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Honest Pest Control
Bill Hurd, Owner
7811 N Alpine #216
Loves Park IL 61111
815-654-8238
[email protected]
http://www.honestpestcontrol.com
Services/Products/IPM Description
Range of Products and Services
We treat homes & businesses for termites, rodents, roaches & ants using the most effective tools.
Services/Products Categories
- Residential
- School
- Commercial
- Structural
- Golf course
Definition of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Using the most effective tools. Letting the customer know of the problems they have that can be changed to do away with a pest problem.
How Pest Problems Are Identified
If we don't know the identification of what it is, then the existing service does. We can usually identify pests by looking at them, computer programs or the state of Illinois department of agriculture.
Tools, Practices, and Materials Used/Sold
Practices Used to Prevent or Control Pests
Baits; sprays; insecticides; have customers remove the source of the problem.
Biological Controls Used?
Did Not Respond (DNR)
Borates Used?
TimBor and boric acid are used for treating wood in most of the termite & ant treatments.
Synthetic Chemicals Used?
Cypermethrin (Premise and Demon), cyfluthrin, ficam and pyrethrins.
Top Ten Pesticides Used/Sold/Recommended
Cypermethrin, cyfluthrin and pyrethrins.
How Much Pesticide Used Per Year, and How Applied?
Most are applied with a gallon sprayer. Granuals with a spreader.
Uses Physical or Mechanical Controls?
These include live traps and removal of debris.
Evaluation
How Effectiveness of Pest Management Systems is Evaluated
It could be better. Termite treatment by the industry is not the best.