Identifying spiders vs. ticks
The easiest way to identify a tick is by the number of legs it has. Like other arachnids, ticks have eight legs in the nymph and adult stages, but only six legs in the larval stage (the so-called “seed tick”... Read more»6 simple steps for spider control
Spider control can stump even the most experienced pest management professional (PMP). Effective control, however, can be framed with six simple steps: 1. Identify. Other than cases involving medically significant spiders, it usually is not imperative to meticulously identify spiders... Read more»
8 control strategies for spiders
Successful spider control requires a multi-pronged approach, including inspection, identification, non-chemical controls, sanitation, exclusion, insecticide applications and addressing exterior lighting issues that attract spider food. If you’ve identified a need for spider control, some key non-chemical control strategies to start... Read more»
AMVAC: NUVAN Line
The NUVAN product line is intended to offer professional applicators a range of convenience and economy, regardless of the situation. The product line — NUVAN Prostrips, NUVAN Prostrips+, NUVAN Directed Spray Aerosol, NUVAN Fog 5%, NUVAN Fog 4EC and NUVAN... Read more»
Identifying spiders to calm fears
Nearly every call/email/text we get about spiders contains the same question: Is it venomous/dangerous? This question is not easy to answer. With more than 45,000 species of spiders worldwide, identification can be challenging. Most entomologists are not trained to identify... Read more»
Determine the real reason for spiders’ presence
Why do we have horrible, awful, nasty and scary spiders? Food. Spiders would not be harboring or hunting in an environment devoid of food. Their mere presence is really symptomatic of a different pest issue — usually small flies, or... Read more»
Tips for responding to calls about spiders
Here are some things you can do when dealing with customer calls about spiders and potential spider bites. Read more»
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The team at ABC Home & Commercial Services, Houston, Texas, mainly battles cockroaches, spiders ants. Ben Johnson and Steven Martin of ABC share why Control Solutions Inc.'s Fuse and Tekko Pro have been the go-to products for ABC's technicians out in the field.SPONSORED CONTENT Read more»