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Ever have a skunk spray under your home? Or wake up to find bats in your attic have flown into the bedroom? Wildlife and people are intimately linked in a constant give and take. Sometimes these animals find their way into our homes and create all kinds of conflict while just trying to carve out a niche for themselves. On the Maine Wildlife Management Podcast we're discussing nuisance wildlife removal and home damage repair solutions that are practical for you whether a DIY or hiring a Wildl ...
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DIYPCP#115 Eco-Friendly Lawn Care: A Guide to Sustainable Landscaping
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17:37NaturePest's article advocates for eco-friendly lawn care, emphasizing techniques backed by university studies. Key strategies include soil testing to optimize fertilization, employing organic fertilizers to boost soil health and reduce environmental impact, and implementing efficient watering and mowing practices. The article also promotes integra…
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DIYPCP#114 Superiority of Natural Mosquito Baits
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25:10This podcast excerpt advocates for all-natural mosquito control baits over sprays, highlighting their superior effectiveness in reducing mosquito populations, especially female Anopheles mosquitoes. Natural baits achieve this by exploiting mosquitoes' attraction to sugar, causing minimal environmental harm and promoting community involvement. The a…
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DIYPCP#113 Why Are There Centipedes in My House and What Can I Do About It
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11:07This podcast excerpt explains why centipedes infest homes—primarily seeking food, warmth, and moisture. It details how high humidity and the presence of other insects attract them, and how sealing entry points, lowering humidity, and eliminating clutter can prevent infestations. The text also addresses centipede bites (generally harmless), identifi…
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DIYPCP#112 A Professional Pest Management Program Should Include Holistic Options
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20:22NaturePest's guide advocates for a holistic approach to pest management, emphasizing prevention and ecosystem balance. It details various identification, inspection, and monitoring techniques, promoting integrated pest management (IPM) strategies that prioritize biological, cultural, and mechanical controls before resorting to chemicals. The guide …
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DIYPCP#111 Natural Way to Kill Sugar Ants That Actually Work
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35:05This is a comprehensive guide to eliminating sugar ants using natural methods. It details various repellent strategies, including using vinegar, essential oils, and powders like borax and diatomaceous earth. The guide emphasizes the importance of cleanliness and food source removal as preventative measures. Several DIY bait recipes are provided, al…
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DIYPCP#110 Common-Flies-That-Invade-Homes-in-South-Florida
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DIYPCP#109 Maximizing Results with Advion Roach Gel Bait: Expert Tips and Tricks
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6:18Today's episode of the DIY Naturepest podcast provides detailed insights into the effective use of Advion Roach Gel Bait for controlling roach infestations. Holistic pest control expert Franklin Hernandez, addresses a question about the longevity of Advion Roach Gel Bait once applied, as it tends to dry up quickly. He explains that the effectivenes…
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DIYPCP#108 Another Pest Proofing Inspection Video Holistic Pest Control Includes Exclusion
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5:26In this video, Franklin Hernandez conducts a thorough pest-proofing inspection of a house, detailing the various entry points and issues that can contribute to pest infestations. Key highlights from the transcript include: Concrete Repairs: Issue: Franklin identifies areas where concrete repairs have been improperly executed. Impact: These faulty r…
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DIYPCP#107 Why I'm not going to spray this townhouse in Homestead Florida for House Crickets
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5:42As a pest control professional, my primary objective is to protect homes and businesses from unwanted pests while also considering the well-being of the environment and the occupants of the treated spaces. When I was recently called to address a house cricket infestation in a townhouse in Homestead, Florida, I decided not to spray the property. #na…
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DIYPCP#106 GERMAN ROACHES: HOW TO GET RID OF THEM FOR GOOD
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20:14https://www.naturepest.com/pest-library/roaches/german-roaches/ What is a German Cockroach? The German cockroach (Blattella germanica) is a small, brown cockroach that is commonly found in households and commercial buildings. They are about 1/2 to 5/8 inch long and have two dark stripes behind the head. German cockroaches are one of the most common…
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DIYPCP#105 WARNING: Inspection Reveals Gross Heavy German Roach Infestation of Apartment Building Laundry Room.
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4:44Are you concerned about the presence of German cockroaches in your apartment building or home? In this video, we'll take a close look at a real-life example of a heavy German cockroach infestation in an apartment building laundry room. We'll begin by explaining the importance of regular inspections and identifying the signs of a German cockroach in…
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DIYPCP#104 What's Causing Large Patch Disease on St Augustine Grass
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3:40Do you have a St Augustine lawn and are seeing large, circular patches of dead grass? If so, you may be experiencing Large Patch Disease. In this video, I'll explain what causes this disease, how to identify it, and the best ways to treat it. Large Patch Disease, also known as Rhizoctonia solani fungus, is a common issue that affects St. Augustine …
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DIYPCP#103 Uncovering the Startling Places a German Cockroach Infestation Could Be Hiding
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3:33Are you tired of constantly battling a German cockroach infestation in your home? It may be time to seek out the hiding spots that you may be overlooking. In this video, we uncover the most common and startling places a German cockroach infestation could be hiding. From checking your trash bins and trash cans to inspecting kitchen appliances, we'll…
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DIYPCP#102 Three Secrets To Effective German Roach Control
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2:10The 3 Secretes To Effective German Roach Control Follow up, Inspect, and Treat. Follow-up: Effective German roach control requires regular follow-up and monitoring. After the initial treatment, it's important to check back in a few days to see if there has been any improvement. If the infestation persists, additional treatments may be necessary. In…
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DIYPCP#101 St Augustine Lawn Care Tips Landscaping Mistakes
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2:32In this video, we're going to cover some St Augustine Lawn Care Tips that will help you take better care of your lawn. We'll also discuss some common landscaping mistakes and how to avoid them. If you're looking for ways to improve the care and look of your lawn, then this video is for you! We'll discuss common landscaping mistakes and provide tips…
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DIYPCP#100 Do it yourself Cockroach Pest Control German Roach In Miami Apartments with Roach Gel Bait
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4:44Are you dealing with an infestation of cockroaches in your Miami apartment? Then you need to watch this video! In this how-to video, we'll show you how to use Roach Gel Bait to get rid of cockroaches in trash cans. This cockroach gel bait is a great way to get rid of cockroaches quickly and effectively. It's easy to use and doesn't require any spec…
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DIYPCP#99 You Can't Have A Beautiful St Augustine Lawn Because Of State And Federal Restrictions on Pesticides
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4:36On today's edition of the DIY Naturepest Podcast, integrated pest control management professional Franklin 'The Pestgeek' Hernandez explains pesticide laws and how they impact lakefront property owners in with St Augustine lawns. Lakefront properties place two important restrictions on pest control services. State and federal restrictions on pestic…
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DIYPCP#98 Trying To Solve A Difficult Ant Problem In A South Florida Attic
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9:07Whitefooted ants in your bathroom? On today's edition of the DIY Naturepest Podcast, host and integrated pest control management expert Frank 'The Pestgeek' Hernandez inspects a south Florida home for white footed ants over bathroom vents and finds evidence such as the smell of dampness in the attic crawlspace. As Frank is unaware of what kind of t…
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DIYPCP#97 Here's Why Your DIY Pest Control Roach Bait Failed: German Cockroach Inspection In Palmetto Bay
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5:39You're doing your own DIY pest control to deal with German Roaches but it seems your roach bait is not working. What is happening? On today's edition of the DIY Naturepest Podcast, host and integrated pest control professional Franklin 'The Pestgeek' Hernandez gives us a quick breakdown of the areas that are most often overlooked when performing a …
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DIYPCP#96 Fertilizer Bans Are Why Fertilizing Is So Expensive In Miami FL
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7:05On today's edition of the DIY-Naturepest Podcast, host and natural pest control management specialist Franklin 'The Pestgeek' Hernandez discusses the new ban on fertilizers which went into effect last year but are now being enforced this year. These new fertilizer bans are coming to Miami Dade and these new laws that will affect homeowners, landsca…
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DIYPCP#95 How Can The New Townhome I Just Bought In Homestead Fl Have Roaches?
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4:22Congratulations! You are the owner of this new townhome and suddenly you're seeing roaches in your brand new home! How? This brand new construction can already have ants, large roaches, spiders and silver fish. So how does this happen. On today's edition of the DIY Naturepest Podcast, host and integrated pest control management expert Frank 'The Pe…
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DIYPCP#94 We Cannot Help These Ixoras With Holistic Pest Control As They Are Beyond Our Scope And Here's Why.
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4:06We are often able to restore Ixora plants on a landscape using our unique natural blend of Bio-based eco-friendly products. This landscape has been under our care for about 15 years. Much of the Ixoras look wonderful, however, there is another section where the problems are clearly visible. On today's edition of the DIY Naturepest Podcast, we expla…
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DIYPCP#93 Here's Your Biggest Problem With Living Along Miami Expressways During Rainy Season: Stagnant Water!
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1:54Do you live near the Florida turnpike? Do you seem to have a never-ending problem with mosquitoes in your backyard? On today's episode of the DIY Naturepest podcast, host and integrated pest control management specialist Franklin 'The Pestgeek' Hernandez discusses the challenges of mosquito control on properties of homeowners living along Florida t…
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DIYPCP#92 Roach Problems Your Integrated Pest Control Can't Solve Because It's The Landlord's Fault
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10:03You have been through a number of pest control companies and none of them seem to solve your American roach problem. One thing that is overlooked is the fact that you are a renter. If this is so, the problem may be your landlord, not your pest control company. Find out why! On today's episode of the DIY Naturepest Podcast, host and Integrated Pest …
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DIYPCP#91 How To Prevent Roaches From Getting Into Your Home Through Your Crawl Space Without Chemicals
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2:21You need to watch this video if you are experiencing roaches getting into your home from seemingly nowhere. On today's episode of the DIY Naturepest Podcast, host and Integrated Pest Management professional Franklin 'The Pestgeek' demonstrates how crawlspaces are easy access for roaches to make their way into a home. This kind of problem calls for …
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DIYPCP#90 How To Replace The Hose On Your Ryobi Backpack Sprayer You're Going To Need Special Tools!
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3:21The Ryobi Backpack Sprayer works really well. However, there is a caveat and its the hose which seems to damage quite easily. If you find yourself needing to replace the hose on your backpack sprayer, be warned, it is not as easy as it sounds. On today's edition of the DIY Naturepest podcast, host and integrated pest management professional Frankli…
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DIYPCP#89 Why It's A Challenge For Your IPM Professional To Fertilize Landscape Palms In South Florida
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3:10No matter how hard your IPM pro tries, your landscape is full of dry patches and the grass never seems to grow healthy. Why? Some landscape designs are simply poorly thought out. Three Royal palms and one Bismarck palm on an elevated uneven surface with rocks in between as well as tight ends that make mowing with a lawnmower impossible; a landscape…
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DIYPCP#88 A Lack Of Water Is Why Your Green Island Ficus Tree Is Dropping Its Leaves And Turning Yellow
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5:45So your beautiful Green Island Ficus tree is looking terrible. You may have been told it is due to excess water. Actually, it can be a poorly designed irrigation system. On today's episode of the DIY Naturepest podcast, we are inspecting a Green Island Ficus on a Miami property with exposure to sun all day long. Having tested this irrigation system…
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DIYPCP#87 Do Not Let This Happen To Your Beautiful Lawn, Get Your Irrigation System Inspected Regularly
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3:32Do not miss today's edition of the DIY Naturepest podcast as host and integrated pest management professional Franklin 'The Pestgeek' Hernandez explains why you need your IPM professional to perform regular irrigation system inspections. The particular yard on this Miami property is maintained on a monthly basis. On this visit, less than 30 days fr…
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DIYPCP#86 Some Landscapes Are Impossible & IPM Professionals Simply Cannot Do Much To Solve Their Problems
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4:04On today's episode of the Naturepest DIY, host and integrated pest control management specialist Frank 'The Pestgeek' Hernandez reveals why certain landscapes are beyond the effective control an integrated pest management professional thereby rendering all attempts to maintain a beautiful lawn a task with very limited success. Over the course of te…
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DIYPCP#85 These Are Five Things That Every Lawn Needs To Grow Successfully: Chemicals Do Not Make A Lawn Green
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5:33We are covering landscapes that are almost impossible to maintain on today's edition of DIY Naturepest with integrated pest control management professional Franklin 'The Pestgeek' Hernandez. This beautiful lawn on a lakefront property lined with over 30 palm trees has been serviced by us for close to 15 years yet we have never been able to fix some…
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DIYPCP#84 Miles Of Stagnant Water Along Miami Turnpike Is Why Your Pest Control Won't Work Against Mosquitoes
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1:53So your pest control service pro seems to fail at controlling mosquitoes on your Miami property. Why is that? Most people know that standing water is the number one breeding spot for mosquitoes. Mosquitoes breed by laying eggs in stagnant water. Mosquito larvae thrive in standing water, the larvae require only minimal amounts of water. In fact, som…
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DIYPCP#83 This Is Why Your Mosquito Control Program May Not Be Working And How To Fix It
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2:52So why isn't your mosquito control program working? It could be you! As we follow up on a mosquito control program for a client, we come across the unfortunate sight of stagnant water with mosquito larvae. No matter how much spraying, baiting, placing In2care traps or Inzecto traps we do, mosquito control will not be attainable if water is accumula…
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DIYPCP#82 This Is How An Adjustment To A Lawn Irrigation System Resulted In A Major Improvement In Just 5 Days
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2:35Having serviced this Miami lawn successfully for some time, we were concerned to find that this lawn had suddenly started showing severe signs of draught stress since we serviced it prior to our last visit . A significant number of draught patches were visible in several areas of this lawn. So our first step was to initiate a thorough inspection of…
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DIYPCP#81 Severe Draught Problem With Your Miami Lawn? It's Likely Due To Irrigation System Issues.
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8:55We service this Miami lawn every 2 months. On our last visit, this lawn was impeccable but today it clearly has severe draught problems. Why? On today's edition of the DIY Naturepest Podcast, host and holistic pest control management specialist Franklin 'The Pestgeek' gives us a rundown on a major draught problem with a client's lawn that is most l…
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DIYPCP#80 This Is How The Nitrogen Ban In Fertilizer Will Impact Integrated Pest Control Management In Miami
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8:08Join us for an overview of the new ban on Nitrogen in fertilizers. These new fertilizer bans are coming to Miami Dade and these new laws that will affect homeowners, landscapers and Integrated Pest Control Management Professionals. Phosphorous is out all year long and Nitrogen will also be banned effective May 15th until October 31st. This means th…
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DIYPCP#79 Learn How Bait Is Carried Into Ant Colony 5 Minutes After Integrated Pest Control Places Bait
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3:08If you are having trouble with ant colonies, do not skip today's episode of the Pestgeek Podcast as Integrated Pest Management Expert Franklin Hernandez (The Pestgeek) demonstrates how ant bait is carried into an ant colony just five minutes after being placed. #pestcontroltraining #pestcontrol #pestcontrolservice #pest #termitecontrol #pestmanagem…
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DIYPCP#78 This Is How Integrated Pest Control Professionals Deal With Big Headed Ants When They Refuse The Bait
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8:16Big -headed ants can be a serious problem. Even with the most meticulous integrated pest control protocols, there are times when Big-headed ants simply won't go for the bait. On today's edition of the Pest Geek Podcast, Franklin Hernandez ('The Pestgeek) shows us why this may happen and what a seasoned pest control professional can do to regain con…
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DIYPCP#77 why Fruit Flies Are Getting Into Your Home From Outside And What To Do About It
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6:19So fruit flies are getting into my house. Does this sound familiar? Here's How To Fix That Using Organic Pest Control. In today's video, Franklin Hernandez 'The Pest Geek' tests an attractant to catch fruit flies. The evidence, larvae, eggs are there. So this attractant is working. #pestcontroltraining #pestcontrol #pestcontrolservice #pest #termit…
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DIYPCP#76 Do indoor bug traps work? We demo Katchy vs Flyweb Indoor Bug Trap
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11:34Dealing with flies, gnats or mosquitoes outside is bad enough. Having to deal with them inside the home is worse but do indoor bug traps actually work? On today's edition of The Pestgeek Podcast, we compare 2 popular indoor bug traps: The Katchy indoor bug trap vs. the Flyweb Indoor Bug Trap. This product demo and review covers basic functionality …
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DIYPCP#75 Ants In Your Roof? This is How To Get Rid Of Them Using A B&G Insect Bait Station
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2:14Do not skip today's edition of the Pestgeek Podcast as the Pestgeek shows us how to get rid of ants in a roof using a B&G insect bait station. This bait station is great for delivering liquid, granular, or gel baits to control a variety of crawling insects, especially ants around the perimeter of residential and commercial buildings. The baits are …
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DIYPCP#74 How You Can Use Glue Boards To Document German Roach Reduction In Your Home
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5:52On today's episode of Pestgeek Podcast, we use glue boards to monitor the reduction of a German roach population. Every 2 weeks we can verify the control over a roach infestation. The ratio of nymphs to adults is 80/20. On this occasion, we see egg casing actually hatched on the board and more adults than nymphs. Watch the video! #pestcontroltraini…
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DIYPCP#73 Excess Moisture And Shade Can Actually Cause Weeds And Disease In Your Beautiful Lawn?
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4:02Dead patches on your beautiful lawn? Your landscaper might suggest more irrigation. Actually, no! On today's episode, we'll explain how excess moisture combined with excess shade can produce weeds and disease in a beautiful lawn. The signs of disease are all here: disease patches, dead grass rings and dollarweeds pointing to excess water. Irrigatio…
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DIYPCP#72 This Is How Naturepest Holistic Pest Control Deals With Mole Crickets In Beautiful Miami Lawn
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2:15Unusual burrows in your beautiful Miami lawn? More than likely, it's a case of mole crickets. This is how Naturepest holistic pest control management handles mole crickets in beautiful Miami lawns. #pestcontroltraining #pestcontrol #pestcontrolservice #pest #termitecontrol #pestmanagement #bugs #pestcontrollife #antirayap #covid #termites #insects …
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DIYPCP#72 Spotting Whiteflies Causing Ficus Defoliation In Private Miami Beach Neighborhood
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11:46This is how we inspect for ficus defoliation caused by whiteflies. On today's edition, after four months of treatment, we redid the treatment as there is evidence of defoliation. On close inspection, we find little defoliation on our client's property but considerable defoliation in the neighborhood located in Miami Beach. #pestcontroltraining #pes…
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DIYPCP#71 You Can Deal With Cool Season Lawn Diseases Using Holistic Pest Control Management Techniques
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6:12Holistic pest control management encompasses several approaches that include fungicide and proper lawn irrigation. On today's episode, this is how we deal with cool season lawn diseases through holistic pest control management. The signs are there. Cool season disease have started and brown patches are already visible on a healthy lawn. Lawn diseas…
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DIYPCP#70 This Is How You Can Get Fantastic Holistic Eco-Friendly IPM Lawncare Results Even When Neighbors Neglect Theirs.
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3:13Watch today's edition and find out how we can get your lawn fantastic results even when your neighbors neglect theirs. Our approach to lawncare is 100% natural. We use amino acids. humic acids, carbohydrates, virtually no fungicides. In fact, we manage to gain fungal control with no need to use chemicals on the lawn. Weed-free. Watch the video! Fan…
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DIYPCP#69 Why We Use Glue Traps And Monitors To Trap American Roaches As Part Of Our Holistic Approach To IPM
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4:33Having issues with roaches in your property? On today's edition, we discuss why we use glue boards and monitors as part of our holistic approach to integrated pest control management (IPM) to gain control of a roach infestation. We'll also discuss American roaches. #pestcontroltraining #pestcontrol #pestcontrolservice #pest #termitecontrol #pestman…
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DIYPCP#68 Why is this lawn dying in the areas under the shade?
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6:01Dry patches on lawn? Why is this lawn dying in the areas under the shade? On today's edition, as part of our premium lawn care services, we examine dying grass and try to locate the source of the problem. In our first inspection, we find that it is the actual fertilizer used. In the second lawn inspection, we find palm trees are the main culprit. H…
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DIYPCP#67 Experimenting With Glue boards In Trash Room Sprayed With Pyrethroid_Integrated Pest Control Miami
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1:42This trash room has a serious German Roach infestation. On today's edition, we placed bait on 5 glue boards in a trash room previously sprayed with pyrethroid against German roaches. This is the first time we do this and as the trash room had already been sprayed we want to avoid contaminating the bait and give ourselves a week to see what the resu…
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