General Pest Control, Pest Control, Pesticides
California-Approved Pesticide A Health Risk To Applicators & Citizens
Methyl bromide was once the pesticide used by California farmers for conventional farming methods. Conventional farmers were dependent on the use of this product to kill pests and disease by injecting it in the soil.
For protection against the pesticide, applicators wore full-body suits and gas masks. Fields were covered by plastic tarps to enclose the toxic gas.
Several years ago, methyl bromide was only one of the many chemicals used for conventional farming in California. However, during the duration of its use, there was much controversy. Citizens were worried of its affects of the chemicals drifting to nearby public schools and lawsuits were filed as a result.
It was a battle between the growers who believed banning the usage of this pesticide would harm productivity of crops and environmental advocates that were concerned of the exposure to high toxicity levels.
The environmentalists came up semi-triumphant with the state of California posing new laws that would widened buffer zones, set limit on usage levels, and establish requirements when the chemical could be sprayed.
The new rules were not enough to assuage ecological activists and they eventually were victorious when methyl bromide was phased out by the UN treaty because of its contribution to a hole in the ozone layer. Although, conventional farmers were granted permission to use the pesticide for an extended period of time, they knew an alternative substance to protect their crops would soon be needed.
Methyl iodide became the solution to shielding California crops from pests and disease; however, the chemical was believed to be more toxic than methyl bromide. So, what allowed methyl iodide from being banned with the other harmful chemicals? No harm to our ozone layer.
And this week, among 47 other states, California approved the usage of methyl iodide despite the findings by a scientific panel. The ruling was based on a risk assessment that the pesticide could be safely used in moderation.
Will this ruling stand and prove to be environmentally safe with regulated distribution or will further findings reverse the approval and leave conventional farmers searching for yet another pesticide to maintain their yield? We’ll let the future tell the story.
Ants, bed bugs, Bees, Cockroaches, General Pest Control, General Rodent, Mice, Pesticides, Silverfish, Spiders
Pest-Free With Fallbrook Pest Control
Do you have pests in your home? What are you doing to get rid of them?
Unfortunately, there is not a single can of spray that can cure all pest infestations. However, homeowners in Fallbrook and other San Diego County cities (Oceanside, Vista, Bonsall, San Marcos, etc.) have a one-stop shop for all types of pests (ants, roaches, bed bugs, bees, rodents).
A pest infestation is hard to control yourself but easy to get. But with the latest pest control methods and specialists, Pro Pacific Pest Control makes it easy to remove pests.
Recently, a San Marcos resident called to remove a heavy infestation of ants. A technician was sent out the same-day as we were contacted. The tech provided a detailed quote and completely removed the ants all in the same day. You can expect a fast response!
To remove your pest today and have them never come back, Pro Pacific Pest Control is the solution. You can expect this from our pest control service:
- Pest-Free Home – Proven successful removals with specialized products and techniques.
- Convenient Scheduling – A tech is ready to service your home. We work around your schedule.
- Save Money –Pests removed right the first time- Guaranteed! One Flat-Fee, No Added costs!
- Immediate Results – Pest can be gone today – as if it never happened.
- Protection to Home and Family- Avoid damage to your assets and diseases to the family.
So, if you are a Fallbrook resident or live in San Diego County, your pest problems will be out the window just as quickly as they got in through the window. Contact us now for a pest control tech to come out to give you a FREE pest control inspection and written estimate!
Ants, General Pest Control, Pest Control, Pesticides
Pest Control Treatment for Citrus Trees
Citrus trees not only bear fruit but pests that will damage foliage and possibly kill the tree. Gardeners only hope is to find the most effective pest control technique or product that optimizes controlling the bug population while minimizing the harm to the plant.
Aphids, citrus leafminers, or Asian citrus pysllid are the most common pest to be seen on citrus trees in San Diego and Riverside County. These pests eat the leaves from the trees and stunt the growth rate of the injured leaves, often deforming their shape.
Eventually the bitten leaves will fall from the tree, but while they remain attached they can do plenty of good for your citrus tree. The green tissue in the leaf continues to produce sugar, providing energy for the tree.
In San Diego County, aphids are more prevalent in the spring and feed on newer leaves. The aphids suck the sap from the new leaves and excrete droplets of sugary liquid called honeydew. High population of citrus leafminers in San Diego and Riverside are seen summer through fall but does not affect the growth or fruit production of mature trees.
To continue harvesting a healthy crop without the damage caused by pests like theses, follow these pest control tips:
- Keep all foliage on trees except for severely deformed leaves that protect the pests.
- Check trees at least once a week when they produce new growth. Inspect for signs of pests (e.g. feeding).
- Spray trees with water at medium-power everyday for a week to reduce the aphid population. Aphid-preying insects, like ladybugs, will not be harmed by the water spray.
- If using chemical spray, use a targeted pesticides so beneficial insect are not harmed by the residue on foliage.
- Avoid chemical treatments when possible. Usually, only young trees need chemical treatment to survive.
Keeping your citrus trees healthy in San Diego is possible by strictly following these pest control guidelines. Pro Pacific Pest Control offers botanical pesticides that are 100% organic to reduce the harm to our environment without compromising the effect of the pest.
General Pest Control, Pest Control
San Diego Pest Causes Scare to Homeowners
The scares will be abundant with Halloween around the corner, but this bug has been causing scares to homeowners throughout San Diego County the entire year. Although this insect possesses eerie-looking pinchers, the earwig is pretty harmless to the health of humans. However, the forceps on their tail, which springs forward like a scorpion when it feels threatened, will make your skin crawl.
Earwigs are commonly found in San Diego and will live under any large rocks or old pieces of wood. They generally live in large populations so expect many sightings of these creepy bugs, especially in humid, damp areas of your home like under your sink.
Earwigs lay dozens of eggs in the ground and will hatch in 8-10 days. This rate increases significantly during the spring and summer. It is easy for them to re-establish in your home after they have been removed, a regular pest control service can keep them away for good.
People do not experience bites from earwigs nor do they transmit diseases but with plants it’s another story. Earwigs can take your “lettuce head” off. These vegetarian-eaters feast on gardens and will put round, jagged holes in the leaves of plants. Extensive damage to flowers and seeds are the main problem with earwigs.
These bugs are nocturnal and can hide in spots where you might not notice them (tracks of sliding glass doors), so call Pro Pacific Pest Control to get a free inspection and provide a solution for you. Leave the scares this season to the trick-or-treaters.
bed bugs, General Pest Control, Pest Control, Pesticides
Bed Bug treatment for San Diego County Residents
San Diego County is not an exception to the recent invasions of bed bugs in all types of living spaces (apartments, single-family dwellings, etc.) and commercial buildings. Reports of infestations, coming from all over the county (Carlsbad, El Cajon, Escondido), have shown that bed bugs are a serious problem in San Diego.
The growing problem has been linked to an increase in travel, the reduced use of harmful, yet effective pesticides like DDT, bed bugs immunity to some pesticides, and the increased use of pesticides that target specific pests allowing others, including bed bugs, to survive.
Other U.S. states are in a panic from the epidemic and have requested assistance from the Department of Defense. Ohio has contacted the Environmental Protection Agency to get permission to allow banned pesticides for bed bug invasions. Also, sold out expos and summits have been hosted to show demonstrations of modern techniques that are effective in fighting against these pests.
Bed bugs can live in mattress seams, bed frames, box springs, crevices or cracks in walls, behind wallpaper and other furniture. Although there is not a direct correlation with bed bugs and dirty living space, clutter does make it easier for them to dwell.
When travelling, leave luggage outside hotel room until the room is inspected for bed bugs. Upon returning home, inspect clothing and luggage and immediately wash clothing and dry in high heat.
Bed bugs hide deep in wall cracks and crevices so many sprayed pesticides have no effective. Currently, Pest control operators are using heat devices that will bring the temperature in a room up to 140 degrees which has proven to kill the bed bugs.
Pro Pacific provides San Diego residents with all the latest techniques to get rid of your bed bugs. We use a variety of techniques from heat treatment, fumigation, and chemical-free methods. Our treatments will kill most of your bed bugs within 24 hours and continue to exterminate until the bed bugs are completely removed. Call today for a guaranteed solution to your bed bug problem.
Ants, Cockroaches, General Pest Control, General Rodent, Pest Control, Rats
Pest Control in San Diego Helps Homeowners Fight Against Bugs
As summer cools off and we head into the moderate winter months in San Diego, bugs begin to seek shelter indoors. Without a regular pest control service, it will be the homeowner’s job to protect their home from invasions by these unwanted pests. A regular pest control service includes proofing and eliminates bugs around the property so any preventative techniques are unnecessary.
However, if your home is without protection against insects, you will want to take some time out to deter any bug infestations.
First, inspect common areas where pests like to hide such as attics, basements, kitchens, wood or mulch piles, or under roof eaves. Then, seal off any openings or crevices to the home since most bugs fit through the smallest cracks.
Finally, remove the clutter from your property and make sure the cleaning in kitchen and dining areas is frequent. In San Diego, the most common pests that invade homes are rodents, ants, and German cockroaches. Human foods are a major attractant to these pests and clutter provides an ideal place for them to nest.
If you are noticing signs of pest problems, you should call a pest control specialist to diagnose your problem and provide recommendations to resolve the issue. If you take on the problem yourself, it is imperative to distribute store-bought pesticides where they will attract the pest. If not, the control method will be ineffective and your time and money is wasted. A pest control specialist has the knowledge and experience to effectively remove pests. Call today and Pro Pacific will provide your home with a free inspection and recommendations for protecting your home against bugs.
Cockroaches, General Pest Control, Pest Control
Pest Control Saves Home from German Cockroach Infestation in Carlsbad
A homeowner has German cockroaches successfully removed from the Carlsbad property after the bugs had invaded the home. The property owner claimed the bugs began to appear seldomly around night time and saw no presence of this bug infestation during daytime hours. It is a safe bet that if you to conclude if you notice a few roaches, you most likely have an infestation. A pest control inspection was the most assuring option to determine if the roaches were actually nesting inside the property.
German cockroaches are small in size therefore making it easy to hide in small crevices and crack which allows them to avoid surface pest control treatments. A more aggressive pest control approach needs to be taken to remove the bugs and kill the offspring. Bait can be put in the cracks and crevice which the roaches feed on and collect to give to immature roaches that stay hidden deep in crevices thus killing roaches that were unaffected by surface treatments . The baits usually take effect in a few days but a couple more treatments must be done to completely remove the bug problem.
Coastal cities like Carlsbad and Oceanside, maintain a climate that causes German cockroaches to be near human habit as they prefer warmer weather. In a time span of a month, the bug population can explode and cause them to move from common areas such as kitchens and bathrooms to other uncommon areas of your home such as bedrooms.
Store-bought roach killer sprays are generally ineffective and if used inappropriately can be a health risk to children. Professional pest control services from Pro Pacific Pest Control can provide effective results against German cockroaches. Call Pro Pacific today for a free inspection and guaranteed results for your bug problems.
bed bugs, General Pest Control, Pest Control
Get Rid of Bed Bugs in San Diego and El Cajon
The epidemic of bed bug invasions in all sorts of residential and commercial structures throughout the U.S. and San Diego County has caused a scare in dwellers and property managers alike. Reports have shown that University Heights, El Cajon, and downtown San Diego are prime areas from these pesky bugs. A recent University Heights apartment complex claimed to have found multiple live bed bugs in most of the units and similar stories occurring in apartments around El Cajon and San Diego.
Bed bugs have minimal survival requirements and can live practically anywhere which makes no place exempt from infestation. Bed bug problems have been associated with having unclean surroundings but even the most thorough home or office cleanings will not prevent invasions. Until recently, bed bug problems were rare in the U.S. and only prevalent in Eastern Europe, Asia, and Africa. Experts have related the recent bed bug epidemic to the increase in worldwide travel.
Bed bugs can be hard to detect so it is recommended to get an inspection done on your property. The bugs can hide in the smallest crevices and can adjust their active schedule to be opposite of yours. They do not transmit disease but will bite you while you sleep causing itching and welts.
It is important to have the bed bugs removed as soon as possible as they can reproduce quickly and abundantly. Bed bugs are difficult to get rid of with do-it-yourself pest control techniques. DIY methods require multiple treatments and temporary loss of use to your home or office with rare successful removals. New commercial bed bug removal and bed bug extermination methods have been proven more effective with the use of heat fans in rooms to bring the temperature between 120 and 135 degrees. Bed bugs cannot survive in temperatures above 113 degrees. Other industrial equipment and products can successfully remove the bugs from your home without interrupting your daily routines.
Pro Pacific Pest Control has solutions to your bed bug problems to get your lives and homes back to normal. Call today for a thorough inspection and to put an end to the stress and inconvenience you may be experiencing from these pests.
General Pest Control, News, Pest Control, Uncategorized
Entertainment with a Bite!
Recent moviegoers have put a damper on ticket sales at three movie theaters after experiencing bites on their back, bottom, and thighs while catching a flick. The bite victims quickly blasted the news on social media sites causing the allegations of bed bug infestations in the cinema to spread quickly.
One of the three cinemas in downtown Toronto is hosting the Toronto International Film Festival next week so the news was not taken lightly. Thorough inspections were ordered immediately bringing an army of experienced technicians and dogs trained specifically to sight out these types of pests. The patrons claims were soon put to rest after no cases of bedbugs were found in the entire property.
The other two theaters in New York City have received an abundance of media coverage and guest inquiries about the recent tweets of their customers. The posts on Twitter were from theater guests that suffered from bed bug bites after watching a movie at these cinemas. These film venues have reported that a full investigation is underway.
Bed bug reports are on the rise this year and are not confined to just movie cinemas. Other sightings of bed bugs have been in hospitals, libraries, stores, apartment buildings and hotels.
Pro Pacific has solutions to your bed bug problems so the only fear you will experience will be from that creepy horror film. Call Pro Pacific today for a free inspection and quality service!
General Pest Control, News, Pest Control, Pesticides
Pest Prevention Rates Increase for Napa Valley Vineyard Owners
The Napa County Board of Supervisors passed an increase in an assessment for pest control and disease prevention. The increase will reflect $2.50 more an acre to protect the vineyards from infestation from pests such as the Vine Mealybug.
Vineyard owners know the importance of pest control and the consequences that could arise without the protection, so they are not hesitant on paying the new total assessment of $8.22 an acre. All owners with at least an acre will pay the assessment annually.
The vineyards are the leading stimulant of the economy within Napa County, so growers feel the increase is a small price to pay compared to losing an entire crop or the vines from infestation.
The common pest seen as a problem this year is the Vine Mealybug and it is reported to be seen in three areas in Napa County. Fortunately, the new assessment will go towards reducing this pest’s presence in Napa Valley using chemical-free techniques.
Scientists have identified the pheromone the female bugs use to attract the male. The male bugs can fly and will find the females that can’t fly by their pheromone.
The county is using pheromone dispensers to confuse the males in search of a mate therefore causing them to not mate thus reducing their population. Grape growers are pleased with this technique as it remedies the problem without releasing harsh chemicals into the environment.
The pest control program has been successful in the previous years and has received an overwhelming amount of support from grape growers. The program has expanded to protect and other pests and diseases and provides inspections of all incoming nursery products. If the products contain any signs bug infestation, they will be turned away.
It is important to protect your property and assets from bugs as the damage they cause can significantly devalue the property and the price for repair is far more expensive than pest control services. Call Pro Pacific Pest Control today for a free inspection of your property to save you from a serious pest infestation.