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“Mosquito Control: The Number 1 Challenging Task” Immediately becomes “Mastering Mosquito Control In Miami: Is It Impossible?”

Pest Control Training, PodcastBy Franklin Hernandez February 13, 2024

Chapter 1: Comprehensive Mosquito Control in Miami’s Climate This chapter delves deeper into the unique challenges of mosquito control in Miami’s humid and warm climate. Franklin Hernandez on the Pestgeek Podcast discusses the heightened mosquito activity during the summer months and the common errors residents make in addressing this issue. It emphasizes the complexity of…

20 Studies How Insect Growth Regulators Work on German Roaches

BlogBy Franklin Hernandez November 8, 2020

Studies on Insect Growth Regulators on German RoachesResponse of Late-Instar Blattella germanica (Dictyoptera: Blattellidae) to Dietary Insect Growth Regulators https://academic.oup.com/jee/article-abstract/83/6/2295/871014 Reduced titres of ecdysone following juvenile hormone treatment in the German cockroach, Blattella germanica https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/0022191075902371 Abnormalities in the development and reproduction of Blattella germanica (L.) (Dictyoptera: Blattellidae) treated with insect growth regulators with juvenile hormone…

CLASS 15 INHIBITORS OF CHITIN BIOSYNTHESIS TYPE 0

PodcastBy Franklin Hernandez March 20, 2019

It is is Frank the pest geek and we’re going to be discussing class 15 inhibitors of biosynthesis on this edition of the pest geek podcast. Now, what is chitin inhibition? Well, it is what we use a product what is known as a chitin inhibitor which is an insect growth regulator also known as…

Bed Bug Control With IGR Insect Growth Regulators

Bed Bug, PodcastBy Franklin Hernandez November 20, 2017

Bed Bug Control With IGR Insect Growth Regulators Juvenile Hormones and chitin synthesis inhibitor. What works, what dosnt work and what shows promise. Krüppel homolog 1 and E93 mediate Juvenile hormone methoprene regulation of metamorphosis in the common bed bug, Cimex lectularius We studied the regulation of molting and metamorphosis in bed bugs with a…

Mimic Antagonize or Inhibit IGR Insect Growth Regulators Modes of Action

Podcast, Pest Control ProductsBy Franklin Hernandez February 20, 2017

Mimic Antagonize or Inhibit IGR Insect Growth Regulators Modes of Action Mimic Antagonize or Inhibit IGR Insect Growth Regulators Modes of Action Insect growth regulators IGR are not insecticides they do not kill the insects directly. IGRs focuses on the endocrine system. They mimic the action of hormones to disrupt the molting process and modify…

Mosquito Control, New WhiteFly in Florida, Aedes, Zika, IGR, BTI

Podcast, Pest Control ProductsBy Franklin Hernandez April 18, 2016 Leave a comment

Mosquito Control, New WhiteFly in Florida, Aedes, Zika, IGR, BTI Shout out Skinner Pest Control @PestSkinner New York, NY Suzy Rayner 5 star Loving all of the information! You remind me that my favourite part of this job is that we’re always learning. Sales/Service Technician at Orkin Winnipeg, Manitoba Book Of the Week The Toyota…

Using IGR As Part Of Your Integrated Pest Management Program

Pest Control Products, PodcastBy Franklin Hernandez August 31, 2015 Leave a comment

Using IGR As Part Of Your Integrated Pest Management Program IGR’s are a great way to get and maintain control in a lot of circumstances and accounts It’s a great addition to Baiting programs Mosquito misting Food handling facilities Flea control Ornamental pests Why are IGR’s effective in control Since an IGR is specific to…

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