Cleveland, Ohio.Hedges, S. Pest Control Technology Field Guide for the Management of Structure-

Infesting Flies. Franzak and Foster Co., Cleveland, Ohio.Hedges, S. Pest Control Technology Field Guide for the Management of Urban Spiders. Franzak and

Foster Co., Cleveland, Ohio.Hedges, S. and M. Lacey. Structure-Infesting Beetles. Volume 1: Hide and Carpet

beetles/Wood-Boring Beetles .Franzak and Foster Co., Cleveland, Ohio.Hedges, S. and M. Lacey. Structure-Infesting Beetles. Volume 2: Stored Product

Beeltes/Occasional and Overwintering Beetles.Franzak and Foster Co.Klotz, J., L. Hansen, R. Pospischil and M. Rust. 2008. Urban Ants of North America and

Europe: Identification, Biology and Management. Comstock Publishing Associates, Cornell Univeristy Press, Ithaca, New York pp. 196

Smith, E and R. Whitman. 2007. NPMA Field Guide to Structural Pests. Second edition.http://www.pestworld.org

General identification guides for insects.Petersons Field Guides: Insects of North America # 19, Beetles of North America #29, Moths

of Eastern North America #30


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The following pages list recommended procedures and, if necessary, pesticides to manage specific pests.Remember to reduce the pest’s access to food, water and shelter. If pesticides are needed, they are morelikely to provide control if access to these necessities are limited. Additional publications are listed underPESTS as a PB or SP and many are now located on our web site athttp://www.utextension.utk.edu/publications/pests/default.asp#home . Percentages that appear after theTrade Name indicate percent active ingredient. Where no percent is given, see the label for more details.SEE THE LABEL FOR ALL DIRECTIONS!

PESTS DESCRIPTIONCONTROL MATERIALS

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ANTS -ARGENTINEANT,ODOROUSHOUSE ANT

See PB1629

ARGENTINE ANTBump (Node) on waist:one, obviousGaster tip: no circularopeningOdor when crushed:“disagreeable, rotten-coconut-like” with anadditional faint musty odorColor: light to dark brown

ODOROUS HOUSE ANTNodes on waist: one, veryflat, barely noticeable nodehidden by the gasterGaster tip: no circularopening Odor when crushed:“disagreeable, rotten-coconut-like”Color: brown to blackBoth ant workers: 1/8-inch

The odorous house ant is the most common house-invading ant in TN. It makesshallow nests in shady, moistareas such as mulch, pinestraw, stones, logs. Movesindoors during periods ofheavy rain and moves nestsoften. Winged male odoroushouse ants may be collectedfrom lights from May throughJune.

Argentine ant is not ascommon as the odoroushouse ant, but can build uplarger populations. Behavioris similar for both species.

Slower-acting, Non-repellent OutdoorPerimeter Spray:Termidor SC 0.06%

Outdoor Baiting:Advion Mole Cricket Bait (perimeter broadcast)Gourmet Ant Bait LiquidMaxforce Fine Granule Insect Bait Maxforce Ant Killer Bait Gel (for Argentine ant)Niban FG, G baitsOptigard Ant Gel BaitPRO-JOE-S Ant Bait/Gel Formula 4.5 PT 381B Advance Liquid Ant BaitPT 388B Advance Ant Gel BaitTerro- PCO (1%)

Indoor Crack and Crevice Spray andOutdoor Entry PointsPhantom

Our best research results for odoroushouse ants have been a 0.06% fipronil(Termidor SC) spray 1 foot up and 1 footout from the foundation base and eitherCOMBINED with (1) a liquid or other baitplaced in the landscape near/around thestructure where ants are active OR (2)Phantom applied indoors as crack andcrevice in areas of activity as well as at potential entry points. Gel baits may worklonger outdoors when placed in stations.Baits listed under odorous house ant andoutdoor baiting have eliminated small,laboratory-maintained odorous house antcolonies within 8 weeks of bait placementor have proven effective in field studies.



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ANTS - CARPENTERSee PB1599

Large, black, red, or red-and-black ants that nest in dampwood. Wingless workers 1/4to 3/8 inch long. Wingedmale and femalereproductives will fly from acolony. Carpenter ants donot eat wood, but excavatesmooth galleries in the woodto raise their young. Piles ofcoarse sawdust or splinteredwood often mixed with insectparts may indicate a carpenter ant nest nearby.

Slower-acting, nonrepellent outdoorperimeter spray: Termidor SC

Baits:Indoors in cracks and crevices whereants are seen:

DuPont Advion Ant Bait Arena DuPont Advion Ant Gel Maxforce Carpenter Ant Bait Gel Niban FG, G

Outdoors: DuPont Advion Ant Bait Arena DuPont Advion Ant Gel Gourmet Ant Bait Liquid Maxforce Carpenter Ant Bait Gel Maxforce Granular Bait Niban FG, G Optigard Ant Gel Bait

PT 381B Advance Liquid Ant Bait Terro -PCO (1%) Dusts: Deltadust PT Perma-dust Tempo 1D

Sprays (or foam according to label): TalstarOne, Tempo SC Ultra, Tempo 20 WP, Cy-Kick, Transport, PT221L, Demon TC, Suspend SC, Bora-Care, Shell-guard, Tim-bor (dust, spray or foam), Armor-Guard (dust, spray or foam)

1. Correct moisture problem, repair leaksand ventilate.

2. If ants entering from or foragingoutdoors, spray a slower acting,nonrepellent insecticide around theperimeter with an emphasis on areas whereants are entering the structure.

3. Place baits where ants are activelyforaging. If baiting, do not spray ants, trailsor baits with a fast-acting, repellent spraybecause it will kill ants too quickly and willstop them from feeding on the baits.

4.Find and treat (dust, spray or foam) nestsin wood parts.

Drilling into the wood may be necessary.Dust nests in wall voids. Do not applysprays near electricity.

ANTS-PHARAOH also called"sugar ants” or“piss ants”

See PB 1629

Nodes on waist: twoGaster tip: stingWorker size: 1/16 - inch Antennae: 12-segmentedantennae with a three-segmented clubColor: yellow or orange withthe end of the abdomendarkened

Nests rarely found outdoors;however, almost any indoorcrack and crevice close tosources of warmth andwater.

These ants do not swarm.Colonies multiply by"budding," in which part of anexisting colony migrates,carrying brood with orwithout a queen to a newnesting site. Hundreds ofqueens and 10,000 -100,000s workers may bepresent.

Baits:Advion Ant Bait ArenasMaxforce Ant Killer Bait StationsMaxforce Fine Granule Insect BaitMaxforce FC Ant Bait StationNiban FG

Indoor crack and crevice spray and entrypoints:Phantom SC

Outdoor entry points and trails aroundstructureTermidor SC

Because Pharaoh ant colonies are hiddenand can occur in virtually any crack orcrevice, baiting is the best way to get aninsecticide back to the colony. Give a tastetest of baits. Prebait entire structure withhoney and natural peanut butter. Place abait wherever ants are found. All queen(s)and all immatures must be killed toeliminate a colony. Spraying fast-actinginsecticides for Pharaoh ants indoors oftenworsens the problem by causing the colonyto split into many smaller colonies. Applyslower -acting sprays (Phantom, Termidor)around entry points during warm weatherwhen ants are foraging outdoors.



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ANTS-FIRE(see Redbook recommendations for Home Lawn Insects). Also see web sites http://www.extension.org/fire+ants for publications (Managing FireAnts in Urban Areas, Two-step...) and other information about fire ants and “Imported Fire Ants In Tennessee” at http://fireants.utk.edu forextensive list of TN fire ant management products under “Updates”. For a list of “homeowner” products by price and application type (broadcastvs. individual mound treatment) see http://www.aces.edu/pubs/docs/A/ANR-0175-A/ANR-0175-A.pdf .

ANTS - OTHERSee PB1629

Ants have elbowedantennae, a thread-like waistwith one or two bumps.Unmated reproductives havewings, the front wings arelarger than the hind wings.Workers ants are wingless.Ants are social insects.Colonies are usuallyestablished by a queen.Workers feed the queen,care for the brood anddefend the nest. Workerstravel along well-markedtrails between the nest andfood.

Baits:DuPont Advion Ant Bait ArenaDuPont Advion Ant GelGourmet Ant Bait GelGourmet Ant Bait LiquidMaxforce Ant Killer Bait StationsMaxforce Fine Granule Insect BaitNiban FGOptigard Ant Gel BaitPRO-JOE-S Ant Bait/Gel Formula 4.5PT Advance Granular Ant BaitPT Advance 375A Select GranularPT 388B Advance Ant Gel BaitTerro-PCO (1%)

Liquid Baiting Systems:Gourmet Ant Bait LiquidPT 381B Advance Liquid Ant BaitTerro -PCO(1%)

Pyrethroid Sprays: TalstarOne, Tempo SC UltraTempo 20 WPTransportSuspend SCDemand CS

Slower-acting, non-repellent spray:Termidor SC 0.06% (outdoor perimeter)Phantom SC indoor crack and crevice,outdoor entry points

Follow good sanitary and exclusionpractices. Exploit worker caste by usingbaits. Find foragers and place bait nearforaging trail. Workers then bring thepoisoned bait back to the nest where it isdistributed among all members of thecolony.

If ants are foraging indoors from an outdoornest, exclude ants by sealing entry pointssuch as window sills and door steps, orspray entry points into the structure.

BATSSee PB1624

Night-flying creatures invadeattics and similar areas.

Treat area with insecticides to controlexternal parasites including fleas, mites,and bed bugs after bats excluded.

Close entrance holes with wire screening toexclude bats after they have left the restingarea. Seal opening with expandable foam.See details in PB 1624.



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BED BUGSSee PB 1763

Flat, oval, reddish, winglessinsects. Bloodsucking. Nightfeeders.

Detectioncanine detection (check for National Entomology ScentDetection Canine Association(NESCDCA) accreditation before hiring)http://www.nesdca.com/index.html

CLIMBUP Insect interceptor,http://www.insect-interceptor.com/ (Place bed or furniture leg into center wellto aid detection of new infestations andprotect against reinfestation. Important toprevent other bed bug access to bed andrefill wells with talc as needed.) Others

Mattress and Boxspring encasementsProtect-A-Bed ( BugLock™ 3-sided zipper system and ALLERZIP™seal), Mattress Safes® “Ultimate” zippered encasement (zipper must be kept closed)Others

MattressLonger residualCB-80Suspend SCD-Force HPX

Short er residualSteri-FabBedlamPT 565 Plus XLO

CombinationSuspend SC tank mixed with Kicker

Other cracks and crevicesD-Force HPXSuspend SCTalstarOneDemand CSSuspend SC tank mix ed with Kicker

DustsDeltaDustDrionePT Tri-Die Pressurized Silica + Pyrethrin diatomaceous earth for crawling insectsTempo 1D (remove after 4 to 6 hours)

Chemical FumigationVikane

Heat fumigationfor potential sources of equipment seehttp://eppserver.ag.utk.edu/personnel/Vail/BEDBUG%20WEB%20SITES.pdfalso, small chambers are available forheat fumigation

Treat every crack and crevices inbedroom and elsewhere, if needed. Donot spray sheets or blankets. Some PMPswill not treat mattresses with insecticidesbecause of potential human exposure whileothers will cover treated mattresses andboxsprings with a plastic allergen-prevention cover after treatment. Othersmay physically remove bed bugs withvacuums or steam cleaners and then coverwith bed encasement specifically designedto prevent bed bugs from biting through orescaping (i.e., Protect-A-Bed withBugLock™ 3-sided zipper system andALLERZIP™seal, or Mattress Safes®“Ultimate” zippered encasement - zipper must be kept closed). Someinsecticides may need to contact bed bugsdirectly to be effective. Incorporatingnonchemical controls including vacuuming,low moisture steaming ( AmeriVap, Hi-TecCleaning Systems, etc.) laundering, andremoving of infested items maybenecessary to manage bed bugs and maybe more important as resistant bed bugpopulation are encountered. Reducingclutter will reduce callbacks. Fumigationcan be conducted on entire buildings orcertain materials, including box springs andmattresses, placed in a permanent ortemporary chamber. Fumigation may be aviable option when multiunit dwellings(hotels, apartments and dormitories) havewidespread infestations, when occupantsare highly allergic to bites, or repeatedcrack and crevice applications (liquids, dustand aerosols) have failed. Fumigation doesnot provide residual control. Wrapping andtaping mattresses in black plastic andplacing in sun does NOT heat the mattressevenly and does NOT reach the bed bug’slethal thermal threshold on the underside. See UT Extension publication PB 1763for details. For additional bed buginformation seehttp://eppserver.ag.utk.edu/personnel/Vail/BEDBUG%20WEB%20SITES.pdf



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BOOK LICE Small, soft-bodied, cream-colored to grayish or lightbrown, wingless, fast-moving. Feed on molds,fungi. Found in books,cereals, wallpaper, boxes.May damage starchedthings.

Large numbers of book lice develop underexcessive humid conditions, moldy books,papers, bags or cereals. Dry out infestedareas. Destroy infested material of littlevalue. Space sprays of pyrethrins maycause the book lice to scatter throughoutstructure.

BOXELDERBUGSSee SP341-H

Flat, ½ inch long, 1/3 inchwide, dark brownish-black,with 3 lengthwise red stripesbehind the head. Wingsleathery at base.Membranous at tip with redveins; abdomen is red.Nymphs are smaller,wingless and bright red.

Treat listed sites on label when bugs arefirst seen.

Tempo SC UltraTempo 20 WPDragnet SFRDemand CSDemonTalstarOneSuspend SCDeltadust

These insects are attracted to buildings inthe spring and fall. Large numbers collecton siding, around doors, sunny walls andattics. Use exclusion practices before pestsbecome apparent. Inside, vacuum into adry vac. Avoid use of space sprays if bugsfound in wall voids. Dead bugs in wall voidscould serve as carpet beetle food. Eliminatefemale (seed-pod-bearing) boxelder. Outside: vacuum the bugs into water mixedwith 1 teaspoon of a liquid detergent pergallon of water in wet/dry vacuum cleanertank.

CARPENTERBEESSee SP341-P

½ to 4/5 inch long with ablue-black, green or purplemetallic sheen. Color andsize resembles a bumblebee, but the top of theabdomen is hairless.

These bees chew a circular,3/8-inch entrance hole intowood and nesting gallery 4-6inches long at a right angleto the entrance hole.Galleries used for severalyears may extend 10 feet.

Carpenter bees overwinter inpreviously used galleries, sothe structure should also beinspected in the fall. Repaintsealed area to preventwoodpecker damage.

Apply dusts into the gallery openings: Tempo 1D DeltaDust Apicide

Sprays:Tempo SC Ultra (spray or foam)Tempo 20WP (spray or foam)Cy-KickDragnet SFR Suspend SC 0.06%Premise .05%-0.1% (spray or foam)

Nonchemical or preventive controls includepainting or varnishing wood surfaces. Use astraight wire to break up cells in tunnels.Individual bees can be caught with a netand killed.

In the spring, apply foam, spray or puff ofinsecticidal dust into nest holes in theevening when the carpenter bees are atrest. Allow bees access to the nest for 24hours. Seal the hole with putty, 3/8 inchdiameter dowel or cork to preventreinfestation.

CARPETBEETLES

Black CarpetBeetle

See SP341-I

Common; orFurniture; orVaried carpetBeetles

Adult 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch inlength; black; brown legs.Larva 3/8 inch in length;carrot-shaped; covered withshort hair and has longterminal bristles.

Adults 1/8 inch long withwhite and orange; or yellow,white and black; or white,brown and yellow spots;larva with long black tobrown hairs.

Treat cracks, crevices and hidden area ofwalls, closets, stored materials, undercarpets, etc. Do not apply insecticide toclothing. See precautionary statementsabout pesticides staining carpets.

Tempo 20WPTempo SC UltraCy-KickDemand CSDragnet SFRSuspend SC

Insect growth regulators:Gentrol IGR ConcentrateGentrol Point SourceArcher

Carpet beetles infest carpeting, clothing,fur, upholstered furniture, books, bird nests,milk powders, articles of animal products,feathers, wool, silk and other materials ofanimal origin.

Locate food source and remove, if possible.Use good housekeeping such as cleaningfloor and carpets regularly. Dry cleanclothes regularly. Stored materials subjectto damage should be thoroughly cleanedand stored in tight container with mothcrystals.



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CENTIPEDES Grayish creature with longfeelers and many long, slimlegs. Fast moving. Longantennae.

Indoors: DeltaDust

Outside Perimeter: Demon WPCynoff WPDeltaDustTempo 20WPCy-KickTalstarOneSevin (may stain surfaces)

Feed on insects. Can bite. Usually notnumerous. Active at night. Non-chemicalcontrol: leave a 12-18 inch bare zone nextto foundation base. Move wood piles andother clutter away from structure. Spot-treatcracks and crevices, door thresholds andmoldings where pest may crawl or asdirected by label. Residuals may notprovide total control. Treatments may needto come into direct contact with pest.

CHIGGERS Very tiny mites which get onthe person and causeblotches and itching. Don'tinvade homes, but get inyards and wooded areas.

Use commercial repellents around anklesand waist for personal protection. Applydeet repellent to skin; and Permanone0.5% spray to shoes, cuffs and socks 2hours before wearing.

Apply sprays to infested areas of turf.Tempo SC UltraTempo 20 WP

Mow lawn regularly. Remove weeds andbrambles from fence rows.

CLOTHESMOTHSSee SP341-J

Brownish moths, wingspread1/2" long. Larvae are 1/16-1/3" long. Gray silken casesor webbing over surface offabric.

Vacuum prior to treatment and to removepotential food sources.

Apply sprays to cracks and crevices inclosets and spot treat other infestedareas.

Tempo 20 WPTempo SC UltraCy-KickDeltaDustSuspend SC

Adults are not attracted to light and will flyto dark corner when disturbed. Usuallyfound on infested materials, wool, fur,feathers, hair, upholstered furniture,nonsynthetic carpets, dust and lint.Do not spray clothes. Store susceptibleitems with moth crystals in sealed storagecontainer. Heed warning about stainingclothing.

CLOVER MITES Tiny (1/30 inch) mites, brownto olive green with pair oflong front legs.

Apply sprays to points of entry such asfoundations, windows and doors.

Tempo SC Ultra (as for perimeter pests)Tempo 20 WP(as for perimeter pests)Cy-Kick CSPT 221LTalstarOne

Invade homes from the yard in greatnumbers in fall and spring. Stain walls orfabrics reddish-brown when crushed. Keepgrass and shrubs from direct contact withhouse. Good weed control in turf and avegetation free border of 12-18 inchesaround home will help.



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COCKROACHPB1024

GermanCockroach

Brown Banded orFurnitureCockroach

OrientalCockroach

AmericanCockroach

SmokybrownCockroach

About 5/8" in length, palebrown or tan with 2 paralleldark streaks on pronotum.Usually most abundant in thekitchen and bathrooms.

1/2" to 5/8" in length, darkbrown with 2 pale bandstraversing wings. Widelydistributed throughout thehouse in walls, closets,furnishing, in appliances, butabundant in kitchens.

1 1/4" in length, darkreddish-brown to black,wings do not surpass end ofabdomen. Usually found inlower floors, outdoors or incrawl space. Frequentswater meters, floor drains ormoist, dark areas.

1 1/2" in length, reddish-brown with pale yellow bandaround pronotum. May befound throughout house,outdoors, in crawl spaces,sewers, water meters andgarbage cans.

1 to 1 1/2 inches, uniform,very dark brown to black;head shield is a solid, darkcolor. Takes harborage inmoist, warm and dark placesliketreeholes, mulches,soffits in attics with poorventilation.

Do not spray repellent insecticides nearbaits.

Baits in cracks and crevices:Dupont Advion Cockroach Gel BaitDupont Advion Cockroach Bait ArenaMaxforce Roach Killer Small Bait StationsMaxforce Roach Killer Bait GelMaxforce FC Select Roach Killer Bait Gel (for bait averse roaches)Maxforce FC Magnum Roach Killer Bait GelNiban GPrescription Treatment Advance Cockroach Gel Bait ReservoirPrescription Treatment Avert Cockroach Gel Bait Formula 2 ( Pressurized BaitPrescription Treatment Avert Dry Flowable Cockroach Bait Form. 1Prescription Treatment Avert Cockroach Gel Bait Formula 3Prescription Treatment Avert Cockroach Bait Stations Formula 1Seige Gel

Baits for large roaches:Dupont Advion Cockroach Gel BaitMaxforce Granular BaitMaxforce Roach Killer Bait Gel Maxforce FC Magnum Roach Killer Bait GelNiban GSeige Gel

Insect Growth Regulators for smallroaches containing hydroprene (Gentrol,Gentrol Point Source) or pyriproxyfen(Archer, Nylar or others). IGRs are sloweracting but longer lasting - sterilizes adultsand prevents immatures from completingdevelopment.

Lightly dust voids with:PT Tri-DieDrioneDeltaDustNiBor-D

Sprays:Tempo 20WPTempo SC UltraCy-KickDemon WPDemand CSSuspendTalstarOne

Prevent access to food, water and shelter.Practice good sanitation in food handling,storage and eating areas. Control moisture,prevent leaks or condensation. Seal offharborage sites such as cracks andcrevices with caulk, etc. Also use exclusionpractices to prevent cockroach movement.

Use glue boards or sticky traps placedalong edges in dark places to locate andmonitor cockroach populations.

Baiting is the preferred method forcockroach control. Apply baits to cracks,crevices, pipe opening into walls, joints offurniture and cabinets, pipe conduits, andelsewhere as indicated by glue boardcatches.

If you chose to spray, use precautions tokeep chemicals out of food, spices, and offdishes or eating utensils. Do not applysprays where electrical shorts may occur;use baits or dusts in these areas.

Do not use sprays when baiting becausecockroaches may be repelled from thebaits. Read label carefully; some productsmay not be labeled for food handling areas.



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CRICKETS Black, jumping insects withlong antennae. Cave orcamel crickets are humpedand brown.

Baits:Maxforce Fine Granule Insect Bait,Maxforce Granular Bait, Niban Granular Bait

Sprays and dusts:Tempo 20WPTempo SC UltraCy-KickDemon WPCynoff WPDemand CS TalstarOneDeltaDust Suspend SC

Black cricket may damage clothing. Repeattreatment as needed. Spray entry pointsinto structure. Dust crawl space.

Camel crickets infest damp basements,under slabs and crawl spaces. Ventilate ordry these areas. Active at night. Applysprays into cracks and crevices wherecrickets dwell.

Use exclusion practices. Glue boards canbe used indoors around entry points andother places in basements, etc.

EARWIGS Easily identified by pair of“pinchers” at end ofabdomen.

Outdoors:TalstarOneDemon WCynoff WPDragnet SFRDemand CS

Earwigs are incidental invaders intohouses. They usually dwell in leaf litter,mulch and woodpiles and are common“hitchhikers” on vegetables harvested fromthe garden.

Moving compost piles away from thehouse will aid pest control. Insecticidalcontrol is usually unnecessary for thisinsect.

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FLEASPB 1596

Small, 1/16" long, reddish-brown, wingless insect. Bodycompressed laterally, legslong and adapted forjumping.

On pet:

CATS, KITTENS, & PUPPIES AREMORE SENSITIVE TOINSECTICIDES!!!!! Consult aveterinarian and always read label prior totreating a pet.

Veterinarian supplied products -usually kill fleas within 12 - 36 h orsooner and provides 90 - 95% controlfor about 30 days: see pesticiderecommendation athttp://www.ent.uga.edu/pmh/

under Homeowner, and Pets & HoneyBees, for a thorough listing of veterinariansupplied on-pet products.

Indoor Premise C & C TreatmentSpot-treat infested areas and petresting areas inside with following:Insect Growth Regulators [andadulticides]: pyriproxyfen (Archer and others)

pyriproxyfen [and permethrin or pyrethrin] (PT Ultracide and other ready-to-use products

methoprene (Precor IGR Concentrate)

methoprene [and pyrethrins or permethrin] (Precor 2000 Premise Plus Spray and other ready-to-use products)

Adulticides Suspend SC, others

Outdoors (when specified on label):pyriproxyfen (Archer and others)Demand CS (outdoors only)Suspend SCTalstar OneTalstar PL Granular

Keep pets and people out of treated area(indoors and outdoors) until spray dries.

See precautionary statements aboutpesticides staining carpets at the end ofthis bulletin.

Step 1. With veterinarian supplied productsthat are currently available, control of fleasin small- to moderate-sized infestations islikely to occur by using those pet treatmentproducts alone. May take 2 months tocompletely break flea life cycle.

Sprays of pyrethrum and pyrethroidsmay not work as well as the newerchemistry used in pet treatmentsbecause of the potential of insecticideresistance.

If pet treatment alone does not providesufficient control, initiate a complete controlprogram by April.

Step 2. Vacuum infested areas twice aweek and prior to treatment to removeeggs, larvae, adults and organic matter.Steam- cleaning carpet may also reducepopulations. Eliminate fleas from pets,bedding and premises before departing onvacation.

Step 3. Treat pet resting areas indoors andclean or remove pet bedding on the sameday. Insect growth regulators important tobreak flea life cycle. A combination of aninsect growth regulator and an adulticidemay be the most efficient formulation touse.

Step 4. Mow grass, keep weeds down andtrim shrubs to expose flea eggs and larvaeto lethal dessication. Irrigating areassurrounding buildings, but not againstbuilding, may kill fleas by drowning. If fleasare surviving outdoors, apply insecticide tolabeled areas.

FLIESFace flies,cluster flies, andblue bottle flies

Adult flies of these threespecies hibernate in atticsand wall voids. Cluster flies about 1/3" long,dark gray, with checkeredblack and silver abdomen,with gold hairs on thorax ofnewly emerged adults. Facefly similar in appearance tothe house fly. Adult bluebottle flies have a dull graythorax and a shiny blueabdomen.

Exclude flies in the fall by sealing entrypoints, screening behind all vents, sealingholes in walls and attics prior to pest entryin fall.

Can apply pyrethroids to potential entrypoints prior to pest entry. Vacuum or usepyrethrin sprays to kill exposed flies. Useblack light trap with sticky surface.

Dust voids (boric acid not very effective)where flies may be over-wintering.

Cluster fly larvae are parasites of earthworms.

Face fly larvae develop in cow patties.Adults overwinter in attics and wall voids. Blue bottle fly larvae develop in garbage,decaying meat, dead animals, fish andexcrement.



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House flies About 1/4" in length, dull graycolor with 4 longitudinal darkstripes on the thorax.

Treat outdoor areas where flies rest suchas garbage collection sites:Tempo 20 WP, Demon WPDemand CS, Dragnet SC, Suspend SC

Bait: Scatter, place in station or paint on. Foruse around commercial facilities. Maxforce Granular Fly BaitMaxforce Fly Spot Bait

If needed, use pyrethrin space spray fortemporary relief inside home.

Larvae develop in warm organic matter ofanimal or vegetable origin. Remove trashat least twice a week to reduce flypopulations in homes. Screen windows anddoors. Garbage cans should have tight-fitting lids. Use insect light traps indoors.Sanitation is very important.

Bottle FliesGreen Bottle Fly

Blue Bottle Fly

Bronze Bottle Fly

Black Bottle Fly

1/2" in length; green metallic color

1/2" in length; blue metallic color

1/2" in length; bronze metallic color

1/3" in length; shiny grey thorax and dull blue metallic abdomen.

Treat outdoor areas where flies rest. See house fly

Bottle flies indoors often indicate a deadmouse or other animal in wall voids, attic,basement, etc.

Dispose of dead animal carcasses, animalexcrement, etc.

Garbage cans should have tight-fitting lids.

Fruit Fly orVinegar Fly

1/8" long, red eyes, tan headand thorax, abdomen gray-black.

Sanitation. Remove larval food sources. Check mops and brooms too. Use foamor other application of microbials orbotanical drain cleaners/ insecticides tolabeled sites (which may include drains,baseboards, behind bars, drip trays,bundles of sticky syrup lines, grout ruts,under ice machines and otherequipment), that should be cleaned, butare often neglected and difficult to clean.May need to be repeated. Traps mayreduce adult fly populations. Pyrethrinsfor temporary relief of adults.

Egg to adult in 8-11 days. Larvae indecaying fruit, vegetables and garbagecans, etc. Adults around larvae.

Moth FlySewer Fly

Small, scaly or hairy, long-legged moth-like flies.

Sanitation. Remove moist organicmaterials, clean drains with wire brush orsteam clean. Following initial mechanicalcleaning in commercial accounts,botanical, microbial and/or enzymaticdrain cleaners can be applied to labeledsites, which may include drains, wastewater traps, etc. to maintain cleansurfaces A foam formulation may workbest on vertical surfaces. Pyrethrins fortemporary relief of adults.

Adults rest on walls or foliage. 3-4 weeks from egg to adult.Larvae found in slimy drains,sewer backup or leaks, unsanitary garbagecans, potted plant saucers, baths orfeeders for birds, clogged roofgutters or storm drains, drip lines from airconditioners, moist compost, septic tanksand other places that hold very moistorganic solids.

FUNGUSGNATSSee SP341-C

Adults 1/8 to 1/4 inch long.Slender larvae have shinyblack head and white thread-like body.

Pyrethrins for temporary relief of adults.See SP 341-C for list of products labeledfor adult and larval fungus gnats ininteriorscapes. Need a category 3certification and working under someonelicensed in HRI to make interiorscapepesticide applications.

Avoid over-watering plants, let soil dry outsomewhat between waterings so larvaedon’t have fungi to feed on. If plants notthe problem, look for water leeks or othermoisture problems. Check flat roof andpiles of pet bird droppings which cansupport fungal growth. Remove moisture ordry moist areas. May enter from outdoors.Rake and reduce mulch depth to 2 - 3inches. Adults attracted to light. Collect inwindows and soil in potted plants. Runrapidly over surface.



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HEAD LICESee SP341-S

Tiny, flat insects which infestpeople and clothing.

Premise sprays are not recommended forhead lice control. Several louseshampoos and other hair products areavailable for homeowner use.

Wash infested clothing and bedding withstrong soap and very hot water; tumble dryon high heat. Dry clean woolens.

Do not share hair brushes, caps, etc. Usespecial combs to remove nits (eggs). Nitshatch by 10 days, so another application ofhead lice shampoo may be needed at thistime. Follow label directions.

LADY BEETLE,MULTICOLORASIAN SP503-C

Multicolored Asian LadyBeetles (MALB) startsearching for overwinteringsites, your home, on the firstor second day whentemperatures are greater the65°F after a dramatic drop intemperature, usually to nearfreezing. This usually occursabout the third week inOctober.

Demand CSSuspend SCTalstarOneother pyrethroids

1. Pest-Proof: seal entry points beforebeetles arrive.2. Treat roof lines or soffits, vertical contrastareas, and entry points (around thefollowing outdoor items: windows, doors,vents, pipe penetrations) with pesticidesbefore the beetles arrive. 3. Remove dead beetles as they pile upbecause they may cause other MALB toaggregate. 4. If the beetles make their way into thehome, vacuum or try a light trap.

MICESee PB1624

Adults weigh about ½ ounce.Dusky gray color, slenderbody, prominent ears, tailabout as long as head andbody.

Place snap traps, multiple catch traps andglue boards along paths traveled by mice.Traps or glue boards should be placedevery 8-12 ft. Traps can be baited with:whole nuts, peanuts or peanut butter, dryrolled oatmeal, bacon squares, smallwads of cotton or gumdrops. Baited trapsshould be set at right angles to rodentruns. Place trap at right angles to rodentpathway with trigger part of trap againstthe run.

Mice move in from outdoors in fall astemperatures decline. Exclusion practicesneeded, mice can fit through an opening1/4" in diameter.

Sanitation: remove access to food, waterand shelter. Rodents use edges of walls,studs and pipes as guidelines.

Remember to set traps where children andpets will not be hurt. Mice are curious andwill normally approach traps the first night.If you don't catch a mouse in the first fewnights, the trap is in the wrong location.

EPA has changed allowances regardinguse of rodenticide baits in the urbanenvironment. Check for latest updatesbefore using baits.

MILLIPEDES Slender, brownish, multi-legged, hard-shelled, 1-2"long. Two pair of legs perbody segment. Invade homefrom outdoors. Harmless.

Outdoors: Tempo 20 WPCy-KickTempo SC UltraDemon WPCynoff WPDemand CSSuspendSCTalstarOneSevin (may stain surfaces)

Millipedes are not insects, so insecticidesnot always effective. Best control obtainedwhen pest comes in direct contact with theinsecticide. Usually occasional invaders,but may invade in large numbers. Underthese circumstances, non-chemical controlmay be more effective: remove mulch andother clutter from near the foundation,dethatch lawns and water in the morning.Prune tree limbs to dry their habitat. Useexclusion practices. Treat entry points intostructure, shady areas, ivy beds, flowerbeds and rock walls, leaf-litter or asdirected by label. Millipedes will die within2-3 days after entering a dry structure.



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MITES, BIRDOR RODENT

Mites occasionally foundindoors because of rodent orbird nest in, on, or nearstructures. Some of thesemites may bite people. Theyare small (about the size of aperiod), but can usually beseen with the naked eye.

Dust or spray cracks and crevices aroundinfested area.

Tempo 1D (as for other pests)DeltaDust (as for other pests)TalstarOne (as for other pests)

If widespread, space sprays of pyrethrinsmay be necessary.

The first step in controlling bird or rodentmites is to eliminate the host animals andremove their nesting sites. Often, the nestswill be found in the attic, around the eavesand rafters or in the gutters or chimney.Gloves should be used when handling deadanimals. A respirator should also be wornwhen removing nest materials to avoidinhaling fungal spores and other potentialdisease-producing organisms associatedwith the droppings. See chiggers forrepellents.



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MOSQUITOESSee SP503-B

See Entomologyand PlantPathology Newsweb page for alist of web sitespertaining tomosquito controland West Nilevirus

http://eppserver.ag.utk.edu/mosquitoes.htm

Delicate insects that bitehumans and animals. Breedin water. Adults stay inshrubbery, crawl spaces, etc.

Treat standing water with:Bacillus thuringiensis israeliensis (Bti):

Aquabac, Teknar HP-D and G, Vectobac G, CG and 12AS

methoprene (IGR) Altosid SBG, XR-G, Pellets, Liquid, XR- briquets, briquets, Pro-G Pre-Strike Granules

temephos Abate Pellets Abate Tire Treatment

For Culex mosquitoes in septicconditions, treat standing water with:Bacillus sphaericus Vectolex CG, WDG, WSP

Outside Area ULV applications by groundequipment for use by trained professionalpersonnel: Anvil 10 + 10 Biomist 3 + 15 ULV Biomist 1.5 + 7.5 Biomist 30 + 30 ULV Kontrol 30 + 30 Mosquitomist One Scourge 1.5 + 4.5 (RUP) ULV Mosquito Master 412

Outside residual barrier (permethrin,malathion, Tempo, Suspend, Talstar andothers) can be applied to vegetation onperimeter of property that is prone to rapidinfestation of mosquitoes. This kills adultsfeeding on nectar in day and some mayact as a repellent. Spray other shadydamp areas where mosquitoes rest.

If needed indoors, use sprays containingpyrethrins in closets, stairwells, behindand beneath furniture for temporary relief.

A more extensive list of mosquito controlproducts for commercial and governmentagencies can be found at

http://www.ent.uga.edu/pmh/Com_Humans.pdf

These products have not been verified tobe registered in Tennessee.

To reduce mosquito populations, acomplete mosquito control program mustbe followed. See UT Agricultural ExtensionService Publication, The TennesseeMosquito Control Handbook (PesticideApplicator Licensing Manual) for moredetails.

Pesticide applicators applying mosquitocontrol pesticides on public lands andwaters need to be certified in category 8and licensed in PHMC.

Eliminate larval sites (standing water)around structure by unclogging gutters,emptying bird baths, children’s pools, petbowls, flower pot saucers, old tires, andother containers around home twice aweek. Drain or fill low areas where watercollects. Easiest to control mosquitoes inimmature stage because confined to water.Treat standing water with labeledinsecticide. Repair screens.

People should wear repellents whenpotentially exposed to mosquitoes. Apply N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide orN,N-diethly-3-methylbenamide called DEETto skin. American Academy of Pediatrics(2003): concentration of 10% DEETappears to be as safe as products with aconc. of 30% when used according to label.Most guidelines cite that it is acceptable touse repellents containing DEET on childrenover 2 years of age. Children and adultscan wear clothing with long pants and longsleeves while outdoors. DEET or otherrepellents such as permethrin can also beapplied to clothing (don’t use permethrin onskin), as mosquitoes may bite through thinfabric.

On April 22, 2005 the CDC, Center forDisease Control and Prevention, added twonew active ingredients, picaridin and oil oflemon eucalyptus, as suggested repellentsto prevent mosquito bites.

Mosquito netting can be used over infantcarriers. More information on repellentsand their safe use can be found athttp://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/qa/insect_repellent.htm

Reduce the number of areas where adultmosquitoes can find shelter by cutting downweeds adjacent to the foundation and inyards, and mowing the lawn regularly.



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PANTRY PESTS

Saw-ToothedGrain Beetle

Cigarette Beetle

Indianmeal Moth

Rice Weevil

Confused FlourBeetle

Red Flour Beetle

Brownish black, 1/8" long,flattened with 6 saw-toothlike projections on thorax.Feeds in a wide variety ofstored products, cereals,nuts, dried fruit, cookies.candy, etc.

1/8" long, oval, reddishbrown, head not visible fromabove, antennae saw-like.General feeder in tobacco,seasonings especiallypaprika, cereal, driedflowers, and a wide variety ofstored foods.

3/8" wing span, inner 2/3 ofwing grayish, outer 1/3 ofwing copper in color. Feedsin coarse grain products,chocolate, nuts, dried fruit.

1/8" long. Long snout onhead, dark brown with 4bright spots on wing cover.Feeds on grains.

1/8" long, reddish-brownconvex, oval shape,antennae gradually enlargedto end in a club. Cannot fly.Feeds in flour and cerealproducts.

1/8" long, reddish-brownconvex oval shape, antennaehas a distinct 3-segmentedclub. Feeds in flour andcereal products.

Locate food source and discard.

Place grains, flours, nuts and other storedproducts in insect proof containers whenthey are brought home from store.

Pheromone traps can indicate thepresence of pests and may providecontrol without insecticides whenpopulations are low and pests confined.

Vacuum cracks and crevices and wipedown pantry to remove pests and foodsource. Do this before insecticidalapplication, also.

Do not contaminate food, dishes, shelvesor utensils with pesticides. If insecticideapplication desired, direct spray intocracks and crevices of storage cabinetshelves when shelves are clean and allfood and utensils, etc. removed.

Treat only cracks and crevices in thepantry. Do not wash off insecticideresidue. Cover with paper if desired.

pyrethrinsTempo SC UltraCy-KickDeltaDustSuspend SCGentrol Point Source

To prevent infestations:

1) Inspect stored products periodically,

2) practice good sanitation,

3) rotate stored product use so older storesare used first and none remain in storageindefinitely,

4) have adequate ventilation to preventmoisture buildup in storage areas.

5) Insect proofing; use insect-proofpackage or storage procedures whereverpossible.

6) Pheromone traps can indicate thepresence of pests and are available for:Indianmeal moth, saw-toothed grain beetle,confused and red flour beetle, cigarettebeetle, drugstore beetle, clothes moths andothers.

Non-chemical control:

Either destroy the infested products orsalvage them by super heating to 140degrees F for ½ hour, or super cooling in adeep freeze at 0 degree F for 4 days.

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POWDERPOSTAND OTHERWOOD-BORINGBEETLESSee E&PP #391

PowderpostBeetles

Lyctidpowderpostbeetle

Anobiidpowderpostbeetle

Roundheadedborers

Old house borers

Others

Shot-sized holes alongwith flour-like powderindicate these beetles.

Attacks hardwoods such asoak, ash and hickory found inwood paneling, molding,window and door frames,plywood, hardwood floorsand furniture. Antennae with2-segmented club. Headprotrudes forward. Reinfestsseasoned wood less than 7 -10 yrs. old.

Attack hardwoods andsoftwoods. In addition toabove, they also attackbeams, rafters, joists, studsand other structural framing.Infestations found in moist,poorly ventilated areas suchas crawl spaces, basements,etc. Head hidden bypronotum. Reinfestseasoned wood that may bedecades old.

Presence indicated bylarge hard-shelled beetleswith long antennae.

Broadly-oval 1/4" emergencehole made by old houseborer. Larvae in tunnelspacked with frass; 3 eyespots to left and right ofmandibles. Beetle 3/4 inchlong, grey-brown with 2patches on wing covers; 2bumps on thorax. Reinfestsseasoned softwoods (pine).

Neat 1/2" holes may appearin walls where beetlesemerge. Don’t usuallyreinfest seasoned softwoods(pine).

Products listed in this column refer totreatment for all reinfesting wood-boringbeetles listed.

Beetles that have pupated prior toinsecticide application may be unaffectedand may continue to emerge. Insecticideapplications should prevent reinfestation.

Products containing disodium octaboratetetrahydrate (DOT) and glycols (Bora-care, Shell-Guard), may penetrate woodfurther than other residuals, butpenetration is variable and depends onmoisture content of the wood and otherfactors. Other DOT products include Tim-bor, Armor-Guard and others. DOTtreatments must be made to unfinishedsurfaces as they will not penetrate paintor varnish; sand or power wash logs priorto treatment. Paint, spray, inject or brushon.

Other residual insecticides that areinjected or sprayed or brushed on to coatthe surface of the wood. Spray or brushon until wet, but NOT to runoff:TalstarOneTempo SC UltraPT 221L (injection)Demon TCSuspend SCDragnet SFR

If infestation spread into walls or betweenfloors, some of the above products can befoamed. If foaming is not feasiblebecause of electrical sources, fumigationmay be needed.

Fumigation is costly and should only beconsidered as a last resort. If only smallarticles infested such as furniture,antiques, etc., they can be fumigated at alower cost. Only professional pest controloperators licensed to fumigate canperform this operation.

Determine extent of infestation.Signs for powder post beetles are: flour-like“frass” dropping from pinhead-sized orslight larger holes, Anobiids’ frass are moregritty than Lyctids; adult beetles attracted tolight may be found on window sills orfoundation vents. Important to determine ifinfestation active or not. Mark or sealexisting holes, vacuum existing sawdust,recheck wood for new holes in spring orearly summer. These beetles damagewood slowly. If “frass” is yellow, caked orcovered with dust or debris, that damage isold. Old house borers can be detected byhollow sound when wood tapped.

Prevention:1) don’t use old lumber from a barn or woodpile unless it has been treated

(2) don’t use improperly dried or storedlumber

(3)inspect firewood prior to bringing intostructure

(4) paint, varnish or otherwise seal wood toprevent exposed edges

(5) seal previous emergence holes toprevent egg-laying sites.

New houses usually infested by use ofinfested lumber. May also come fromfirewood.

Alternative controls for powder postbeetles: small items, such as pictureframes can be heated at 120 to 140 F forsix hours to kill existing life stages.Freezing ( 0 F) infested wood for 72 hourswill also kill all life stages .

If all evidence indicates the infestation islocalized, wood could be replaced. Watchfor new holes in adjacent areas.

Decrease moisture in wood throughventilation and moisture barriers. Centralheat and air may reduce wood moisture sothere is insufficient moisture to supportlarge infestations in living areas. Wood keptbelow 14 percent moisture would beunsuitable to Anobiid powderpost beetlereinfestation or development. Professionalshave moisture meters.



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RATS PB1624

EPA haschangedallowancesregarding use ofrodenticide baitsin the urbanenvironment. Check for latestupdates beforeusing baits.

Norway rat: 12-18 inches, tailshorter than head and body,body heavy and thick, earssmall

Roof rat: 12-17 inches, taillonger than head and body,body light and slender, earslarger.

Young rat : 6-7 inches feetlarge, head large

House mouse: 6-7 inchesfeet small, head small

Droppings:

Roof rat: pointed, about ½inch

Norway rat: blunt, about 3/4inch

House mouse: pointed,about 1/8 inch

When rats are plentiful or whereunsanitary conditions exist with shelter,poisoned baits are the best controlmethod. Often community- wide controlneeded. Poison baits are available asready to use, premixed baits. They comein many forms: parafinized blocks foroutdoor use and high humidity areas;treated meal; seeds; or parafinized pelletsin bulk or in "place packs" for indoor use.Water baits are sold as packets ofconcentrate that are mixed with water.They are administered with a chickwaterer and are useful in areas whererodent food is abundant. Poison baitsshould be placed where they areinaccessible to children and pets. Whererodent runs are exposed and in mostoutdoor situations, tamper proof baitboxes should be used. Vitamin K is theantidote for anti-coagulants.

Exclusion practices needed. Rats can fitthrough an opening ½ inch in diameter.Locate entrance into structure and exclude.Use materials such as galvanized, stainlessor other non-rusting metal such as 24-gauge sheet metal or 19-gauge hardwarecloth with 1/4 inch or smaller opening; brick,concrete block, tile or glass; steel wool withexpandible foam; and others. Removedebris such as piles of waste lumber ortrash, used feed sacks, abandoned largeappliances and wood piles from next tostructure. Store pet foods and seed inrodent proof glass or metal containers.Place snap traps, multiple catch traps andglue boards along paths traveled by rats. Ofthe snap traps, the expanded trigger trap isthe most versatile since it can be baited.Rats are bait shy. Leave baits in place forat least a week before moving. Place trap90 degrees to rodent pathway with triggerpart of trap against the run. Rodents useedges of walls, studs and pipes asguidelines. Snap traps can be baited with:whole nuts; raisins or grapes for roof rats;sardines packed in oil for Norway rats;peanuts or peanut butter; bacon squares;or small wads of cotton.Often area-wide effort needed.

SILVERFISHANDFIREBRATSSee SP341-O

Grayish, wingless, rapid-moving insects with 3 longtails. Feed on starchymaterials such asbookbinding, wallpaper,cardboard, etc.

Niban Fine Granular BaitTempo 20 WPCy-KickDemand CSPT565 XLO Suspend SCDeltaDustTalstarOne

Treat crack and crevice where silverfishand firebrats may dwell. Attics many timessource of infestation.

SKUNKS PB1624

These animals many timeslive in the ground around orunder homes.

Bac-Azap biological odor control or otherscan be applied to eliminate odors.

Trap and remove skunks from property.Seal the foundation to prevent entry underbuilding.

SNAILS ANDSLUGS

Long, grayish, shiny, soft-bodied creatures. Will attackvarious plants. Leave slimetrails on walks and walls.

Snail and slug killer baits containingmetaldehyde.

Remove boards and plastic or plant debrisand dry damp areas adjacent to foundation.

SNAKES PB1624

Snakes of various kinds, denaround or invade homes andother buildings.

Place a pile of cool, damp rags in buildingwhere snake was last seen. Snake will beattracted and can be removed. Large glueboards can trap snakes.

Mouse-proof building. Mow lawns and fieldto control grass, weeds and brush. Removeboards, flat rocks, trash piles and otherdebris.

SOWBUGS ORPILLBUGS

Grayish, hard-shelled, many-legged creatures appear onwalks and patios.Roll up in ball whendisturbed.Occasional invaders.

Chemical control usually not necessaryfor this pest. If needed, apply to infestedareas outdoors around perimeter ofstructure. This stops any invasion into thehouse.

TalstarOneDeltaDustSuspend SC

Remove leaf piles, grass clippings, oldboards, wood piles and other debris fromaround foundation. Leave a 12-18 inchplant /mulch free zone next to foundationbase. Use exclusion practices: caulk cracksaround foundation and screen vents infoundation. Drain and dry area aroundhouse.



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SPIDERS orSCORPIONS

See PB 1193

See PB 1191

Many kinds invade homes,basements and roofoverhangs from outdoors.

Two species most dangerousin Tennessee:Black Widow: dark blackspider with red hour glassshape on bottom ofabdomen. More of anoutdoor pest along perimeterof buildings. Use outsideperimeter treatment withresiduals.

Brown Recluse, light brownspider, with legs reaching tothe size of a quarter or halfdollar, dark violin shape onback of front portion of head,3 pairs of eyes arranged in asemi-circle. Brown reclusepose a serious threat. Quiteoften a professional pestcontrol company should beused. Remove unnecessaryclutter and webs fromindoors and outdoors andvacuum especially, underfurniture.

Dusts:

DeltaDustEcoPCO® D•X Dust InsecticideTempo 1D

Sprays:Demand CS Tempo 20 WPTempo SC UltraCy-KickDemon WPSuspend SCTalstarOne

Space or aerosol:pyrethrins

Brown Recluse:Use residual sprays (Demand, Tempo,Cy-Kick, Demon or others) aroundexterior foundation, eaves, closets,storage areas and rugs. Dusts can beapplied to wall voids, attics andinaccessible crawl spaces. ULV oraerosol treatment with pyrethrins to killexposed spiders and flush others ontosurfaces treated with residuals.

Beneficial organisms because they feed onpest insects. Occasional invaders that canbe vacuumed or swept out the door.Remove wood or mulch piles away fromhouse to lower abundance of their insectfood source.

Apply insecticides to crawl spaces,basements, attic, eaves and outdoor areasof home. Clean up debris where scorpionsand spiders hide. Replace outdoor lightswith yellow bug lights.

Scorpions will fluoresce under a black light,so they and their breeding areas can easilybe seen at night. Use glue boards to trapspiders and locate infested areas. Glueboards should be placed against walls andother guidelines where spiders aresuspected.

Efforts to control brown recluse will causespiders to become more active. Preventbites by checking shoes and clothing beforewearing, by pulling beds away from walls,and preventing bed skirting andbedspreads from touching the floor. Placeglue boards under bed posts.

SPRINGTAILS Small, jumping insects with aforked spring mechanism. Adark species, called snowfleas, may be present in thewinter.

If pest-proofing unsuccessful, try aperimeter treatment as for otheroccasional invaders.

Cy-Kick CSSuspend SCTalstarOneSevin (may stain surfaces)

Usually found in moist decaying vegetationand are incidental invaders into houses.Prevent entry into home by pest-proofing.There are a few reports of large populationsentering homes. Dry out surroundinglandscape, water only in morning, etc.



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TERMITESSee PB 1344

Termites invade and eatwood and other cellulosematerial, causing extensivedamage in structural parts ofa building. Their presencemay not be discovered untilthey swarm, years afterinfesting a structure.

Workers and soldiers: soft-bodied insects 1/8 to 3/16inch long.

Swarmers are black to brownwith pearly wings. Swarmersare easily distinguished fromwinged ants by termitesstraight antennae, broadlyattached thorax to waist andfour nearly equal wings.

Inspect for signs of termiteinfestation:irregular earthen tubesconstructed across walls,floors and foundation.

Hammer or probe timberswith a sharp instrument.Damaged wood will be soft,channeled, unsound andmay possibly reveal thetermite infestation itself.

Use a moisture meter. Activetermites will increasemoisture reading relative touninfested areas.

Termites commonly enterhomes around doors,wooden steps and porchesand unexcavated portions ofstructures. The easiestaccess points are wherewood is in direct contact withthe soil.

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Listed below are products available toprofessionals (Manufacturer):+ F = may also be foamed

Soil treatment: Do not apply near (within 100 ft.) anybody of water, cistern, or well.

Nonrepellents (Newer a.i.s) Termites donot detect these insecticides and hencewalk over the treated soil. Termiticidemay be transferred back to colony.

chlorfenapyr Phantom 0.125, 0.25% (BASF) + Ffipronil Termidor 80WG, 0.06%, 0.09%, 0.125% (BASF)+F Termidor SC, 0.06%, 0.09%, 0.125% (BASF) +Fimidacloprid Premise 75, 0.05, 0.1% (Bayer)+F Premise 2 (small jobs and foaming) (Bayer) Premise 0.5 SC (in-line injector) 0.05, 0.1% (Bayer)

Pyrethroids (Older a.i.) In general, thisgroups tends to be repellent, thustreatments must be applied to create acontinuous barrier. Many genericpyrethroids are now on the market.

bifenthrin TalstarOne 0.06, 0.12% (FMC) + F

cypermethrin Demon TC 0.25, 0.5, 1% (Syngenta)+F Prevail FT 0.25, 0.5, 1% (FMC) +F

permethrin Dragnet SFR 0.5, 1, 2% (FMC) +F Prelude 0.5, 1, 2% (Syngenta) +F

Combination product Transport 0.11% bifenthrin and acetamiprid (FMC)

A more complete list of termiticides isavailable athttp://www.flaes.org/pdf/TermiticidesRegisteredInFlorida.pdf , but not all FLtermiticides listed may be registered inTennessee.

(Wood treatment continued on next page). .

Follow correct construction practices.

This is the best protection against a termiteinfestation:

(1) Remove all wood materials from aroundand under the house;

(2) Remove all form boards andconstruction stakes;

(3) Construct a termite-proof foundation;

(4) Have at least 30 in. of clearance underbuildings;

(5) Have proper ventilation and light underall parts of the building;

(6) Use a moisture barrier in crawl spaces;

(7) Drain water away from building;

(8) Have no wood in contact with theground, or treat those timbers that requireground contact with approvedpreservatives/borates

(9) Make periodic inspection of buildings.

Find a reputable professional to treat.

Collect some swarmers for identificationand vacuum rest. Leave mud tubes in placeuntil professional pest control applicatorarrives.

Newer Exterior Perimeter/LocalizedInterior treatment (EP/LIT) supplement toTermidor Labels. Ensure localized interiortreatment is made. Label and moreinformation at www.pestcontrolfacts.com .Premise also has an ExteriorPerimeter/Interior Spot Treatment, seehttp://www.backedbybayer.com/bayer/cropscience/backedbybayer.nsf/id/EN_Pest_Labels_MSDS for specifics.

Tennessee Department of Agriculture nowprefers the use of a disclosure form if lessthan a complete treatment is applied. Applications following the ExteriorPerimeter/Interior treatments of Termidor orPremise are now considered a fulltreatment.

New NPMA 33 Wood-destroying InsectInfestation report required for most realestate transactions. Sample form anddirections are found at www.pestworld.org



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TERMITESCont’d

Some termiticide labels havelisted variable ratesdepending on soil type.

To ensure your home istreated as directed by thelabel, ask the professional toprovide you with a copy ofthe label.

Suggested volumes listedbelow are usually for thelowest rate.

In general, horizontal barriers(under slab) should receive 1gallon of diluted termiticideper 10 square feet or 1.5gallons if coarse fill.

Vertical barriers (along bothsides of foundation wall,around plumbing, piers andconduits) should receive 4gallons of dilution per 10linear feet per foot of depth(into a trench 6 inches wideand 1 foot deep or) to the topof the footing.

Voids in hollow masonryfoundation walls should betreated at a rate of 2 gallonsper 10 linear foot so thedilution will reach the top ofthe footing.

Occasionally, moisturedamaged wood in roofs cansupport an aerial infestation.No mud tubes will reach toground. Attic inspection isimportant, too.

Wood treatment: treat galleries and wallvoids; spray or brush on until wet, butNOT to runoff. Used to supplement a soiltreatment. Most termiticides can be usedin this manner.

disodium octaborate tetrahydrate can beapplied to wood as a pretreatment barrieror as a second barrier (see labels for sitesand more details). Paint, spray, foam,inject or brush. Bora-Care (extensive label, other sites inaddition to wood can be treated)Jecta (injection, for wood in contact withthe ground) and others.

Baits:Termites feed on bait and spread bait to colony to eliminate or suppress it. SeePB1344 for advantages anddisadvantages of baits.

Sentricon® Colony Elimination System(DowAgrosciences LLC): Bait (Recruit IVand Recruit IV AG) contains a chitinsynthesis inhibitor, noviflumuron..

Hex-Pro TM Temite Baiting System (DowAgrosciences LLC): Bait (Shatter)contains a chitin synthesis inhibitor,hexaflumuron.

Exterra Termite Interception andBaiting System (Ensystex, Inc.) contains a chitin synthesis inhibitor.diflubenzuron .

Advance™ Termite Baiting System(Whitmire-MicroGen) contains a chitinsynthesis inhibitor.diflubenzuron .

Effective control measures for a soiltreatment should include:

1) Inspect basement and underside ofhouse thoroughly to determine the area andextent of infestation.

2) Inspect attic for termite tubes anddamage to joists, rafters, flooring andstored materials.

3) Disrupt and block all termite tubes(unless baiting)

4) Ditch the entire foundation inside and outand treat the soil replaced in the trencheswith chemicals.

5) Repair all foundation and basement floorand wall breaks with rich concrete.

6) Break all wood-soil contacts, treat suchareas with chemicals.

7) Treat infested timbers and replace thosewhich are badly infested.

8) Treat hollow spaces in the foundation -concrete blocks, piers, chimney bases,spaces behind brick veneer. Ditch and treatinside of porch foundations, under patios,under concrete slabs and the surface ofground under porches and similar deadplaces.

9) Provide ventilation and drainage beneathhouse and porches.

10) Remove all scrap wood from beneathhouse.



AND METHODS REMARKS

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TICKS

See PB 726

Grayish or brown, round,hard-shelled, 8-leggedcreatures which invadehomes, yards and get onpets and people.

Insecticide applications are most effectivewhen directed into areas where ticks andtheir animal hosts are likely to frequent.Pay particular attention to borders andfences between wooded or brushy areasand the lawn, around ornamentalplantings, beside foot paths, house anddog house. Allow surface to dry beforepeople or pets have access.Tempo SC UltraTempo 20 WPTalstar EZ granularTalstar FTalstarOneand other synthetic pyrethroidinsecticides.

Indoors for brown dog tick:Cynoff WPDemand CSTalstarOneCy-Kickother pyrethroids

Repellents:Apply deet to skin; and Permanone 0.5%spray to shoes, cuffs and socks 2 hoursbefore wearing.

Dogs:fipronil (Front Line) spot-ons availablefrom veterinarians

BioSpot and other permethrin containingspot-ons

collars containing amitraz (don’t usearound small children or dogs that maychew collar)

Nonchemical methods for reducing tickproblems include mowing the lawn andcontrolling weeds.

This has three advantages - it lowers themoisture in the grass microclimate andallows sunlight to penetrate, which tends tocause ticks to dry out; it discouragesrodents (which may serve as hosts) fromnesting; and lastly, because there is lessplant matter, less pesticide may be neededif a treatment is necessary. Also, removingdebris, weeds or clutter from around thehouse discourages rodents from nesting.

Repair entry points into the house todiscourage possible tick hosts fromentering. Cracks and crevices, both indoorsand out, can be sealed to reduce hidingplaces for ticks. Inspect and clean pets andtheir bedding frequently. If bedding isinfested, it can be cleaned or destroyed.

In the home, ticks stay around baseboardsand walls.

Use insecticides in cracks and crevice inthe home for brown dog tick.

WASPS,HORNETS,YELLOW-JACKETSSee SP290-A,SP341-M

Many types build paper andmud nests around homes, inground or in shrubs.

Dusts:Tempo 1DDeltaDustDrioneApicide

Sprays:Bee and wasp killer aerosolsTempo 20WPTempo SC UltraDemon WP Eco PCO Jet

Victor Yellow Jacket Trap

Wait until dark when wasps return to nestand are slow due to cooler temperatures.Apply insecticides to nest opening and sealnest opening if possible.

Remove mud nests in winter to destroyoverwintering forms.

Traps can used to reduce foraging yellowjacket populations. Place away from areaspeople congregate.


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For Pest Management Professionals

Trade Name Chemical Name or Use Website

Abate Tire Treatment, Pellets temephosClarke Mosquito Controlhttp://www.clarkemosquito.com

Advance Termite Bait System diflubenzuronWhitmire Mirco-Genhttp://www.wmmg.com

Altosid Briquets (B), Liquid Larvicide,Extended Residual Briquets (XRB), Pellets(P), Extended Residual Granular (XRG),Single Brood Granular (SBG), Pro -G

methoprene Wellmarkhttp://www.altosid.com/

Anvil 10 + 10 sumithrin and PBOClarke Mosquito Controlhttp://www.clarkemosquito.com

Apicide carbaryl Mystic Chemical Companyhttp://www.apicide.com/Apicide_pail_label_may_08.pdf

Archer pyriproxyfen Syngentahttp://www.syngentaprofessionalproducts.com/ppm

Armor-Guard disodium octaborate tetrahydrate NovaGuard http://www.novaguard.com

Bac-Azap enzyme-producing bacteria andothers

Nisus http://www.nisuscorp.com/

Bedlam sumithrin®MGK 264

McLaughlin, Gormley, King Co.http://www.mgkpro.com

Biomist 3 + 15 ULV, 1.5 + 7.5 ULV, 30 + 30 ULV permethrin and PBO Clarke Mosquito Control

http://www.clarkemosquito.com

Bora-Care disodium octaborate tetrahydrate Nisus http://www.nisuscorp.com/

Cy-Kick cyfluthrin Whitmire-Microgen http://www.wmmg.com/products/index_mkt_spc.asp

Cynoff 40 WP cypermethrin FMC http://pestsolutions.fmc.com/

Cynoff EC cypermethrin FMC http://pestsolutions.fmc.com/

CB-80 pyrethrin, PBO CB Professional Productshttp://www.cbproproducts.com

D-Force HPX deltamethrin CB Professional Productshttp://www.cbproproducts.com

DeltaDust deltamethrinBayerhttp://www.backedbybayer.com/bayer/cropscience/backedbybayer.nsf/id/EN_Pest_Labels_MSDS

Demand CS lambda cyhalothrin Syngentahttp://www.syngentaprofessionalproducts.com/ppm

Demon WP cypermethrin Syngentahttp://www.syngentaprofessionalproducts.com/ppm

Demon TC cypermethrin Syngentahttp://www.syngentaprofessionalproducts.com/ppm

Dragnet SFR permethrin FMC http://pestsolutions.fmc.com/

Drione silica gel and pyrethrinsBayerhttp://www.backedbybayer.com/bayer/cropscience/backedbybayer.nsf/id/EN_Pest_Labels_MSDS



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DuPont Advion Ant Bait Arena indoxacarbDuPonthttp://www2.dupont.com/Professional_Products/en_US/Label_MSDS_Info/index.html

DuPont Advion Ant Gel indoxacarbDuPonthttp://www2.dupont.com/Professional_Products/en_US/assets/downloads/pdfs/H65465.pdf

DuPont Advion Cockroach Bait indoxacarbDuPonthttp://www2.dupont.com/Professional_Products/en_US/Label_MSDS_Info/index.html

DuPont Advion Mole Cricket Bait indoxacarbDuPonthttp://www2.dupont.com/Professional_Products/en_US/Label_MSDS_Info/index.html

EcoPCO® D•X Dust Insecticide 2-phenethyl propionate &pyerthrins

Eco SMARThttp://www.ecosmart.com/Commercial/Products/main.asp

EcoPCO Jeteugenol, 2-phenethyl propionate

Eco SMARThttp://www.ecosmart.com/Commercial/Products/main.asp

Exterra Termite Interception & BaitingSystem diflubenzuron Ensystex

http://www.ensystex.com/

Gentrol hydroprene Wellmark- Zoeconhttp://www.zoecon.com/products.htm

Gentrol Point Source hydroprene Wellmark- Zoeconhttp://www.zoecon.com/products.htm

Gourmet Ant Bait GelGourmet Ant Bait Liquid disodium octaborate tetrahydrate

Innovative Pest Control Productshttp://www.antcafe.com/index.html

Jecta 10% disodium octaboratetetrahydrate


Kicker pyrethrin and PBOBayerhttp://www.backedbybayer.com/bayer/cropscience/backedbybayer.nsf/id/EN_Pest_Labels_MSDS

Kontrol 30-30 permethrin and PBOUnivarhttp://www.masterline.com/pdfs/Kontrol30-30Label122105.pdf

Mattress Safe bed encasement http://www.mattresssafe.com/

Maxforce Ant Killer Bait Stations 1% hydramethylnon Bayerhttp://www.bayerprocentral.com/pest/labels/index.html

Maxforce Ant Killer Bait Gel fipronil Bayerhttp://www.bayerprocentral.com/pest/labels/index.html

Maxforce Roach Killer Small Bait Stations hydramethylnon Bayerhttp://www.bayerprocentral.com/pest/labels/index.html

Maxforce Carpenter Ant Bait Gel 0.001% fipronil Bayerhttp://www.bayerprocentral.com/pest/labels/index.html

Maxforce FC Magnum Roach Killer Bait Gel 0.05% fipronil

Bayerhttp://www.backedbybayer.com/Bayer/CropScience/BackedByBayer.nsf/id/EN_Pest_Maxforce_FC_Magnum

Maxforce FC Roach Bait Stations fipronil Bayerhttp://www.bayerprocentral.com/pest/labels/index.html

Maxforce FC Select Roach Killer Bait Gel fipronil Bayerhttp://www.bayerprocentral.com/pest/labels/index.html



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Maxforce Roach Killer Bait Gel hydramethylnonBayerhttp://www.bayerprocentral.com/BAYER/CropScience/BackedByBayer.nsf/id/EN_Pest_Labels_MSDS

Maxforce Fine Granule Insect Bait hydramethylnonBayerhttp://www.bayerprocentral.com/BAYER/CropScience/BackedByBayer.nsf/id/EN_Pest_Labels_MSDS

Maxforce Fly Spot Bait imidaclopridBayerhttp://www.bayerprocentral.com/BAYER/CropScience/BackedByBayer.nsf/id/EN_Pest_Labels_MSDS

Maxforce Granular Bait hydramethylnonBayerhttp://www.bayerprocentral.com/BAYER/CropScience/BackedByBayer.nsf/id/EN_Pest_Labels_MSDS

Maxforce Granular Fly Bait imidaclopridBayerhttp://www.bayerprocentral.com/BAYER/CropScience/BackedByBayer.nsf/id/EN_Pest_Labels_MSDS

Mosquitomist One chlorpyrifos Clarke Mosquito Controlhttp://www.clarkemosquito.com

Mother Earth Granular Scatter Bait boric acidWhitmire Micro-Genhttp://www.wmmg.com/pdf/label/MEGSB_SPEC_v11_WEB.pdf

Niban FG = Niban Fine Granular Bait orthoboric acid Nisus http://www.nisuscorp.com/

Niban G = Niban Granular Bait orthoboric acid Nisus http://www.nisuscorp.com/

NiBor-D disodium octaborate tetrahydrate Nisus http://www.nisuscorp.com/

Optigard Ant Gel Bait thiamethoxam Syngentahttp://www.syngentaprofessionalproducts.com/ppm/

Pharorid - discontinued methoprene

Phantom chlorfenapyrBASFhttp://www.pestcontrolfacts.com/

Precor Plus 2000 Premise Spray permethrin, methoprene,phenothrin, etc.

Wellmark - Zoeconhttp://www.zoecon.com/products.htm

Precor IGR Concentrate methoprene Wellmark - Zoeconhttp://www.zoecon.com/products.htm

Premise 75, 2, and 0.5 imidacloprid Bayer http://www.bayerprocentral.com/

Prelude permethrin Syngentahttp://www.syngentaprofessionalproducts.com/ppm

Prescription Treatment Advance 375ASelect Granular Ant Bait 0.011% abamectin Whitmire Micro-Gen

http://www.wmmg.com

Prescription Treatment 388B Advance AntBait Gel

5.4% sodium tetraboratedecahydrate (borax)

Whitmire Micro-Genhttp://www.wmmg.com

Prescription Treatment 381B Advance LiquidAnt Bait

1.3% sodium tetraboratedecahydrate (borax)


Prescription Treatment Advance GranularAnt Bait Formula 1 abamectin Whitmire Micro-Gen

http://www.wmmg.com

Prescription Treatment AdvanceCockroach Gel Bait Reservoir 0.5% dinotefuran Whitmire Micro-Gen

http://www.wmmg.com

Prescription Treatment Avert Cockroach Gel Bait Formula 3 abamectin Whitmire Micro-Gen

http://www.wmmg.com/avert/shell.asp?id=2



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Prescription Treatment Avert Dry Flowable Cockroach Bait Formula 1 abamectin Whitmire Micro-Gen

http://www.wmmg.com

Prescription Treatment Avert Cockroach BaitStations Formula 1 abamectin Whitmire Micro-Gen

http://www.wmmg.com

Prescription Treatment Avert Cockroach Gel Bait Formula 2 ( Pressurized Bait) abamectin Whitmire Micro-Gen

http://www.wmmg.com

Prescription Treatment Cy-Kick CSControlled Release and Pressurized cyfluthrin Whitmire Micro-Gen

http://www.wmmg.com

Prescription Treatment Perma-dust 35.5 % boric acid Whitmire Micro-Genhttp://www.wmmg.com

Prescription Treatment Tri-Die Pressurized silica + pyrethrin Whitmire Micro-Genhttp://www.wmmg.com

Prescription Treatment Ultracide nylar (pyriproxyfen), pyrethrins,permethrin, etc.


Prescription Treatment 221L lambda-cyhalothrin Whitmire Micro-Genhttp://www.wmmg.com

PT565 XLO pyrethrin, d-trans allethrin + others Whitmire Micro-Genhttp://www.wmmg.com

Prevail cypermethrin FMC http://pestsolutions.fmc.com/

Pro-Joe-S Ant Bait Gel Formula 4.5 4.5% boric acid Blue Diamond Company

Protect-A-Bed with BugLock™ 3 sidedzipper system and ALLERZIP™seal ( bed encasement for bed bugs)

bed encasementProtect-A-Bed http://www.protect-a-bed.com/

Recruit IV and Recruit IV AG noviflumuron DowAgroScienceshttp://www.dowagro.com/ppm/index.htm

Scourge - Restricted Use Pesticide resmethrin + PBO Bayer http://www.bayerprocentral.com/

Siege gel hydramethylnon CB Professional Productshttp://www.cbproproducts.com

Sentricon Colony Elimination System directions for use DowAgroScienceshttp://www.cdms.net/manuf/1prod.asp?pd=7444&lc=0

Shatter hexaflumuron DowAgroScienceshttp://www.dowagro.com/hexpro/

Steri-Fab d-phenothrinisoproponal & others

Noble Pine Products Companyhttp://www.sterifab.com/home.html

Suspend SC deltamethrin Bayer http://www.bayerprocentral.com/

Talstar EZ granules bifenthrin FMC http://pestsolutions.fmc.com/

Talstar F bifenthrin FMC http://pestsolutions.fmc.com/

Talstar One, P bifenthrin FMC http://pestsolutions.fmc.com/

Teknar HP-D, G Bacillus thuringiensis subspeciesisraelensis toxin

Valent BioSciencehttp://www.valentbiosciences.com/agricultural_products/agricultural_products_5.asp

Tempo 20WP cyfluthrin Bayer http://www.bayerprocentral.com



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Tempo SC Ultra !-cyfluthrin Bayer http://www.bayerprocentral.com/

Termidor SC, WG fipronil BASF http://www.pestcontrolfacts.org/

Terro -PCO Liquid Ant Bait 5.4% borax orsodium tetraborate decahydrate


Tim-bor disodium octaborate tetrahydrate Nisus http://www.nisuscorp.com/

Transport GHP Insecticide bifenthrin, acetamiprid FMChttp://www.fmcprosolutions.com/tabid/2362/Default.aspx

Transport Termiticide Insecticide bifenthrin, acetamiprid FMChttp://www.fmcprosolutions.com/tabid/2362/Default.aspx

ULV Mosquito Master 412 chlorpyrifos, permethrin Clarke Mosquito Controlhttp://www.clarkemosquito.com

Vikane sulfuryl fluoride DowAgroScienceshttp://www.dowagro.com/ppm/vikane/bedbugs/options.htm

VectoBac CG, G, 12ASBacillus thuringiensis subspecies

israelensis toxinValent BioSciencehttp://www.valentbiosciences.com/agricultural_products/agricultural_products_9.asp

VectoLex CG, WSP, WDGBacillus sphaericus Valent BioScience

http://www.valentbiosciences.com/agricultural_products/agricultural_products_9.asp

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTTo protect people and the environment, pesticides should be used safely. This is everyone's responsibility, especially the user. Read and followlabel directions carefully before you buy, mix, apply, store, or dispose of a pesticide. According to laws regulating pesticides, they must be used

only as directed by the label.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENTThis publication contains pesticide recommendations that are subject to

change at any time. The recommendations in this publication are provided only as a guide. It is always the pesticide applicator's responsibility,by law, to read and follow all current label directions for the specific pesticide being used. The label takes precedence over the recommendationsfound in this publication. Use of trade or brand names in this publication is for clarity and information; it does not imply approval of the product

to the exclusion of others which may be of similar, suitable composition, nor does it guarantee or warrant the standard of the product. Theauthor(s), The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture and the University of Tennessee Extension assume no liability resulting from the

use of these recommendations.

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