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11/29/2013 0 Comments

New Winter Treatment for 2013-2014

At Tanner Pest Control we are constantly looking to add value to our customers through innovation and better servicing methods. To offer an effective Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program we involve all methods: exclusion (sealing openings), mechanical (placing traps), preventative control (residual pest control products) and performing a thorough inspection during each treatment. The exclusion treatment is key during the winter service (December 1st through February 28th ).

The exterior winter treatment consists of sealing and treating any cracks and crevices. We do this by using clear silicone to seal off pipes, electrical cords, gas meters, A/C units, or any other openings that could pose a potential home to outside invaders. This treatment is key because it stops mice from squeezing through any openings the size of a dime (1/4 inch) or larger. The sealing treatment is also essential for insects such as ants, earwigs, centipedes, or arachnids to enter the home.

The other part of the exclusion treatment is to use copper mesh in weep holes or other large openings so that rodents can't chew through. The copper mesh is designed to be convenient for any hole or opening 1/2 inch or smaller. It doesn't stain or leave any residue if moisture is applied to the mesh.

The interior treatment consists of three parts. The first is the interior flush-out. We treat your baseboards, spot treat windows, window wells, and any other areas where pests reside. The products last 60-90 days so the winter treatment will last well into the spring before the next service. The second part is a wall injection. We inject dust into plumbing voids under the sink, or any other wall openings where pests might be nesting. The final application is a bait application for mice, rats, cockroaches, crickets, ants, moths, or spiders.

Rodents are very active during the winter months. Bait boxes for mice and rats are placed on the exterior or on the interior of the home. We monitor, inspect, and refill the bait stations for rodent activity each treatment. Bait boxes are an excellent way to prevent rodents from getting inside the residence because they enter the station, consume the commercial grade bait and then return to the nest.

Happy Holidays!
From all of us at Tanner Pest Control

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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
LEAVE IT TO THE PROS
Call today for a free quote!
801.864.6636

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11/29/2012 0 Comments

4 Reasons You Need Pest Protection in the Winter

The question often brought up: "Why do we need pest control in the winter?". The simple answer is, there is not one pest control product that lasts an entire year. The longest lasting products on the market last up to 90 days before it wears off. With that said, there are four main reasons why pest protection is vital during the winter months.

Rodents are more active in winter months and try to seek shelter/food (i.e. your home). During the winter months the technician inspects for openings where potential rodents can enter inside seeking an unwelcome stay. He will make sure that all the traps and bait stations are full and check traps for any captured pests.
Spiders hibernate during the winter months. They seek shelter in rocks, deep cracks, crevices, inside walls, garages and sheds. We treat all the cracks and crevices on the exterior (doors, windows, weep holes, and other openings) to ensure there isn't an entry point.
Spider eggs and wasp nests are still present in the eaves during the winter months; although they are not active they are still alive inside the egg sac. We always sweep and inspect the eaves to make sure any potential pest activity is eliminated. By removing all the remaining webs and nests from the property it will allow for a more mild spring and summer with fewer stingers and biters.
The interior of the home is the most important part of the four steps. Inside, there are eggs that have hatched from earwigs, ants, and spiders. The most effective treatment is to seal off all openings from the inside (doors, windows, window wells, and plumbing voids). We dust openings in the walls to prevent spiders from coming in through those access points.

By doing the following four steps your home will be fully protected all year long. Having a winter treatment will ensure that you have a lighter pest load in the spring, summer, and fall.

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10/6/2012 0 Comments

Be Very Careful Shutting Off Your Sprinklers This Season!

Here are a few things to be aware of when shutting off your sprinklers for the season.

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5/19/2012 0 Comments

Venomous Spiders Exposed

Utah has three dangerous spiders, The Hobo, Black Widow and Yellow Sac Spider. The following bio is provided by www.hobospider.org by Darwin K. Vest from Eagle Rock Research.The following covers the identification, habitat and the bites of these spiders.

The Hobo Spider Identification: Light to medium brown color, thorax with 2 dark stripes and 1 inner light stripe, abdomen with light stripe down the mid line that is interrupted by light markings.

Habitat: Enters homes in late July to late October. Prefer floor or ground level habitats. Not good climbers, so they are rarely found high on walls or ceilings. They are commonly found in bathtubs, sinks and toilets.

Bites: Like a mosquito bite, but eventually turns into a slow-healing blister-like lesion which can be easily infected if not properly treated.

The Yellow Sac Spider Identification: Pale yellow to green in color, legs and abdominal mid line is slightly darker.

Habitat: Located indoors year round, but mostly in early autumn when food is limited to cooler temperatures. Indoors, they build a silken sac in upper corners of ceilings and rest during the day.

Bites: Typically results in slight burning sensation, some swelling may occur but is usually gone in 24-48 hours.

The Black Widow Identification:Black color all over the body, but most easily recognized by red hour-glass like shape on abdomen underside.

Habitat: Indoors year-round, also outdoors. They are usually found in seldom disturbed areas of the garage, or crawl-space. Build web that is typically 12 inches in diameter. Outside, they commonly live in protected areas like rock piles.

Bites: The female is the threat of this species. The bite is not always felt but can be identified by slight swelling with 2 tiny red dots. Pain is immediate, but subsides after 24-48 hours. Bites are rarely fatal when treated. Symptoms include increased body temperature, high blood pressure, sweating and nausea.

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3/25/2012 1 Comment

A Dirty Predator, the Mud Dauber Wasp

This wasp is classified as the Mud Dauber Wasp. The only benefit of having these plastered on your home, is to keep away the Black Widow Spider (their prey). The females build nests out of mud, which hardens over time. In this nest, they lay a single egg. They catch a Black Widow Spider by stinging it with their venom. This doesn't kill the spider, but rather paralyzes it. They bring the disabled spider back into their mud lair and lay the egg on or beside the spider. This wasp will then seal the hole, burying the spider inside to be used for food when their offspring hatches. Once they seal the hole, they fly away to build another nest, continuing the cycle.

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1/22/2012 1 Comment

Top 20 Arachnids in Utah

The Utah Plant and Pest Diagnostic Lab surveyed of most frequent identified Arachnids from 1978 to 2010. Here are the results of the findings:

Hobo Spiders (Poisonous)
Black Widows (Poisonous)
Wolf Spiders
Web Spinning Spider Mites
Eriophid Mites
Orb Weaver Spiders
Ground Spiders
Yellow Sac Spiders
Camel Spiders
Woodlose Spiders
Jumping Spiders
Rocky Mountain Wood Ticks
Cellar Spiders
Huntsman Spiders
Pseudoscorpions
Scorpions
Crab Spiders
Crevice Weaving Spiders
Poultry Ticks
Lynx Spiders

For more information on other local related pests please visit http://utahpests.usu.edu/uppdl/

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1/15/2012 0 Comments

Spider Egg Sacs

The female spider can lay up to 3,000 spider eggs in one sac. The sac maintains a fairly consistant humidity level to keep the eggs from freezing during extreme winter temperatures. After the female spider lays the eggs, she usually will die afterwards due to the effects of the laying.

Areas where spider egg sacs are most common is in the eaves or in any wood or brick corners. This is where there is a comfortable crevice to safely harness the sac from weather conditions.

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1/8/2012 0 Comments

Black Widow for a Reason

The Black Widow spider is approximately (1 1/2 inches) in diameter, including legs. Black Widow spiders are common around wood piles, and are frequently encountered when homeowners carry firewood into the house. They are found under eaves, in boxes, outdoor toilets, meter boxes and other undisturbed places. The female Black Widow occasionally eats the male after mating (hence the name). She hangs belly-upward and rarely leaves the web. The black widow is not aggressive, but it will bite instinctively if you touch it. Black Widow bites are sharp and painful, if you are bit seek medical attention immediately.

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New Winter Treatment for 2013-2014

Price: DIY vs. Tanner Pest Control

4 Reasons You Need Pest Protection in the Winter

Be Very Careful Shutting Off Your Sprinklers This Season!

Venomous Spiders Exposed

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Top 20 Arachnids in Utah

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