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TOP 10 MGK INSECT CONTROL SOLUTIONS

The Power of PyLearn more about this powerful botanical insecticide

A Pest Control Company Built On ScienceSolutions designed in the lab to be more effective in the field

Preparing for Flea SeasonTop tips on preparing for the 2016 season

Solutions designed in the lab to be more effective in the field

A t MGK, our team of research scientists and chemists has

developed many of the industry’s most effective insect control products. Our mission is simple, to design solutions in the lab that make our customers more effective in the field.

With extensive input from pest management professionals, MGK develops solutions that address needs not met by existing products. Our entrepreneurial culture gives us flexibility to meet changing pest control needs.

The company’s 80,000 square-foot, Minnesota-based manufacturing facility has received a significant capital investment to support a myriad of formulating technologies, including microencapsulation, polymeric emulsion systems and baits.

And as a manufacturer, MGK has a tight grip on quality control and can quickly respond to the unique challenges and opportunities brought to us by our PMP customers.

Partnering to Make You More SuccessfulMGK leads the industry by partnering with PMPs to provide the

leading-edge solutions, expertise and resources they need to successfully grow their business.

RESPONSIVE – MGK listens to you MGK listens and responds to your need for products that are effective, easy to use and have a lower environmental impact.

INNOVATIVE – New, more effective productsMGK provides innovative insect control solutions specially formulated to solve the challenges our customers face every day.

PROVEN – Solutions that get results MGK has been meeting the needs of PMPs for over 100 years with highly effective insect control solutions.

100 Years & CountingBy Steve Gullickson, President

MGK has partnered with the pest control industry for more than 100

years. For four generations, my family, and hundreds of dedicated MGK employees, have supplied leading-edge solutions and expertise that get results. We have also supplied a level of commitment to our customers that only comes from people who care passionately about the work they do. We look forward to making a positive difference in partnership with the industry’s Pest Management Professionals for the next 100 years.

A Pest Control Company Built On Science

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The Power of PyThe insecticide Pyrethrum is a powerful botanical insecticide produced in the flowers of the chrysanthemum flower. Py has been used for centuries to control a broad range of insects. For over 80 years MGK has pioneered the production and refinement of this effective compound for use in ever more versatile insect control applications.

From general pest control to hard-to-kill insect populations to eco-sensitive applications, MGK offers next-generation solutions designed to deliver maximum results. Here are the Top 10 MGK insect control product solutions every PMP should have in their arsenal. In addition to these ten, MGK offers a complete product portfolio. To see the complete line and learn more, go to mgk.com.

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BEDLAM®

FORM: AerosolACTIVITY: Kills by contact, residual

• Kills bed bugs and their eggs• Foaming action for optimized surface contact• For surface spray application on mattresses,

wood furniture and carpet• 2-week residual on wood, ceramic surfaces

and carpet

BEDLAM® PLUSFORM: AerosolACTIVITY: Kills by contact, residual

• Dual mode of action attacks two target sites• Kills pyrethroid-resistant bed bugs and their eggs• Foaming action for optimized surface contact• For use on mattress tufts, wood furniture

and carpet• 16-week residual on ceramic (nonporous)

surfaces

NYGUARD® IGR

FORM: ConcentrateACTIVITY: Insect growth regulator, residual

• Indoor and outdoor use (photostable)• Controls small flies• 6-month residual for cockroaches,

7-month residual for fleas• Versatility of pests and use sites

NYGUARD® PLUS

FORM: AerosolACTIVITY: Kills by contact, residual

• Quick acting, long lasting with 7-month residual for fleas

• No-drip application• Eliminates pet odors, including urine,

leaving fresh clean scent

ONSLAUGHT®

FORM: ConcentrateACTIVITY: Residual

• Controlled release for long lasting control

• Flexible indoor broadcast and outdoor use

• Effective on a broad spectrum of insects

ONSLAUGHT® FASTCAP

FORM: ConcentrateACTIVITY: Quick kill, residual

• Fast-acting microencapsulated formula• Combines fast kill and residual control• Kills spiders, scorpions, ants and fleas

(see label for additional pests)• Flexible indoor broadcast and outdoor use

RIPTIDE®

FORM: ConcentrateACTIVITY: Flushing, knockdown, kills by contact

• Kills mosquitoes and flies• Contains Pyrethrum• Stable in solution• Will not harm most common

ornamental plants• Effective against mosquitoes that

may transmit West Nile and Chikungunya virus

SECTOR®

FORM: ConcentrateACTIVITY: Kills by contact

• Kills mosquitoes and flies• Broad spectrum control including

no seeums• Stable in solution• Will not harm most common

ornamental plants• Effective against mosquitoes that may

transmit West Nile and Chikungunya virus

VENDETTA® PLUS

FORM: Gel Bait ACTIVITY: Ingestion

• Contains NyGuard IGR for two modes of action

• Highly palatable bait matrix • Not runny in high heat• Doesn’t contain any of the big 8 allergens

EVERGREEN® PYRETHRUM CONCENTRATE

FORM: ConcentrateACTIVITY: Knockdown, kills by contact

• Contains Pyrethrins, a botanical insecticide derived from chrysanthemums

• For use in food handling, processing and storage areas

• Kills more than 140 insects

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Preparing For Flea Season

W ith the 2016 flea season fast approaching, PMPs are beginning the process of selecting adulticides, IGRs

and application equipment — all with the hopes of a retreat and call back free year. While all of these things are usually top of mind and instrumental in controlling fleas, let’s not forget about the not so obvious factors that play a key role in controlling fleas in residential settings. Here are some key questions technicians should remember to ask when preparing to control fleas at an account:

1. How were the fleas introduced?• Is the residence frequented by stray animals, wildlife

or rodents? • Are there harborage areas in, around or beneath

the structure? • Are the pets frequented by other pets?• Are the pets treated for fleas on a regular basis?

2. Have I effectively communicated with the customer?• Did I effectively communicate the cause of the infestation

and how we will address this moving forward?• Did I set the right expectations by thoroughly explaining

flea biology and habits and what to do and expect in the next few days?

Author: Chris Swain, BCE, Technical Service Manager at MGK

Note whether a customer has dogs, cats, or both. Inspect different areas for dogs versus cats. Cats often rest on windowsills, bookshelves and high up areas, as well as furniture and floors. Dogs are mainly on furniture and floors, but there’s usually

no need to inspect areas like bookshelves, windowsills, and other high up vantage points if dogs are the only pets.

If a customer has no pets, but you have identified a flea problem, there are several possible reasons.1. Inspect property for signs of strays or wild animals near or under the home and in the yard.2. Ask about any animals that may have come to visit.3. Ask about any fabric items recently brought in that may have been in a home with pets.

Pre-emerged fleas in the last stage of their cocoon development cycle have very low metabolic activity. Under cool, humid conditions, fleas can remain in this stage for up to a year. They are stimulated to emerge by pressure and heat. This can account for people being “attacked” by fleas after vacation or when moving into a new space where there was a previous infestation or pets.

Fleas use sight and heat sensing to locate hosts. Fleas are more attracted to red or blue than white or yellow. They are also more attracted to warm moving objects than warm stationary ones. Keep this in mind when evaluating different flea traps.

FLEA CONTROL TIPS & TRICKS

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Figure 1: US distribution of tawny crazy ants (Nylanderia fulva). Map provided by Dr. David Oi (USDA-ARS)

March 2015

USDA-ARS Figure 2: Tawny crazy ant worker tending aphids. (Photo: Dr. Danny McDonald)

Contact Information:

Rollins Urban & Structural Entomology FacilityTexas A&M University2556 F&B Rd, BLDG 1804TAMU 2143College Station, TX 77843ATTN: Robert Pucketturbanentomology.tamu.edu

Management:• Educate customers regarding the difficulties associated

with managing this species of pest ant.• Consult with property owners to request assistance with

removal of all possible nesting sites.• Diligent planning for treatment is necessary for successful

management.• Careful calculations of necessary amounts of pesticides

to be applied are critical to successful tawny crazy ant management.

• Perimeter treatments of structure AND treatment of surrounding landscape with residual insecticide appears to be the best management approach.

• Frequent post-treatment observations of the effectiveness of management approach are advised.

Tawny Crazy AntsA newly invasive species of pest ant is making its way across

Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida. These ants invade new areas very rapidly and population densities have been observed to reach extraordinary levels. In urban habitats, tawny crazy ants become an extreme nuisance as they forage around, on, and inside structures. They have been implicated in the damage and destruction of a wide variety of electrical components and equipment. These ants represent a challenge that will require diligence from the pest management industry to solve.

Biology and Behavior:• Loose and erratic foraging trails.• Extraordinarily dense populations.• Will nest under any available material (potted plants,

debris, landscaping objects, etc.).• No conspicuous mounds.• Terrestrial and arboreal, these ants will readily move onto

trees and shrubs that are available to them.• Populations of these ants consist of many queens – allowing for

high reproductive capabilities and elevated invasion success.

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