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As a lifelong learner with over four decades of experience, “Doc” possesses a multidisciplinary background in medicine, psychology, veterinary science, and entomology. Doc has helped numerous pest management professionals (PMPs) with fly control and IPM strategies.

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Flies IDENTIFICATION & CONTROL Guide

Why Control Flies ?

Flying insects, including flies, can carry a wide range of dangerous microorganisms all over their bodies, in their saliva and excreta, including E.coli, Salmonella, Klebsiella, Campylobacter and many others.

Insect Identification

Unveiling the microorganisms lurking in your surroundings, our concise resource empowers you to effectively identify and combat them. Gain valuable insights into these elusive foes as you engage in your battle against unwanted invaders.

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As the Bedbug invasion continues throughout the US, the PestWest team will support you with the latest advice on Bed bug identification, inspection, monitoring & prevention and physical control, whilst highlighting the products that are available to make these tasks easier and aid effective control.

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PestWest’s Blue CSI Kit – FAQ’s

PestWest CSI Kit - FAQs

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Hints & Tips

UV fly killers

  • To maintain maximum effectiveness, tubes should be changed at least every 12 months, preferably at the onset of warmer weather.
  • Quantum® tubes are recommended, as their effective lifespan is longer than most other tubes, which reduces the amount of maintenance required.
  • Use a UV-A Meter to measure the ultra-violet output of tubes, to give you an instant indication of tube effectiveness and their remaining life.
  • If the unit requires starters, replace them at the same time that you change the tubes.

Additionally for UV Sticky Traps

  • Use a grid tester to test the killing grid without shorting the high tension current onto the metal body of the machine, as often happens when using a conventional screwdriver (unless the unit has a high voltage ‘grid-on’ indicator like the Nemesis Quattro line).
  • Brush down the killing grid (only when it is turned off!) to remove insect fragments.
  • Empty the catch tray frequently.

Additionally for EFKs

  • Use a grid tester to test the killing grid without shorting the high tension current onto the metal body of the machine, as often happens when using a conventional screwdriver (unless the unit has a high voltage ‘grid-on’ indicator like the Nemesis Quattro line).
  • Brush down the killing grid (only when it is turned off!) to remove insect fragments.
  • Empty the catch tray frequently.

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