Label changes in the conditions relating to the use of both Phostoxin® and Talunex® for the nonagricultural control of brown rats resulted in the UK marketing companies putting a temporary suspension on the use of both products for rodent control until a clear and workable process could be agreed by all UK stakeholders. Additional label…
1 Which type of bait gun can I use with Advion® Cockroach Gel? The size of the Advion® Cockroach Gel cartridge fits many standard application guns available on the market. Nevertheless, the B&G Multi-Dose bait gun is one of the most robust and precise ones. 2 Where can the product be applied? The product is…
Have you always wanted to know more about our training courses? We had a question and answer session with Dr Matthew Davies, the Head of Technical Department here at Killgerm to give you some more information. What can our Killgerm training courses offer? I think the most important thing is access to a real person…
Name White shouldered house moth Latin Endrosis sarcitrella Stats Open wing span 10 – 23 mm Appearance Readily distinguished from other stored product moths by the covering of white scales on the head and thorax. The shining buff upper side of the forewing is speckled with dark brown.
Name Warehouse moth Latin Ephestia elutella Stats Wing span 12 – 18 mm Appearance The adult is a greyish moth with a pattern of two obscure bands across the forewings. The mature larva is 10 – 15 mm long and is creamy white with a brown head capsule and brown body markings. There are three…
Name Indian meal moth Latin Plodia interpunctella Stats Open wing span – approx. 16 mm Appearance The forewing has a broad grey band across the bronze brown wings. In common with other moth species, wing scales are readily lost and wing pattern is therefore an unreliable characteristic for identification.
Name Confused flour beetle Latin Tribolium confusum Stats Adult beetle length 3 – 4.5 mm Appearance The shape is elongated; the antennae have a gradual five segmented club. Easily mistaken for the rust-red flour beetle, which has distinct three clubbed antennae. The cylindrical wiry larva is 4 to 5 mm long when fully grown and…
Name Common clothes moth Latin Tineola bisselliella Stats Body length 6 – 8 mm. Wingspan 9 – 16 mm. Appearance The upper side of the forewings is buff, nearly golden, in colour. Both pairs of wings have fringed margins. Adults are rarely seen in flight, mostly only the males, and the females after they have…
Name Case-bearing clothes moth Latin Tinea pellionella Stats Body length 3.5 and 4 mm. Wingspan 10 – 15 mm. Appearance The upper side of the forewings is pale brown with three darker spots on the wings. Both pairs of wings have fringed margins. The larva has the habit of carrying a silken tube and often…
Name Carpet beetles Latin Anthrenus spp Stats Adult beetle length 3 mm Appearance The varied carpet beetle and the museum beetle are the most commonly encountered by pest controllers. They have a speckled appearance which arises because of the many scales which cover the elytra and the prothorax which are black, white and yellow giving…
Name Biscuit beetle, bread beetle, drug store beetle Latin Stegobium paniceum Stats Adult beetle length 2 – 3 mm Appearance Reddish brown, oval beetles, with a dense covering of yellowish hairs. The head is hidden under the hood-like prothorax. Easily mistaken for the common furniture beetle or the cigarette beetle. A fully grown larva is…
Name Australian Spider Beetle Latin Ptinus tectus Stats Adult beetle length 2.5 – 4 mm Appearance The middle of the body is constricted to give a waisted spider-like appearance. The legs and antennae are long. The larvae are fleshy, curved and not very mobile. Cryptic in their behaviour, these insects will “play dead” if disturbed.
1 Which type of bait gun can I use with Advion®Ant Gel? The size of the Advion®Ant Gel cartridge fits many standard application guns available on the market. Nevertheless, the B&G Multi-Dose bait gun is one of the most robust and precise ones. 2 Where can we apply the product? Could we apply in food…
Sakarat D Liquid Bait is the only liquid rodenticide bait formulation for use by professional pest control in Europe. Exclusively available from Killgerm in the UK. Unlike previous liquid baits which were available in the past, Sakarat D Liquid Bait is a completely new formulation which is ready to use. Saving you significantly more time…
The countdown is on for PPC Live! Come and join us on Wednesday 14th March 2018 at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern, Worcestershire. Stop by stand 43 and we’ll share with you our brand new 2018 catalogue, plus so much more. We’ll be exhibiting our latest products including PX Viribus, and we will be…
Considering starting up your own Pest Control Company? Here are a few helpful tips to get you on your way! Look smart: Your appearance needs to be professional at all points of contact with customers. Ranging from clean uniforms and vans to paperwork. Ensure that your brand is professional and consistent. Marketing: Setting up a…