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Pest Control Supplies
- Suppliers of effective pest
control products for DIY -
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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 acquire the so-called
"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 definitely
advocate a "less is more" approach to pest
management, and prefer that alternatives to
pesticides are used whenever possible, sometimes
pesticides are necessary. The trick is to use
pesticides only when necessary and choose
those that are least toxic and, when
possible, environmentally friendly. One goal of
'Bugs is to help you make these choices wisely and
with the most current information.
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Bed bug
(4th instar larva, unfed) - about 1/5".
Becomes less flattened after feeding.
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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. Try
to ignore the hype. Use the 'Bugs
Index to find our specific product suggestions
and don't be tempted by the "silver bullet" -- there
is no single product that will solve all pest
problems. Take a look at our articles about the
Pest Control
Products for Homeowners and the differences
between "Organic"
and Synthetic Pesticides.
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Pesticide Registration
in the US
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. All pesticide
product labels will clearly state which registration
type applies.
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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Use the links
below to find pest control supplies for specific
situations or click the banner at right and use the
pest menu.
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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.
Please see the Disclaimer statements as
well.
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