How to Prepare for Fall Invaders: Cockroaches, Spiders, Ants

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As temperatures drop, pests will be looking for warm places to overwinter, which makes fall a prime time for pest management professionals battling invaders. Cockroaches, spiders, and ants are three of the most common fall invaders, and taking a proactive approach can help reduce infestations before they become major issues. Here are some insights and solutions to support your fall service programs.

Cockroaches: Stop Reproduction at the Source

Cockroaches are notorious for slipping indoors during seasonal changes, carrying bacteria and allergens with them. Their ability to rapidly reproduce makes them difficult to control once established.

Prevention tips for PMPs:

Seal cracks and crevices around structures.
Reduce moisture sources in kitchens, bathrooms, and basements.
Use baits and insect growth regulators (IGRs) as part of an integrated approach.

The Gentrol^® family of products offers cockroach control you can count on. With the translocating active ingredient (S)-hydroprene, Gentrol® products disrupt the insect life cycle and prevent future generations from emerging, providing long-term relief in sensitive areas like kitchens and food-handling sites.

Spiders: Minimize Entry Points and Hideouts

Spiders often follow their prey indoors. Cluttered storage areas, basements, and attics make ideal hiding places. While many species are harmless, their presence is unsettling for customers and can lead to callbacks.

Prevention tips for PMPs:

Remove webs and vacuum corners regularly.
Advise clients to minimize clutter indoors.
Treat along baseboards, windows, and other entry points.

Controlling over 25 different insects, including spiders such as brown recluse, black widow and others, Zenprox^® EC is an effective broad spectrum pest control solution that can be used in residential and commercial areas, as a crack and crevice treatment where spiders tend to hide.

Ants: Disrupt Colonies Before They Overwinter

Ants are resilient invaders that can quickly establish trails to food and water sources indoors. In the fall, colonies often seek shelter from the cold, making infestations more noticeable.

Prevention tips for PMPs:

Eliminate food and water sources.
Treat exterior perimeters and known ant trails.
Use products that target the colony, not just the foraging workers.

Formitrol^® Ant Bait Gel provides dependable control against ant infestations. Designed to combat nuisance ants with unparalleled efficiency, the unique formulation combines two powerful active ingredients: (S)-methoprene and dinotefuran to create a dual-action bait for comprehensive control. Formitrol® ant bait gel helps stop ants at the source and supports PMPs in keeping properties free of these persistent invaders.

Set Your Clients Up for a Pest-Free Season

Fall invaders can lead to headaches for both property owners and pest control professionals. By combining best practices in exclusion and sanitation with proven Zoëcon solutions, PMPs can deliver effective, long-term control that keeps customers satisfied and pests out.

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