http://www.pestweb.com/ Get the latest Question of the Day from Mr. Pest Control en-us Copyright 2007 Univar USA http://www.pestweb.com/rss/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:58:50 PST 1440 http://www.pestweb.com/images/pwlogo.jpg http://www.pestweb.com/ http://www.pestweb.com/todaysquestion.cfm?id=4341 Are the ultrasonic/Electromagnetic Pest Repellers effective in repelling pests? Thanks.... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/todaysquestion.cfm?id=4340 I have been treating for gophers using a rodenticide with strychnine. I was wondering how long strychnine remains toxic in the soil. I would like to till up the soil and plant a garden. My concerns are if I bring the bait back to the topsoil will the active ingredient still be toxic? I was also wondering if the plants would systemically take in the pesticide and make them unsafe to eat. I have been using gopher getter using a probe to inject the bait into the gopher runways.... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/todaysquestion.cfm?id=4338 I am dealing with a large birch tree with red/rust colored emissions coming from the base of the tree. Is this a fungus or bacterial infection? What do you recommend I use for treatment?... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/todaysquestion.cfm?id=4334 Fig whitefly - where did it come from and what is the cheapest way to control it? Is there any home remedy such as liquid soap, garlic, or something natural, even if I spray monthly. I know about systemics, but they are very expensive.... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/todaysquestion.cfm?id=4337 I am a pest control technician in Las Vegas. When treating for bed bugs I mix 0.4 oz Cyonara, 2.125 oz ExciteR (pyrethrins) and 1 oz Archer IGR. Is the growth regulator effective for bed bugs? It only specifies fleas and ticks. Also, the Cyonara says it is a synthetic pyrethroid - should I continue to mix the two pyrethroids? ... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/todaysquestion.cfm?id=4336 What do you recommend for the treatment of carpenter ants?... Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/todaysquestion.cfm?id=4329 I have lost customers when homeowners decide to rent their residence and move elsewhere. The home owner consistently tells me that it is up to the renters if they want to continue service, which usually doesn't happen. Is there an argument to be made to the home owners that it is a benefit to continue service to protect their property as opposed to the idea that pest control would only affect the renters personally?... Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/todaysquestion.cfm?id=4331 A person I work with has many ladybugs on top of their air conditioner. I live in New York, and at this time it is cold. How do I get rid of them. They are orange with black spots.... Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/todaysquestion.cfm?id=4330 Does Suspend have an areosol to use for crack and crevice? Also, what is the best product to use for casemaking clothes moth?... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST