The pest control chemicals used depends on the type of pests we are dealing with. However, all of the chemicals we use are harmless to humans and pets.
Rodents are most effectively controlled by using bait loaded with rodenticides that is locked in a tamper-resistant bait station. Today, there are a variety of rodenticides available, which work as a single dose anticoagulant. Depending on the situation, rodent traps may also need to be used.
Pest control for crawling insects may take different forms with chemicals such as dilatable pesticides, oil-based residual pesticides, non-residual pesticides and powder. Since situations vary and every pest is different, the choice of chemicals varies, but all chemicals used are approved by the Pest Management Regulatory Agency or PMRA.
Powders will often be used in hard to reach areas like cracks and crevices to ensure a long-lasting effect. The powders will need to remain free of dirt and humidity to be effective. Powders also work effectively as a flushing agent.
Oil-based chemicals are used as non-residual pesticides to mainly flush out pests that may be hiding in otherwise inaccessible areas of a structure. Dilatable pesticides are mixed with water before being used to target pests like cockroaches, bed bugs, centipedes, ants, flying insects, spiders, etc.
The dosing for each type of chemical we use varies and depends on the product as well as recommendations by PMRA. Chemicals that are meant to be mixed with water are available in highly concentrated forms, with different formulations like Soluble Concentrates and Emulsifiable Concentrate, etc.
Commercial grade chemicals can only be purchased and used by licensed, trained, insured, and bonded pest control companies like Pesticon. The chemicals are used with care by a seasoned and licensed exterminator. Pesticon also ensures that the right post-pest treatment measures are followed to ensure further safety and effectiveness of the extermination process.
