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Pest Control Supplies
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Summary: Professional-level pest control supplies and equipment can now be purchased online. These products are often more effective and safer to use than consumer-level products that are available at the local home and garden center.
Jack DeAngelis, PhD
OSU Ext. Entomologist (ret.)
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 Until recently homeowners had only limited access to pest control chemicals and application equipment. Only pest control companies could easily aquire the "professional" level products which are typically more effective, less expensive and often safer to use than the consumer-level products found in lawn and garden stores.
While we definately advocate a "less is more" approach to pest management, sometimes pesticides are necessary. The trick is to use pesticides only when necessary and choose the least toxic alternative. The goal of 'Bugs is to help you make these choices wisely.
Most pesticides, baits and equipment can now be purchased online. Below are listed some resources of these materials. The big problem is that there are too many choices both in terms of sites and products and it can be overwhelming.
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Bed bug (4th instar larva, unfed) - about 1/5". Becomes less flattened after feeding.
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Pest Control Suppliers
The following companies sell professional-level pest control supplies online. Arbico Organics concentrates on a more organic and least-toxic approach while Pest Products Online and Do-It-Yourself Pest Control carry more conventional products.
Disclaimers
We have no connection to these companies and do not in any way endorse them. These links are presented for the convenience of our readers. However, one criteria we used in assembling the list was that sites must make full product labels available for their pesticide products. Arbico Organics is also one of our affiliates.
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If you engage in pest management activities, you must be aware of, and follow, local laws regarding these activities. As a general rule, if you apply pesticides on property that you don't own you'll need to be licensed. Application on public property also generally requires a license. "Applicator licenses" are typically administered by local agriculture departments, or their equivalent.
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General vs. Restricted Use pesticides
In the US the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates pesticide use and every pesticide must be registered as either General Use or Restricted Use. The product label contains very specific information and product use instructions. Unlike other consumer products pesticides must be used only as specified on the product label. Restricted Use pesticides can only be sold to, and use by, individuals holding a license issued by their state, usually the state department of agriculture. These pesticides are either highly toxic or environmentally hazardous, or both. Restricted Use pesticides should not be available online. General Use pesticides can be purchased by individuals for use on property they own, in a manner specified on the label, without a license. An applicator license is generally required, however, if you intend to apply these materials on property you don't own.
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Mission: To provide accurate, up-to-date and unbiased information for solving common insect and mite problems around your home, business and landscape using least-toxic methods.
Jack DeAngelis, Ph.D.
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