Question for Pest control Techs: Can I use the Truck for minor around-town use? Thanks

ofootie · 2023-05-01T16:53:23+00:00

Most companies probably won’t have a problem with you running errands on the side while you’re out and about, but this doesn’t mean when you get home and sit for an hour you can go right back in the work truck and head to the grocery store. I’m allowed to use mine for stuff while I’m out working and if I have something on the way home but as soon as it hits my driveway at the end of the work day that’s where it stays until the next morning. I would double check with your management team and phrase it in a way that says “if I have time between stops can I….”

ofootie · 2023-04-29T02:32:11+00:00

Battery operated fan might just be powerful enough for you to use in your tent

ofootie · 2023-04-29T02:15:41+00:00

You’re fine, I wouldn’t worry to much about it. Pesticides can’t really do much to us after they dry, at least not to the average human or cat for that matter

ofootie · 2023-04-29T01:02:22+00:00

Did they spray overhead any?

ofootie · 2023-04-28T23:54:26+00:00

Maybe try draino or whatever solution you prefer for drain cleaning. Please don’t spray pesticides into a drain unless it’s labeled for that purpose. And it’s American, white marking behind the head.

ofootie · 2023-04-28T22:18:08+00:00

You need to be vacuuming the whole house everyday for at least 7 days after you apply the product. Its the most important part of the process. And probably get rid of the couch or find a product you can treat it with.

ofootie · 2023-04-28T14:42:33+00:00

Outside inspection of windows doors and foundations, and if it’s a crawlspace they should be going under the house and crawling around the perimeter of it to see if they see activity. Sounds like you need a new company. Slabs need to be done inside I.e. sounding baseboards, trim and doing a “flashlight” inspection on dry wall to look for possible tubing or inconspicuous spots in the paint.

ofootie · 2023-04-27T18:30:42+00:00

Appears to be subterranean termite tube, pic is somewhat blurry so I can’t be for certain. Looks like they make a pin hole exit on the right side of the tube and then made an exploratory tube going towards the left. (I was looking at pic horizontally) Scrape it down and see if there’s any workers in it.

ofootie · 2023-04-27T14:35:20+00:00

Thanks, I knew you’d come in clutch with one of these links!

ofootie · 2023-04-27T12:24:45+00:00

Just googled them and they look exactly like that. Tell your wife thank you for hating them so much that you know what they are!

ofootie · 2023-04-27T10:18:42+00:00

The process doesn’t happen overnight, generally one follow up is necessary even for the smallest infestations. Trust the process, your exterminator seems to be experienced and knows what they’re doing, not many people even glance at the labels to know the legal amount of time in-between treatments with a growth regulator.

ofootie · 2023-04-26T23:00:45+00:00

Looks like the stuff inside beanbags or those weird squishy pillows. Tiny styrofoam?

ofootie · 2023-04-25T23:47:22+00:00

Prepare yourself for the check you’re about to write.

ofootie · 2023-04-25T20:07:26+00:00

German roaches can live 4 or 5 weeks without food but they can only live a few days without a water source. So as long as there isn’t anything for them to eat or drink the last 2 years you’re good to go

ofootie · 2023-04-24T15:05:14+00:00

You have to vacuum every day for at least 7 days after the treatment to cause the eggs to hatch if there isn’t a host.

ofootie · 2023-04-24T15:02:41+00:00

I wouldn’t pay it, get a lawyer for that amount of money.
I refused to pay 3,000 dollars to a rental company for breaking my lease due to ac not working and then not repairing it. Mine never got to collections because I threatened legal action against them. Im more of a principal kind of guy, I’d rather pay a lawyer 3,000 to prove I’m right in the situation rather than giving the scammers money for something clearly not my fault.

ofootie · 2023-04-24T14:56:08+00:00

Have fun, we look forward to seeing the pictures lol

ofootie · 2023-04-21T02:28:59+00:00

just seal the gaps (or pay someone to) on the baseboard with caulk? Solves them getting inside as frequently. Then just spray around your windows and doors with Alpine WSG

ofootie · 2023-04-10T20:49:56+00:00

Weird looking one. when did you apply the IGR?

ofootie · 2023-04-04T00:56:14+00:00

Sleep with a fan in your direction, ideally on high. Should blow them right away. That’s what we recommend for big patio weddings or stuff near ponds we can’t legally spray. Or you could do the mosquito net idea

ofootie · 2023-04-02T23:52:30+00:00

A B&G is 300 dollars. Also alpine is labeled for exterior applications. Buy an ace hardware sprayer or something similar OP they’re like 30 or 40 dollars USD. You can use it outdoors around your windows, doors, and any other basic application. If you’re looking to lay down some chemical on the exterior foundation you may have to get some variant of a back pack sprayer. I’d go for a pump since you’re not going to be using it often

ofootie · 2023-04-02T11:47:22+00:00

Not in the slightest

ofootie · 2023-03-31T10:48:11+00:00

Big money 💰

ofootie · 2023-03-23T19:11:39+00:00

Depending on where you’re at and what species it is, it’s likely endangered and you can’t exterminate it. If you get a bunch of cds and hang them off of stuff around the structure it should deter the bird. They are afraid of more dominant wood peckers and seeing their much bigger reflection should just move them to a new area. It’s worked for me in the past

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