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11 Service Centers Nationwide pest management. We perform exclusion as necessary on cracks and crevices and report other conditions requiring structural modification when identified. Chemical Methods of Control: The judicious use of baits and bait stations are effective control measures when chemical control is needed. Baits and bait stations are placed in areas where roach activity has been identified. American Cockroaches generally will not respond to the gel baits and will be treated, when necessary, with the granular controls. Gentrol is also used as birth control for roaches, with excellent results. ANTS: While ants are nuisance pests, they are a health hazard. Ants are known to carry and spread diseases. The Argentine Ants are hard to control due to the prolific nature of the species. Many ants will have a single colony and a single queen ant, the Argentine Ant has numerous breeders and will “bud” to colonize several mounds quickly. This gives this species the ability to overrun a facility or location at a very rapid pace. Because of their very small size, Pharaoh ants are often considered minor pests but if they are ignored, they can multiply rapidly and become a serious risk to health. They are one of the most difficult pests to eliminate in structures, requiring the training and experience of a professional. Repellent pesticide materials will only worsen the problem. The pavement ant is a small, brown to black ant with pale legs and a black abdomen. Pavement ants feed on a variety of materials, including live and dead insects, honeydew from aphids, meats, grease, etc. They often enter houses looking for food. They may become numerous in a short period of time in a kitchen setting. Non-Chemical Methods of Control: The keys to success in pest management are, first, inspection to determine the nature and extent of the infestation, and, if possible, the location of the nest. Second, sanitation to eliminate readily available food and water, third, the choice of the right combination of tools, either non- chemical or chemical to eliminate the problem. Improved Sanitation: Ants need food, water, and shelter to survive. By limiting these three essentials, it is more difficult for ants to live in the infested area. Simply by improving sanitation you can often suppress existing populations and discourage new invasions. Food spills also feed ants. Consistent cleaning will help to minimize ants. Frequent vacuuming, sweeping, or mopping of floors and washing of counter and tabletops eliminates much of the food ants may be foraging on. Trash should be stored away from infested areas and monitored for spills. DocuSign Envelope ID: 16D1C412-7260-4260-8A87-C870C0BEE374