Perimeter Patrol
This is the main purpose of perimeter pest control.
Stopping pests before they enter the home.
Female mosquitoes enter the In2Care bucket looking for this to lay their eggs.
Standing water.
This pest is responsible for more human deaths per year than any other animal.
Mosquito.
Fleas and ticks are most commonly introduced into yards by these.
Pets or wildlife.
Grubs are the larvae of these insects.
Beetles.
This part of the home is the primary treatment zone for perimeter applications.
Foundation.
This ingredient in the bucket helps stop larvae from developing into adult mosquitoes.
Larvicide.
Fleas can jump up to this many times their body height?
100 times.
This pest attaches and feeds for long periods of time.
Ticks.
This is the most common visible sign of a grub infestation in a lawn.
Brown or dead patches.
These small openings are key targets because pests use them to get inside.
Cracks, crevices, exterior vents.
What should the owner do if their dog knocks over the bucket and chews on the gauze strip?
Contact us to replace the bucket. The dog is not in danger.
This is why customers often notice more mosquitoes after it rains.
Increased breeding sites from standing water.
This is a key reason flea and tick control is important for families.
Disease prevention.
These pests damage lawns by feeding on this part of the grass.
This is why perimeter treatments are done regularly instead of just once.
Maintain a continuous barrier.
This happens when mosquitoes leave the bucket carrying treatment to other breeding sites.
Auto-dissemination.
Mosquitos are most active during these times of day.
Dawn and dusk.
This is the main reason multiple treatments are needed for fleas.
Breaking the life cycle.
This is the best time of year to apply preventative grub control treatments.
Early-mid summer.
This environmental factor can reduce the effectiveness of a perimeter treatment if it happens right after application.
Heavy rain.
Biological fungus and targeted larvicide.
Ticks latch onto hosts using this behavior instead of jumping or flying.
Questing.
This stage of the flea life cycle can stay dormant and cause reinfestation.
The pupae stage.
This is why proper watering after a preventative grub treatment is critical for effectiveness.
To move the product into the soil where grubs feed.