Mulch becomes organic matter and provides places for insects to burrow and make This is the problem with mulch. In addition to this, something to consider is what’s necessary for plant health? Too much mulch around a plant can actually rot the trunk. Three to four inches is recommended. More than this can result in…
On today’s edition, a few tips on growing and caring for a Podocarpus. Join us for a routine inspection of a Podocarpus, also commonly known as a Podocarpus Macrophyllus. This species also goes by the names fern pine, yew plum pine, and Buddhist pine. #naturalpestcontrol #pestcontrol #pestcontrolmiami https://twitter.com/naturepesthttps://naturepest.com/https://www.facebook.com/NaturePestofDoral/https://www.instagram.com/naturepest/https://www.linkedin.com/company/naturepest-of-doral/ PestgeekFacebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/197418180824736/FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/pestgeekpodcast/Itunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pest-geek-podcast/id990012784?mt=Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/franklin-hernandez-49832a55/PestGeek http://www.pestgeekpodcast.com/
On today’s edition, chinch bugs were the main suspect but as it turns out, the owners gave us the final clue. The roof was pressure cleaned with bleach. That bleach made it onto the lawn which caused chemical burn. Integrated pest control isn’t always easy to do when it comes to lawn care.This info is…
Sealing off gaps in your garage is priority. The right Rodent exclusion is a key component of Integrated Pest Control. On today’s edition, Stephen Vantassel shares his experience having an Xcluder door seal system installed. #naturalpestcontrol #pestcontrol #pestcontrolmiami https://twitter.com/naturepesthttps://naturepest.com/https://www.facebook.com/NaturePestofDoral/https://www.instagram.com/naturepest/https://www.linkedin.com/company/naturepest-of-doral/ PestgeekFacebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/197418180824736/FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/pestgeekpodcast/Itunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pest-geek-podcast/id990012784?mt=Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/franklin-hernandez-49832a55/PestGeek http://www.pestgeekpodcast.com/
On today’s edition we inspect a Key lime tree which is a fruit bearing tree. Pesticide labels have specific restrictions on them in regards to key lime trees.This key lime tree in particular has burn marks and crinkled leaves which are evidence of Skeletonizers (moths in the family Zygaenidae). These are known for sucking along…
Most people do not understand rodent behavior, therefore, do not see how a roof rat could have gotten into the attic or home, a rat can fit through a half-inch hole can climb brick walls, trees, and telephone poles, and walk across telephone lines, can jump three feet in the air from a flat surface…
As part of our rodent exclusion services, we use foam to seal and proof your home against rats, mice, bats, roaches and other unwelcome guests. This is a quick overview of the process. #pestcontrolmanagement #pestcontrol #diypestcontrol Support Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PestgeekpodcastWeb Site: https://pestgeekpodcast.com/category/podcast/Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/pestgeekpodcast/Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/pestgeekpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/pestgeekpodcastLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franklin-hernandez-49832a55/Linkedin Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pestgeekpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pestgeekpodcast/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pestgeekpodcast/
If you are not a qualified rodent control specialist, is it a good idea to buy a rodenticide bait station for $9 online even if it is fairly easy? Turns out, a cheap rodenticide bait station with no weight to hold it down can be the perfect excuse for a pet or child to turn…
What is an exclusion inspection? A thorough exclusion inspection includes crawl spaces, electrical, garage doors and much more. On today’s edition we find unsealed rooftops that include openings to bats, rats, German roaches making rodent control much more difficult. We also find poor quality rodent stations with no weights exposing pets or even children to…
How your new roof just created major entry points for rodents and pests Although your roof looks great, your contractor has no idea of what pest management means, chances are you are in for some serious pest control expenses. On today’s edition, we’ll take a look at how a new roof created multiple access points…
When it comes to controlling German Roaches most people fail because they think more is better they feel they need something stronger when in reality they are just using the wrong products or they are not puting the gel bait in the place. Order Doxem Control Solutions Precision Delivery System With Free Shipping https://shrsl.com/2zl3s Invict…
It’s no fun when American roaches get inside your building. In fact, it can be an overwhelming nuisance. There’s no giving up on this one. On today’s edition, we’ll show you how our exclusion service can prevent not only rodents such as mice and rats from finding their way into your building but proofing your…
We serve so many apartment renters where the landlord is not taking care of the roach problem and they hire us to control their cockroaches, water leaks need to get fixed in order to get control. Refusing to fix problems that can potentially be a health hazard is neglectful. #naturalpestcontrol #pestcontrol #slumlords https://twitter.com/naturepesthttps://naturepest.com/https://www.facebook.com/NaturePestofDoral/https://www.instagram.com/naturepest/https://www.linkedin.com/company/naturepest-of-doral/ PestgeekFacebook Group…
Garages are one the hardest parts of the home to control pests or at least exclude to prevent them from coming in, glue boards like these are great to trap roaches, mice, snakes. They serve a dual purpose, you can catch them stoping them in their tracks and you can monitor for pest presence which…
When you hear the word “cockroach,” you probably think of the German cockroach (Blattella germanica), that infests apartments or the American cockroach Periplaneta americana (Linnaeus) which is a paradomestic roach primarily living outside but can and does infest buildings. If you’ve kept insect-eating exotic pets, you may also be familiar with the dubia roach (Blaptica…
This is what a dumpster room with no maintenance looks like: overspill and overflow of food, accumulated dirt and a serious lack of pressure washing. These trash chutes are in dire need of cleaning. A monthly treatment is needed to decontaminate it in order to prevent flies from breeding. This kind of neglect makes this…
On today’s edition, we test what sources of food German roaches are drawn to. It’s a side by side test and the results are not too surprising. Dog food out overnight? You should not miss this one! #pestcontroltraining #pestcontrol Support Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PestgeekpodcastWeb Site: https://pestgeekpodcast.com/category/podcast/Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/pestgeekpodcast/Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/pestgeekpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/pestgeekpodcastLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franklin-hernandez-49832a55/Linkedin Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pestgeekpodcastInstagram:…
What do you use to control roaches a customer asks? Me: What roach do you have? Knowing what specific species of pest you have is the first key to getting a successful control, most people fail using over the counter products and even buying professional-grade products because they don’t understand pest biology is not about…
Pest love to hide in tight spaces like cracks, and crevices applying a pesticide baseboard spray isn’t going to control a pest that is hiding in a void in a wall, you have put the pest control products where the pests are to control them. Insecticide spray contaminates the home without offering real control. you…
Removing food and water is part of a Holistic Pest Control Program, if pests can’t eat or drink they will have a hard time breeding indoors. Removing pet food and water bowls when pets are not eating, not leaving cups and dishes in the sink overnight, and keeping the dishwasher closed will expedite the pest…
You are a homeowner, a contractor, a building maintenance person, a property manager and everything you have tried is failing. Why? Well, for starters, you have bad information. You need to get good information first. Best place to start is at your local state university’s entomological program. Tune in for a step by step guide…
Most people think that professional-grade insect pest control products are stronger than over-the-counter pesticides when the reality is both are generally applied at the same rate. Most people call a professional pest control company when they have failed to control the pest problem. This thinking generally leads to a misapplication of a pesticide putting people…
People think that solving difficult pest problems require a stronger chemical, you hear the customer say all the time” I have tried everything I need you to use something stronger” The reality is most over the counter Roach sprays like Raid are as strong as they need to be to kill a bug, controlling a…
On today’s edition, we show how you can seal off your dishwasher from roaches and if roaches are already getting in, how to eliminate them without contaminating your dishwasher. We’ll be focusing on German roaches in this walkthrough of our roach control process. For this demonstration, we’ll be using Advion Cockroach Gel Bait and the…
A walk in the Miami Beach Marina is enough to trigger a righteous rant against shoddy pest control. Along this walk we find empty or upside down rodent stations easily within reach of children or pets at a billion dollar boat marina. No bait in these stations even though these are top dollar condos valued…
On this edition, we actually get into inspecting a bed for bed bugs. This is a follow-up inspection. As part of our pest control service, we have placed bed bug monitors and are closely inspecting this bed frame. #nobedbugs #getridofbedbugs https://twitter.com/naturepest https://naturepest.com/ https://www.facebook.com/NaturePestofDoral/ https://www.instagram.com/naturepest/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/naturepest-of-doral/ Pestgeek Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/197418180824736/ FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/pestgeekpodcast/ iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pest-geek-podcast/id990012784?mt= Linked In…
Dealing with German cockroaches is not easy as they tend to stay in the access points, voids and gaps of your kitchen. The good news is that a B&G Bulb Duster is the best way to get bait into those hard to reach places under or behind kitchen cabinets and appliances such as your fridge.…
On today’s edition, we show you how to locate pest evidence during a detailed inspection of a home. This pest in particular is the American cockroach. As part of our inspection, we were able to find American cockroach nymphs. For this job, our product of choice is MaxForce Complete Insect Bait. In addition to this,…
On today’s edition. Roach problems that are not easy to locate. It turns out these are not the typical entry points and in some cases require a more detailed inspection. The owner assures us all access points are sealed but this is what we find: American roach feces, the blunt edges are the clue; not…
On today’s edition, guest Janet Hurley (ACE, MPA Extension Program@Texas A&M AgriLife Extension) gives us a definitive view of IPM’s holistic nature. We discuss integrated pest management as a strategy that relies on accurate identification and scientific knowledge of target pests, pest infestation, reliable monitoring methods to assess pest presence, preventative measures to limit pest…
Red, orange, yellow and pink; these large flower clusters bloom in vibrant colors and enjoy the sunlight. In hot temperatures, they also enjoy some shade. On today’s edition, we inspect some Ixoras that are in dire need of care. We discuss adding a high iron plus micronutrient product as well as doing a soil drench…
So what really is the difference? and, more importantly, why should it matter to me if I want to DIY pest control at home? Well, it actually matters a whole lot. According to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website: pesticide labels are LEGALLY ENFORCEABLE. In fact, these labels carry the same statement that says it…
When you think of how insecticides work you think killing the pest and for most synthetic pesticides that would be true, we will discuss 6 ways natural essential oil insecticides control pests. Synthetic insecticide such as pyrethroid, neonicatenoids, carbomates, and organophosphates work with specific modes of action to kill a pest like blocking a sodium…
Programmed pesticides exterior barrier spray and indoor baseboard spray applications are the most common pest control service but a pesticide spray program won’t control an infestation.
Biological Mosquito Larva Control Products Approved For Organics In the fight against mosquitoes like the Aedes that transmit diseases such as the Zika virus and others around the country most people count on synthetic insecticide sprays to control adult mosquitoes and ignore breeding sites that produce hundreds of thousands of mosquito larvae the following products…
Why IPM is safer and more effective than organic pest control? Many people are making the effort to live healthier lives by eating organic non GMO foods, replace traditional cleaners with eco-friendly ones, it would make sense to choose organic pest control products and services. Organic pest control in organic farming is very different from…
Why 86% off all rodenticide bait poisoning are children under 6 Rodents spread diseases which can be deadly but 86% off all rodenticide poisoning are children under 6 this is according to the EPA.
2 Steps To Control Chinch Bugs Florida 2 Steps To Control Chinch Bugs Florida first is to correctly identify you have chinch bugs and second is to select the right insecticide to control it. If you have a St Augustine lawn in Florida you will get chinch bug it’s not a mater of if but…
How to get rid of sewer flies If you have flies in your sewer or drain pipes you most probably have Moth Flies, or Psychoda spp. Its scientific name. Moth flies are also called drain flies, some people call them drain gnats, because they are small little flies coming out of your drains in the…
St Augustine Grass Care This article is a comprehensive guide to complete St Augustine grass care. In my ten years of performing St Augustine grass care for residential and commercial customers I have learned the secrets of St Augustine grass care and I will share them with you in this post. The perfect St Augustine…
How to get rid of weeds in lawn Weeds are a perfect lawn’s worst enemy, on top of insects and diseases left untreated weeds can wreck a lawn in just a couple of months, how to get rid of weeds in lawn can become a nightmare to most people.
Do Ants Carry Disease Do ants carry disease? When most people think of insects that carry disease they think of roaches, rats, fleas, ticks, mosquitoes and bedbugs. But most no one I have ever met has ever expressed a concern for ants transmitting diseases.
Green Island Ficus Facts and Pest Control Ficus microcarpa Green Island Ficus microcarpa is becoming a popular shrub in South Florida due in part to the replacement of Ficus benjamina its closely reflated cousin that is notorious for whitefly infestations. However like most any exotic plant species in Florida it has its own share of…
You wash all your dishes and clean your kitchen before going to bed, you get up in the middle of the night for a glass of water and when you turn on the lights there are several cockroaches running and scrambling around your kitchen counters looking for a place to hide so you stumble half…
Duranta is one of those special and rare plants here in South Florida because it is one of the few plants that can be used as a hedge that has color combinations. But it isn’t without its problems one of which is severe infestation of whiteflies, I will show you two methods for controlling and…
When you see brown spots on Ixora leaves do you immediately think oh a leaf spot fungus, when in fact it could be a more common problem caused by…
New soft scale insect known as Croton Scale no infests over 72 plants in South Florida, learn how to identify it, control it, and treat it with same products we use.
Understanding Fertilizers labels to most people is harder than trying to understand stock market symbols as they roll by the screen. In this post, i will make a huge attempt to simplify this matter for you. Understanding Fertilizers Even trying to buy a bag of fertilizer at home improvement stores can seem like a daunting task,…
Compared to traditional synthetic pesticide spray programs, a natural whitefly control spray program could be implemented.
How To Get Rid Of Tiny Little Ants, those pesky tiny little ants that crawl on your counter, get into your cereal, rove in your pantry and swim in your coffee mug, yet you never see where they come from or where they go or how they got into your home. In this post i…