Quick tip pest control videos
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Treating commercial kitchens: Dusting – part two
Apply a small amount of dust into cracks and crevices, usually from below rather than from above, being careful not to allow any dust to drift out of an application entrance. Remember to be careful when treating a kitchen with dust, do not contaminate any surface that food may come into contact with.
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Treating domestic kitchens: Harbourage areas
Cockroaches are thigmotactic pests, which means they prefer to hide in tight places where they have something touching either side of their body and there is the relative safety of only one entrance and exit. When treating the kitchen, some pest controllers can overlook critical hiding spots like a knife block or a food warmer tray – both ideal harbourage areas as they are in vicinity of food, warmth and water.
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Treating smooth wood surfaces for pests
Getting the correct application is not as easy as you may think. Surfaces like smooth wood can cause run-off and stains that customers will not be happy about. We often get asked what is the best way around this. Here are the answers.
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Treating commercial kitchens: Baits – part two
The treatment plan starts at the initial thorough inspection. We then know where to apply the liquid treatment and the cockroach dust, and then place the cockroach baits in appropriate locations.
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Suspend® Flexx Suspension concentrate
Dr Volker Gutsmann – Bayer Environmental Scientist knows a good product when he sees one. Discover the science behind Suspend Flexx and why it really does make for a better life for both you and your customers.
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Controlling cockroaches in the bathroom using Maxforce® Gels
Industry expert Neville Hedge provides advice on where the key spots are to place cockroach gel baits in a residential bathroom. Don't miss the key cockroach baiting spots in the bathroom!
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Where to place Maxforce® Gel baits in a residential kitchen to eliminate cockroaches
Industry expert Neville Hedge takes us through where to place bait in a residential kitchen to eliminate a cockroach infestation. Don't miss the key cockroach baiting spots!
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How to set up your above ground baiting system
The Agenda® above-ground termite baiting system is an innovative way to stop termites in their tracks. Learn how to set this up properly.
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Treating retaining walls for pests
Retaining walls are great spaces for pests such as ants, spiders and cockroaches to harbour. Stop them from habouraging in retaining walls, we talk you through how to successfully treat this area.
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Women bring their edge to the Pest Control industry
With less than 4% of women in the pest control industry, we were excited to have a chat to Megan a pest technician at Eagle Pest Control and hear what motivated her join the industry.
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How to prepare the Agenda® Termite Baiting System pouch in 40 seconds
Learn how to correctly set up the Agenda termite bait pouch to ensure you’re using the product to the best of its ability. It so easy to set up we can show you in 40 seconds!
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Benefits of on-ground termite baiting stations
On-ground baiting stations don't require drilling or digging. They are easy to move if required and effective when it comes to controlling termites. In this video we share the benefits of using on-ground termite baiting stations.
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Treating commercial kitchens: Spraying – part one
We have done the inspection and know where the main problem pest areas are. Now we need to formulate a plan for where and how to treat for pests, and which types of product to use and also where not to treat. Our expert takes you through a step-by-step process on spraying a commerical kitchen.
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Treating mulch surfaces with Suspend® Flexx Insecticide
Suspend Flexx even works effectively on complex surfaces such as mulch. The carrier technology in Suspend Flexx allows particles to carry out a successful treatment on these complex surfaces.
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Treating commercial kitchens: Dusting – part one
When using dust to treat sensitive areas such as a kitchen, you have to be extra careful. Make sure no dust contaminants preparations benches, cookware and food. Splashbacks and commercial equipment can create large cavities, suitable for dust treatments. Be mindful about where cockroaches might relocate after a dust treatment.
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Tips for controlling cockroaches in the laundry with Maxforce® Gel baits
Industry expert Neville Hedge takes us through where to place bait in a residential laundry to eliminate a cockroach infestation. Don't miss the key cockroach baiting spots!
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How to install on-ground termite baiting stations
On-ground termite baiting stations can be installed efficiently with minimal impact. We show you how to install and use an on-ground termite baiting station. Control termites with Agenda® Termite Baiting Systems.
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Treating commercial kitchens: Spraying – part two
A treatment plan will include outdoor areas where cockroaches can hide during the day. In this video we provide some tips on what product to use and where to spray when treating an outdoor area near a kitchen. You may need to use a suspension concentrate product such as Temprid 75®.
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Why do pest controllers choose Maxforce® Fusion?
Maxforce Fusion is smooth flowing (easy spot-size management), the active ingredient is 21.5 g/kg imidacloprid and it is a complementary application to other gel baits. Bayer recommends the rotation of its gel baits Maxforce Activ and Maxforce Gold to prevent bait matrix aversion and chemical resistance.
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Learn how the Agenda® Termite Bait from Bayer works
The Agenda Termite Bait uses a chlorfluazuron which is a chitin inhibitor which interferes with the termite's molting process. This is why the bait works so well.
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Treating mulch surfaces for pests
You may find difficulties in garden beds with ants, spiders and other pests living amongst the mulch or other difficult to treat areas. Suspend® Flexx even works effectively on complex surfaces such as mulch.
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Treating commercial kitchens: Harbourage areas
In this video our expert takes you through a commercial kitchen and points out the harbourage areas, particularly German cockroaches. When using a dust during treatment you should be thinking about the area that surrounds you before you apply the dust. Dust can easily contaminate a food preparation or living area if not applied from the right angle or with the right equipment.
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Advantages of termite baits over chemical treatments
This quick video chats about the advantages of using a baiting system over the traditional termite methods.
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Do you have a maintenance procedure for termite baiting?
To ensure the termite bait doing its job properly, it is important to have a maintenance procedure. We recommend a 12 month program. Make sure your client is aware of the procedure and what is required.
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Can termite bait be placed straight onto the soil?
We often get asked if termite bait can go straight onto soil. Don't make this mistake. In this video we explain why this isn't recommended due to predators, fungi and other factors. Use your on-ground station instead.
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Treating domestic kitchens: Inspection – part one
Kitchens have the best hiding spots for pests, particularly cockroaches. Often times you will need to get down on all fours and inspect in the cracks and crevices that are sometimes in those hard to reach spots. Watch our expert take you through inspecting two of the high risk areas in a domestic kitchen and the potential hiding spots of each.
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Treating commercial kitchens: Baits – part one
In this video our expert takes you through a commercial kitchen and where to place baits. After applying the liquid treatment and the dust, we look at applying cockroach baits. We do this last to avoid placing baits – a food source – away from the other cockroach treatments.
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Key points to successful termite control when using an above ground baiting system
Agenda above-ground termite monitors are a simple and effective system to monitor for and eliminate termite colonies.
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Treating domestic kitchens: Inspection – part two
This is part two of treating kitchen: inspection. Identifying areas that pose a high risk to food build up is essential to maintaining a successful integrated pest management plan. Watch our expert continue his inspection of a domestic kitchen and show you some of the overlooked areas for food build up.