Archive for August, 2009
Thursday, August 27th, 2009
Question:
Doc,
I see large palm trees being transported down the highways with no leaves and no roots. I know they must be planted somewhere, but how do they survive?
- D. Myers
Doc’s Answer:
Palm trees are not trees at all. In fact they are more closely related to grass than trees. Palms have a unique biology. All their roots are independent of each other . They begin directly under the stem (trunk) so removal of the outer roots is less important than those of a real tree. Removal of the outer froms (leaves) in my view, is more detrimental to the palm than root removal. Contractors remove the lower palm froms and tie the upper palm froms so the palms are easier to transport. Because the palm has lost many of its “Manufacturing plants” (leaves) it takes them longer to recover from the move. Having said all this, proper planting and after care is much more important to the palm or other trees than is the move. For more information visit our Florida Website.
Tags: florida lawn and tree care, no leaves or roots, organic tree care, palm tree, palms, proper planting, unique biology
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Thursday, August 27th, 2009
Question:
Doc,
How can I keep the ticks off my family and dog when we go hiking?
- Martin R.
Doc’s Answer:
Try to keep the animals and family away from bushes and shrubs.
Tags: ask the doc, hiking, prevent pet ticks, tick prevention, ticks
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Thursday, August 27th, 2009
Question:
Doc,
If I have my home treated, how long should I stay out after treatment?
- M. Washington
Doc’s Answer:
Your Pest Management Professional knows “the label is the law”, each pesticide label tells him or her how long you have to remain off a treated area.
Tags: ask the doc, pest control treatment, pesticide duration, the label is the law
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Wednesday, August 26th, 2009
Question:
Doc,
We had voles in our yard last winter. Will they return again this year? If so, what can be done to stop them?
- Kenny L.
Doc’s Answer:
Voles are an outside animal that resembles a large mouse except their tails are short and their ears are mostly hidden by thick fur. They are present all the time in our environment. They are vegetarians and only become pests where food is short in the winter months. Under snow cover, they can kill tender barked landscape plants and trees. They also destroy long lines of turf when snow cover is available for extended periods. A Certified Pest Management Company can provide a special winter service program. Wrapping trunks and tender barked trees with galvanized screen can protect your valuable plants.
Tags: mice, organic pest control, Pest Control, vegetarians, voles
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Wednesday, August 26th, 2009
Question:
Doc,
Is there any humane was too get bats out of the loft in the garage?
- Jerome B.
Doc’s Answer:
Yes indeed. A professional pest management technician who is trained in critter control can install one-way devices so the bats can get out butt not back in. After all the bats have been “locked out”, he will seal up the entry ways so they cannot return. Bat work should be done after June so all the babies are able to leave.
Tags: ask the doc, humane bat removal, humane critter control, Pest Control
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Wednesday, August 26th, 2009
Question:
Doc,
I live in an apartment and I have roaches, as do the people that like next door to me. My apartment has been sprayed but the roaches are still there. What can I do?
- B. Hanson.
Doc’s Answer:
Roaches in apartments are always difficult to control because they move from one unit to another via plumbing and electrical equipment inside walls. Insist that the landlord have the 3 or 4 apartments adjacent to yours treated, or more if other units are infested. Good luck.
Tags: apartment, ask the doc, roach infestations, roaches, treatment
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Monday, August 24th, 2009
Question:
Doc,
Where do all these bug come from that invade my kitchen?
- April B.
Doc’s Answer:
Insects in a kitchen are usually there for two reasons…food and water. Most bugs, insects, eat our food and all need extra moisture (water) throughout their lives.
Tags: bug invasions, bugs, food and water, keep the bugs out, protect your kitchen
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Monday, August 24th, 2009
Question:
Doc,
What is all the scratching noise I hear in my attic?
- E. Smoltz
Doc’s Answer:
Scratching noise usually, if it is always in the same area of the attic, indicates a carpenter ant infestation. If it occurs in several areas, you probably have mice. (Visit our Ant Control page for more information on Carpenter Ants).
Tags: ant control, ant infestation, carpenter ants, scratching sound
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Thursday, August 20th, 2009
Question:
Doc,
My neighbor has moles. How can I keep them out of my yard?
- Amanda S.
Doc’s Answer:
There is no sure way to protect against mole infestations. There are, however, several hose end compounds available at nurseries and garden centers. Drench a strip approximately 10’ to 20’ wide around the perimeters, follow the directions carefully. There is finally a good mole control product called Talprid that works if the repellent treatment fails.
Tags: hose end compounds, keep moles out, moles, talprid
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Thursday, August 20th, 2009
Question:
Doc,
Can my home get infested with fleas from mice?
- G. Walters
Doc’s Answer:
Absolutely! It is not necessary to have pets in order to become infested with fleas in your home. One can bring them in on shoes, pant cuffs, etc. In addition to dog fleas, there are also cat fleas, European mouse fleas, rabbit fleas, dog fleas and human fleas, all of which can enter on others, including mice, rats, squirrels and other critters.
Tags: ask the doc, flea, fleas, mice, pets
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