Category SPCA: Structural Pest control Applicator Graded A+

Category SPCA: Structural Pest control Applicator Graded A+ 2 classifications of pesticides ️ 3 advantages of non-chemical control ️- more environmentally appropriate - could reduce the risk of damaging materials or remain visible on a surface - reduce the need for large scale chemical applications when used with things such as heat treatment 3 basic approaches to control pests via non-chemical methods ️- physical removal - trapping - use of environmental conditions that are harmful to the pest 3 categories of SPCA license and the requirements to qualify for each ️ 3 common conductive conditions that help pests within PVAs ️moisture, food, warmth, hiding and nesting places, pathway between resources. 3 common PVAs in a typical structure ️food-prep counter, attic, restroom drain, food storage pantry, firewood pile, trash compactor 3 differences between ants and termites ️termites need humidity, wood food and shelter to protect colony 3 disadvantages of non-chemical control ️- more effort and cost to set up a none chemical procedure - lack of residual action - once finished the areas is prone o re-infestation 3 examples of common building faults where exclusion would help prevent pests ️- sealing voids in walls or around utility penetrations - zone exclusion, replacing gravel around building 3 ways that habitat modification helps to control structural pests ️ 3 ways that pesticides may be active against pests ️-flushing pests out of hiding areas - causing short-acting, direct contact effects -providing longer-term, residual action after the pesticide is applied 4 keys for effective structural IPM ️- Use information about the pest and the habitat - Using a combination of practices to provide a least possible hazard to people, property, and the environment - Using the most economical means - Meeting pest management expectations 4 structures that fall within SPCA category ️ 5 ways to modify an environment to kill pests ️- High temperature (120F) - low temperature (10F) - modified atmosphere (60% or greater of inert gas) - low pressure (0.62 PSI/32 mmHg or lower) - desiccation (40% or less relative humidity) Active Ingredient (AI) ️a chemical agent in a pesticide that acts directly on the body of the pest Active Ingredients (AIs) ️chemicals that directly effect the pest Advantage of using a vacuum while controlling a pest ️ Aerosol ️formulated with a solvent and carrier that creates and holds pressure in the can press of a button releases contents formulations include: flushing agents, short-acting contact, and residuals Benefits: portable and convenient for use, residuals dry faster than liquids, complement to liquid pesticide that are carried in larger sprayers Cons: contents under pressure, increased risk of respiratory exposure to pesticide, higher cost than liquids per application area Alates ️reproductive, winged adults American Cockroach ️1-1/2 inches long females carrie eggs until full then glue to surfaces in quiet areas basements, sewer lines, corridors, steam tunnels (can enter building if this entry opens) Anticoagulants ️prevent blood clotting and circulatory repair function Ants ️insects with distinct head, thorax, and abdomen. Waist between abdomen and thorax is between 1 and 2 nodes Arachnids ️arthropods with 8 legs and 2 body sections Bait ️formulated with food or water base necessary for the pest survival Benefits: precise application and pests help with exposure by consuming bait