FAQ

“It eliminates the termite colony.” Sentricon not only provides continuous protection from termites — even against those that have not yet moved onto your property — it eliminates the threat. The proof is in 30 independent university studies and 60 published scientific articles. Sentricon even protects the White House, the Statue of Liberty, other national treasures and millions of homes just like yours.

Gnawed food packaging. Torn, scratched or shredded food packaging often indicates that a pest has been nibbling at your stored goods.

Droppings. Keep an eye out for rodent pellets, urine stains and any other signs that pests have been sneaking around. If you do find rodent droppings or urine, let a pest management professional handle the cleanup, as rodent droppings can transmit the Hanta virus if handled improperly.

Nesting materials. If you find bits of shredded paper, fabric or insulation as you clean, there’s a good chance rodents or other larger pests have been nesting in your home.

Unusual holes or sawdust piles. If you find small piles of sawdust or a powdery residue near the woodwork in your home (such as windowsills or molding), it be the handiwork of a wood-destroying pest. Call a pest control service immediately, as these invaders can cause structural damage to your home. Other signs of wood-destroying pests can include loose trim, sagging floors, mud tubes, and blistered or wavy wood.

Wings or carcasses. If you find them in multiple locations, or discover a large concentration of them in a particular area of your home, you may have an infestation on your hands.

All of our products we use are formulated for cold-blooded insects, and when properly applied, should not pose any threat to your pets. Please make certain your pets stay away from the treated areas until they are dry. The pesticides we use are applied in low concentrations, just enought to kill insects.

We try our best to meet your needs efficiently and effectively. With that being said, our summer months are busy, and we give top priority to all of our regular maintenance customers. Even in our peak months, we can usually have help on the way within a day or two, and even sooner for emergencies. Remember, good service providers are often busy, but are worth the wait!

“Sentricon stations around your home are always baited with Recruit® HD termite bait.” The bait remains in all the Sentricon stations all the time, offering constant property protection for peace of mind. Termites can begin feeding on it as soon as they find a Sentricon station, then share the bait with other termites to begin the colony elimination process.

“Recruit HD termite bait is so durable, it lasts a long time.” It continues to protect no matter what the soil condition, weather or season. In termite palatability tests and field trials, termites preferred Recruit HD termite bait over wood, and liked it even better when it got old, cracked and moldy. Bait is replaced as it gets consumed.

“The Sentricon® System won the Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award.” This national environmental award recognizes technical innovation that’s environmentally responsible1. Sentricon minimizes environmental exposure by design, and it can be removed if desired. It was the first product registered under the Reduced Risk Pesticide Initiative of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

“No, it’s easy on you and your home.” Sentricon is much less disruptive to your family, buildings and landscaping than other termite treatments. With Sentricon, there is no drilling in floors or foundations, no trenching around your home, no chemical tank trucks, and no scheduling hassles. You don’t even need to be present for installation and service. Basically, no mess at all.

“We will inspect and service the Sentricon stations on your property annually.” To ensure the bait will be present in all stations at all times, we will be inspecting and servicing the Sentricon stations on your property annually.

“We’re committed to protecting your home from destructive termites.” We are Certified Sentricon Specialists™, selected by the manufacturer, Dow AgroSciences, from among the industry’s best pest management professionals. Would you like some references?

“The bait stays in all the Sentricon stations all the time.” With Always Active technology, new Recruit® HD termite bait in all the Sentricon stations from the very beginning, so termites can begin feeding on it as soon as they find a station. This starts the colony elimination process sooner, and it provides continuous property protection.

At Island Environmental Pest Control, training is part of our culture.  In fact we train constantly in order to provide our customers with the best quality and service available anywhere.  Our pest control service professionals have passed a background check and are trained to deliver a world-class customer service experience. All of our pest control technicians are trained by a supervisor for 90 days prior to servicing any account on their own. Supervision of all accounts continues throughout the period that Island Environmental Pest Control services the account. In addition to quality training, all accounts are visited periodically by a supervisor to insure the property is doing well. Each pest control technician is trained to ask specific questions and seek help with any issues pertaining to that account and the needs of the property.

After our pest control technician reviews the property and access its specific needs all of the detailed information is stored in our customer database. The professionals at Island Environmental Pest Control then create a detailed list of Do’s and Don’ts for each account based upon the customer’s likes and dislikes. If children are known to frequently play on the lawn, if the customer is sensitive to certain applications or smells, etc, it is all stored in the database. This detailed information is provided to each technician and printed out on every work order. At Island, attention to detail and consistency are very important throughout all of the services we offer.

Our Mission

Protect our customers’ health and property by providing valuable, high quality solutions delivered by passionate professionals.

Yes, commercial pest control service is also available. We realize that each commercial business is unique, and our services are tailored to meet those individual needs. As an added service, we can contact the owner or the property manager on a monthly basis to report on the condition of the property.

By Nicky Gallagher, Technical Services Manager, Syngenta Professional Pest Management

As part of an integrated mosquito management plan, barrier applications can provide a significant reduction in mosquito numbers and bites. This involves treating vegetation like trees, bushes and shrubbery from ground level up to a height of about 10 feet.

Whether you currently offer barrier treatments or are considering entering the mosquito market, here are some important tips to prepare for success.

Get the right equipment

• Mist-blowers: These are ideal for barrier applications, as they force insecticide droplets into dense vegetation and the undersides of leaves. Circular arm motions can help force leaves up to expose their undersides, where mosquitoes often rest.
• Water-Sensitive Paper (WSP): This type of paper, which is yellow but stains blue when exposed to aqueous spray droplets, is excellent for evaluating spray distributions, swath widths, droplet densities and spray penetrations. Place WSP at various heights and depths within vegetation to determine which equipment setting provides adequate coverage. After the target area has been sprayed, allow WSP to dry and check the droplet pattern.

Water droplet dispersion on WSP using a STIHL® SR 200 mist-blower at two different settings and full throttle (top row was discharge setting 1, and bottom row was discharge setting 3). Vegetation was treated to the point of runoff. In this example, knob setting 3 provided thorough coverage. Information and photo courtesy of Syngenta.

• Service containers: For a more uniform solution, mix insecticide in a labeled service container, rather than mixing directly in the mist-blower tank.

Reduce mosquito breeding sites

Natural areas or man-made objects that collect standing water are ideal mosquito breeding sites. Examples include bromeliad plants, ditches, plant pots, gutters, bird baths and neglected pools or fish ponds. If the water source cannot be removed, determine if the area can be treated with a larvicide or insect growth regulator (IGR). Containers should also be dumped and scrubbed weekly, as eggs of container-breeding mosquitoes can stick to their sides.

Protect customers with confidence

Once you’re ready to conduct a barrier application, choose a program with proven treatment protocols, technical support and performance guarantees. The SecureChoice℠ Mosquito Assurance Program from Syngenta offers all these benefits with mosquito population suppression for up to 60 days. The program features the combination of Demand® CS insecticide and Archer® IGR. Demand CS contains Syngenta-patented iCAP™ technology, which releases thousands of microcaps of different sizes for both immediate and residual control. Archer interrupts mosquitoes’ reproductive cycles, causing them to lay non-viable eggs and preventing existing mosquitoes from becoming egg-laying adults.

Manage customer expectations

Residential mosquito treatments are about managing populations and reducing the chances of being bitten. Avoid any claims of complete mosquito elimination or disease prevention. Ensure your customer agreement clearly states the treatment objectives, and what responsibilities the homeowner has if signing a contract. Syngenta offers free educational materials you can give homeowners about reducing breeding sites, treatment explanations and more.

With the proper knowledge and tools in place, you can make mosquito barrier treatments effective for your business and your customers. Contact your Target Specialty Products representative or branch to learn more and order mosquito control products now.

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