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05/28/2019
Corteva Agriscience™ Agriculture Division of DowDuPont, understands the general public may have questions about vegetation management and its potential impact on pollinators. We also recognize it can be difficult to answer questions if you are approached unexpectedly. To help you manage these inquiries we have compiled a frequently asked questions handout you can provide to inquiring citizens. Below are some key messages to try to convey if you are ever approached by concerned citizens: Benefits of vegetation management. Vegetation management is critical and necessary ...
05/28/2019
Securing bait stations probably isn’t most PMP’s favorite part of their job; making sure a bait station is secure can be a frustrating task, but it is essential to the safety of those around you, non-target animals and humans alike. Not all bait stations are created equal—some stations can easily be secured to walls or the ground, while other bait stations are more difficult to secure. Fortunately, leaders in the pest control industry have put time and effort into finding innovative ways of securing bait stations. The easiest way to secure a bait station...
04/01/2019
Advertorial supplied by Bell Labs Inc. As a pest management professional, you have seen the extent to which rodent baiting situations can vary due to the environment, account sensitivity, or size of the infestation. Not every rodent problem is created equal, and that’s why we have developed a wide variety of bait forms for you to add to your arsenal. Take, for instance, a baiting situation that calls for a more weatherable bait form—whether the environment is wet, dry, freezing, humid, or hot, there are bait forms to accommodate almost any environment. ...
01/30/2019
Advertorail supplied by Bayer THE PROBLEM When applied correctly, non-crop herbicides are useful and necessary tools to manage unwanted vegetation that can lead to safety, financial, and economic losses. However when applied incorrectly, non-crop herbicides have the potential to cause off-target injury to desirable vegetation. Training and education about proper herbicide performance can help eliminate these risks. This results in economic, aesthetic and environmental benefits to the treatment site. THE SOLUTION Use the following checklist as a guide before makin...
01/30/2019
Advertorial supplied by Nisus Corp. Cockroaches are indicators that something is probably amiss in a commercial and/or residential building. For example, if a commercial kitchen has cockroaches, it’s very possible that other pests are entrenched due to a lack of proper sanitation maintenance. Once introduced in structures, cockroaches can establish quickly and become an issue. Sanitation along with a proper rotation of baits, powders and liquids is needed to gain control. Borate powders work well against insect species that groom heavily – such as cockroaches. Access points su...
10/03/2018
More ways to shop. More ways to grow. Welcome to the new PestWeb On behalf of all of Univar ES Canada, I’m proud to announce the launch of the newly enhanced PestWeb.ca - your new home for information and insights on every pest. When you visit the site, you’ll still find instant access to all your favorite features from ProVMWeb and our previous PestWeb site. But you’ll also find an expanded selection of products, tools, and support for markets including structural pest, vegetation management, wildlife management, and turf and ornamental. PestWeb.ca is also your...
