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Ecola Services
Susan Fries, President
1209 Isabel Street
Burbank CA 91506
800-332-BUGS (2847)
[email protected]
http://www.ecolatermite.com
Services/Products/IPM Description
Range of Products and Services
We use non-chemical methods; electrogun, microwave and direct heat. Heat can be used for individual units, rooms or the entire house structure. We also use Timbor (form of boric acid) for dry wood termites. Subterranean termites are treated with Premise injected into the soil surrounding the structure.
Services/Products Categories
- Residential
- School
- Commercial
- Structural
Definition of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Looking for the living areas and killing the colony by removing the source of food and water and using least toxic methods in order to get the best results possible.
How Pest Problems Are Identified
Yearly inspections.
Tools, Practices, and Materials Used/Sold
Practices Used to Prevent or Control Pests
Electrogun, Microwave, direct heat, Timbor and Termidor (for subterranean termites).
Biological Controls Used?
No.
Borates Used?
Timbor, spread around vents to prevent entry, treatment of unpainted surfaces and injection into termite galleries.
Synthetic Chemicals Used?
Termidor (fipronil) and Intruder (cyfluthrin).
Top Ten Pesticides Used/Sold/Recommended
Timbor (boirc acid), Intruder (cyfluthrin) and Termidor (fipronil).
How Much Pesticide Used Per Year, and How Applied?
Timbor (boric acid), 1080 lbs/year; Premise (imidacloprid) 6,258 oz
Uses Physical or Mechanical Controls?
No.
Lawn Care
Type of Fertilizers Used/Sold/Recommended
N/A
Evaluation
How Effectiveness of Pest Management Systems is Evaluated
Each customer is requested to complete a questionnaire regarding the qualify of service provided by the Company and its employees. Our Warranty provides for re-inspections for two years, after which the customer is offered a lifetime renewal option. Ecola has been serving their many communities since 1983.