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Pest Control
What's bugging you? How do you get rid of those pesky insects and pests? This is the category to take a swat at those creepy, crawly unwelcome invaders.
2,179 Questions
spiders eat the bugs which eats the crops that farmers plant and grow for food
Why are mothballs so effective in driving away pests?
It is because mothballs have a very high melting temperature & they stench a lot.
Pest surveillance is more under the route of prevention call a pest control company and ask for a preventative contract there cheaper than curative contracts which can be costly if there is an infestation.
Is cypermethrin a systemic insecticide?
Yes, cypermethrin is a systemic insecticide.
Specifically, a systemic insecticide controls insects by disrupting the pests' life-sustaining processes and structures. In the case of cypermethrin, it is a case of attacking the central nervous system. The results will include paralysis or uncoordinated movements which ultimately lead to death.
How much pesticide is needed for an acre of crop?
It depends on what kind of pesticide is being used and how bad the crop is infected.
Who is the pest control operator?
Whoever holds that license within the company-usually an owner. An operator can have 2 companies max. under his license and every company must have a licensed operator.
Do ultrasonic pest repellers bother chickens?
They hear 125-2k Hz. In comparison- a human hears 64-23,000 Hz, so it shouldn't. Before you buy one though, they have been tested by experts and don't appear to have long term benefits for any pest type(s).
Will pest control in yard kill off lizards?
No, it's not designed for them, however having a service removes their food supply so they will have to migrate elsewhere.
Do insects called nats make a noise?
No gnats are just very small flies like fruit flies and are completely silent.
What is that scratching and chewing noise in my ceiling?
It could be squirrels or raccoons. Or if you believe in ghost, a ghost.
What herbicide kills cape weed?
Non-selective and selective are the herbicides which control cape weed.
Specifically, the weed in question (Arctotheca calendula) can be prevalent from March to December depending upon environment and location. Treatment most effectively is carried out from March to May. It will consist of hand-pulling, hoeing, mowing to remove flowers and seed heads, and spraying concentrated forms diluted with water just prior to application.
What they used to control bugs in the good days?
DDT, CHlordane, Diazinon, Dursban, Safrotin, Strychnine.
What do stink bugs eat and drink?
Stink bugs like to live in newport boxes in the window of grundles cave. They like flowers ciggarettes boogers and lemonade. They like the occasional chicken biscuits and do not like to take baths. They like to go fishing in pinch with their toes. Stinkbugs make great pets!!
Where are pesticide residues are generally present in larger concentrations?
Pesticide residues are generally present in larger concentrations in
What is the difference between license from DPA and pest control board?
Just the areas you are restricted to & there are some small differences on the tests.
Do second floor windows need screens?
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Does pendimethalin kill ground ivy?
No, pendimethalin does not control ground ivy.
Specifically, the herbicide is intended to control annual grasses and certain broadleaf weeds. Ground ivy is not on the list of broadleafs controlled by pendimethalin. Much more effective is the application of 2,4-D amine, 2,4-D ester, fluroxypyr, or triclopyr alone or in mixture.
What kinds of pesticides kill butterflies?
Any commercial pesticide will kill butterflies, but why would you want to? Butterflies are about one of the most benign insect in the world. Even in large numbers, the damage they do from feeding is usually pretty minimal.
If for some reason you need to spray for them, use nicotine tea. (take a pouch of the cheapest chewing tobacco you can find, boil two quarts of water, steep the tobacco in the water for an hour. When it cools, filter the water through a coffee filter, and pour into a garden sprayer. Keep in mind that nicotine tea will kill all insects, the beneficial and nuisance insects as well.)
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What is the difference between toilet cleaning and moth repelling balls?
Dissimilar active ingredients and dissimilar purposes represent the difference between toilet cleaning and moth repelling balls. Cetrimonium bromide tends to be the active ingredient in toilet cleaning balls. It's effective in cleaning and leaving a fresh cleaning smell.
In contrast, the quite toxic naphthaline tends to be the active ingredient in moth repelling balls. It's effective in keeping clothes eating moths away from sweaters and other woollens. Naphthaline has a steady track record that goes back at least to the 19th century in its use as a moth population control. The problem lies in its toxicity. So it's a medical emergency when taken in by humans.
We don't all do. An insect is a pest only if it becomes a nuisance. If you are pondering why they exist, that is best left to scholars & perhaps we were not meant to know.
