COMMERCIAL PRODUCT GUIDE SEPTEMBER 2002

CPG Provides Buying Options PCT presents its biannual money-saving guide to the latest product innovations in the pest management industry. To keep our readers informed of the most unique and innovative pest control products from leading manufacturers, PCT magazine offers the Commercial Product Guide (CPG). Many manufacturers have included in their product review a phone number and Web site at which they can be contacted. Otherwise, enter the numbers of the products and/or services you would like more information about into the electronic reader service card and the information requests will be sent directly to the manufacturers.

Bayer Packs A Powerful Punch

 DeltaGard is the highest potency pyrethroid in the industry and due to a high level of activity, Delta-Gard products are effective at very low rates. DeltaGard® G insecticide delivers the strength of deltamethrin in a water-dispersible carrier to provide quick knockdown and lasting control of ants and other insects. Its smaller granules enable easier calibration and spreading, and provides better coverage. And it protects up to 5,000 square feet with one 10-pound bag. DeltaDust® is the world’s only 100% waterproof insecticide dust, so it works in the wet and damp places that insects love — an ideal crack and crevice treatment. It’s effective against many insects and at a wide range of labeled use sites. It provides a residual of up to eight months with Delta-Gard active ingredient concentration of just 0.05%. With its food and extended outdoor label, Suspend SC Insecticide with DeltaGard® is effective on ants and other perimeter pests at rates as low as .01%. Use it anywhere to control almost any insect — there’s no odor, no visible residue, and a long residual — all at a concentration that’s close to plain water. For additional information, call 800/331-2867.

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Why Weisburger Insurance?

Our long-time clients tell us that, these days, it’s smarter to stick with an insurer that’s financially strong. New PCOs say they choose Weisburger because we’re easier to do business with — with handy options like going direct or through their local agent. Both tell us they like the way we keep in touch. Visit our Web site at www.weisburger.com to find out about PCO liability insurance, pollution coverage, expert claims handling and more. Or try our fax-on-demand service — 800-ASK-WEIS — for information on a wide variety of industry-related subjects. Or e-mail us at weisinsure@weisburger.com. Or call us at 800-431-2794. Or talk to us face-to-face at one of the 100-plus industry meetings we attend each year. Weisburger Insurance has been keeping in touch with PCOs for more than 65 years.

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Bird Spikes Offer Wide Coverage Area

Bird Spike 2001,™ a rigid one-piece, stainless steel bird spike from Bird-B-Gone, prevents birds from landing and roosting. Bird Spike 2001 is an affordable, long-term bird control method. The product offers the widest coverage among steel spike systems with a low cost and it is available in a variety of sizes. Bird Spike 2001 covers 8 inches, but is also available in 1-, 3- and 5-inch widths for narrower applications. All styles come in 2-foot sections for easy installation. The product’s patent-pending design provides strength and stability and it will not rust or deteriorate under extreme conditions. Bird Spike 2001 can also be bent up to 360 degrees without breaking. For more information call 800/392-6915 or visit www.birdbgone.com. E-mail the company at nobirds@birdbgone.com.

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Air Doors Keep Doorways Insect-Free

Stop flying insects and other airborne contaminants from entering your building with Berner International’s Air Doors. A chemical-free high velocity stream of air is created to seal your open doorway. The seal protects your interior environment from unwanted contaminants without interrupting door traffic. Standard models are designed for insulation on door heights up to 20 feet and for door widths of 3 to 16 feet. Custom engineering is available for special or unusual applications. Berner Air Doors are competitively priced and carry a 60-month parts warranty on heated models. For more information call 800/343-7991 or visit www.berner.com.

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CESSCO’s 5E Revolutionary Aerosol Insecticide Cessco 5E Aerosol Insecticide, which is manufactured by Cessco Inc., is a versatile product that contains .5 percent pyrethrins. The product is especially formulated for use in and around a wide variety of areas, including homes, livestock trailers, boats, hospitals, resorts, schools, restaurants, motels, hotels, dairies, feed mills, warehouses, supermarkets and canneries. In addition, Cessco 5E Aerosol Insecticide can be used in specialty locations, such as milk rooms, horse stables, hog parlors, feed lots, chicken houses, storage warehouses, kennels, horse trailers, and food and bottling plants. Cessco is the manufacturer of liquid and aerosol insecticides, and has been marketing its products to the pest control and agricultural industries for more than 50 years. For more information about the company and its products, visit www.cesscoinc.com.

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Get Rid Of Geese

 GooseBuster from Bird-X is the only unit to use actual alert and alarm calls of Canada geese recorded in the wild. Geese recognize them and respond instinctively. Sound combinations, sequences and speaker selection change randomly, causing geese to perceive multiple birds in motion in several locations. Dr. Philip Whitford has been researching Can-ada geese behavior and vocal communication since 1979. GooseBuster is proven effective in university studies. Avoid unsightly mess and con-tamination from droppings and money spent on fixing the ravaged property. Covers up to 21 acres with two units or up to seven acres with one unit. GatorGuard is life-sized floating alligator head scares geese and small animals from ponds. It moves and bounces with the wind and the mirrored eyes reflect the sun so birds think this predator is watching their every move. GatorGuard works in all geographic areas because the pest birds have instinctive fear, not necessarily experienced fear. The pests recognize predator-like patterns and flee. GatorGuard is made of UV-treated urethane foam and includes an eye-hook for anchoring.

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Keep Insect Pests Out With T•A•P Insulation

Cellulose Technologies Group Inc. has combined two existing technologies, cellulose insulation and borate pesticides, to create T•A•P Thermal, Acoustical and Pest Control Insulation, the first stabilized pest control insulation. As part of a total pest management package, T•A•P can be used to cap existing insulation in attics, or installed in attics and walls of new construction. T•A•P is a cellulose insulation treated with boric acid to produce a fire-retardant, environmentally friendly, thermally superior, sound-deadening and pest control insulation. It is safe for humans and pets, but deadly on pests such as cockroaches, termites and silverfish. T•A•P is registered with the U.S. EPA as a labeled pesticide.

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Effective, Attractive Flytrap From Gilbert Industries

 The Gilbert® 2000GT Flying Venus™ flytrap from Gilbert Industries combines beautiful design with industry-leading effectiveness, creating a powerful tool for pest management professionals. The thin 2¾-inch design hugs the wall beautifully, creating an elegant ambiance, while secretly providing 24-hour, non-stop, silent capture of filthy disease-carrying flies. It goes unrecognized in elegant dining rooms, luxurious hotels and hospital hallways. The 2000GT Flying Venus flytrap comes in four beautiful finishes. It is EPA-registered, UL listed and meets FDA, USDA and Canadian standards. For more information call 800/643-0400 or visit www.gilbertinc.com.

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Professional-Use Backpack Sprayers From ITB Company

The heart of ITB Company’s Birchmeier line of spray equipment is the Pro-Line. These professional-grade backpack sprayers are made to last under professional, daily usage with varying chemicals and climates. Birchmeier is introducing the new U.S. version. Its features include: chemical tanks marked both in liters and gallons; a standard brass adjustable nozzle; and brass hose barbs. These features will enhance the quality of the long-lasting external piston pump system. This system limits the contact of corrosive chemicals with the pump mechanism, extending usage. These units also feature standard an excellent brass spray valve with a 4-inch steel mesh strainer in the handle, quick adjust straps and a stainless steel base. Accessories include: a 6-foot extension wand, spray shield, spray boom and constant flow valve.

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Kwik Katch Multiple Catch Mousetrap

The Kwik Katch Multiple Catch Mousetrap is the original plastic mousetrap on the market, since 1992. Designed with the pest control operator in mind, the Kwik Katch from Gremar Inc. is a user-friendly, low-profile, multiple-catch trap that offers unique features of real benefit to the busy PCO. Some major advantages of the Kwik Katch are its high-impact styrene construction, compact size, anti-backspin mechanism, slip clutch crank and elevated base. The Kwik Katch comes standard with a clear-view locking lid, won’t rust or corrode and is easy to clean. According to the manufacturer, the Kwik Katch continues to grow in popularity among PCOs and consumers alike. The Kwik Katch is manufactured in the USA and provides its customers with the highest quality mousetraps.

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New Hand-Held Dust Applicator

 The PowerPuff Dust Applicator from Gremar Inc. is a lightweight (1¾ pounds), hand-held, battery-powered duster, designed especially for the pest control industry. The PowerPuff is powered from a 12-volt battery that can be charged without being removed from the duster. It comes with both a 110-volt and 12-volt charger so it can be charged from your vehicle. The PowerPuff has a safety switch that prevents accidental discharge, a clear-view canister that allows for continuous monitoring of the dust level and comes with a plastic carrying case complete with a belt-carrying hook. The canister holds up to 16 dry ounces of dust. The PowerPuff comes with three different-sized tips to be used for cracks and crevices, wall voids, block walls, etc. It also comes with a 9-inch extension that increases the electrostatic charge of the dust. Gremar has added a new set of extensions and tips sold with the PowerPuff that allows for a longer reach and different angles for difficult-to-reach areas. The PowerPuff is easy to use and provides a smooth uninterrupted flow of dust.

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Aegis™ Modular System Offers Simultaneous Control Of Rodents And Insects

 LIPHATECH’s® newest addition to its quick-to-service Aegis™ family of bait stations is the Aegis Modular System. Unique to this model is its ability to bait or trap rodents while simultaneously monitoring or controlling insects. The versatile device accommodates a snap trap, a glueboard or rodenticide mini-blocks, bait pellets or meal, and it also has disposable insecticide bait cups — all in one enclosed module. Its clever design features a double-tunnel layout that boosts rodent bait acceptance, a floor lip and full skirt to prevent insect nesting, and the same secure, fast-open locking mechanism and key found on other Aegis units. As shown in the photos above, LIPHATECH’s versatile Aegis Modular System offers a double-tunnel layout, or can be used with a snap trap or a glueboard. For more information call 800/558-1003, or visit www.rodent-control.com.

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 New InTice Granular Bait From Rockwell Labs

InTice Granular Bait is the latest addition to Rockwell Labs’ popular insect bait range. A broad spectrum product, InTice Granular Bait is labeled for roaches, crickets, mole crickets, silverfish and several species of ants. The weather-resistant coarse granule is ideal for outdoor perimeter and mound treatment use, while the finer granule is ideal for dusting into wall voids and other areas indoors. Unlike other broad-spectrum granules, InTice Granular Bait contains a range of attractants for enhanced ant palatability. The coarse granule is available in 40-pound cartons and 5-pound shaker bottles, while the fine granule is available in 1-pound shaker bottles and puffer tubes. InTice Granular Bait contains 5% orthoboric acid. Registration was pending in New York and California at time of press.

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 Talon-G — Proven Performance

A 20-year favorite of professional applicators everywhere, Talon®-G anticoagulant rodenticide is the highest-acceptance, lowest-dose rodenticide available today. And because a single dose is all that’s needed to kill wild rats and mice, Talon-G is the best possible value in your control program. As little as one pellet of Talon-G can kill a mouse, and as few as eight pellets can kill an average-size rat. Talon-G is available in several palatable formulations, which are all made from food-quality grain and contain the proven active ingredient brodifacoum. The convenient formulations, all with Bitrex (a human taste deterrent), includes pellets, mini-pellets, place packs (both 25 and 50 gram sizes) and WeatherBlok® XT all-weather bait blocks. The Talon-G formulations have a high mice and rats acceptance rate. In studies with rats comparing WeatherBlok rodenticide to other commercially available rodenticides, WeatherBlok was preferred about 2 to 1 over another brodifacoum block product and was equal or superior to blocks containing difethialone or bromadiolone anticoagulants. For more information contact your local Syngenta pest management sales representative at 800/395-8873 or visit www.syngentaprofessionalproducts.com.

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Lure Rodents With Food Bait

 Trapper Jack’s Professional Macadamia Nut Lure is a safe, effective, economical and easy-to-use product formulated for professional baiting of rodents, skunks, opossums, squirrels and gophers. Prepared from natural food products, such as macadamia nuts, molasses, cereal grains, peanuts, sugar and egg, it is formulated to remain pliable and aromatic at room temperatures from below freezing to above 150°F. The lure contains no pesticides and can be used in food-processing plants, homes, hospitals and areas where the use of pesticides is limited.

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Control Fruit Flies, Drain Flies And More With Gentrol

Gentrol Aerosol and Gentrol IGR Concentrate from Zoëcon Professional Products are now approved for the control of drain flies and fruit flies. Both products contain the active ingredient (S)-Hydroprene, an insect growth regulator (IGR), which disrupts the normal growth development of roaches, stored product pests, as well as fruit and drain flies. Now, the Gentrol label allows use in food-handling areas, making it an effective tool to fight pesky flies. Gentrol Aerosol and Gentrol IGR Concentrate formulations provide excellent efficacy against drain flies and fruit flies when applied to fly breeding areas such as sink and floor drains, floor mats and trash cans. Gentrol can also be applied as a general surface spray, spot or crack and crevice treatment in residential homes, manufacturing facilities, day-care centers, office buildings, schools, nursing homes, warehouses, transportation vehicles and in food-handling establishments such as restaurants and food-processing plants. For information about Zoëcon products, visit www.zoecon.com, or call 800/248-7763.

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Whitmire Prescription Treatment

One of today’s fastest growing products in our industry is Prescription Treatment® brand Advance® 375A select granular ant bait. Pest management professionals across the nation are raving about this exciting new bait due to its quick acceptance and control of ant colonies. Argentine, odorous house, crazy, little black, pavement and other hard-to-control ants are no longer a problem for the PMP who uses PT® Advance 375A select granular ant bait. Formulated with a select combination of attractants and a special matrix offered exclusively by Whitmire Micro-Gen, this innovative bait has ants virtually eating out of PMPs’ hands. For hard-to-control ants make Prescription Treatment® brand Advance® 375A select granular ant bait your first choice and the ant’s last. For more information about Whitmire Micro-Gen, call 800/777-8570 or visit www.wmmg.com.

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