3 Ways to Stay Ahead of Insect Surges This Spring

As pest control operations around the nation prepare for spring, it's important to keep predicted pest pressures in mind. The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) recently released their Public Health Pest Index, indicating that many U.S. states and cities are at risk for surges in disease-spreading insects as winter turns to spring. At the same time, customer interest in green solutions is growing due to increased environmental consciousness and ease of accessing information.

No matter your location, early preparation is key to handling the insect pressures that inevitably come with warmer weather. Zoëcon^® Professional Products offers a lineup of botanical solutions to help you stay ahead of the game, especially for more environmentally conscious clients in need of effective control.

Here Strategic Approaches to Effective Insect Control This Spring:

1. Embrace an EPA-Compliant Approach

The EPA designates certain pest control products as minimum-risk pesticides under the FIFRA 25(b) exemption. Even though conventional pesticides require extensive registration and testing, 25(b) products must meet even stricter criteria to ensure they pose little to no risk to people, pets, and the environment. However, not every “green” insect control product is truly qualified. The Essentria^® line contains ingredients and formulations that meet or exceed the specific guidelines set by the EPA.

2. Target High-Risk Outdoor Areas

Mosquitoes and ticks are some of the most troublesome pests in spring and summer, and targeted applications can substantially reduce their populations. Essentria^® Mosquito & Tick Concentrate is designed specifically for outdoor spaces. It kills and repels mosquitoes for up to 14 days and kills ticks outright. Whether applied through mist blowers, fogging systems, or automated spraying systems, this versatile solution provides a crucial barrier against mosquitoes and ticks.

3. Ground Level Control

Work smarter, not harder, with Essentria^® G Granular Insecticide, an effective, ready-to-use outdoor granule solution that is ideal for sensitive areas. With new EPA guidelines limiting treatments on impervious surfaces to reduce particle drift, the Essentria^® G Granular Insecticide format allows for application in rainy weather without drift or runoff concerns. If weather restrictions threaten to impact your liquid applications this spring, opt for Essentria^® G Granular Insecticide.

Zoëcon^® Professional Products provides the solutions and resources PMPs need to stay ahead of seasonal pest pressures. Get prepared today with botanical insect control solutions, and make sure to check out the next "State of the Naturals" report coming from PCT magazine this spring. In the meantime, follow us on social media, so you never miss an update!