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D'BugLady
Pest Management Co. |
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Carol |
Kauscher |
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513-251-9612 |
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Service
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structural |
commercial
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school |
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landscape |
residential
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golf course |
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D' Bug Lady Pest Management Company's goal is to sell and service with "least toxic and non-toxic" products and procedures available to rid business and residential properties of unwanted pests. |
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What
is your definition of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)? |
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A complete inspection while walking through the property with the customer. Identify the problem location and type of
insect/rodent. Use least toxic and non-toxic methods of elimination to maintain a healthy living and working environment.
Monitor, inspect and re-treat as necessary. |
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Is pest management performed on a specific schedule? |
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As necessary per regulatory agencies rules and to inspect, monitor and retreat to eliminate the pest problems. |
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How are pest problems identified? |
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D' BugLady has a library, an on-line computer, access to Universities, zoos, chemical suppliers, etc. to assist in insect
identification. |
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What practices
do you use to prevent and/or control pests? |
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Educating the public on moisture control, exclusion, proper identification, "communication" and on-going inspections. |
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Do you
use biological controls? |
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Most of our food bait programs have boric acid as the toxic/killing agent. Boric acid is in our eye wash! Some of the products
used include MRF 2000, Drax ant bait and stations, Niban, Timbor and Bora Care. |
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Do you
use synthetic chemicals? |
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A limited amount of various products ONLY when necessary for dangerous/emergency treatments like hornets. MRF 2000
roachfood, Drax Ant Gel, Timbor, Bora Care, Jecta, Drax Ant stations,
Niban, Victor pheromone traps, glue boards, Firstline above ground and in ground stations
(sulfuramid). |
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What
are the top 10 pesticides you use/sell/recommend? |
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MRF 2000
roachfood, Drax Ant Gel, Timbor, Bora Care, Jecta, Drax Ant stations,
Niban, Victor pheromone traps, glue boards, Firstline above ground and in ground stations. |
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If pesticides are used, how much are used per year of each? |
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D' Bug Lady's procedures include the least amount of food baits in cracks, crevices, etc. Areas not available to children and
pets. |
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Does
your company perform habitat modification? |
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Yes. Correct, remove, etc. the "reason" that insects, rodents, etc. are using that location for food and nesting. |
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Do you
use any physical or mechanical controls? |
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Vacuum cleaner, steel screening, steel wool, caulking, sealants, etc. |
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What
type of fertilizers do you use/sell/recommend? |
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What
do you usually use/sell/recommend for addressing: |
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termites |
Bait and direct wood treatments. |
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carpenter
ants |
Food bait. |
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fire ants |
Did Not Respond
(DNR) |
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ants (indoor) |
Various food baits. |
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How do
you evaluate effectiveness of your pest management |
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Excellent, however, D' Bug Lady continues to strive for non-toxic pest management. We share our knowledge and
experience with the public. |
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