tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497004104272690197.comments2024-03-05T03:06:33.148-06:00Insects in the CityCreation Care Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00096774491277223713noreply@blogger.comBlogger282125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497004104272690197.post-16345080462898336862020-05-29T09:18:19.411-05:002020-05-29T09:18:19.411-05:00Also see more recent post by Joe Boggs, Ohio State...Also see more recent post by Joe Boggs, Ohio State University https://bygl.osu.edu/index.php/node/1588Creation Care Teamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00096774491277223713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497004104272690197.post-21496485702569116342018-03-09T14:11:52.460-06:002018-03-09T14:11:52.460-06:00You are right, ZIKA carrying mosquitoes are active...You are right, ZIKA carrying mosquitoes are active primarily during the day, but also in the evening and morning. So one cannot say he is safe with windows open at night. At the time Jackie was bitten, some people thought that ZIKA might also be carried by Culex mosquitoes. This seems to have been discounted by recent research looking for evidence of this disease in the night flying Culex mosquitoes. <br /> See https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/09/160922104408.htmCreation Care Teamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00096774491277223713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497004104272690197.post-43728812824983713002017-06-26T11:01:39.087-05:002017-06-26T11:01:39.087-05:00Here’s mine:
"Integrated Pest Management is ...Here’s mine:<br /><br />"Integrated Pest Management is a about preventing pests. It’s based on sanitation and maintenance, controlling the conditions that let pests feed and shelter. The goal is to protect health of people pets and the rest of the planet while getting rid of the pests."Dion Lerman, The Pennsylvania State Universitynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497004104272690197.post-50908774016703128612017-06-26T10:05:06.151-05:002017-06-26T10:05:06.151-05:00My favorite response when asked “what kind of work...My favorite response when asked “what kind of work do you do?” is: “I am a nature interventionist. I work at keeping all of the creatures that live outside from getting in to where you live, eat, work, play, and relax.”<br /><br />That usually gets a smile from most people.<br />John Gedeon, Jr. General Pest Control, Cleveland OHnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497004104272690197.post-54058516562270646982017-06-25T09:58:37.047-05:002017-06-25T09:58:37.047-05:00I just found and killed one yesterday in our back ...I just found and killed one yesterday in our back yard. I live in Riverside, CA as well. There were 3 spiky eggs and the mother had a web hiding hole like someone described above.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497004104272690197.post-7465758262404795982016-08-03T08:02:55.656-05:002016-08-03T08:02:55.656-05:00Mike, it is interesting that Jackie was searching ...Mike, it is interesting that Jackie was searching at night for the mosquito culprit, given that Aedes aegypti is typically a day biting mosquito. Maybe during his outreach, he visited homes that had infected mosquitoes. Please inform the community again that they need to protect themselves during the early morning, day, and early evening from these "salt & pepper" mosquitoes. I sincerely hope that Jackie is getting better, and most important, he is not being bitten by mosquitoes until he is better!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497004104272690197.post-5394687713765156712016-05-15T09:30:09.433-05:002016-05-15T09:30:09.433-05:00I might caution readers to fill only the bottom se...I might caution readers to fill only the bottom section of the cavity, just enough to prevent water from pooling and leave the upper cavity (if present)open. Bats sometimes roost in tree cavities and, if present, they would be entombed if the entire cavity was filled.Laura S Finnhttp://www.flybynightinc.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497004104272690197.post-15114519447720916702016-01-19T05:26:25.732-06:002016-01-19T05:26:25.732-06:00They are very widespread in the canyons and parks ...They are very widespread in the canyons and parks of San Diego, CA. I have seen them everywhere I've gone hiking and while doing yard work. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497004104272690197.post-70212247085275200142015-12-14T13:24:19.452-06:002015-12-14T13:24:19.452-06:00Thanks to Susan Knight of Insect Interceptor, Inc....Thanks to Susan Knight of Insect Interceptor, Inc. for the following link about the harmful effects of introduced earthworms in the northern US forests. http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/invasive-earthworms-denude-forests/<br /><br />A reminder that even "good" organisms may not be good in the wrong place--and don't return your worms to the forest when you're done fishin.Creation Care Teamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00096774491277223713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497004104272690197.post-84524089413949056302015-07-07T12:07:47.923-05:002015-07-07T12:07:47.923-05:00Thank you Matt, for the reference. In case that l...Thank you Matt, for the reference. In case that link doesn't work, try this one: <a href="http://www.ejst.tuiasi.ro/Files/06/69-81Gamalie___Mustata.pdf" rel="nofollow">click here</a> Creation Care Teamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00096774491277223713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497004104272690197.post-70660236232138457642015-06-26T13:51:04.209-05:002015-06-26T13:51:04.209-05:00It really is interesting to think about all the th...It really is interesting to think about all the things that are necessary as a pest control specialist. I personally really like that you suggested to make sure to have great customer service. That just seems like something that is essential as any business owner as well. Hopefully as a specialist you are able to make sure that you know everything that you can about the possible pest problems. Thank you for sharing. <a href="http://uspestcontrolco.com/" rel="nofollow">http://uspestcontrolco.com/</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15721631801706927164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497004104272690197.post-12819119284751837582015-06-24T08:15:42.746-05:002015-06-24T08:15:42.746-05:00You're right; I'm surprised to hear that f...You're right; I'm surprised to hear that fire ants aren't hard to manage. They send people to the emergency room, after all! To me, fire ants seem like any other pest that might be difficult to properly control. I'm glad to hear otherwise. <br /><br />Jane Foxhttp://www.elitepestcontrol.com.au/pest-controlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497004104272690197.post-5421173047972804312015-06-11T05:34:57.113-05:002015-06-11T05:34:57.113-05:00Anobiid attack of ecclesiastical books in Romania....Anobiid attack of ecclesiastical books in Romania. Some excellent photographs. <br /><br />http://www.ejst.tuiasi.ro/Files/06/69-81Gamalie___Mustata.pdfMatt Greennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497004104272690197.post-8995374599630476642015-05-10T11:19:38.732-05:002015-05-10T11:19:38.732-05:00very useful information..
Thanks.,very useful information..<br />Thanks.,Harga Mobil Bekashttp://goo.gl/Ezv74ynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497004104272690197.post-26251634635485466842015-05-08T20:25:51.413-05:002015-05-08T20:25:51.413-05:00Since I'm anonymous here,I can admit that I id...Since I'm anonymous here,I can admit that I identified these little ladies last year when I started seeing them in my house. They are easy to catch and release outdoors. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497004104272690197.post-54692641171705493542015-05-04T07:00:39.079-05:002015-05-04T07:00:39.079-05:00Awesome post, Mike! I have wondered a bit about th...Awesome post, Mike! I have wondered a bit about these being clover mites for a while (even though I kept calling them that). I didn't really see why they would be in such great quantity on concrete and brick away from heavy plantings. I haven't heard of them biting, but we get a fair amount of phantom bites reported in and while I understand the root cause of most of them I have to wonder about some of the others. This could be an explanation that needs further research. Thanks a bunch!Glen Ramsey, BCEnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497004104272690197.post-66333172942412202952015-04-27T11:39:00.703-05:002015-04-27T11:39:00.703-05:00It is my understanding that fabrics that normally ...It is my understanding that fabrics that normally must be dry cleaned, can safely be put through the drier without washing first. This will kill bed bugs without shrinking the fabric. Another alternative is to solar heat these fabrics. See <a href="http://insectsinthecity.blogspot.com/2014/01/is-your-customer-left-holding-bag.html" rel="nofollow">this link.</a>Creation Care Teamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00096774491277223713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497004104272690197.post-33739762026076428762015-04-10T19:15:34.731-05:002015-04-10T19:15:34.731-05:00Thank you for not suggesting spraying as the first...Thank you for not suggesting spraying as the first option. Those caterpillars and the resulting moths can be food for birds and other insect eaters. Also, when a tree is sprayed it doesn't just kill the tent caterpillars. It also kills all the other insects (think bird food) living on the tree.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497004104272690197.post-42737645068102675922015-03-19T08:42:37.595-05:002015-03-19T08:42:37.595-05:00Thank you so much Mike for your very professional ...Thank you so much Mike for your very professional support. I just experienced the shocking process of removing beddings in the house, however i really cannot afford throwing all the wool/silk/cashmere stuff or wash them in 60˚C, i just wonder is there any chemical stuff i can use? the pest control person from council said we need to wash all the clothes at leas 40˚C but even that will make delicate fabrics shrink...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497004104272690197.post-2015016577967339392015-03-06T10:20:04.570-06:002015-03-06T10:20:04.570-06:0093% mortality in the world of insecticide resistan...93% mortality in the world of insecticide resistant bed bugs is pretty good, especially on eggs which are difficult to kill. There are very few, perhaps no, products which would consistently achieve 100% mortality. Hence the need for an integrated approach to bed bug control (using multiple control methods) and for followup visits.Creation Care Teamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00096774491277223713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497004104272690197.post-40883874277950006942015-01-28T16:12:21.016-06:002015-01-28T16:12:21.016-06:00"After ten days, EcoRaider™ and Bed Bug Patro..."After ten days, EcoRaider™ and Bed Bug Patrol™ provided an impressive 93% mortality"<br /><br />That really isn't impressive- that's the hardest sale in the world. Imagine pitching that to a hotel. <br /><br />93% may be impressive in cockroach control, it just isn't in bed bug control where 100% is viewed as the minimum standard.Mattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497004104272690197.post-57558200480138482362014-09-27T21:24:17.699-05:002014-09-27T21:24:17.699-05:00A neighbor called for help because her well pump h...A neighbor called for help because her well pump had apparently failed. A quick inspection revealed mushed ants were preventing the pump relay (a Square D Pumptrol) from closing. The Pumptrol is in a pretty tight enclosure, so the ants are coming in either through the flexible conduit from the power source, or through the pump motor itself. Liberal use of household ant spray has failed to deter them, but she now knows how to clean the contacts, and thanks to this blog and other references, we have some ideas on how to keep the little buggers from coming back.Mikeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01098743176079304484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497004104272690197.post-44227551911395309002014-04-30T17:01:39.191-05:002014-04-30T17:01:39.191-05:00I neglected to mention that there was a new member...I neglected to mention that there was a new member on the Advisory Committee this month. Mr. C. Byron Behrens, of Duncanville, TX is the new member representing the public interest. His term extends to February, 2017. A warm welcome to Byron.Creation Care Teamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00096774491277223713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497004104272690197.post-30171691849273993662014-04-16T21:37:37.373-05:002014-04-16T21:37:37.373-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05731750605394224173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497004104272690197.post-67537943958279421342014-03-26T21:17:11.633-05:002014-03-26T21:17:11.633-05:00Informative article thank you. There are several c...Informative article thank you. There are several cases in Australia of people contracting rat bite fever in Australia, full body causing rashes. Sometimes the people have been infected by with RBF from dogs and cats bites carrying the disease. Peterhttp://www.pestcontrolact.comnoreply@blogger.com