Dead patches on your beautiful lawn? Your landscaper might suggest more irrigation. Actually, no! On today’s episode, we’ll explain how excess moisture combined with excess shade can produce weeds and disease in a beautiful lawn. The signs of disease are all here: disease patches, dead grass rings and dollarweeds pointing to excess water. Irrigation needs…
The signs are there. unusual burrows in your beautiful Miami lawn. What can they be? More than likely, it’s a case of mole crickets. This is how Naturepest holistic pest control management handles mole crickets in beautiful Miami lawns. #pestcontroltraining #pestcontrol #pestcontrolservice #pest #termitecontrol #pestmanagement #bugs #pestcontrollife #antirayap #covid #termites #insects #bedbugs #rodentcontrol #pests #fumigation…
On today’s edition, we inspect ficus defoliation caused by whiteflies. After four months of treatment, we redid the treatment as there was evidence of defoliation. On close inspection, we indeed find little defoliation on our client’s property but considerable defoliation in the neighborhood located in Miami Beach. Watch the video and see why. #pestcontroltraining #pestcontrol…
If you want to keep your lawn looking beautiful, watch this video. On today’s episode, this is how we deal with cool season lawn diseases through holistic pest control management. Holistic pest control management involves several approaches that include fungicide and proper lawn irrigation. The signs are there. Cool season disease have started and brown…
Is it possible to have a healthy, beautiful lawn even if your neighbors don’t take care of theirs. Yes, it is. Even when your neighbors neglect their lawns, find out how we can get your lawn fantastic results on today’s edition. Our approach to lawncare is 100% natural. We use amino acids. humic acids, carbohydrates,…
Having issues with roaches in your property? On today’s edition, we discuss why we use glue boards and monitors as part of our holistic approach to integrated pest control management (IPM) to gain control of a roach infestation. We’ll also discuss American roaches. #pestcontroltraining #pestcontrol #pestcontrolservice #pest #termitecontrol #pestmanagement #bugs #pestcontrollife #antirayap #covid #termites #insects…
On today’s edition of The Pestgeek podcast, Franklin observes a storks looking for something in a lawn. This may be a sign of grubs in a lawn. #pestcontroltraining #pestcontrol #pestcontrolservice #pest #termitecontrol #pestmanagement #bugs #pestcontrollife #antirayap #covid #termites #insects #bedbugs #rodentcontrol #pests #fumigation #rayap #exterminator #termite #ants #fogging #hunting #rats #basmirayap #pestfree #like #mice #cleaning…
Dry patches on lawn? Why is this lawn dying in the areas under the shade?On today’s edition, as part of our premium lawn care services, we examine dying grass and try to locate the source of the problem. In our first inspection, we find that it is the actual fertilizer used. In the second lawn…
This trash room has a serious German Roach infestation. On today’s edition, we placed bait on 5 glue boards in a trash room previously sprayed with pyrethroid against German roaches. This is the first time we do this and as the trash room had already been sprayed we want to avoid contaminating the bait and…
Can you get a beautiful, healthy green lawn without using nitrogen fertilizer? Yes, you can. This is how you to get a beautiful green lawn without using nitrogen fertilizer.On today’s edition, lawn care tips for a healthy looking lawn. #pestcontroltraining #pestcontrol #pestcontrolservice #pest #termitecontrol #pestmanagement #bugs #pestcontrollife #antirayap #covid #termites #insects #bedbugs #rodentcontrol #pests #fumigation…
Why are there termites in this house? On today’s edition of the Pestgeek Podcast, we find out. It turns out that when construction was done, wood was left behind. Termites will find their way to this wood as it is touching the ground. There is also evidence of wood decay fungi. #pestcontroltraining #pestcontrol #pestcontrolservice #pest…
Today it’s an unhealthy palm tree: wrong size, wrong color. Most techs would likely recommend fertilizer. However, on close inspection we find the culprit: Ganoderma. This is a bacterial disease caused by a wood-decaying fungi known as Ganoderma. Once we find conk, it is too late to save. To prevent Ganoderma we recommend a trunk…
On today’s edition of Naturepest, there are fly maggots in a rat trap 4 days after placing the trap. Integrated pest control pro Franklin Hernandez explains why. #pestcontroltraining #pestcontrol #pestcontrolservice #pest #termitecontrol #pestmanagement #bugs #pestcontrollife #antirayap #covid #termites #insects #bedbugs #rodentcontrol #pests #fumigation #rayap #exterminator #termite #ants #fogging #hunting #rats #basmirayap #pestfree #like #mice #cleaning…
Cockroaches are getting into home through the attic. This is how our organic pest control takes care of sealing and proofing an attic against cockroaches using exclusion foam. On today’s edition, this exclusion service with foam will also help proof the attic against other rodents such as mice and rats. #pestcontroltraining #pestcontrol #pestcontrolservice #pest #termitecontrol…
Getting a landscape to look this beautiful is the result of careful and meticulous planning. On today’s edition, we show you how we get beautiful results on commercial landscapes using our proprietary blend of natural insecticides and fertilizers containing amino acids, kelp, sugars. See how we can do better without synthetic fertilizers. We improve soil…
You need to fullproof your property against rats, roaches, mice and other rodents? You need rodent exclusion. This is why many homeowners fail. Integrated pest control is requires much more than just placing rodent stations. #pestcontroltraining #pestcontrol #pestcontrolservice #pest #termitecontrol #pestmanagement #bugs #pestcontrollife #antirayap #covid #termites #insects #bedbugs #rodentcontrol #pests #fumigation #rayap #exterminator #termite #ants…
We find rat activity in a home through rub marks along textured drywall on today’s edition. Rat proofing the home is needed here as well as rodent proofing the property in general. #pestcontroltraining #pestcontrol #pestcontrolservice #pest #termitecontrol #pestmanagement #bugs #pestcontrollife #antirayap #covid #termites #insects #bedbugs #rodentcontrol #pests #fumigation #rayap #exterminator #termite #ants #fogging #hunting #rats…
After a customer complained about dozens of mosquitoes suddenly appearing inside a home, we find mosquito larvae in the water of a plant. Learn how to get rid of mosquitoes by first locating stagnant water sources. pestcontroltraining #pestcontrol #pestcontrolservice #pest #termitecontrol #pestmanagement #bugs #pestcontrollife #antirayap #covid #termites #insects #bedbugs #rodentcontrol #pests #fumigation #rayap #exterminator #termite…
Part of a holistic approach to integrated pest control involves locating the entry points and sealing them. After buying a house, homeowners find rats getting into home. On today’s edition, a perimeter inspection will show what entry points rats and other pests are using to gain entry into this home. #pestcontroltraining #pestcontrol #pestcontrolservice #pest #termitecontrol…
If mosquito control is part of your pest control routine, here’s what you need to know about properly maintaing an In2care Mosquito Control Trap. #pestcontroltraining #pestcontrol #pestcontrolservice #pest #termitecontrol #pestmanagement #bugs #pestcontrollife #antirayap #covid #termites #insects #bedbugs #rodentcontrol #pests #fumigation #rayap #exterminator #termite #ants #fogging #hunting #rats #basmirayap #pestfree #like #mice #cleaning #bhfyp #jasapembasmihama #bhfypOn…
The F.I.T. tool is an essential aid to pest control professionals and building managers by allowing quick and accurate identification of rodent entry points. On today’s edition of Living The Wildlife, Wildlife Consultant Stephen Vantassel demos the Frye Inspection Tool originally developed in conjunction with urban entomologist, Matt Frye, PhD.Easily demonstrate and communicate issues to…
On today’s edition, a stove exhaust vent with a tiny gap and an adult American cockroach illustrate how easy it is for these insects to make their way into a home. So how much of a gap do American roaches need to actually invade a home. It turns out, not much. Cracks are especially prone…
A juvenile rat alongside an adult rat is what we catch on today’s edition using an Ambush rat station and Trapper T-rex inside. This is done for safety reasons. Find out how we do it. #pestcontroltraining #pestcontrol #pestcontrolservice #pest #termitecontrol #pestmanagement #bugs #pestcontrollife #antirayap #covid #termites #insects #bedbugs #rodentcontrol #pests #fumigation #rayap #exterminator #termite #ants…
A poorly installed Re-Roof Job is a major source of cockroach intrusion. On today’s Naturepest, find out how gaps left behind are an entry point to rodents and bugs. Integrated pest management requires sealing and proofing your property. This is how you can get rid of roaches naturally and fast. #pestcontroltraining #pestcontrol #pestcontrolservice #pest #termitecontrol…
After new roof job, customer calls to complain about roaches invading home . We find gaps in new roof and recommend excluder(exclusion foam). The gap is enough for roaches to get through. As part of our integrated pest management (IPM) protocols, we seal these gaps to avoid intrusion by cockroaches and other bugs or rodents.…
23 roaches in a period of an hour. A sudden surge of roaches. No nymphs purely adults suddenly invading this home. They are everywhere. We will be treating gaps leading to the attic. We’ll also be using bait. This kind of integrated pest management involves a lot of sealing with foam in voids to stop…
On today’s edition of Naturepest DIY: this is how we determine if there is a heavy American roach infestation. Support Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PestgeekpodcastWeb Site: https://pestgeekpodcast.com/category/podcast/Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/pestgeekpodcast/Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/pestgeekpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/pestgeekpodcastLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franklin-hernandez-49832a55/Linkedin Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pestgeekpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pestgeekpodcast/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pestgeekpodcast/
On today’s edition, it’s plaster bagworms. Little worms (inside a cocoon they build) that feed of of bacteria on your garage walls. There is no chemical treatment for these worms. This kind of integrated pest control involves simple hygiene. That is, physical removal with a vacuum or brush. #naturalpestcontrol #pestcontrol #pestcontrolmiami https://twitter.com/naturepesthttps://naturepest.com/https://www.facebook.com/NaturePestofDoral/https://www.instagram.com/naturepest/https://www.linkedin.com/company/naturepest-of-doral/ PestgeekFacebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/197418180824736/FaceBook…
On today’s edition, trying to do lawn care during rainy season. The challenges of doing lawn care in 100 degree Miami summer weather.This is one of the many difficulties of integrated pest management and organic natural pest control. Today’s takeaway, it’s better to be 80% effective today rather than 50% effective later. #naturalpestcontrol #pestcontrol #pestcontrolmiami…
A poorly executed attempt at rodent exclusion. On today’s edition, we examine clearly visible gaps that will allow easy rodent intrusion. The inevitable takeaway is that getting it wrong is tandem to not doing it all! #naturalpestcontrol #pestcontrol #pestcontrolmiami #DIYpestcontrol #rodentexclusion https://twitter.com/naturepest https://naturepest.com/ https://www.facebook.com/NaturePestofDoral/ https://www.instagram.com/naturepest/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/naturepest-of-doral/ Pestgeek Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/197418180824736/ FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/pestgeekpodcast/ Itunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pest-geek-podcast/id990012784?mt= Linkedin…
Mulch becomes organic matter and provides places for insects to burrow and make This is the problem with mulch. In addition to this, something to consider is what’s necessary for plant health? Too much mulch around a plant can actually rot the trunk. Three to four inches is recommended. More than this can result in…
On today’s edition, a few tips on growing and caring for a Podocarpus. Join us for a routine inspection of a Podocarpus, also commonly known as a Podocarpus Macrophyllus. This species also goes by the names fern pine, yew plum pine, and Buddhist pine. #naturalpestcontrol #pestcontrol #pestcontrolmiami https://twitter.com/naturepesthttps://naturepest.com/https://www.facebook.com/NaturePestofDoral/https://www.instagram.com/naturepest/https://www.linkedin.com/company/naturepest-of-doral/ PestgeekFacebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/197418180824736/FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/pestgeekpodcast/Itunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pest-geek-podcast/id990012784?mt=Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/franklin-hernandez-49832a55/PestGeek http://www.pestgeekpodcast.com/
On today’s edition, chinch bugs were the main suspect but as it turns out, the owners gave us the final clue. The roof was pressure cleaned with bleach. That bleach made it onto the lawn which caused chemical burn. Integrated pest control isn’t always easy to do when it comes to lawn care.This info is…
Sealing off gaps in your garage is priority. The right Rodent exclusion is a key component of Integrated Pest Control. On today’s edition, Stephen Vantassel shares his experience having an Xcluder door seal system installed. #naturalpestcontrol #pestcontrol #pestcontrolmiami https://twitter.com/naturepesthttps://naturepest.com/https://www.facebook.com/NaturePestofDoral/https://www.instagram.com/naturepest/https://www.linkedin.com/company/naturepest-of-doral/ PestgeekFacebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/197418180824736/FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/pestgeekpodcast/Itunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pest-geek-podcast/id990012784?mt=Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/franklin-hernandez-49832a55/PestGeek http://www.pestgeekpodcast.com/
On today’s edition we inspect a Key lime tree which is a fruit bearing tree. Pesticide labels have specific restrictions on them in regards to key lime trees.This key lime tree in particular has burn marks and crinkled leaves which are evidence of Skeletonizers (moths in the family Zygaenidae). These are known for sucking along…
Most people do not understand rodent behavior, therefore, do not see how a roof rat could have gotten into the attic or home, a rat can fit through a half-inch hole can climb brick walls, trees, and telephone poles, and walk across telephone lines, can jump three feet in the air from a flat surface…
As part of our rodent exclusion services, we use foam to seal and proof your home against rats, mice, bats, roaches and other unwelcome guests. This is a quick overview of the process. #pestcontrolmanagement #pestcontrol #diypestcontrol Support Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PestgeekpodcastWeb Site: https://pestgeekpodcast.com/category/podcast/Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/pestgeekpodcast/Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/pestgeekpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/pestgeekpodcastLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franklin-hernandez-49832a55/Linkedin Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pestgeekpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pestgeekpodcast/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pestgeekpodcast/
If you are not a qualified rodent control specialist, is it a good idea to buy a rodenticide bait station for $9 online even if it is fairly easy? Turns out, a cheap rodenticide bait station with no weight to hold it down can be the perfect excuse for a pet or child to turn…
What is an exclusion inspection? A thorough exclusion inspection includes crawl spaces, electrical, garage doors and much more. On today’s edition we find unsealed rooftops that include openings to bats, rats, German roaches making rodent control much more difficult. We also find poor quality rodent stations with no weights exposing pets or even children to…
How your new roof just created major entry points for rodents and pests Although your roof looks great, your contractor has no idea of what pest management means, chances are you are in for some serious pest control expenses. On today’s edition, we’ll take a look at how a new roof created multiple access points…
When it comes to controlling German Roaches most people fail because they think more is better they feel they need something stronger when in reality they are just using the wrong products or they are not puting the gel bait in the place. Order Doxem Control Solutions Precision Delivery System With Free Shipping https://shrsl.com/2zl3s Invict…
It’s no fun when American roaches get inside your building. In fact, it can be an overwhelming nuisance. There’s no giving up on this one. On today’s edition, we’ll show you how our exclusion service can prevent not only rodents such as mice and rats from finding their way into your building but proofing your…
We serve so many apartment renters where the landlord is not taking care of the roach problem and they hire us to control their cockroaches, water leaks need to get fixed in order to get control. Refusing to fix problems that can potentially be a health hazard is neglectful. #naturalpestcontrol #pestcontrol #slumlords https://twitter.com/naturepesthttps://naturepest.com/https://www.facebook.com/NaturePestofDoral/https://www.instagram.com/naturepest/https://www.linkedin.com/company/naturepest-of-doral/ PestgeekFacebook Group…
Garages are one the hardest parts of the home to control pests or at least exclude to prevent them from coming in, glue boards like these are great to trap roaches, mice, snakes. They serve a dual purpose, you can catch them stoping them in their tracks and you can monitor for pest presence which…
When you hear the word “cockroach,” you probably think of the German cockroach (Blattella germanica), that infests apartments or the American cockroach Periplaneta americana (Linnaeus) which is a paradomestic roach primarily living outside but can and does infest buildings. If you’ve kept insect-eating exotic pets, you may also be familiar with the dubia roach (Blaptica…
This is what a dumpster room with no maintenance looks like: overspill and overflow of food, accumulated dirt and a serious lack of pressure washing. These trash chutes are in dire need of cleaning. A monthly treatment is needed to decontaminate it in order to prevent flies from breeding. This kind of neglect makes this…
On today’s edition, we test what sources of food German roaches are drawn to. It’s a side by side test and the results are not too surprising. Dog food out overnight? You should not miss this one! #pestcontroltraining #pestcontrol Support Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PestgeekpodcastWeb Site: https://pestgeekpodcast.com/category/podcast/Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/pestgeekpodcast/Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/pestgeekpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/pestgeekpodcastLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franklin-hernandez-49832a55/Linkedin Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pestgeekpodcastInstagram:…
What do you use to control roaches a customer asks? Me: What roach do you have? Knowing what specific species of pest you have is the first key to getting a successful control, most people fail using over the counter products and even buying professional-grade products because they don’t understand pest biology is not about…
Pest love to hide in tight spaces like cracks, and crevices applying a pesticide baseboard spray isn’t going to control a pest that is hiding in a void in a wall, you have put the pest control products where the pests are to control them. Insecticide spray contaminates the home without offering real control. you…
Removing food and water is part of a Holistic Pest Control Program, if pests can’t eat or drink they will have a hard time breeding indoors. Removing pet food and water bowls when pets are not eating, not leaving cups and dishes in the sink overnight, and keeping the dishwasher closed will expedite the pest…