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1201. Limitations of Potential Use of Mass Trapping for Insects Population
June 02, 2012
Although mass trapping programs using chemical attractants have targeted such important pests as bark beetles, codling moth, apple maggot, Japanese beetle, and Indianmeal moth, field-scale successes have been limited. For mass trapping to adequately reduce pest populations, a large number of very ef...
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1202. List of Special Chemical Attractants to Control Insects
June 02, 2012
Insects use many different semiochemicals, chemicals that convey messages between organisms. (The Greek word "semeio" means sign.) Although semiochemicals may seem analogous to tastes or smells perceived by humans, the use of such compounds by insects is characterized by a high degree of sensitivity...
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1203. Principles of Using Pheromone Trap to Lure and Eventually Control Moths
June 02, 2012
Pheromones are semiochemicals that are produced and received by members of the same species. A range of behaviors and biological processes are influenced by pheromones, but pest management programs most often use compounds that attract a mate (sex pheromones) or call others to a suitable food or nes...
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1204. How Safe is Applying Chemical Biocide in Cleaning Ductings
June 02, 2012
Air duct cleaning service providers may tell you that they need to apply a chemical biocide to the inside of your ducts to kill bacteria (germs), and fungi (mold) and prevent future biological growth. Some duct cleaning service providers may propose to introduce ozone to kill biological contaminants...
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1205. Technique in De Cluttering Your Kitchen Space
June 02, 2012
t is easy to give up on the idea of de-cluttering the kitchen before you begin. It can seem like such an overwhelming task, but having an organized kitchen will save you time in the long run. All you need is one weapon - ruthlessness.
Over the years, it's easy to collect a bunch of kitchen a...
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1206. Common Problem of Rat Proofing in Manufacturing Plants and Farm Buildings
June 01, 2012
Overhead or underground pipes, conveyor belts, and augers commonly found in farm buildings and factories are often used as entry points and routes into and between buildings. Such equipment, particularly if abandoned, may provide harborage as well as food.
Utility entry points must be consta...
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1207. Not So Pleasant Things Found in a Carpet That Trigger a Risk to Health
June 01, 2012
One study found that while vacuuming does reduce dust and dirt levels it does nothing against dust mite populations, it also can't remove bugs, bacteria, fungi, or chemicals from your carpet.
Skin cells:
The average human sheds 1.5 million skin flakes in a single hour. The average Am...
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1208. Rat Proofing Design Plan for Food Handling Facilities and Warehouses
June 01, 2012
Businesses in which food is stored or handled are especially prone to rodent invasion. Good sanitation practices are essential. Keeping food well-sealed is very important and more difficult than might initially appear.
Scraps of food can often be found in floor drains, under food preparation...
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1209. Physical Abilities of Rats and Mice as Basis for Controlling Them
June 01, 2012
To prevent rodent entry, their capabilities must be understood. For example, both rats and mice can: run along or climb electrical wires, pipes, fences, poles, ropes, cables, vines, shrubs, and trees to gain entry to a building.
Rats can:
crawl through or under any opening higher...
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1210. What is a Rodent Proof Considerations in Constructing a House or Building
June 01, 2012
Rats and mice cause serious damage to all kinds of structures if they are allowed access to them. Damage by rodents has been documented in homes, apartments, hotels, office complexes, retail businesses, manufacturing facilities, food processing and warehouse facilities, public utility operations (es...
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