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NEWS & ADVICE Pest pertPest pert ISSUE 11 - SUMMER 2012 is already successfully usedagainst other ant species in therust andBayer, a project was establishedfectivenessagainst this invasive ant. Theproject was carried out by CliveConsultancy. Ten estate cottages with antproblems were selected for treatment. Ant numbers were monitored using conventional the monitors were placed atseveral locations in and around48 hours, and then removedvaried from zero up to around Continued on page 2. succumbs to Maxforce Quantum Residents and gardeners onthe National TrustÕs Hidcoteestate in Gloucestershireoutbreaks of small black antsin their homes, greenhousesand flowerbeds. Undeterred Lasius neglectus s nests are typicallyÔsuper-nestÕ which may coverseveral hectares. The ants atHidcote are likely to havebeen introduced within pots ofornamental plants fromgardens. Attempts were made toinsecticides, but resulted in nolasting effect. Bayer were thenbrought in to help tackle theproblem on the estate. Due toits rapid, long lasting controland simple, effectiveapplication method, Maxforce Quantum gel was the productof choice. Maxforce Quantum, The Hidcote cottages 05 04 Dr. Gutsmann adds thatBayerÕs pest control divisionthe area of formulationtechnology. ÒWe tend to directour efforts towards innovatingthat we are constantly lookingfor ways to improve how aparticular active ingredient isImidacloprid-based productMaxforce White IC which hasbeen on the market for 6 yearsÒDespite the goodperformance of this productwe improved the formulationand introduced Maxforce optimisation of products andcompanies usually donÕt offer. Dr. Gutsmann reminds pestcontrollers that there is alsoan AI comes off patent therereduces development time asproducts are well tested; weproducts before we launchthem so that weÕre 100% sureprofessional reputations arehard earned but can be ruined Beware of imitations! performance and efficacy. Thetechnical managers also offeran after-sales back-up totraining, product stewardship旕s no arguing thatgeneric products offer aoduct efficacy.Ó Headds that for a relatively smallincrease in cost, Bayercustomers are not onlybuying high quality products,they are also buying intocreating products that areproven to be effective and thatare used with confidence theworld over.ÒI think this is where one ofBayerÕs great strengths lies,Ócontinues Dr. Gutsmann. ÒWeour own R&D every year. Notonly are we producing newedients, we are alsoindustry.Ó 퉗e regularly update ourindustry knowledge. Our reasonthe functionality of our productsas well as the levels of controldelivered.ÓDr. Gutsmann explains that therelated to the AI. When thiscomes off patent, othermanufacturers usually from occurring across allbusiness sectors, theregeneric control productsat a lower cost comparedwith warnings of ÔfalseeconomyÕ, technicians arebeing urged to thinkbefore they buy. Dr. Volker Gutsmann is abiologist and one of BayerÕsproduct developmentmanagers in the pest controlproduct and notes that theirsolutions are based on asignificant insight into product퉗e have teams ofthroughout Europe, Bayereally put through 07 06 building honored at Rio Summit been honored at the EarthSummit in Rio de Janeiro as abuilding. The award wasesented to the EcoCommercialECBECBogram by thePractice of Global GreenBuildingÓ was presented inrecognition of numerousBayer-owned buildings builtaccording to the ECB concept.The global programrevolving around sustainableerection of tailored, energy-ÒThe award demonstrates thatbuilding,Ó said Dr. ThomasRšmer, head of the Constructionstandards for climate protection,energy consumption,comfortand cost-effectiveness can befar exceeded simply throughUnited States, Germany,Belgium and India areegard. For and a construction project in WATCH OUTFOR Bed Bugs present; mouth partspiercing and sucking,or rostrum,under the body. Wasps Characteristics:Up to 30mm long; eyeslicking;constricted at Black Ants Characteristics:Elbowed antennae; bitingesent, twopairs of membranouse andhindwings hookedtogether;at base giving Wasps can be regarded aslarvae. They therefore help tocontrol other insect pests andclear carcasses. The workersprefer high energyobtain from fruits and theact as pollinators although areunlikely to be as efficient asIn general, however, waspsare regarded as nuisanceedness, flare and weal in skin. Wasps - the painful truth Wasp stings around the throatmay lead to respiratoryAlternatively they may bedirectly toxic causing faintness,respiratory difficulty, vomiting,urticaria. These are only likelyattack. The main hazard is thefs when treating D,Ficam W and Pybuthrin 33e ideal for dealing with waspinfestations. Ficam Ficam wasp and ant controlproduct which has beenWith its extensive labelrecommendations Ficam is easy and ready to useand comes in a re-sealableproduct with no risk ofenvironmental contamination.It is ideal to use whereare unsuitable.The particulatenature of Ficam porous surfaces and wheredeposits remain undisturbed,it will provide long termresidual activity. and non-corrosive. Its activeingredient, Bendiocarb, isprolonged residualinsecticidal activity. the control of a wide rangepests to include: Wasps,ants, silverfish, cockroaches,woodlice (see label for more Bayer CropScience Ltdwww.pestcontrol-expert.comEmail: pestcontrolexpert@bayercropscience.com USE BIOCIDES SAFELY. ALWAYS READ THE LABEL AND PRODUCT INFORMATION BEFORE USE. PAYATTENTION TO THE RISK INDICATIONS AND FOLLOW THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ON THE LABEL.Full details of all active ingredients and products referred to in this newsletter can be found at www.pestcontrol-expert.com © Copyright of Bayer 2012 - All rights reserved. NameCompany Address Postcode Tel.Mobile eturn to Bayer Pest Control Expert, 230 Cambridge Science Park, We are looking for PCOÕs who wouldbe interested in giving their opinionabout Bayer as a company, ourpotential new products and general We are planning on holding a workshopon Tuesday 6th November (the daybefore Pest Tech 2012), in a hotel closeto the National Motorcycle Museum. workshop and offer your professional We need your HELP! Data Protection eceive details of future offers or information from Bayer by either post or