Pests We Treat Photo Album: DIY efforts cause dangerous and toxic mess - Carpenter ant cleanup and removal in Waretown
Improperly applied DIY carpenter ant treatment in Waretown, NJ
Here, this homeowner did not even read the instruction label for applying the pesticide. Instead, as many erroneously believe, he believed that the heavier the application, the better it would work. I explained that this particular product was meant to treat enclosed areas like wall voids, pipe chases, under and behind siding. The homeowner had simply applied this dust out in the open around the home's exterior. I could not even apply the appropriate treatment until this dust was removed. I notified the property manager of what I had found, and asked them to work with the homeowner to clean up the "mess" that was made. Once the clean-up is done, I'll be ready to apply the proper treatment.
Improperly applied DIY carpenter ant treatment in Waretown, New Jersey
The homeowner had tried to deal with the infestation himself. Unfortunately, this is happening with more frequency, with potentially dangerous results. Consumers can now purchase restricted-use applications that, at one time, were only available to licensed pest control operators. Consumers often misuse these products. For example, this homeowner used this restricted-use insecticide dust in a manner that was completely against what the label allowed. As a pest control operator,