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Residential Pest Control

• Do you or your family wake up with little red bumps on your skin? They are probably insect bites.
• Are you finding mouse droppings around the house?
• Is there an odd odor in your house all the sudden?
• Does your neighbor have a pest control problem?
• Have you noticed any pests or insects in your home or around the perimeter?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you really should call GD Pest Control for an inspection and solution. GDP will answer all of your questions and give you a fair estimate. GDP will treat you and your family like his own, with the same concern and attentiveness for the health and well being of you and your loved ones. Termites, rats, rodents, bees, hornets and other pests carry disease and viruses which can infect the members of your household.

GD Pest Control will give you a free estimate for termite treatment. Termites are very destructive, they will eat you out of house and home. Monthly pest control service will eliminate termites from being able to destroy your home and assets.

Rodents are disease carrying pests. They can invade your home in masses quickly. Rodent pest control is important, if you see one, then you are not seeing the rest, which is true with most pests and insects. Rodents pest control can help eliminate the threat of rodent bites, which could possibly pass on rabies as well as disease.

Real estate inspection is important as well. It is worth it to find out there is a problem before you buy than after. It can be costly to get rid of a pest infestation that may not be obvious to the inexperienced eye. GD Pest Control will do a thorough inspection of the house and surrounding property so you can move into your new house worry free.

Industrial Pest Control

• Factories
• *Greenhouses
• Farms
• *Hospitals
• Food Processing Plants
• Grain Elevators

GD Pest Control Pvt.Ltd. also handles many other types of business for industrial pest control in Mumbai and Suburban area. Preventive industrial pest control maintenence is very important, the bigger the business, the more people and traffic, the greater chance for an infestation. All it takes is a couple pests, they will build up to infestation fast. Rodents pest control, ants, flies, and cockroaches are common industrial pest control problems.

Monthly pest control maintenence will prevent these problems. On an initial inspection, GD Pest Control Pvt.Ltd. will thoroughly search for any possible problems. If a pest control problem exists, GDP will give you a fair solution to your problem. Not only is liability an issue with a business that has a pest infestation, but your businesses reputation is on the line as well. Protect yourself, call GD Pest Control Pvt.Ltd. to make an appointment for an inspection.

Ant Pest Control

Ants Pest Control Conclusion All of these ants species are in the Mumbai, navi Mumbai and Thane. An ant pest control problem can be a serious health risk. If you see a couple in your home, chances are good that there is more. You could have thousands of deadbeat roommates that eat your food and don't pay rent! At the first sign of ants in your home, a call to GD Pest Control Pvt.Ltd. would be a good idea. Ask for an inspection and we will will inspect for everything. An inspection is usually inexpensive, and often is free with any insecticide service. Ant pest control problems are at the very least annoying and embarrassing, as well as costly in repair. Some hidden costs are possible doctor bills and your grocery bill, no one wants to eat food that ants, or any pests, were touching. A possible pest control problem is no time for procrastination, often time is of the essence. Ants don't take long to colonize, so in a matter of months you can go from just a couple ants on your kitchen counter to a full blown infestation. Call GD Pest Control Pvt.Ltd.

Pest Control Facts GD pest control Pvt.Ltd. services all over Maharashtra.

Preventive measures you can take are :

• Do not leave piles of clothing, papers or other miscellaneous things laying around
• Regular cleaning and maintenance of your home or business
• When cleaning, check under carpet edges and baseboards
• Do not have dirty dishes piled up and sitting for long periods of time, especially not in old water
• Especially in hot weather, put your food scraps in plastic before disposing of them
• Schedule regular pest control maintenance
• If you see one pest or insect, chances are you are not seeing rest. A call to GD Pest Control Pvt.Ltd. should be made to schedule an appointment as soon as possible.

Ant Colonies

• Ant colonies can range from 300,000 to 500,000 in number
• Ants are adaptable and can colonize in numerous environments
• Whole colonies can uproot and relocate quickly if they are threatened.
• Worker ants may live up to 7 years and queens can live up to 15 years
• Ants leave a pherenome scent trail when a food source is found so others may follow it

Other Ant Facts

• Ants can enter through even the tiniest cracks seeking sweet or greasy substances
• Ants can be found in every region around the world except the polar caps
• Ants can nest almost anywhere in or around your house or building, such as in lawns, walls, stumps, and even under foundations.

Acrobat Ants (Crematogaster sp.) Characteristics

• Acrobat ants are dark brown to brownish black in color.
• Acrobat ant workers grow to be 1/8 to 1/4 inch long and have 2 nodes.

Habitat

• Dead or decaying wood, wood piles, under rocks, areas previously damaged by termites or carpenter ants, styrofoam insulation and building voids.
• Outside they will nest in soil, leaves or wood.

Diet

Sweets and grease or protein.

Ants (Iridomyrmex Humilis) Characteristics

• From light to dark brown, 1/10 inch long.
• They have one node and their antenna has 12 segments.

Habitat

• ants are very adaptable and can nest in any number of places.
• ant colonies are massive, they can have hundreds of queens and one size worker.
• In winter, ants move indoors.
• Nests are usually located under stone, concrete slabs, logs, buildings, along sidewalks, or within mulch or potted plants, and any moist soil.

Diet

ants are omnivorous, they can eat almost anything but prefer sweets, fats and OILS.

Eggs

• Eggs are white and laid in the summer.
• Larvae emerge after 28 days and adult stage is reached after 72 days.

Carpenter Ants (Camponotous) Characteristics

• Among the largest of ants, from 1/4 to 3/8 inch long.
• Carpenter ants coloration can be tan, red and black and have one node.
• Workers have large mandibles.
• Queens can live up to 25 years while workers can live up to 7 years.

Habitat

• When searching for their nests, sawdust that they leave is a good clue.
• Any building is vulnerable to carpenter ant infestation and damage
• Colonies can contain up to 50,000, and they are very difficult to control.
• Inside they build colonies in wall voids, foam insulation, eaves and crawl spaces.
• Outside, workers hollow out dead, moist wood in trees, firewood, and fence posts to build nests, but they don't eat wood.

Diet

• Carpenter ants forage at night during the summer months.
• Carpenter ants like sweets, but are omnivorous.
• Feed on insects and insect secretions during the summer but often invade structures during spring & fall to find alternate food sources.

Odorous House Ants (Tapinoma Sessile) Characteristics

• Dark reddish brown to black
• 1/10 of an inch long, antenna has 12 segments
• One node is hidden by abdomen
• Worker ants and females can live for several years
• Odorous ants get their name because they secrete a rotten coconut-like odor when crushed

Habitat

• Outside : mulch beds, in soil under rocks, logs and debris
• Inside : In the walls or beneath the floor
• They are most likely to invade during rainy weather
• Travel in trails, foraging day and night

Diet

• In the wild, honeydew melon
• Prefer sweet things

Eggs

• Each female lays one egg a day
• Odorous ants reach adulthood in 24 days

Colonies

• Odorous ant colonies are very large
• Odorous ant colonies can be driven away by invading ants

Pavement Ants Pest Control (Tetramorium Caespitum) Characteristics

• Light brown to black with appendages lighter than the rest of the body
• 1/10 inch long, antennae has 12 segments and Pavement ants have 2 nodes and small stingers
• Parallel lines on head and thorax
• All Pavement ants are one size

Habitat

• Outdoors : Under stones, along curbs or in cracks, warm voids with easy access to moisture and along foundations
• Indoors : In debris and wall voids.
• These ants may throw soil out on top of concrete slabs when inside a building
• Pavement ants swarm in buildings

Access

Pavement ants often access buildings via plumbing pipes and move to upper floors

Diet

Pavement ants are omnivorous - they will eat anything but prefer sweet and greasy foods, other insects and pet food

Eggs

Queen produces 5 - 20 eggs per day
Young pavement ants go through 3 stages and reach adulthood in 40 days

Pharaoh Ants Pets Control (Monomorium Pharaonis) Characteristics

• 1/16 inch long
• Light yellow to red with black markings on the abdomen
• 2 Nodes

Habitat

• Outdoors : Pharaoh ants will nest in lawns or gardens
• Indoors : Pharaoh ants rely on artificial heat to survive, and will nest in any well protected hidden areas with easy access to moisture such as wall voids.
• Infestations are common in food service areas and hospitals

Diet

Pharaoh ants like greasy foods, fats and OILS and sweets
These ants also eat other insects

Eggs

• Females live up to 39 weeks and lay about 400 eggs
• Workers live up to 10 weeks
• Grows from egg to adult in 45 days

Colonies

• The most persistent and difficult of all commercially important ants to control
• Pharaoh ant colonies have several million workers and thousands of queens

Thief Ants Pest Control (Solenopsis Molesta) Characteristics

• One of the smallest ants, 1/32 - 1/16 of an inch long
• Thief ants are so small that they are difficult to detect and control
• Antennae has 10 segments and have 2 nodes
• Thief ants range in color from yellowish to brown, and have one size worker

Habitat

• Outdoors : Thief ants will nest in a great variety of locations, especially under rocks
• Indoors : These ants will nest in cracks and cupboards, wall voids and behind baseboards.

Diet

• Thief ants get their name because they will nest near other colonies and steal food and larvae to feed their own colony.
• Thief ants primarily eat greasy or high protein foods, such as cheese and animal matter
• They move in trails along baseboards

Eggs

• Queens lay 105 eggs per day which incubate for 16-28 days
• Larvae stage can last for 21 days in the summer but can last throughout the winter

Ants Pest Control Conclusion Now that you are better informed about the breeding and colonization habbits of ants, you can see that it is imported to take care of a potential problem before you have a full bllown an infestation in your home or business. Regular pest control maintenance is imported to insure growth against ant or other pest infestatia.

Location of nests and its destruction is very essentional for sucessful ant control programme. Control method based on nesting habbits. Ants are useful nests may be indore or outdoor and can be located bu folllowing ant-trails or pest galleries Control Programmes

1)Baits Containing insect Growth regulars are also used as they prevent development and keep the ants in juvenile stage where thay can not reproduce.
2)Spray Wettable powder formulation(WB) or Emulsion formulation(EC) with Residual pesticide are also useful.
3) Dust Dust formulation of residual pesticides such as pyrethrum etc. can be used.

Centipede Pest Control

Characteristics

• Usually brownish, flattened, and elongated insects
• Centipedes have many body segments
• Range from 1 - 6 inches in length and run very rapidly

Habitat

• Usually live outdoors in damp areas such as under leaves, stones, boards, or in mulch in outdoor plantings
• When centipede habitats are around a buildings foundation, they will wander inside

Centipede Bites

• If accidentally injured, larger centipedes may bite, causing some pain and slight swelling.
• Smaller species are not large enough to penetrate human skin.
• Their front legs contain venom glands, and look and act like jaws.
• Centipede bites are not usually serious, but an antiseptic should be used.
• Consult a physician in all cases where the skin is punctured.

Centipede Diet

• Centipedes eat insects, spiders, and other anthropods, they can be beneficial, but most people want them controlled.
• They do not damage food supplies or furnishings.

Centipede Pest Control and Prevention

• Chronic problems will decrease or cease by reducing the natural habitat outdoors which encourage their presence.
• Caulking and other exclusion techniques may be effective, your pest control service will determine what to do.

House Centipede Pest Control Characteristics

• 1 to 1 1/2 inches in length
• 15 pairs of legs, and very long in proportion to it's body size
• Alternate dark and light stripes run around their legs
• Body is grayish-yellow with 3 dark stripes extending along the back

Habitat

• Unlike most other centipedes, this species generally lives it's entire life indoors
• House centipedes prefer damp areas, such as basements, closets, attics during warmer months, bathrooms, and unexcavated areas under the house.

Life Cycle

• Eggs are laid in these damp places, as well as behind baseboards and underneath bark on firewood.
• House centipedes develop by gradual metamorphosis, immatures look the same as adults, except smaller in size.

Diet

Forages at night for small insects and their larvae, and for spiders.

House Centipede Bites

• The house centipede can bite, it's jaws are quite weak.
• If bitten, their is usually no more than a slight swelling.

House Centipede Pest Control and Prevention

• Eliminate damp places in the building.
• Residual treatments applied to cracks, crevices and other hiding places.
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Control and Preventive Measures

Chronic problem need environmental alteration to include removal of trash, broods, stones, compost & Woodpiles, Grass clippings etc. Incase continuous intrusion is observed from outdoors; soil surface for one meter from the walls should be kept clean & exposed. Residual treatment of building with contact residual insecticides etc are useful. Creation of a Chemical barrier around homes with pesticides spray is also useful. Non-residual contact sprays or ULV Treatment with pyrethrins gives rapid control. Dust formulation of silka aerogel, boric acid are very useful for treating wall voids & Cervices.

Millipede Pest Control

Millipede or "Thousand Legger" Characteristics

• 1/2 - 1 1/2 inches long
• Brownish, oval and elongated animals with 2 pairs of legs attached to most segments
• Millipedes apparent segments consist of 2 segments which are fused together and appear as one

Habitat

• Millipedes normally live outdoors in damp places such as in decaying leaves and mulch around outdoor plantings
• In dry weather they will migrate out of the dry leaves and may enter buildings in large numbers
• This behavior may also occur in lawns that have thick thatch layers, or yards where there are large piles of leaves or compost

Diet

The Millipede feeds on decaying vegetable matter and new roots and green leaves

Milipede Terminology

Class Diplopoda Parajules venestus (Wood) Millipedes commonly known as thousand leggers are 15-25mm long brownish, oval, elongated, slow crawling animals with two pairs of legs on each body segments except for the first three segments that have only one pair of legs on each. These travel very fast & cover several feet in a minute. These live outdoor in damp areas & decaying wood & vegetable matter as well as on tender roots & green leaves on the ground, commonly in lawns & yards around homes. At certain stage these leave ground & enter homes swarming over basements & ground floor areas.

At times they crawl up the walls & fall from ceilings. Heavy rains also forces them to move indoor. Certain species possess glands containing a mixture of iodine, quinine & hydrocyanic acid emitting unpleasant odour, which is probably toxic to small animals, At times it also causes blisters on human skin. Eggs are deposited in clustered capsule in the soil. First larvae have three pairs of legs, undergoing 7-10 molts with number of legs increasing with each molt. Molting is stopped when sexual maturity is attained usually in two years & having 4-5 years in larval stages & several years after that in adult stage.

Milipede Pest Control Management and Measures

A very effective non chemical control programme includes closely mowed & edged lawns, removal of debris & early morning watering & drying the grass during day thus reducing moisture in the night & lawn ending barriers of 15 to 20cm high alluminium lawn edging. Chemical control involves application of dust or sprays in 4-5 meter areas around building. Spray should thoroughly soak the soil. It is important to use insecticides that produce kill after a few minutes exposure. Carbamate insecticides in (WP) Wettable powder formulaltion provide better control outside while (EC) Emulsion concentrates are useful inside. Granular formulation are also very useful in exterior area.

Cockroaches Pest Control

Preventive measures you can take are :

• Do not leave piles of clothing, papers or other miscellaneous things laying around
• Regular cleaning and maintenance of your home or business
• When cleaning, check under carpet edges and baseboards
• Do not have dirty dishes piled up and sitting for long periods of time, especially not in old water
• Especially in HOT weather, put your food scraps in plastic before disposing of them
• Schedule regular pest control maintenance
• If you see one pest or insect, chances are you are not seeing rest. A call to GD Pest Control Pvt.Ltd. should be made to schedule an appointment as soon as possible.

General Information

• Cockroaches are one of the worst household pests. They enter through cracks, crevices, vents, sewer and drain pipes, or even grocery bags or items brought in to your building.
• Inside is an ideal breeding ground for cockroaches, plenty of heat, water and food to keep them active all year around. Cockroaches produce quickly, for every one you see there may be at least 200 more you don't see, hiding and multiplying behind your walls.
• Cockroaches are nocturnal, if you see some during the day there is a good chance they were pushed out because of overcrowding, indicating a serious infestation problem.
• The dust created by cast-off cockroach skins, dead bodies and droppings can aggravate allergies, and they also carry diseases that can be transmitted to humans.

**Cockroaches are better at hiding then you will be at finding them, and their eggs are naturally protected from pesticides. The best solution is to hire a pest control service that knows how to eradicate the problem.**

Cockroach or Water Bug (Peripleneta) Characteristics

• The cockroach is the largest infesting-species - 1/2 inch long
• Reddish brown wings with light markings on the thorax
• Habitat
• Aggressive
• Prefers warm, damp areas
• The cockroach s more likely to be seen in daytime than the other species
• Common in food preparation areas

Diet

• Scavenger - eats almost anything
• Likes alcohol, especially beer

Reproduction

• Female only mates one time to produce many egg capsules, which contains about 13 eggs
• Nymphs molt 13 times in 600 days before reaching maturity
• Adults live up to 15 months

Brown-Banded Cockroach (Supella Iongipalpis) Characteristics

• 5/8 inch long
• wings have 2 brownish-yellow bands
• Brown-Banded cockroach is often confused with the cockroach

Habitat

• This cockroach can fly
• Nocturnal
• They prefer dry, warm areas, high locations and inside furniture
• Not as dependant on moisture as other species of cockroaches

Diet

Scavengers - they will eat almost anything

Reproduction

• Female egg capsule for 24 - 36 hours, then will attach it underneath or on the side of a protected surface
• She will also hide egg capsules in furniture
• Capsules contain 18 eggs
• Nymphs reach maturity within 161 days, adults live for 10 months

Cockroach (Blatella Germanica) Characteristics

• cockroaches are 5/8 inch long
• light to medium brown, with 2 streaks on the thorax

Habitat

• cockroaches are the most common species found around in and around apartments, homes, supermarkets and restaurants, and on ships Nocturnal
• Primarily infests areas close to food, moisture and warmth
• Extremely heavy infestations are common
• cockroaches are the most widely dispersed cockroach of all the species

Diet

• Scavengers - they will eat almost anything
• Reproduction
• Females can produce one egg capsule every 20-25 days, each capsule contains 18 - 48 eggs
• Newborns reach adulthood in 36 days
• Adults live up to one year

Oriental Cockroach "Water Bug or Black Beetles" (Blatella Orientalis) Characteristics

• Dark Brown and 1 inch long
• Gives off a distinctly unpleasant odor
• More sluggish than other cockroach species
• Habitat
• Common outdoors
• Enters buildings through sewer pipes
• Lives near ground and in warm, damp areas

Diet

• Eats anything
• Often found feeding on garbage, sewage and decaying organic matter
• Prefers starches

Reproduction

• Females produce 8 capsules, each egg capsule contains 16 eggs
• Nymphs go through 7 molts before reaching adulthood
• Adults live up to 6 months

Smokeybrown Pest Control "Woods Roach" (Periplaneta Fuliginosa) Characteristics

• Dark Brown
• 1/2 inch long
• Fly towards light at night

Habitat

Prefers outdoors
Populations are relatively immobile compared with other species

Diet

Scavenger - eats almost anything, prefers plant material

Reproduction

• Female Smokeybrown cockroaches lay seven egg capsules, which contain 20 eggs each
• Egg capsules hatch in 24-70 days
• Adults live up to 200 days

Cockroach Pest Control management Conclusion:

A new group of baiting material for cockroach control in the form of Gel that powefully controls cockroaches. Its power lies in its speed of action and its exceptionally high activity against cockroaches.Very high mortalitity are achive within 12 hour of cockroaches consuming it.It attracts cockroaches to feed on the Gel rather than flusing them out.Once they have eaten the gel they do not die immediately but come to their harborage other cockroaches groom on them and also feed on dying cockroaches.

Killing a large number producing a cascade of destruction throughout the cockroach population of treated areas.Each cockraoch feeding on this/ gel becomes a mobile bait station itself.

Under normal circumstance gel remains effective up to period of three months. Application in the form of spots of 3-6 mm in diameter,(0.03 gms, 0.06 gms & 0.1 gms) in infected area with recommadation of 10 to 40 spots per 100sq.ft. Through costlier in comparison to other methos it appear to be very convenient and offer long term cockroach control. Cockroach control job is normally available on contract basis for duration of a determimed period. It requires continuos evaluation of the programme and to communicate with the client about its efectiveness.

continuous monitoring by counting of faeces or by use of glue traps is essential to know about the sucess of the programme. It is this monitoring that makes cockroach management a challengine job.

Flies Pest Control

Preventive measures for all pests you can take are :

• Do not leave piles of clothing, papers or other miscellaneous things laying around
• Regular cleaning and maintenance of your home or business
• When cleaning, check under carpet edges and baseboards
• Do not have dirty dishes piled up and sitting for long periods of time, especially not in old water
• Especially in HOT weather, put your food scraps in plastic before disposing of them
• Schedule regular pest control maintenance
• If you see one pest or insect, chances are you are not seeing rest. A call to GD Pest Control should be made to schedule an appointment as soon as possible.

Flies General Information

• The life expectancy of a fly is 8 days to 2 months
• Flies belong to Order Diptera, and there are 16,000 species of flies in the US
• Flies are found in every part of the world except the polar caps
• Up to 33 million microorganisms may flourish in a fly's gut, while half a billion more swarm over it's body and legs
• Flies spread diseases quickly because they move from rotting disease laden garbage to utensils and foods
• Some diseases flies carry and spread are : Typhoid fever, cholera, bacillary dysentery, hepatitis, polio, tuberculosis and infantile diarrhea
• A fly deposits thousands of bacteria each time it lands
• U.S. Department of Agriculture : flies contaminate and destroy $10 Billion of agricultural products
• For every fly seen, there are approximately 19 more hidden, meaning humans don't see 95% of the infestation

Drain Fly (Family Psychodidae) Characteristics

• The Drain Fly is 1/16 inch long
• They are light gray or brown in color, with lighter colored wings
• Their bodies and wings are covered with long hairs

Habitat

• Adults are found on bathroom, kitchen and basement walls
• The Drain Fly is more active at night
• They do not bite or transmit diseases

Diet

Organic matter and sewage

Reproduction

• Eggs are laid anywhere that decomposing organic materials are found
• They can go through an entire generation in 1 - 3 weeks

Fruit Fly (Family Drosphilidae) Characteristics

• 1/8 inch long
• The Fruit Fly has red eyes and a tan thorax, and the abdomen is black on top, gray underneath

Habitat

• Adult Fruit Flies are strong fliers, can fly up to 6 1/2 miles within 24 hours
• Populations tend to build in the summertime, and are abundant at harvest time
• Indoors, Fruit Flies are active all year long
• They are seen flying in areas away from the infestation source

Diet

Ripened fruit and vegetables
Fermenting products

Reproduction

• Larvae develop in moist areas where organic material and water are readily available
• Life cycle of a fruit fly is 25 days

Prevention

Pour bleach or vinegar down the drain while running HOT water.

House Fly (Family Muscidae) Characteristics

• Gray, less than 1/4 inch long
• 4 Black stripes on the thorax
• More than 100 pathogens associated with the house fly may cause disease in humans and animals

Habitat

• The House Fly prefers corners, edges or thin objects to rest on
• Indoors, they rest on floors, walls and ceilings during the day
• Night resting places are usually near food sources, 5 - 15 feet off the ground

Diet

Wide variety of food, including human, animal food, carcasses, garbage and excrement

Reproduction

• House Fly eggs are laid in warm, moist material that will supply food for the larvae
• Females lay eggs a few days after hatching, laying a total of 5 - 6 batches of 75 - 100 eggs
• In warm weather, eggs hatch on 12 - 24 hours

Humpback Fly (Family Phoridae) Characteristics

• Most Humpback Flies are black or dull brown, but some are yellowish
• 1/16 - 1/8 inch long
• The arched thorax gives them a humpback appearance

Habitat

• Short and erratic flight
• Adults have a habit of running across windows, TV screens, tables, walls and plant foliage
• The Humpback Fly is often mistaken for gnats

Diet

Fungi and parasites of other species

Reproduction

• Larvae develop in most areas where organic material and standing water are present, but also develop in animal matter
• Their life cycle is 25 days

Flies General Information

Besides above files become extremely annoying when they hover around human gatherings like, meetings, dinners etc. Life cycle : fermenting, manure, vegetable refuse, kitchen garbage, human & animal faces, Food stores and establishment, slaughter house, dirty garments with poor personal hygiene, animal shelters, unsanitary latrines etc. provide favorite breeding media for the housefly. Life cycle passes through four stages egg, larva, pupa & adult.

Under Warm summer days egg stage requires about 10-20 hours, larval stage about 4-6 days, pupil stage about 4 days, taking a total of 10-12 days from egg to adult fly. Adults live for about 50 days. Female begins laying eggs from six to nine days after emergence depositing eggs on moist places in clusters of 75-150 oval shaped 1 mm long eggs each time.

During her lifetime a fly may lay five to eight batches at several days’ intervals between each batch. Eggs hatch into larva in 8-12 hours. Larval stage is the growing period of the fly. Larvae when emerge are creamy/white colored leg less forms burrowing into the food material on which they hatch. Larval stage last for 4-6 days. These are commonly called as maggots. At times these wriggle out of their foodstuff & move around in open indicating presence of dead and or their foodstuff & move around in open indicating presence of dead and or decaying matter around. These have also been seen falling on people from the roof.

Investigations revealed a dead & decaying body of rat on the roof with large number of maggots on it. When the larva becomes fully grown it moves to a dry cool places in soil nearby beneath stones, boards & other similar objects Larva remains in pre pupal or migrating stage for 3-4 days. Pupa is unsheathed in a case formed from the last larval skin. Its colour may vary from yellow-red brown to black.

It is noted that smaller pupae are mostly male while the larger ones are female. Pupa transforms into an adult in three days to four weeks or even longer depending primarily on temperature & humidity. Emerging fly escapes from the pupal case & normal activity is reached within one to twelve hours of emergence. House Files reach sexual maturity within three to four days and start depositing eggs from 6 to 9 days after emergence.

Temperature plays an important role in completion of the cycle, completing the life cycle within as little as six days. There may be as many as 10 to 12 generation in one summer. Housefly normally lives for about 50 days with good food availability but can survive for 2 to 3 days without food. In Hibernation Files may live over winter.

Flies normally move within a radius of 1.6 kilometer (one mile). Houseflies use their wings effectively & may also be carried away by wind to Long distance & as such these are described as migratory insects. Houseflies have been found flying up to the height of 50 feet in the air. Ordinarily fly control in the range of 1 to 1.5km will prevent the nuisance of house files. Potential reproductive capacity of files is tremendous, but fortunately it can never be realized.

Fly Management- The best & lasting way to control files is to eliminate the availability of food & harborage/ breeding areas in the environment by a very effective sanitation programmed so as to include. (a) Collection of garbage & trash in plastic bags & placing these in closed receptacles and its weekly removal.
(b) Removing foodstuff, excreta & manure which provide harborage sites and breeding ground for egg laying & completion of life cycle. Scattering of manure & storage of manure in closed pits may be resorted.
(c) Doors & windows in the building should be fitted with screens of 18 mesh to prevent entry of files.
(d) Air curtain be installed at the doors for entry of persons but to prevent fly entry.

Chemical control:
Where breeding areas can be reduced or eliminated chemical control can be very useful.

Larval Control:
Application of insecticides to manure in dust & surface spray formulations of insecticides, Pyrethroids etc.
Adult control Space sprays, residual sprays, or thermal fogging in the form of mist, aerosol, wet spray or fog of insecticides can be very useful. Files are inactive at night and rest on overhead structures such as light wires, cords, edged beams & other wood work and such structures should also be covered in the treatment plan so that files resting in the night are killed.

Spiders pest control

Preventive measures for all pests you can take are :

• Do not leave piles of clothing, papers or other miscellaneous things laying around
• Regular cleaning and maintenance of your home or business
• When cleaning, check under carpet edges and baseboards
• Do not have dirty dishes piled up and sitting for long periods of time, especially not in old water
• Especially in hot weather, put your food scraps in plastic before disposing of them
• Schedule regular pest control maintenance
• If you see one pest or insect, chances are you are not seeing rest. A call to GD Pest Control should be made to schedule an appointment as soon as possible.

Spiders (Class Arachnida) Characteristics

• Spiders have eight legs, 4 pairs
• Most spiders have 6 - 8 simple eyes in various arrangements
• All spiders have a pair of jaw-like structures, the chelicerae, each of which ends in a hollow fang through which venom can be injected
• Spiders have 2 body regions : a cephalothorax (fused head and thorax) and an abdomen, which are joined by a narrow waist
• The tip of the abdomen has a group of small fingerlike spinnerets, which produce silk

Spider Bites

• There are only 2 species of spiders that are dangerous to humans, the brown recluse spider and the black widow
• The sac spider species (clubionids) are suspect for most spider bites, their venom is cytotoxic - causes the tissue around the bite to die
• The vast majority of spiders are harmless to humans
• Usually there is no more than a slight swelling of the bitten area, most spiders fangs are too small or weak to puncture skin
• Spiders don't bite unless they are pressed against skin or held, although some actively will protect their egg sacs and their young

Habitat

• Some like damp places such as basements, crawl spaces and other damp parts of buildings
• Others like dry, warm areas such as subfloor air vents, upper corners of rooms and attics
• They will hide in dark areas

Diet

• Spiders are predators and feed on living prey, mostly other insects
• They produce a venom that is poisonous to their normal prey of insects, mites and other anthropods
• Venom is injected through the hollow fangs to immobilize the prey and begin the digestion process, and then they suck the digested liquid food
• Some species of spiders build webs to trap their prey while other spiders will actively hunt
• Passive hunters are spiders that lay and wait for their prey rather than searching for it

Reproduction

• Spiders produce egg sacs which are laid either in a web, attached to a surface or carried within the female
• Spiders may produce several egg sacs, containing several hundred eggs
• A spider grows by molting, or shedding its skin, usually 4 - 12 times before reaching maturity
• In many species, the male may wander off in search of a mate
• Some species of spiders may live for many years, but commonly, spiders only live for one season

Other Facts

• Only 2 species of spiders are harmful to humans
• Sanitation is the best control and preventative measure

Spider Relatives - Class Arachnida

• Close relatives are found in 10 orders and include scorpions, psuedoscorpions, mites, ticks and daddy longlegs
• Daddy longlegs are commonly confused as spiders, but are actually not spiders but belong to the family Opiliones

Web Builders

Their web designs may or may not be elaborate
Webs are built to trap prey

Cobweb Spiders (Theriididae)

• These spiders typically build an irregular web in sheltered sites in or outdoors
• The outer sticky threads of a web entangle insect prey
• Some species build a retreat within the web and hide there during the day, and the spider hangs upside down from the web during the night

Characteristics

• These spiders include the widow spiders
• They have a rounded globular abdomen (black widow spider shape)
• The common house spider (Achaearanea) is about 1/3 inch long (female)
• The house spider is usually gray to brown, and it's spherical abdomen has several dark stripes
• They require high humidity and plentiful prey, typically found in basements, cellars, crawl spaces and outbuildings
• This species will abandon webs that do not attract prey and constructs new webs until it finds a productive site

Nursery Web Spiders Characteristics

• These spiders are very large, they can have a leg span of 3 inches
• Many are earth tone colored
• Many can run on the surface of water and, if chased, can dive and stay immersed for some time

Habitat

Many species of this spider are found near lakes and streams, but can be found indoors in moist areas

Diet

These spiders hunt night and day for aquatic insects and even small fish

Reproduction

• The sole reason for this spiders web is for egg sacs
• The female uses her mouthparts to carry the sac under her body until her young are ready to emerge
• Then the female spider will fasten the egg sac to some leaves and encloses it with a "nursery" until the young spiders are ready to emerge
• She stands guard to protect her young

Orb Weaver Spiders

• These spiders build the familiar circular, flat, elaborate web to trap flying insects, and are usually constructed outdoors
• These spiders have poor vision and locate prey by feeling the vibration and tension of threads in their webs, and use silk to wrap their victim

Characteristics

• Many species of orb spiders are large (1 inch), but others are quite small (.1 inch)
• Despite their formidable appearance, these spiders are not dangerous
• Some may bite if they are handled

Reproduction

• Female carry their large, globular egg sac attached to spinnerettes under the abdomen
• After hatching, the hatchlings will crawl onto their mothers back and stay there for several days before dispersing

Wolf Spiders

• Wolf spiders can alarm people because of their size and rapid movements
• These spiders are not aggressive, but may bite if handled

Jumping Spiders Characteristics

• These spiders are 1/8 - 3/4 inch long, very hairy and short legged
• 2 of their 8 eyes are very large, and have the keenest eyesight of all spiders
• Many species have patches of bright colored or iridescent scales
• Some jumping spiders are black with spots of orange or red and are at times confused with black widow spiders
• Jumping spiders got their name because of their jumping ability, they can jump many times their own length and walk backwards
• They make quick, sudden jumps to capture prey or avoid a threat

Habitat

• Most jumping spider species live outdoors, but can establish themselves indoors, usually by windows and doors where there prey is most likely
• These spiders are active during the day and prefer sunshine

Diet

These spiders feed on insects

Passive Hunters

• These spiders lay and wait for their prey rather than search for it
• When their prey approaches, these spiders may jump or pounce to seize it
• Crab spiders, tarantulas, and many other spiders use this technique

Crab Spiders Characteristics

• These spiders have a flattened body and hold their legs at right angles
• They can walk forward, backward or sideways
• Those that hunt on the ground are colored with shades of gray, brown or black, while those that frequent flowers are bright red, yellow, orange, white or green

Spiders Pest Control Measures and Prevention

Spider Management Inspection: A thorough inspection outside the building & its parameter & with in the building of sentry points, location of harborage areas must be undertaken to find out pest species. Night inspection may be needed due to nocturnal habitant of several spiders.

Non-Chemical Control :
Sanitation & housekeeping will go a long way in keeping spiders away. It should include to dust & vacuum areas such as closets, attics, storage places & around windows, room corners, and ceiling, underneath furniture’s & behind wall hangings. A six monthly treatment of this type is beneficial. Premises should be cleared of trash, boxes, piles of old clothing’s and other material that provide protection for spider and their webs. Doors and windows should be tight fitting as these may provide passage to young spiders which are very small in size. Mechanical & glue traps are useful to determine this spiders types & also their Control.

Chemical Control :
When applied appropriately spiders are susceptible to insecticides like Organophosphates, Carbamates & Synthetic Pyrethroids. Dust formulation at entry points cracks & cervices will be effective for the control of web building spiders as they chew up the old web & consume the silk which when dusted will affect the animal. Dust based on Lindane, Pyrethrum & silica acrogels are useful. Space sprays preferably residual are useful in confined areas & should cover windows & doorframes, room & roof corners, storage spaces etc. An effective control programme will depend on careful observation of spider’s habitat & integration of non-chemical & chemical methods.

Bedbugs Pest Control

How do Bed Bugs get into your home?

• Bed Bugs can be transported into an uninfested home by you or other people.
• If you are traveling, be wary of any hidden infestations in the home or hotel you are staying at.
• When purchasing used furniture, check the enviroment and the piece thoroughly before bringing it home.
• Bed frames and matresses make excellent places for Bed Bugs and their eggs to hide.
• Bed Bugs also hide in luggage, clothing, pillows, boxes, and any other container when moving between places.
• Bed bugs will move betwen apartments via cracks and voids in adjoining walls as well as holes for pipes and wires.
• If you have an infestation, check you neighbors house or apartment.
• Bed bugs can go months without feeding, therefore, they may already occupy a "clean" apartment or home.

Signs of Bed Bug infestation.

Bed Bugs are suspect if the following are appearant :

• Residents complaining of bug bites when they wake up.
• Dark brown or reddish fecal spots are appearant on linens, matresses, or the walls near the bed.
• A peculiar odor can be detected in heavily infested areas.
• Inspect bed frames, creases and folds in bedding, matresses and particularly the seams and tufts of your mattress and box springs.
• Inspect pleats of your curtains, beneath loose wallpaper by the bed, in corners of dressers and desks, spaces in wicker furniture, behind cove molding, and any items on or around the floor.

Bed Bug Solutions and Prevention

Bed Bug Pest Control Solutions :

• Call a GD Pest Control Pvt.Ltd. company.
• Clean infested rooms thoroughly, as well as the rest of your residence.
• Scrub infested areas with a stiff brush to dislodge the eggs.
• Vacuum cracks and crevices to remove bed bugs.
• Dismantle and thoroughly clean bedframes.
• Remove desk drawers and turn furniture over to clean all hiding places.
• Clean up clutter on the floor and around the residence - clutter provides excellent hiding places for Bed Bugs.
• Encase matresses and boxsprings in special matress bags, make sure all holes are repaired with permanent tape. Any Bed Bugs trapped in there will eventually die.
• Pull the bed frame away from the wall and tuck bedding in so it has no contact with the floor.
• Place frame legs into dishes or cups of mineral oil.
• Caulk and seal all holes where pipes and wires penetrate the ceiling, walls, or floors.
• Fill cracks around baseboards and cove molding.
• Check with your neighbors about possible infestation of their residence.

Bed Bug Characteristics

• Nymphs (Hatchlings) are the size of a poppy seed
• Normally 1/4 inches long / Engorged - up to 3/4 inches
• Oval and flat in shape
• Generally brown in color, after eating they turn a dark red color
• Piercing mouthparts inject a salivary fluid containing an anticoagulant that helps them obtain blood
• Exoskeleton
• Bed Bug nymphs (hatchlings) have 5 major feedings before maturity, they molt in-between each feeding leaving behind a cast exoskeleton

Habitat

• Bed Bugs most abundant in rooms in which people sleep
• Bed Bugs are most active at night when people are sleeping
• Bed Bugs hide in and around beds, in clutter around the room, cracks, crevices and holes, loose wallpaper and covemolding

Diet

• Bed Bugs feed on blood, preferably human but in a pinch, animal blood will suffice

Effects of Bed Bug bites

• Repeated exposure to Bed Bug bites can cause anemia in children
• Consistent exposure to Bed Bug bites over a period of several weeks will cause a sensitivity to the saliva of these bugs
• Additional exposure to Bed Bug bites can cause a slight to extreme allergic reaction
• The affected person should resist scratching the skin lesions caused by Bed Bug bites

Reproduction

Female Bed Bugs lay 1 - 5 eggs PER DAY and up to 200 eggs in her lifetime Bed Bugs nymphs have an incubation period of 10 days

Life History:

Eggs are elongated about 1 mm long & slightly covered with a rim at the anterior end, which is pushed off upon emerging. Eggs are not placed on the body of the host but are found in the cracks & cervices or in rough surfaces where the host sleeps. Eggs are fastened to the surface with a quick drying cement, which is exuded by the female while laying eggs. Each female lays about two eggs per day until she has laid approximately 200 eggs. At normal temperature eggs may hatch in 6-15 days. Egg produces small colorless nymph having the general body Appearance similar to that of the adult. Nymph undergoes a gradual metamorphosis through five instars, with a nymph period of 33 to 45

Days before becoming an adult. Nymph must have a blood meal during each instar to moult to the next stage. Both sexes are fully mature. After the final molt mating may take place before either sex having fed but eggs are not laid until female has had a blood meal. A male is capable of mating several females in a day Both adult & nymphs of bed bugs can survive prolonged periods without food or under unfavorable temperature. Adults can live for a year or longer without food or can survive over winter. Nymphs are not as hardy as adults but can survive for considerable period under adverse conditions. Thus they can survive long period in unoccupied places. In the absence of man they can feed on poultry, canaries mice & also rats.

Health Aspects:

Though bed bugs can be infected experimentally with causative agents of disease like plague, relapsing fever, leprosy, kalaazar, it is established that they do not pay any significant part as vectors in transmission of the disease to man.

Bedbugs Prevention and Measures:

Inspection thorough inspection of the area should be carried out to located the infestation of bed bugs. Beside cracks & cervices they can also be found in the floor under carpeting, behind electrical switch plates, in folds of mattresses & draperies, in unused ovens or boilers & in motor compartment of refrigerators. Insecticides like Synergized Pyrethrins & Pyrethrum can be used for the control of bed bugs in dust, spray or aerosol form. All places of bugs hiding should be treated well, beds should be treated sa as to cover each tuft in the mattresses & the folds at the edges as well as at the top & at appropriate spots on the bottom side. Loose baseboards around all windows & doors especially near the infested bedding areas should be thoroughly sprayed. Apply insecticides early in the day so that there is enough time for spray to dry & dusts to settle before the room can be used for sleeping. Dry the mattress & covers completely in open under the sun before use.

Rat Pest Control

Preventive measures for all pests you can take are :

• Do not leave piles of clothing, papers or other miscellaneous things laying around
• Regular cleaning and maintenance of your home or business
• When cleaning, check under carpet edges and baseboards
• Do not have dirty dishes piled up and sitting for long periods of time, especially not in old water
• Especially in hot weather, put your food scraps in plastic before disposing of them
• Schedule regular pest control maintenance
• If you see one pest or insect, chances are you are not seeing rest. A call to GD's Pest Control should be made to schedule an appointment as soon as possible.

Rats (Rattus Norvegicus) Characteristics

• The coloring for the Mumbai Rat is usually grayish - brown, but they may vary from pure gray to reddish or blackish brown
• Mumbai rats bodies are heavy and thick, 7 - 10 inches long
• Their average weight is 10 -17 ounces
• Their eyes are small, and they are color blind with poor eyesight, primarily seeing movements, shadows and light
• Their tails are shorter than their bodies, 6 - 8 1/2 inches long
• Their nose and muzzle are blunt, and they have an acute sense of smell
• Rats can swim up to 1 mile, are good climbers and can survive a fall of 8 feet onto a hard surface
• Rat droppings are 3/4 inch long, and they average 30 - 180 droppings per day
• This rat species has a very strong social hierarchy, the biggest and strongest Mumbai rats get the best food and harborage
• Mumbai rats can gnaw through wood, lead, aluminum, copper, cinder block and uncured concrete
• The Mumbai Rat is the most common rat in the India

Habitat

Mumbai rats burrow in soil, and nest in basements, lower portions of buildings, and hard to reach places

Diet

• These rats are omnivores, meats, fish, flour, cereal grains, fruits and vegetables, and they will eat almost any human food
• Rats visit fewer sites than mice, but eat more per site, 3/4 - 1 ounce of food per day
• They also require 1/2 - 1 ounce of water per day to survive

Reproduction

• Mumbai rats reach sexual maturity in 2 months, and can breed all year long
• Females have 4 - 7 litters per year, and there are 8 - 12 young per litter
• Adults live up to 1 year

Other Rat Facts

• Rats are instinctively wary of traps and bait
• Rats colonize and nest in basements, attics, burrows under porches and concrete, in wall voids and other hard to reach places
• Rats harbor and transmit a number of serious diseases, and also lice, fleas and ticks

Roof Rat (Rattus Rattus) Characteristics

• Roof Rat coloring is usually black or brown with a slender body, 6 1/2 - 8 inches long
• Average weight is 6 - 12 ounces
• Roof Rats have large ears that would cover the eyes if bent over
• Their eyes are large and prominent, and they are color blind with poor eyesight, primarily seeing movements, shadows and light
• Their tail is hairless and longer than the head and body, 7 1/2 - 10 inches long
• The nose and muzzle are pointed, and Roof Rats have an acute sense of smell
• Roof Rats have smooth fur
• Their droppings have pointed ends and are about 1/2 inch long, a Roof Rat averages 30 - 180 droppings per day
• Roof Rats can swing, jump and climb, and can squeeze through an opening only 1/2 inch wide
• Roof Rats can gnaw through wood, lead, aluminum, copper, cinder block and uncured concrete

Habitat

• Roof Rats will nest inside and under buildings, especially in upper portions of buildings, but they don't really burrow
• They also nest in trees, ivy and similar vegetation, or in piles of rubbish

Diet

• These rats are omnivores, seeds, fruits, vegetables, eggs and grain
• Roof Rats visit fewer sites than mice, but eat more per site, 1/2 - 1 ounce of food per day, and drink up to 1 ounce of liquid per day
• Most feeding and activity takes place 1/2 hour after sundown until 1/2 hour before sunrise

Reproduction

• Roof Rats become sexually mature at four months producing 4 - 6 litters per year with 4 - 8 young per litter
• Adults live up to 1 year

Mice Pest Control

House Mouse (Mus Musculus) Characteristics

• A house mouse is small, pear shaped and slender, and they weigh 5/8 to 1 ounce
• Their tail is 3-4 inches long, semi-naked and longer than the head and body
• A house mouse body is usually 2 to 3 1/2 inches long, their coloring is light brown to light gray, and their underside a light cream color
• Their ears are large and they hear both sonic and ultrasonic ranges
• Their eyes are small and portrude, they are color blind and can only recognize objects up to 10 feet away
• A mouse travels 12 feet per second and can survive an 8 - foot fall on a hard surface
• Droppings are rod shaped and about 1/4 inch in length and one mouse will average 40 -50 droppings per day
• A mouse can squeeze through a hole 1/4 inch wide
• They are excellent climbers and can swim

Habitat

• Mice invade a home or building seeking food, water and warmth
• A house mouse nests and burrows within structures, sets a territory near food sources that are generally 10 - 30 feet from the nest
• Mice can also be found in cultivated fields, at or below ground level and top floors of skyscrapers
• Mice have a strong social hierarchy

Diet

• Mice are nocturnal, most feeding takes place a half hour after sunset and a half hour before sunrise
• They feed 15 - 20 times per day
• Omnivores, but prefer seeds, cereal grains, fruits, vegetables and meats
• Mice frequent many feeding sites - 20 to 30 - eating small amounts of food at every site
• Daily consumption : 1/10 ounce
• Water is not essential for survival, as long as their food contains at least 16% moisture
• Each mouse can contaminate 10 times more food than it contains
• They are carriers of many serious diseases

Reproduction

• Mice can breed by 2 months of age, and can have litters every 40 - 50 days, with 4 - 7 young per litter
• Mice live up to one year
• Female mice reproduce up to 8 times in their lifetime, a single family may produce up to 56 offspring annually
• After giving birth, females can go into heat and become pregnant within 24 - 48 hours They will produce year round in stable conditions, and in less favorable conditions breeding is limited to spring and autumn

Mice Prevention and Control Mesures

Prevention and Control Effective mouse control involves sanitation, mouse proof construction and population reduction. The first two are useful as preventive measures. When a mouse infestation already exists, some form of population reduction is almost always necessary. Reduction techniques include trapping and poisoning.

Sanitation : Mice can survive in very small areas with limited amounts of food and shelter. Consequently, no matter how good the sanitation, most buildings in which food is stored, handled or used will support house mice if not mouse-proofed. Although good sanitation will seldom eliminate mice, poor sanitation is sure to attract them and will permit them to thrive in greater numbers. Good sanitation will also reduce food and shelter for existing mice and in turn make baits and traps more effective. Pay particular attention to eliminating places where mice can find shelter. If they have few places to rest, hide or build nests and rear young, they cannot survive in large numbers.

Mouse-Proof Construction : The most successful and permanent form of house mouse control is to "build them out" by eliminating all openings through which they can enter a structure. All places where food is stored, processed or used should be made mouse-proof. Dried grain and meat products should be stored in glass jars, metal canisters or other resealable airtight containers.

Seal any openings larger than 1/4 inch to exclude mice. Steel wool mixed with caulking compound makes a good plug. Patching material needs to be smooth on the surface to prevent mice from pulling out or chewing through the patching compound. Seal cracks and openings in building foundations and openings for water pipes, vents and utilities with metal or concrete. Doors, windows and screens should fit tightly. It may be necessary to cover the edges with metal to prevent gnawing. Plastic sheeting or screen, wood, rubber or other gnawable materials are unsuitable for plugging holes used by mice

Traps : Trapping is an effective control method. When only a few mice are present in a building, it is usually the preferred control method. Trapping has several advantages: (1) it does not rely on inherently hazardous poisons, (2) it permits the user to make sure that the mouse has been killed and (3) it allows for disposal of the mouse carcasses, thereby avoiding dead mouse odors that may occur when poisoning is done within buildings.

The simple, inexpensive wood-based snap trap is effective and can be purchased in most hardware and grocery stores. Bait traps with peanut butter, chocolate candy, dried fruit or a small piece of bacon tied securely to the trigger. Set them so that the trigger is sensitive and will spring easily. Multiple-capture live traps, which can capture several mice once set, are also available in some hardware and feed stores. Set traps close to walls, behind objects, in dark corners and in places where evidence of mouse activity is seen. Place them so that mice will pass directly over the proper and improper placement of trapstriggers as they follow the natural course of travel, usually close to a wall.

Traps can be set on ledges or on top of pallets of stored materials if mice are active in such locations. Use enough traps to eliminate the rodents quickly. (Using too few traps is a common error by individuals attempting to control mice.) Mice seldom venture far from their shelter and food supply, so place traps no more than 10 feet apart in areas where mice are active. Leaving traps unset until the bait has been taken at least once (prebaiting) often increases the success of trapping.

An alternative to traps are glue boards, which catch and hold mice attempting to cross them in much the same way flypaper catches flies. Place glue boards along walls where mice travel. Two or three glue boards placed side-by-side (or the larger glue boards used for rats) will be more effective than individual boards. Do not use them where children, pets or desirable wildlife can contact them. Glue boards can be placed inside tamper-resistant bait boxes in exposed locations. Glue boards lose their effectiveness in dusty areas unless covered and extremes of temperature also may affect the tackiness of the glue. Glue boards are sometimes used to catch a mouse that is wary of snap traps.

Poison Baits (Rodenticides) : Rodenticides are poisons that kill rodents. They can be purchased in hardware stores, feed stores, discount stores, garden centers and other places where pesticides are sold. Do not buy unlabeled rodent baits from street vendors or other uncertain sources. Do not purchase baits that have an incomplete label or one that appears to be “homemade.”

“Building ou“Building out” rodents and trapping are the most effective control methods. Rodent baits should be used only to supplement these methods. If there is a repeated need to use baits, it is likely that sanitation and mouse-proofing should be improved. Remember that rodent baits are poisons. If baits are used indoors, be sure they are labeled specifically for interior use.

The active ingredients in baits are used at very low levels, so bait shyness does not occur when using properly formulated baits. Most of these baits cause death only after they are eaten for a number of days, although some types can cause death following a single feeding. Make sure that ailable continuously until mice stop feeding. Depending on the number of mice, this may require up to three weeks.

Bait Selection and Placement : Baits are available in several forms. Grain baits in a meal or pelleted form are available in small plastic, cellophane or paper packets. These sealed "place packs" keep bait fresh and make it easy to place the baits in burrows, walls or other locations. Mice gnaw into the packet to feed on the bait. Block style baits are also very effective for most situations. Proper placement of baits and the distance between placements is important. Place baits in several locations no farther than 10 feet apart and preferably closer. For effective control, baits or traps must be located where mice are living. Use of tamper-resistant bait stations provides a safeguard for people, pets and other animals. Place bait stations next to walls with the openings close to the wall or in other places where mice are active. When possible, secure the bait station to a fixed object to prevent it from being moved. Clearly label all bait stations "Caution—Mouse Bait" as a safety precaution.

Sound and Electronic Devices : Although mice are easily frightened by strange or unfamiliar noises, they quickly become accustomed to regularly repeated sounds and are often found living in grain mills or factories and other noisy locations. Ultrasonic sounds, those above the range of human hearing have very limited use in rodent control because they are directional and do not penetrate behind objects. Also, they lose their intensity quickly with distance. There is little evidence that sound of any type will drive established mice or rats from buildings because they rapidly become accustomed to the sound.

Control by Cats and Dogs : Although cats, dogs and other predators may kill mice, they do not give effective control in most circumstances. In fact, rodents may live in very close association with dogs and cats. Mice and rats may obtain much of their diet from the pet's dish or from what pets spill.

Termites pest control

Subterranean Termites Information :

Subterranean Termites are social insects. They live in colonies and feed on dead plant cell wall material such as wood. Subterranean Termites belong to the insect order Isoptera and they have a strict caste system consisting of workers, soldiers, reproductives, a queen, and a king. The two most common types of Subterranean Termites are Subterranean Subterranean Termites and subterranean Subterranean Termites.

Both types feed on cellulose found in wood and wood products, but there are differences between the two species. Subterranean Subterranean Termites do not need ground contact or moisture. They can live their entire life cycle inside a piece of structural timber or a piece of furniture. Their numbers are less than that of subterranean Subterranean Termites and they tend to be a bit larger in size. Subterranean Subterranean Termites generally swarm after sunset or at night, from May until November. However, they can swarm at other times. Their swarmers are generally pale brown in color.

ubterranean Subterranean Termites must have ground contact or a secondary moisture source in order to live above ground. Most are small and black in the swarmer phase. Subterranean Subterranean Termites generally swarm during the spring and summer months in the daytime (especially after a heavy rain). However, they can swarm at other times.

Worldwide, Subterranean Termites and mice spread over 35 diseases. Rodent-borne diseases are spread directly to humans through bite wounds, contaminated food or water, and through breathing in germs that may have been stirred into the air. Diseases from rodents are also spread indirectly to humans by way of ticks, mites, and fleas that transmit the infection to humans after feeding on infected rodents. Subterranean Termites are also known for causing damage to homes and structures.

They often chew on electrical wires creating the potential for a structure fire. Subterranean Termites can also cause insulation damage thereby decreasing the thermal efficiency of your home, and water damage from chewing on roof shingles, water pipes, and fascia boards. Do you live in Mumbai and think this rodent may be invading your home? GDP Services offers the most advanced and effective rodent prevention and control services!

Appearance:

Workers are cream colored and wingless. Soldiers have elongated brown heads with mandibles. Supplementary reproductives are light-colored, while primary reproductives are dark brown or black.

Size:
Range from 1/8 to 1-inch in length.

Behavior:

Subterranean termites usually swarm in spring, but swarms can occur at any time of the year. The primary reproductives swarm and start new colonies. Supplementary reproductives can only reproduce in their own colony. They assist with population growth of the colony. Subterranean termites have a worker caste, while drywood termites do not.

Habitat:

Subterranean termites live in colonies underground, but are able to reach food above ground by building tunnels called mud tubes. They are dependent on moisture for survival, unlike drywood termites that only need low moisture. Subterranean termites can invade homes through cracks in concrete, so slab homes are not safe from this pest.

Economic Significance : Termites cause over a billion dollars in damage to homes each year, and subterranean termites are responsible for the majority of that damage. Their colonies can contain up to a million termites and are much larger than drywood termite colonies.

Treatment Type for Dry wood Termites

About Termite: Termites are insects that can cause serious damage to wood structures & wood products. It is one of few animals that can actually eat wood as food. Like ants, termites live together in organized colonies.

Types & Habits: There are 3 types of termites, the subterranean, the damp wood & the dry wood termite. These live in colonies similar to those described above, & are all capable of damaging wooden structures & products. There are significant differences in habits between the 3 types.

a) Dry wood termites: Dry wood termites are often found living in desert areas; they do not need in wood, but unlike the Damp wood termites, they can nest in dry seasoned wood, they can nest in a pile of lumber or wooden furniture & they need not leave these wood in order to feed & nest. Even Furniture that is moved from place to place can feed & nest dry wood termite. The dry wood termite is about the same size as the subterranean termite, the main difference between them is the color; the dry wood termite swarmer is lighter brown than the subterranean termites & may have a red brown head. Dry wood termite swarms at night in the spring or fall (autumn) depending on the species.

Treatment Type for Subterranean Termites
b) Subterranean Termite: has a small, soft & pale body. It requires considerable dampness to stay alive & the ground provides the necessary dampness. The 1st choice of wood by termites is that which in contact with in ground or soil; this contact makes entry into the wood easier. It also happens that non of the wood in a house may be in contact with the ground but subterranean termites can still get at it by building mud tunnels to the wood. The mud tube enables the subterranean termite to get at wood without going out into the open. Subterranean termites may build tubes on outer side of walls also.

However there are often open spaces inside walls & foundation; large cinder blocks are usually made with air spaces in them & termites build their tubes up the inside of a cinder block wall; therefore; sometimes there are tubes visible on wall but termites may be constructing mud tubes inside the wall itself.

Some tubes of houses are built on concrete slabs instead of basements, these slabs have openings in them to allow pipes through & termites normally enter a slab house by building tubes through these openings. Subterranean termites can also go through cracks in concrete slabs as small as 1/64” wide. When a termite enters a house the wood mat be dry. The termite can eat the wood, but it must return to the ground or nest of it will dry up.

If the wood is wet, the termites need return to the ground less frequently, so termites prefer wet wood. So, you have to check the quality of wood; wood gets wet through contact with soil, a leaky roof or leaky plumbing; all these encourage termite activity. Subterranean termites tend to swarm when conditions are damp; this is usually after the monsoons in India. In dry regions, subterranean termites would tend to swarm when the 1st rains come, it must be remembered that subterranean termite live in the ground & is not in direct touch with the weather, therefore they may swam anytime if the particular conditions are night termites usually swam during the day.

Subterranean termites can also live in a variety of temperature ranges.

Soil Treatment
1) Stage 1: Treat the bottom surface & sides (upto 30 cm. Height) of the excavations made for column pits, wall trenches & basements @ 5 liter per sq.m of surface area. 2) Stage 2: Treat the refill earth on both sides of all built-up walls (approximate width 30 cm & depth 45 cm.) @ 7.5 liter per sq.m of vertical surface of substructure. 3) Stage 3: Treat the entire level surface (before laying the floor) @ 5 liter per sq.m. In case of RCC framed Structures with columns & plinth beams & RC basements, the treatment can start at a depth of 50 cm., below ground level. Whenever pipes, waste &conduits enter the soil, loosen the soil for a distance of 15 cm, & 7.5 cm. Deep, & thoroughly drench with Chlorpyrifos 50%EC emulsion. Note: Application should be done when the surface is dry to facilitate better absorption.

Treatment of Existing Buildings:
a) External Treatment (Masonry Foundations): i) Dig shovel width trenches along the external wall of the building exposing the foundation wall surfaces upto a depth of 50 cm & make 30 – 50 cm deep rod holes 15 cm apart all along this trench & pour Chlorpyrifos 50%EC emulsion @ 1.75 liters running meter. ii) Treat the back fill earth with Chlorpyrifos 50%EC emulsion @ 0.5 liter per running meter as it is returned to the trench directing the spray towards the wall surface.

PS:- It there is a concrete or masonry apron around the building, drill 12 mm holes are close as possible to the plinth wall 30 cm apart & pump Chlorpyrifos 50%Ec emulsion to soak the soil @ 2.25 liter per linear meter.

RCC Framed Structure: Excavate Shovel width trenches exposing the side of the column & plinth beams upto 30 cm (or bottom of the plinth beam) & treat the backfill earth with Chlorpyrifos 50%EC emulsion as it is returned to the trench @ 7.5 per sq.m of the vertical surface of the structure. b) Internal Treatment: (Soil under Floors): Soil below any opening of the floor is to be charged with the chemical so as to daily access to termites. i) Drill 12 mm holes at the junction of floor & wall along the cracks on the floor & along constructional joint at 30 meters. Interval to reach the soil below. Squirt the emulsion @ 1 liter per hole or till refusal & seal the hole properly. ii) Drill hole into the masonry wall at about 45 angles preferably from both side of the plinth wall at 30 cm. Intervals & soak the masonry with Chlorpyrifos 50%EC emulsion as above.

Upper Floor: Termite damages on upper floors / flats occur as termites travel from ground to through lift wells or casings of electric wiring telephone cables, utility pipes, etc. Wood paneling infested woodwork can be described. However to prevent recurrence of attack, treat ground floor of existing building in above section.

c) Dampwood termites: Dampwood termites, like the subterranean termites, need a lot of moisture but unlike the subterranean termites that need to return periodically to the ground, they can nest in wood that is damp or wet; therefore the Dampwood termites requires wood that is in contact like the ground (as a source of moisture only) & is exposed to a leak in a roof or wall. The Dampwood termites are larger than the subterranean termites, & they swarm at dusk in the summer or early autumn, they also may swarm at anytime, when particular conditions in the nest are right.

Dry Wood Termite

Drywood Termites Information :

Drywood Termites are social insects. They live in colonies and feed on dead plant cell wall material such as wood. Drywood Termites belong to the insect order Isoptera and they have a strict caste system consisting of workers, soldiers, reproductives, a queen, and a king.

The two most common types of Drywood Termites are drywood Drywood Termites and subterranean Drywood Termites. Both types feed on cellulose found in wood and wood products, but there are differences between the two species. Drywood Drywood Termites do not need ground contact or moisture. They can live their entire life cycle inside a piece of structural timber or a piece of furniture. Their numbers are less than that of subterranean Drywood Termites and they tend to be a bit larger in size. Drywood Drywood Termites generally swarm after sunset or at night, from May until November. However, they can swarm at other times. Their swarmers are generally pale brown in color.

ubterranean Drywood Termites must have ground contact or a secondary moisture source in order to live above ground. Most are small and black in the swarmer phase. Subterranean Drywood Termites generally swarm during the spring and summer months in the daytime (especially after a heavy rain). However, they can swarm at other times.

Worldwide, Drywood Termites and mice spread over 35 diseases. Rodent-borne diseases are spread directly to humans through bite wounds, contaminated food or water, and through breathing in germs that may have been stirred into the air. Diseases from rodents are also spread indirectly to humans by way of ticks, mites, and fleas that transmit the infection to humans after feeding on infected rodents. Drywood Termites are also known for causing damage to homes and structures. They often chew on electrical wires creating the potential for a structure fire.

Drywood Termites can also cause insulation damage thereby decreasing the thermal efficiency of your home, and water damage from chewing on roof shingles, water pipes, and fascia boards. Do you live in Mumbai and think this rodent may be invading your home? GDP Services offers the most advanced and effective rodent prevention and control services!

Appearance :

Drywood termites are usually pale brown in color. They have soft bodies with a cylindrical shape. During the winged stage there are four equal size wings that extend longer than the body.

Size:
Range from 3/8 to ½-inch in length.

Behavior :

Drywood termites are social insects that live in colonies. The colonies are composed of kings, queens and soldiers. There is no worker caste as in subterranean termite colonies.

Habitat :

Drywood termites create colonies in wood, with no connection to the ground necessary. They need very little moisture and are often found in the attic wood framing. Drywood termites obtain moisture from the water produced by the digestion of cellulose. Colonies can contain up to 2,500 termites.

Economic Significance :

Drywood termites cause serious damage to structures, often long before they are discovered. Possible signs of infestation include the leaving of sawdust-like pellets and wings left over from swarmers.

Honey Bees Pest Control

Honey Bees

Honey bees are essential to modern agriculture. These industrious social insects produce over $100 million worth of honey and beeswax each year in India. Their service as pollinators of agricultural crops adds another $10 billion to their overall value. Due to the destruction of native habitat, native pollinators such as bumblebees and leafcutter bees are in short supply, further magnifying the impact of the honey bee and the work of our beekeeping industry.

Description:

The honey bee is about 12 mm (1/2 inch) long and usually yellow, with 3 or 5 dark brown abdominal bands. They carry two pairs of wings and lack the constricted abdomen (wasp waist) of the wasp and hornet. Honey bees can sting, but are much less aggressive than wasps and hornets. Honey Bee At Work Honey Bee hard at work inside its bee hive

Life Cycle:

It takes 21 days for the honey bee to develop into a "hive bee" upon hatching from the egg. The "hive bee" spends the next 21 days doing hive chores and feeding larvae. After the "hive bee" period, the bee passes into the category of "field bee," or forager. These are the bees who leave the hive to return with nectar, pollen and water. In the height of nectar flow, these bees wear their wings out from flying and die within three weeks.

Swarms:

When a colony becomes overcrowded, the "field bees" gorge on honey and leave the hive with the queen bee to establish a new colony. Because they are gorged on honey, they are not generally aggressive and pose no threat to humans if left alone. A typical swarm may contain thirty to fifty thousand bees and will constitute a definite loss to the beekeeper whose apiary they have left.

Eradication Of Honey Bees:

For removal of honey bee hives in exposed situations outdoor the best method is to pinpoint the hive with a torch light beam on it & apply jet spray of aquatic emulsion of pesticides using a pressure pump profusely drenching the hive with the emulsion. This will kill all the bees in the hive. Hive will also become very heavy due to water & within few hours will fall to the ground by itself, which can be cleared next morning. At rare times it may be necessary to spray pesticide again if certain moribund bees are found hovering around the hive. The hive should be collected in a bag & burnt. The dust formulation of pesticide may be used when the nests are in the enclosed spaces.

Dust will also move with the bees as they move in the colony & kill other individuals. Once the bees are killed as may be noted by the absence of swarming bees the wall of the spaces should be opened & comb removed at the earliest otherwise there is a risk of other insects being attracted towards honey, which will run down from the hive & made the area messy. Carpenter bees, bumblebees can be controlled using dust/aerosol formulation by applying it into galleries through entrance point & plugging this point so as to prevent escaping of the bees. Spray treatment with residual pesticide be carried out around the galleries to control the bees that might have returned to the area. Pyrethrins may be used as aquatic emulsion, dust formulation or aerosol application for such treatment.

Mosquito Pest Control

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT MOSQUITO CONTROL PESTICIDES

Mosquitoes can be a nuisance and cause allergic reactions in people when they bite. Some mosquitoes in india may carry germs that can cause serious disease. For these reasons there are government programs that control mosquitoes. Life Cycle of a Mosquito Mosquitoes need water to live. They lay their eggs on standing water. The egg hatches into a larva in the water. The larva becomes a pupa, and then finally becomes a flying adult mosquito in 1 – 3 weeks. The adult female mosquito then needs to bite an animal or person for blood so that she can lay eggs and repeat the cycle. Mosquito control programs use many ways to control mosquitoes. They try to get rid of standing water in cities and in the country where mosquitoes will lay eggs. They add fish to ponds to eat the larvae and pupae of mosquitoes. Mosquito control programs also use pesticides to kill mosquitoes.

A pesticide is material used to kill or hurt a certain pest. There are mosquito pesticides that are used in water to kill only mosquito larvae and pupae and in the air to kill only adult mosquitoes. The parts of the products that are poisonous to the mosquito are the active ingredients.

Studies have been done to determine the effects of mosquito control pesticides on animals. The studies showed that small amounts of pesticides did not harm the animals, but very large amounts could. The very large amounts fed to animals would be equal to a person eating pounds or drinking cups of the active ingredient every day for years. The studies also determined the smallest amount of pesticide that can harm animals. When pesticides are used correctly, people and pets are exposed to much less than the smallest amount that can harm animals. Scientists also found that people who live in places where routine mosquito spraying is done have no more chemical related health problems than those in areas that are not sprayed.

The pesticides that are put into water to kill mosquito larvae and pupae before they become adults are called larvicides. People and pets may come into contact with very small quantities of these products if they enter water that has been recently treated. These products are made to kill mosquitoes and do not harm other insects or animals when used properly.

dulticides are pesticides that kill adult mosquitoes. The active ingredients in adulticides work by stopping the mosquito’s brain from working properly. Adulticides are used by spraying the product from a truck or airplane, using a very small amount of the pesticide (less than 4 ounces per acre of land). The liquid comes out of the airplane or truck- mounted sprayer as a mist of very small drops or a "fog". The fog floats with the air currents. Mosquitoes must come into contact with the fog to be killed. Mosquito spraying is done in the evening after sunset or in the morning before sunrise when most mosquitoes are flying instead of resting.

There are easy steps to take to avoid being sprayed, though exposure to these products is safe for most people. During mosquito spraying, people can stay inside and close windows. Extra care should be taken to keep babies and pregnant women away from pesticides because they are more easily harmed by pesticides than other people. People who are allergic to some chemicals may decide to take the extra step of calling their local mosquito control program to find out when and where spraying will take place.

Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis and Bacillus sphaericus: Commonly called Bti and Bs for short, these larvicides are made from bacteria. These larvicides are made with natural bacteria mixed with clay, ground-up corn cob, or as a liquid. How they work: When put into water where mosquito larvae are found, the larvae eat the bacteria. The bacteria destroy the guts of the larvae causing the mosquito to die. This product does not hurt people or pets even if eaten because the guts of a person or pet are much different than the guts of mosquitoes.

Methoprene: Methoprene is a man-made chemical that is a copy of a chemical normally found inside mosquito larvae. How it works: Methoprene is mixed with clay or is used as a liquid and put into water. This chemical stops the larvae from growing into adult mosquitoes. Danger to people and pets: This product has no effect on people or pets at the amounts used for mosquito control. Mineral oil or alcohol-based surface products: Golden Bear 1111, Agnique MMF, and other surface films are put on water to kill mosquito larvae and pupae. These larvicides spread out and form a thin layer over the surface of the water where mosquito larvae or pupae are present. How they work: Mosquito larvae and pupae breathe through tubes at the surface of the water.

These products suffocate the mosquito larva or pupa by preventing them from breathing. Dangers to people and pets: These products can cause a mild skin rash if they are sprayed directly on a person. Once these products are on the water, a person or animal would not be bothered even if they went swimming. The products are not poisonous and pets are not harmed by drinking from a pond sprayed with these products. Pyrethrins are two chemicals taken from chrysanthemum flowers that are poisonous to mosquitoes. The sun destroys pyrethrins very fast so when they are used in mosquito control, most of the chemicals are gone within an hour after sunrise. Pyrethrins are a small portion of the total liquid in adulticides made with them – most of the liquid is water or mineral oil.

How they work: Pyrethrins block the movement of information from the mosquito’s brain so its heart no longer beats and it cannot breathe. Danger to people and pets: Most people are not harmed by these chemicals when they are used in mosquito spraying. People who are allergic to pyrethrins may feel a tight or tingly feeling under their skin, soreness around their eyelids, or a scratchy throat. When used correctly, pyrethrins will not kill fish. Pyrethroids are man-made chemicals that are almost the same as pyrethrins. Pyrethoids last longer in sunlight than pyrethrins (up to a couple of days). Most of the liquid in adulticides is either water or mineral oil.

How they work: Like pyrethrins, pyrethroids block the movement of information from the mosquito’s brain so its heart no longer beats and it cannot breathe. Danger to people and pets: Most people are not harmed by pyrethroids used in mosquito spraying. People who have allergies to these chemicals may feel a tight or tingly feeling under their skin, soreness around their eyelids, or a scratchy throat. Pyrethroids can kill fish if they accidentally get into water where fish live. Piperonyl Butoxide or PBO is a chemical that is added to pyrethrins or pyrethroids to make them work better. How it works: When PBO is mixed in the mosquito spray, it makes it harder for the mosquito to get rid of the pesticide from their body. When PBO is used, less active ingredient is needed to kill mosquitoes.

Danger to people and pets: The small amounts of PBO a person or pet could come into contact with during mosquito spraying would not harm them. Mineral oil is often the main ingredient that other chemicals are mixed with to make adulticides. If skin is coated with mineral oil, minor problems like a burning feeling or a rash can occur. The tiny amount of mineral oil a person could get on their skin from spraying mosquitoes would not cause any problem. Mineral oil is not harmful when swallowed. Contact with pyrethrins, pyrethroids, PBO, and mineral oil from mosquito spraying has not been shown to cause long-term health problems in humans or animals.

Organophosphates are used infrequently in india and only in rural areas. There are two chemicals of this type used to spray mosquitoes in india. Both of these chemicals have been used for mosquito control, or to spray insect pests on farms and around houses for more than 40 years. How they work: These pesticides kill mosquitoes by blocking the movement of information from the mosquito’s brain so the mosquito dies because its heart no longer beats and it cannot breathe.

Why they are used: If the same pesticide is used for a long time to spray adult mosquitoes, the mosquitoes can become immune to that pesticide and will not die when sprayed. Mosquito control programs can make sure more commonly used pesticides will stay effective by occasionally using a different chemical to kill adult mosquitoes. This is called "rotating" pesticides.

Wood Borer Pest Control

Wood borers are insects which damage wood by tunnelling at the laval (grub) stage for food or leaving an emergence hole on the surface of the wood as an adult (beetle).

Anti Wood borers (Powder Post Beetles) are tiny beetles whose larvae feed extensively on the wood. The wood worms while emerging make tiny pin size holes on the surface of wooden furniture or fixture. Those tiny holes which you see on wood surface are actually the exit -holes where the adult wood borer has left. The fine yellowish colored powder (Yellow Dust) starts appearing from these tiny holes. This indicates the destructive activity of borers deep inside the core of the wood as these are internal feeders. They feed on the cell contents of the sapwood. While feeding they make tunnels and pupate within the wood. Borers or Powder Post Beetles attack partially or fully seasoned wood with 10-15% moisture. (i.e almost dry condition).

The beetles are more active from March-April and become less active from November onwards and attacks mostly unseasoned wood used in furniture articles like Beds, Dining tables, computer tables, wooden cabinets etc

There are several methods and options for control of wood borers (commonly known as wood worms). Selecting the best option depends on a number of factors, such as the gravity of infestation, the location of infestation, potential for reinfestation, and cost of treatment. Wood borers and Powder Post Beetles damage wood slowly so there is plenty of time to make a decision on control.

Control Measures As a treatment wood preservative chemicals are required to be injected into these tiny exit holes with the help of syringe and larvae is targeted as only larvae is responsible for the damage to the wood.

The wood surface is also applied with residual pesticides chemicals having petroleum base. These residual pesticides will stop the current infestation as well as protect against new invaders if they find their way to your precious wooden furniture.

DO IT YOURSELF

Bees or Wasps: To get rid of Bees use a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher for spraying directly on their Honey Comb.

Fleas:
a) To get rid of Fleas, scatter Diatomaceous Earth in the yard until next rain, but should not be inhaled. Wear eye protection & a respirator.
b) Banana peels acts as a flea repellent.
c) Feed yeast to dogs to repel fleas.

Flea Traps: To solve the problem of Fleas place a shallow pan of soapy water on the floor with a High Intensity lamp near it as fleas will jump towards the light & fall into the pan & drown.

Silverfish: To get rid of Silverfish Sprinkle some Epson or Borax in Bathroom, Kitchen area where moisture content is high.

Cockroaches:
a) To get rid of Cockroaches place cucumber peels in Drawers, corners & other gaps that are inaccessible to us daily, avoid moisture in dark corners, especially in kitchen Area.
b) Equal parts of Plaster of Paris & Powdered Sugar acts as a poison bait for Cockroaches

Ants:
a) To solve the problem of Ants dry tobacco leaves should be soaked in water for minimum of 1 hour & the water solution should be sprinkled from incoming to outgoing places (including the place of their movements).
b) To avoid ants crawling up a picnic table place small pan of water or sprinkle turmeric powder below each leg of the Table.
c) Equal parts of Boric Acid Powder & Powdered Sugar acts as a poison bait for Ants.
d) Use soapy water to spray on ants.
e) Ants appearing from the cracks can be protected by sprinkling drops of lemon juice, coffee powder, piece of garlic / cloves, cannayne pepper, citrus oil, dried green mint leaves.

Termites: For solving the problem of termites use liquid Nitrogen to freeze termite in inaccessible areas.

Mosquitoes: Grow Citronella plant (Fragrant Oil Grass) in & around your house. Scorpions & Centipedes: To immobilize or kill these insects pour some kerosene on their body.

Moths:
a) Few drops of Lavender Oil on cotton wad acts as natural moth repellent in closed drawers, suitcases & cabinets.
b) Dry lemon peels acts as moths repellent. Slug (A snail without a Shell): Sprinkle Wood Ash to control Slug problem.

General Treatments: Woolen Material should be covered with newspapers as the ink of it acts as insect repellent. The Dry skin of ripe lemon can be used as an insect repellent. The dry neem leaves folded in newspapers (2) & placed in stored grains will solve the problem of insects & keep the grains safe. Boric Powder mixed with grains & rice prevents them from being infected against pest & worms. Don’t through lemon peels, instead dry them & place at Strategic corners as they act as Insect Repellent. Keep a whole Turmeric Root or Neem Leaves in containers of Flour, rice, dal that are subjected to pest, it acts as natural pest repellent.