Category: Aphids

10/22/2013 0 Comments

Price: DIY vs. Tanner Pest Control

Let's look at a cost comparison between doing pest control yourself and using Tanner Pest Control...

Do-It-Yourself Method

Foundational Treatment
Home Defense Max 1 Gal Price $7.87 X 6 gal
= $47.22

Lawn Granulation
Spectracide Lawn Granular 10 lb Price $7.97
Ortho Ant Killer 12 oz Price $12.98
Scotts Hand Spreader Price $15.48

Eave Treatment
Long Arm Extension Pole Price $39.95
Web Head Price $7.95
Liquid Fence Wasp Spray Price $8.92

Rodents
Real Kill Mice Traps (4) Price $3.77
Tom Cat Station (1) Price $8.97
Gopher Applicator Price $20.88
Gopher Bait 6 oz Price $5.98

Inside Sprayed
Terro Ant Bait 6 pack Price $7.97
Hot Shot 1 Gal Price $9.97

Total DIY Price $198.01
(Plus Tax)
FOR ONLY 1 APPLICATION!

Foundational Power-Spray
We power-spray 6-10 gallons of the highest commercial grade organic-based products along your foundation. We also treat your eaves, bushes, trees, property line and kids playsets. This 6 foot barrier stops any pest from coming into any entrance of your home.

Lawn Granulation
We granulate your lawn for grubs, ants, earwigs, crickets and all sorts of other turf pests. With each service, we include baiting ant mounds individually along with the occasional snails, crickets, and earwigs eating up your garden.

Eave Treatment
We have extension poles that reach 20-25 feet. We can reach your second story eaves to remove wasp nests, spider webs, hornets nest, and mud daubers. We also power-spray troubled areas with the products so the pests won't return.

Rodent Bait Application
Each service includes the treatment for rodents, if there are signs of any. We cover rats, mice, gophers, and voles. We use commercial grade bait or traps for every rodent problem.

Interior Flush-Out
The inside is a great way to eliminate pests from the inside out. We do this by treating baseboards, garage, windows, doors, and any wall voids that could be a potential threat for unwelcome invaders

And...
By having Tanner Pest Control service your home each treatment you also get:

Warranty on all products and services.
Licensed applicator with experience and knowledge of pest behavior and activity.
Home friendly organic-based products with virtually no odor without leaving a stain like inexpensive products often do.
Friendly customer service and flexible scheduling.
Saves you time applying the products yourself and taking a trip to the hardware store.
The risk of hurting yourself.
...and as you can see, we'll save you money!

IT'S A NO BRAINER
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801.864.6636

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9/15/2013 0 Comments

Identifying Plant Damage

In your plant and flower garden there are various types of damage that can happen to your plants and bushes. The following plants are damaged by pests.

This cabbage leaf has been destroyed by slugs and snails. How can you tell? You can see the extra large holes starting in the middle of the leaf. Also you can see very subtle streaks in the plant from the slimy pests slithering across this once green vegetable.

Spider mites have have overtaken this bush. You can identify the pest because the mites attack one side and then move into the other areas, turning the leaves yellow. Often with other bushes they will leave evidence of tiny spider webs.

Aphids are commonly found on the bottom of the leaf. They will invade by the thousands. They are microscopic, green, and cause a huge threat to any gardener wanting a healthy garden.

Earwigs damage is often smaller than snails and slugs. They will often invade fruit, rose petals, and other leafy plants. The damage will usually start on the edges of the plant and work inward.

Unlike the above examples, here is damage resulting from over-watering or under-watering. Over-watering is often overlooked by many homeowners. The leaves start to curl and turn brown. Under-watered plants will droop.

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8/11/2012 2 Comments

Top 20 Insect Families Found In Utah

The Utah State University Plant Pest Diagnostic Lab conducted some amazing research about the top 20 insect families found inside homes and around structures. Here are the results of their findings:

Aphids
Carpet/Warehouse Beetles
Cutworms/Armyworms
Longhorned/Roundheaded Wood Borers
Weevils/Bark Beetles
Ants
Leaf Beetles
White Grubs
Seed Bugs
Clearwing Moths
Indian Meal Moth
Codling Moth
Ground Beetles
Millipedes
Peach Twig Borer
Thrips
Assassin Bugs
Hard Scales
Darkwinged Fungus Gnats
Flathead/Metallic Wood Borers

To view the full images of the listed pest please visit The Utah State Extension Plant and Pest Lab.

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2/5/2012 0 Comments

The European Earwig

This ugly insect is both an omnivore and herbivore that feeds on insects, fungi, plants, and other leafy things in your garden. They damage your plants, fruit, vegetables, and other ornamental objects. Earwigs are active at night an usually seek nesting in the daytime. Good news: these insects prey on other pests such as centipedes, aphids, maggots, and mites.

According to the Utah State University Extension and Utah Plant & Pest Diagnostic Laboratory, the most effective products against earwigs are pyrethrins and synthetic pyrethrioids such as Demand CS and Demand G water active granules. These are the primary product of Tanner Pest Control.

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