Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is defined as an effective and? environmentally sensitive approach that relies on common sense practices to effectively manage pests economically with the least possible hazard to people, property, and the environment.
Cockroaches can have a negative impact on public health and your family.
Citrus Pest Management has an arsenal of insecticide baits, sprays and dusts so we can custom-design an IPM programs that work fast.
IPM includes five steps for success
- Inspection
- Identification
- Recommendation/Customer education
- Treatment
- Evaluation
Inspection includes: Look for cockroaches, their signs and conducive conditions for infestations.
- Fecal matter/Oral secretions
- Egg cases
- Cast skins
- Carcasses
Identification includes:
Being able to identify the several common cockroach species and understand the biology and behavior of each common cockroach species. For a trained professional this information will help save time and achieve the best results possible.
Recommendations include:
A good IPM should include non-chemical and chemical control methods that best fit the residential or commercial environment.
Treatment includes:
The best areas to treat for cockroaches are
- Cracks and crevices where cockroaches hide
- Cockroach travel routes (along edges and corners of walls)
“in between” where cockroaches hide and where they find
food and water
- Lines easy for cockroaches to follow
- Pipes
- Utility lines
- Table legs
As an expert in cockroach control this is an opportunity for us to
educate you the customer
- The customer must be a part of the solution
- Customers can take preventative measures in between Pest
Management services
Customers can improve sanitation, repair and eliminate moisture problems, reduce clutter, seal cracks & crevices, store food in plastic containers, empty trash frequently, pick up pet food,
Evaluation includes:
Periodic follow up visits are important after treatment to look for signs of return and suggest additional treatments.