Preventive Pest Control uses the finest products available in the industry. Not only do we strive for effectiveness, but our products are carefully chosen keeping the environment's best interests at heart, in turn providing a low-impact, green solution for your pest control needs.
To appreciate how our products are superior it is important to have a basic understanding of the active ingredients used, their formulations, and the methods in which they are applied.
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The following are a list of the most common chemical categories used in the pest control industry:
Pyrethrins – Also known as pyrethrum or pyrethroid. Chemical structure is derived from the chrysanthemum plant. These products cannot typically be purchased over the counter.
Carbamates – Usually identified by the "carb" prefix or suffix, or by the "yl" suffix. These are highly poisonous acute kill products. They typically have no residual. Some examples are Baygon and Sevin.
Organophosphates – These products can be bought over the counter, however many are currently being banned by the EPA. The most common examples are Diazinon, Dursban, and Malathion.
Pyrethrins are not only the most pet and people friendly of the three categories, but they are also the most effective. They are natural and biodegradable. Preventive uses the most effective and friendliest pyrethrins available to service your home.
All active ingredients are placed into specific formulations and mixed with water for application. Examples include:
Emulsified Concentrates – Petroleum-based formulations; basically oil droplets mixed with water. They are easily absorbed through the skin and can stain painted surfaces.
Wettable Powders – Powders mixed with water. They leave a visible residue behind.
Suspended Concentrates – Like wettable powders, but have a bonding agent so they last longer. They also contain insoluble solids.
Microencapsulation – Active ingredient is encased in a microscopic polymer microcapsule; basically time released capsules mixed with water.
For exterior barrier treatments, microencapsulation is far superior to all other formulations. Not only does it last longer (60-90 day residual rather than 30), but it's also safer. This is due to the fact that the microscopic capsules seal themselves off to moisture and slowly release the active ingredient over a period of time rather than all at once. The capsules also get attached to insect's cuticle and are then carried back to the nest. Most companies in the pest control industry use wettable powders because they are less expensive.
The most common application methods of these products are through liquid sprays, though Preventive makes use of many other methods depending on the particular problem being addressed. Typically liquid sprays are dispersed through one of the following two ways:
B&G – A hand held pump-spray canister. Contains about 1 gal. of liquid product and provides about a 2 in. by 3 in. barrier.
Power Sprayer – Twenty-five gallon sprayer mounted in the bed of a truck. This application method allows for much larger barriers (2 ft. by 4 ft.) as well as treating eaves, doors, windows, and other entry points.
For exterior barrier treatments, power spraying is far superior due to increased output and penetration. It is also safer because it is so effective on the exterior that it reduces the need to spray inside. Most companies in the pest control industry use a B&G for barrier treatments.
Preventive Pest Control offers the best in all three categories. On every service we use a power sprayer to apply a microencapsulated product called Demand CS to the exterior of your home or business. Demand CS is a premier product that contains an active ingredient called Lambda-Cyhalothrin, which is a synthetic pyrethrin. You don't need to leave during the service, there's no unpleasant smell, and it leaves no trace after it quickly dries.
As a result of using the best products, formulations, and application methods available in the industry, our services are friendlier, more effective, and less expensive. Find out for yourself. Call Preventive today to schedule service.
