Pest Control, Exterminators Industry Terminology

We’ll add an acaricide to control the mite population in the bird roosting area.; Rotate acaricide modes of action to slow resistance.; Confirm the label lists mites and ticks before selecting an acaricide.

Our action threshold for German cockroaches in this kitchen is two per monitor per week.; We won’t treat until the ant counts exceed the action threshold.; Set thresholds by account type and pest pressure.

This product’s AI is deltamethrin at 0.05%.; Match the AI to the target pest and site.; Check the AI and formulation before proposing a rotation.

We’ll use a first-generation anticoagulant in the interior stations.; SGARs may raise secondary exposure concerns; consider alternatives.; Rotate away from anticoagulants where resistance is suspected.

All exterior bait stations are barcoded and locked.; We’ll anchor the station to prevent tampering.; Record consumption levels during each service.

Our bed bug protocol includes inspection, prep, heat or chemical treatment, and verification.; Clients receive preparation checklists before service.; We schedule two follow-ups per the protocol.

We’ll add pheromone traps and parasitoids in the packaging area.; Bt products fit our biocontrol strategy for specific moth larvae.; Biocontrol complements sanitation and exclusion.

We’ll apply a borate wood treatment during the remodel.; Borate dust will help in wall voids for ants and roaches.; Use borates as part of a termite pretreat.

Let’s calibrate the sprayer to confirm ounces per minute.; Nozzle tips are worn; recalibrate to hit the label rate.; We recorded 1.2 gal per 1,000 sq ft after calibration.

Add a CSI to the roach bait program for long-term control.; CSIs prevent successful molting.; We’ll rotate CSIs with JH analogs to manage resistance.

Apply only into cracks and crevices, not broadcast.; We’ll foam wall voids for German cockroach harborage.; The label permits precision crack-and-crevice applications indoors.

Lowering humidity will reduce silverfish pressure.; We mandated sealed grain bins to cut down on stored-product insects.; Trash room sanitation is part of cultural control.

Follow the dilution rate on the label for this concentrate.; We pre-mix at the shop to ensure correct dilution.; Incorrect dilution can reduce efficacy and increase callbacks.

Use coarse droplets to minimize drift near the pond.; Do not apply when wind exceeds label limits.; We added drift-reduction nozzles on the rigs.

We’ll evaluate efficacy based on 14-day reductions.; Field efficacy didn’t match the lab results.; Run a small pilot to confirm efficacy before rollout.

Install door sweeps and seal the pipe penetrations.; Mesh screens on vents are part of rodent exclusion.; Exclusion reduced rodent pressure more than baits.

This use is off-label under FIFRA—do not proceed.; FIFRA requires EPA registration before sale.; State rules can be more restrictive than FIFRA.

A pyrethrin aerosol will flush roaches from voids.; We used a flushing agent to locate the nest.; Ventilate after using flushing agents in confined spaces.

Drywood termites require whole-structure fumigation in this case.; Only licensed fumigators can perform this service.; We’ll coordinate aeration and clearance with monitoring devices.

Apply the granules with a spreader and water them in.; Granular baits work well around ant mounds.; Check label for granule use in turf or ornamental beds.

We paired an IGR with adulticide for fleas.; IGRs prevent reproduction in roaches.; Include IGRs in rotation to support IRM.

Annual HazCom training is due next month.; SDS access is part of HazCom compliance.; Use GHS pictograms on secondary containers.

We’ll heat the apartment to 135°F for bed bugs.; Sensors will confirm lethal temperatures in cold spots.; Client prep is critical for heat success.

Use a HEPA vacuum to remove cockroach allergens.; We’ll HEPA-vacuum rodent droppings with proper PPE.; HEPA filtration prevents re-aerosolizing fine particles.

Upload photos to the digital inspection report.; We documented conducive conditions and recommendations.; The report includes pest IDs and a service plan.

Replace ILT glue boards monthly or when saturated.; Position ILTs away from exterior doors.; We trend ILT catches to time exterior treatments.

Rotate IRAC groups to support IRM.; Avoid sublethal dosing to reduce selection pressure.; Blend chemical and non-chemical tactics as IRM best practice.

Our IPM plan prioritizes sanitation and exclusion before chemicals.; IPM requires monitoring and documented thresholds.; Client education is a core IPM element.

Complete a JSA before attic work in summer heat.; The JSA identified a fall hazard at the loading dock.; Respirator use was added to the JSA for fumigant monitoring.

Our KPI targets include <3% callback rate.; Technician revenue per hour is a key KPI.; We track route density as an efficiency KPI.

Do not make off-label applications.; The label limits indoor use to crack-and-crevice only.; Check the label for bee hazard statements.

A lower LD50 indicates higher acute toxicity.; Compare LD50 values when assessing AI hazards.; LD50 is measured in mg/kg of body weight.

Pyrethroids are sodium channel modulators.; Rotate MoA groups to manage resistance.; IRAC codes organize products by MoA.

Place monitors along baseboards and under sinks.; Trend weekly counts to locate hot spots.; Monitoring guides where and when we treat.

We installed low-profile multi-catch traps along rodent runways.; Check and empty multiple-catch units each visit.; Use inside tamper-resistant covers in public areas.

We chose a non-repellent termiticide for transfer through the colony.; Non-repellent sprays are preferred for trailing ants.; Baits and non-repellents can be synergistic.

Protect pollinators by avoiding blooming plants.; Prevent bait access by pets and wildlife.; Use screens to keep birds out of baited areas.

Organophosphates inhibit cholinesterase.; They are rarely used in structural accounts today.; Ensure proper PPE and medical monitoring where applicable.

Fit testing is required under OSHA 1910.134.; We maintain OSHA 300 logs for recordable incidents.; Annual HazCom training supports OSHA compliance.

Apply a 2–3 foot band up and out around the foundation as labeled.; Focus on entry points like doors and utility penetrations.; Avoid drift into flower beds.

We set IMM pheromone traps in the warehouse aisles.; Replace lures monthly or per label.; Use trap counts to time deep cleans and fogging.

Wear chemical-resistant gloves and goggles during mixing.; Respirator use requires medical clearance and fit testing.; The label specifies minimum PPE.

We selected a microencapsulated pyrethroid for long residual.; Avoid pyrethroids near water due to aquatic toxicity.; Rotate away from pyrethroids to delay resistance.

This formulation has a 60–90 day residual outdoors under ideal conditions.; Residual is reduced on porous, dusty surfaces.; We need a non-staining residual for this account.

Only certified applicators can apply this RUP.; Maintain RUP application records per state rules.; Some SGARs and fumigants are classified as RUPs.

We’re switching to cholecalciferol rodenticide in sensitive areas.; Place rodenticides only in locked stations.; Document consumption to guide future placements.

Keep SDSs accessible in every service vehicle.; Check Section 8 for PPE requirements.; We updated SDS binders to the latest versions.

Eliminate food debris under equipment nightly.; Moisture control is sanitation for drain flies.; FIFO rotation reduces beetle infestations.

Stored-product beetles are a significant structural pest here.; Our license covers structural pests only.; Cockroaches, ants, rodents, and termites are key structural pests.

We’ll trench and treat with a non-repellent termiticide.; Pretreats require continuous termiticide barriers per label.; Foaming a termiticide into galleries will supplement the soil treatment.