2005 Commercial Product Guide

Actisol® Delivery System Kills Insects In Hard-To-Reach Places

Fill the void in pest control with the Actisol® Delivery System from Environmental Delivery Systems Inc. The Actisol® Delivery System combines the best of several application technologies and integrates them into one revolutionary system. It is a system that combines the capacity of a refillable hand sprayer, the treatment capabilities of misters and foggers with the convenience and simplicity of prepackaged aerosols.

Designed with Total Control Features, the Actisol® System simply reaches and kills insects in places other application systems cannot reach. Treat not only with less insecticide but less toxic insecticide and still get results. Insecticide particles created by the Actisol® System are capable of squeezing through tiny crevices and openings in:

• Switch plates

• Electrical receptacles

• Ceiling and wall voids

• Cabinets

• Baseboards

• Decorative trim

The Actisol® System is also the perfect tool for treating voids in stainless steel food-service equipment like:

• Refrigerators

• Salad bars

• Desert carts

• Soda dispensers

• Dishwashers

For more information please contact your local distributor, call 281/993-0019, or visit www.actisol.com.

A NEW Add-On Business Opportunity Is Available In Crawl Space Repair!

The Crawl Space Encapsulation System from Basement Systems is a durable and permanent solution for dirt crawl spaces with moisture problems. Become an authorized CleanSpace installer today! Basement Systems offers FREE advertising/marketing and business development support, FREE extensive marketing program and FREE monthly training courses at the company’s 80,000 square foot corporate headquarters in Seymour, Conn. When you leave the training you will be able to sell, educate clients, market your services, train your team on the installation of the CleanSpace system and make money! There is no cost for the training or any other start-up or franchising fees. Be a part of “the dawn of a new industry,” crawl space repair with the CleanSpace solution.

The CleanSpace liner system will reduce crawl space moisture and humidity, and you can offer a full 25-year warranty with this product! Other products include the SaniDry Basement-Crawl Space Air System and the Total Sump. The SaniDry system is a dehumidifier and air scrubber that can condition up to 3,000 square feet. This super-efficient, 100-pint, 6.8 amp powerhouse filters 50 percent of particles 1 micron or larger, and removes the number one air-borne allergen, dust mite fecal matter. The Total Sump is a job-ready sump kit that includes a Zoeller 1/3 hp submersible pump, a solid airtight lid and fittings, all in a perforated sump liner. Just hook up the pipe and you are finished!

Amended Termidor® and Phantom® Labels from BASF

BASF Professional Pest Control announces new label amendments to its Termidor® and Phantom® termiticide/insecticide products.

PerimeterPLUS is an exciting new application option on Termidor®’s exclusive EPA-approved EP/LIT amendment. The amendment means that Termidor® SC and Termidor® 80 WG can now be used as Exterior Perimeter/Localized Interior treatments for post-construction control of subterranean termites within a structure. Termidor® is the only liquid termiticide approved for this use. The new Termidor® label includes both conventional and PerimeterPLUS use directions.

Phantom® insecticide can now be applied for nuisance ant and cockroach control in food/feed product areas of food/feed handling establishments, where food and food products are held, processed, prepared and/or served. This new use is added to the existing use of the insecticide for general pest control in non-food handling areas of structures. In addition, Phantom® can now also be applied to pest entry points on the exterior surfaces of structures.

The Termidor® PerimeterPLUS amendment has been approved for use in all but four states, while PMPs may begin using the amended Phantom® label as soon as labeling reflecting this amended use is registered in each state. For more information, visit www.PestControlFacts.com, or call 877/837-6436.

Bird-X Offers Two Great Bird Control Products: Stainless SPIKES Needle Strips and Quadblaster QB-4

Stainless SPIKES Needle Strips from Bird-X eliminate roosting and nesting surfaces from any building or structure. The spikes project from the base creating a full (5-inch-spread), dense and sharply pointed barrier so birds can’t land. Material is ST302 Hard Surgical Grade Stainless Steel, plus UV-inhibited polycarbonate, resistant to virtually all weather and harsh environments. Holes along the base allow easy attachment with screws, nails, adhesive or wire tires. Its flexibility allows hassle-free installation on straight-aways, curves, corners or irregular surfaces — even trees, arches, statues and curved sign-letters. Spike strips come pre-assembled; there’s no extra labor.

Another product for pest management professionals from Bird-X is the Quadblaster QB-4. Bird droppings are unsightly, unhealthy and expensive to clean. QB-4 uses ultrasonic sound to repel birds. Four Piezo ceramic speakers project powerful ultrasonic waves in an overlapping fan pattern for 360°- coverage. The frequency level irritates birds, but humans can’t hear it. Speaker sequencing, frequency and warble rate are adjustable for virtually any situation so birds don’t acclimate. The 110 vAC (220 vAC available) unit with no moving parts covers 6,500 square feet. Use in industrial, commercial, government and school buildings, loading docks, railroad sidings, hangars, warehouses, boathouses, silos, barns, gabled roofs, arenas, etc.

Contact Bird-X at 800/662-5021, fax 312/226-2480 and www.bird-x.com/pct.

18 Billion Flies Can’t Be Wrong

• Non-toxic outdoor fly trap

• Catches up to 20,000 flies

• Effective for up to one month over an area up to half a football field

• With U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq, Afghanistan and USA

• No maintenance and really easy to use

• Disposable

• Super economical

• Effective even for pesticide-resistant flies 

 • For farms, restaurants, stables, homes, Dumpsters, etc.

Flies Be Gone Traps from Combined Distributors Inc. Contact us at www.FliesBeGone.com or at
800/372-4860.

New Hand-Held Dust Applicator

The PowerPuff Dust Applicator from Gremar Inc. is a lightweight (1¾ pounds), hand-held, battery-powered duster designed especially for the pest control industry. The PowerPuff is powered from a 12-volt battery that can be charged without being removed from the duster. It comes with both a 110-volt and 12-volt charger so it can be charged from your vehicle. The PowerPuff has a safety switch that prevents accidental discharge, a clear-view canister that allows for continuous monitoring of the dust level and comes with a plastic carrying case complete with a belt-carrying hook. The canister holds up to 16 dry ounces of dust. The PowerPuff comes with three different-sized tips to be used for cracks and crevices, wall voids, block walls, etc. It also comes with a 9-inch extension that increases the electrostatic charge of the dust. Gremar has added a new set of extensions and tips sold with the PowerPuff that allows for a longer reach and different angles for difficult-to-reach areas. The PowerPuff is easy to use and provides a smooth uninterrupted flow of dust.

Professional-Use Backpack Sprayers From ITB Company

The heart of ITB Company’s Birchmeier line of spray equipment is the Pro-Line. These professional-grade backpack sprayers are made to last under professional, daily usage with varying chemicals and climates. Birchmeier is introducing the new U.S. version. Its features include: chemical tanks marked both in liters and gallons; a standard brass adjustable nozzle; and brass hose barbs. These features will enhance the quality of the long-lasting external piston pump system. This system limits the contact of corrosive chemicals with the pump mechanism, extending usage. These units also feature standard an excellent brass spray valve with a 4-inch steel mesh strainer in the handle, quick adjust straps and a stainless steel base. Accessories include: a 6-foot extension wand, spray shield, spray boom and constant flow valve.
 
Liphatech’s AEGIS-RP Bait Station: An Effective And Economical Tool

Liphatech Inc.’s technologically advanced AEGIS™-RP bait stations offer rodent professionals an economical and highly effective management tool for control of rodent populations.

The AEGIS-RP is engineered to simulate an acceptable part of a rodent’s environment. It features a see-through design that allows rodents to see the exit prior to entry, as well as convenient, stay-on-the runway access. Additionally, a simple feeding chamber requires less travel to the bait. Because each rodent problem is different, the AEGIS-RP can be positioned on its side, as well as laid flat to attract all commensal rodent species — Norway rats, roof rats and house mice. When positioned on its edge, the station becomes a versatile tool PMPs can mount in a variety of positions for greater placement flexibility. Additionally, its recessed locks are less susceptible to clogging by snow during the winter months when it’s in a vertical position.

The AEGIS-RP is also the only rodent bait station designed exclusively for rodenticide placement that opens away from the wall. The unique design allows for a writing surface and/or data storage area on the station’s lid enabling PMPs to keep track of useful data, such as service dates and bait consumption.

To ensure durability and combat breakage associated with “living-hinged” lids, the AEGIS-RP features a rotating hinge, similar to the other members of the AEGIS bait station family. This hinge extends the service life of the station, thereby reducing replacement costs.

Mars Air Curtains Sustain a More Productive Food Environment

Mars Air Doors manufactures superior air curtains that effectively improve sanitation levels while guarding against the elements. These dependable units are designed to protect against the intrusion of flying insects, dust and fumes. They reduce energy costs and increase worker productivity. Air curtains are ideal in a variety of food-service applications, including above walk-up or drive-up windows, walk-in coolers/freezers, receiving or loading dock doors and employee or customer entrances.

Mars air curtains help maintain a facility’s desired comfort level so employees work more efficiently and customers are more comfortable. In cold food storage areas, such as walk-in coolers or freezers, air curtains prove to be an especially vital addition. They help to maintain optimum safe storage temperatures in coolers and freezers when doors are left open. In addition, they reduce compressor run time, thus lowering energy expense and maintenance costs. On loading docks, the Mars air curtain displays distinct advantages over plastic strip curtains. Not only do they provide unobstructed visibility, but they also create a more sanitary working condition since the unit never comes into contact with food carts. Because the Mars air curtain works continuously, as opposed to other solutions that may need to be disabled while moving product in and out, there is no disruption to temperature, the insect shield or worker comfort.

These reliable and cost effective air curtains are available from Mars Air Doors, Gardena, Calif. For more information, call 800/421-1266.

2005: The Beginning of the Dedicated Pesticide Applicators

NPD Products has developed the Spot LD Equipment Line specifically to meet the challenges of zone or target applications. Here is a Q&A about these applicators:

Q: How do I measure as little as 4 mls accurately?

A: Small 60 ml dedicated dosing plungers.

Q: How can I accurately record the amount of chemical I apply between each job?

A: Accurate scales (small increments) on see-through bottle for recording usage. 

Q: What can I use when I’m applying small amounts of finished solution; i.e., 24 ounces and less?

A: Light-weight low-dose 24 oz bottle (fast pump up).

Q: What is available to avoid cross contamination?

A: Dedicated and labeled applicator for each part of your company’s chemical program. 

Additional features include:

• 48-inch output connection hoses available.

• Quick disconnect system for multiple tip, gun and 48-inch extension wand combinations.

• 24 and 44 oz. see-through bottles available.

• Belt holster provides a hands-free environment when climbing ladders for added safety.

• Palm gun control (places the trigger in the hand of the technician). Palm gun also can be removed during non-use.

Visit www.npdproducts.com or call 705/722-9454.

Paragon Presents The Little Blue Bait Gun

Aren’t you tired of bait guns that quit working while you are in the field? Even if the guns cost nothing, they are worth nothing if they constantly break while you are on the job. Now you can have a bait gun that you can depend on — a bait gun that is not only easy to use, but also gives you the versatility you need when making bait placements. The Little Blue Bait Gun from Paragon gives you the dependability you demand at a price anybody can afford.

Features of the Little Blue Bait Gun from Paragon include:

• It reduces waste. The plunger retracts when trigger is released to prevent dripping.

• It is durable. It reduces breakdowns in the field.

• It is easy to load.

• It accommodates 30-gram reservoirs.

• It is simple to use. Pest management professionals can vary trigger pressure to control application amounts.

• It is an economical alternative to current bait guns.

• It is an inexpensive back-up gun for every vehicle.

Contact Paragon at 800/238-9254 or your distributor for more information.

New InVade Bio Zap: A Versatile Foaming Microbial LiquidNew In

Vade Bio Zap from Rockwell Labs Ltd is an extremely versatile, ready-to-use foaming microbial liquid. It can be sprayed on carpets, walls and fabrics to eliminate odors from pets, smoke and excrement, and other organic odors at the source. InVade can also be sprayed onto garbage receptacles, urinals and other bathroom areas to digest scum and eliminate odors.

For fly control applications, InVade can be sprayed in cracks and crevices and on surfaces where scum build-up allows flies to breed. It can also be poured directly into drain lines or used full strength in a hand or power foamer to foam cracks, crevices, voids and drains. For odors due to mold, mildew, wild animals or other sources, InVade can be sprayed onto surfaces and dirt in crawlspaces, attics, basements and garages. The addition of citrus oil provides a fresh scent. InVade is natural, biodegradable and non-pathogenic. For more information contact Rockwell toll-free at 866/788-4101 or visit www.rockwelllabs.com.

Lure Rodents With Food Bait

Trapper Jack’s Professional Macadamia Nut Lure is a safe, effective, economical and easy-to-use product formulated for professional baiting of rodents, skunks, opossums, squirrels and gophers. Prepared from natural food products, such as macadamia nuts, molasses, cereal grains, peanuts, sugar and egg, it is formulated to remain pliable and aromatic at room temperatures from below freezing to above 150°F. The lure contains no pesticides and can be used in food-processing plants, homes, hospitals and areas where the use of pesticides is limited.

Unique Pest Gear Offers a New Generation of Pest Control Accessories

A pair of former PCOs has launched Unique Pest Gear, a supplier of a new generation of pest control accessories. The company provides excellent screen-printed and embroidered products. Visit the company's Web site at www.uniquepestgear.com to view an example T-shirt that has become a popular hit.

Unique Pest Gear is a full-service screenprinting and embroidery company dedicated to taking care of our customers. As members of Pest Control Operators of California we strive on providing the best customer service possible. Our goal is to help pest management professionals achieve a quality experience while working with Unique Pest Gear.

We offer the most competitive pricing on our state -of-the-art screenprinted and embroidered products, which are available for small or large companies.

Unique Pest Gear also offers a logo design service.
 

VARMITgetter: The Safest Burrowing Pest Control Device Featuring
Remote Control

VARMITgetter manufactures a pest control device that deals with burrowing animals specifically. The VARMITgetter operates the same as the other devices with a propane and oxygen mix injected into the burrow and upon ignition, causes an underground explosion which destroys the targeted pest and tunnel system. However, unlike past technology, VARMITgetter is not a hand-held unit. The operator does not hold the applicator when producing the blast and can be up to 25 feet away from the blast site. A calibrated mixture of 95 percent oxygen, 5 percent propane is dispersed remotely into the tunnel system. It is remote detonated to ensure the operator is not affected by the blast. The tunnel system and anything in the tunnel is gone. If the tunnel system remains intact, another varmint will move in. The single dispersion hose provides a gas mix, giving more efficient, effective and consistent blasts. It is smaller and better balanced making it more portable to move from burrow to burrow and easier to use on gophers, voles, mole, etc., and able to do larger holes such as prairie dogs, ground squirrels, etc.

Park and school districts love VARMITgetter because there are no poisons and it will not destroy healthy sod.

For more information call 877/xvarmit. Franchises available.  

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When you add up everything that makes us who we are:

• Dependable service since 1915

• Family leadership for four generations

• Providing protection to PMPs since 1934

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• Easy to do business with

• Expert claims handling

• Attend 100+ industry meetings every year

It’s easy to see why we protect more than 4,000 PMPs. Ask around! Visit our Web site for:

• New news each week

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New ULD® BP-100 Plus: A Powerful Combination

Whitmire Micro-Gen has pre-mixed the industry’s favorite fast-acting contact spray (ULD BP-100) with the industry’s best selling IGR hydroprene for a powerful one-two punch!

• Optimized ratio for maximum results: This space treatment product contains the ideal ratio of hydroprene to pyrethrins to deliver quick kill and long-lasting control.

• Premixed for convenience: Eliminates guesswork on mixing calculations and application rates. Simple rate of one ounce per 1,000 cubic feet of treatment space (see label for complete directions).

• Broadest label directions: ULD BP-100 Plus boasts the broadest space treatment IGR label on the market today, with 112 pests (including bed bugs) and 119 sites listed (including indoor, outdoor and on-animal).

Wildlife Control Training Videos Available

MOLES — Removal Made Simple is the first in a series of educational videos Wildlife Control Supplies is bringing to the marketplace. The video is presented by Alan A. Huot, a Certified Wildlife Control Professional (CWCP) who has been trapping moles commercially since 1996, and produced by Emmy-award winning videographer Eric J. Budney.

This video takes the viewer step-by-step through mole biology and habits: the differences between moles, voles and shrews; identifying problem areas; and setting techniques for the most commonly used mole traps on the market, e.g., the Spear, Scissors (Out O’ Sight), Nash and NoMol traps. Alan also goes through some common mistakes made by professionals and homeowners alike when attempting to trap moles. Alan also shows you the results, displaying mole captures.

Alan Huot has more than 30 years of experience in addition to running a full-service wildlife control business. This 43 minute-video will give the wildlife control professional the confidence they need to consistently capture moles.