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Pestec Exterminator Co.
Diane Agurto, VP for Marketing
1555 Yosemite Ave #47
San Francisco CA 94124
415-671-0300
[email protected]
http://www.pestec.com, www.ipmprovider.com
Services/Products/IPM Description
Range of Products and Services
Pestec offers service that is economically feasible for clients, and ecologically responsible.
Services/Products Categories
- Residential
- School
- Commercial
- Structural
Definition of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
IPM involves a scientic method to control pests using monitoring, inspection, looking for alternatives to pesticides, taking action, and finally evaluation.
How Pest Problems Are Identified
We use sticky traps and visual inspections. After inspecting, the pests are examined in our office. When necessary, we work with an entomologist.
Tools, Practices, and Materials Used/Sold
Practices Used to Prevent or Control Pests
Exclusion, rodent and insect proofing, screens, caulking and sealing cracks and crevices, repairs. Sanitation is extremely important to remove pest-friendly environments. We work with clients and clean attractive environments such as drains, garbage disposal areas, leaky faucets, weedy areas near the outside of the structure, potting plants, and anywhere food accumulates.
Biological Controls Used?
We are exploring working with an insectory to use biological controls, such as beneficial mites to control populations of pest mites, ladybugs to control aphids.
Borates Used?
Yes, we use borate liquid baits and also use borate crack and crevice treatments.
Synthetic Chemicals Used?
Fipronil baits for ants and cockroaches are used as a last resort. Other chemicals are Avert (abamectin), and insect growth regulators such as methoprene and hydroprene.
Top Ten Pesticides Used/Sold/Recommended
diatomaceous earth, rosemary oil, garlic oils, borates, and rodenticides
How Much Pesticide Used Per Year, and How Applied?
Our liquid oils are only used for spot treatments. Synthetic chemicals are applied in the form of containers, bait stations, inside cracks and crevices and wall voids.
Uses Physical or Mechanical Controls?
Steam cleaning, extensive vacuuming and other sanitation measures.
Lawn Care
Type of Fertilizers Used/Sold/Recommended
N/A
Evaluation
How Effectiveness of Pest Management Systems is Evaluated
Using threshhold levels, we judge success by control of pests, by avoiding pesticides, and satisfaction of client.
References
Please contact for references.