Category: Centipedes

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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2/12/2012 0 Comments

The House Centipede

Centipedes are not classified as insects but belong to a separate class of arthropods called Chilopoda. They have anywhere from 15 to 300 pairs of legs. Like spiders, centipedes have venom glands that are connected to the first set of legs rather than the fangs. Their bite is compared to the sting of a wasp or yellow jacket.

They normally live outdoors and have the same habitat as sowbugs and millipedes. They can run rappidly and can squeeze into tiny crack and crevices for dwelling. Centipedes feast on insects and other organisms and are considered to be a beneficial pest. They are not know to damage plants or household furnishings. They

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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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