Squirrels, raccoons, foxes and other wildlife fascinate us. We watch them, provide habitat, and feed them–both intentionally and unintentionally. However, wildlife can also damage property, be a nuisance, and pose threats to human health and safety thus demonstrating a clear need for safe and effective management. This module will help you manage wildlife problems by […]
Suppression tactics are used when indicators of pest activity call for action to reduce the risk of damage. Choice and timing of using these tactics are based on the pest biology and behavior, limitations placed on the area where the pest is occurring, tolerance for injury, economics, and impacts of the control measures themselves. Suppression […]
Most insect control failures are not due to resistance. Before assuming insects surviving an insecticide application are resistant, eliminate other possible causes of poor control such as: The pest was not identified correctly and the wrong pesticide was used; An incorrect dosage of pesticide was used or the pesticide was applied in an improper manner; […]
What is a Pesticide spill? A pesticide spill refers to any unplanned spill or leakage into the environment that occurs during storage, use, transport, or disposal of a pesticide. For example, a spill can be caused by a single container falling off a truck, or a 55-gallon barrel punctured by a forklift. A serious spill […]