Choosing the best bait for ant control
Ant baits have become a major tool in the battle against structure-invading ants. But how do you choose the best bait for the situation? As a pest management professional (PMP), I used a technique I called the “Peanut Butter and... Read more»
Research: Battle Argentine ants with bait derived from seaweed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwDB8uyCCmg A research team at the University of California-Riverside is working on an inexpensive, biodegradable, seaweed-based bait for Argentine ants (Linepithema humile). The Argentine ant is an invasive species with a worldwide distribution. It is a major nuisance in southern... Read more»
Bayer: Spring Savings Program
It’s spring, and the pests are in bloom! Contact your local Univar representative between April 1 and May 31, 2016, for rebates on certain quantities of Temprid SC, Suspend PolyZone, Suspend SC, Tempo SC Ultra and Maxforce Quantum Ant Bait.... Read more»
Tips & Tricks: Consider Ant Baiting
Ants are reported as the most common nuisance pest in the United States. Pest professionals understand that to satisfy their customers they must focus on colony elimination. As outdoor insecticide application regulations tighten, consider the contribution ant baiting can provide... Read more»
Tips & Tricks: Weatherable Granular Bait May Help Control Ant Infestation
Ants can be active and invade structures anytime the weather is sufficiently warm. To prevent infestation, try a weatherable granular bait as part of the regular perimeter program. Weatherable bait provides something for ants to take back to the colony... Read more»