| Insects |
Insecticide* |
Suggestions for Control |
| Ants (N HE- I11); Carpenter ants
(NHE-10) |
Outdoors: diazinon 25% E.C.;
Indoors: chlorpyrifos R.T.U., diazinon R.T.U., propoxur
R.T.U., hydrazone baits, propoxur baits, boric acid
R.T.U. |
Chemical: Use diazinon to spray completely
around outside foundation and the adjacent 1 ft. of
soil. Apply an R.T.U. spray to baseboards, cracks, and
door thresholds. Apply boric acid in out-of-reach areas
only. |
| NonChemical: Keep foods in tightly sealed
containers or in the refrigerator. Most ants prefer
sweets and fats. Practice good sanitation. Avoid leaving
dirty dishes or other food particles where they are
accessible to ants. Caulk cracks and crevices in house
foundation. |
| Ants, Pharaoh |
methoprene baits, boric acid
baits |
Chemical: Indoors: Place baits near ant food
and water sources and in other areas where ants are
found. Treat for several weeks, replacing bait as it
becomes dry. |
| NonChemical: Follow suggestions above for
other ants. Apply petroleum jelly or double-sided tape
to furniture legs to keep ants off of furniture. |
| Boxelder bugs (NHE-9) |
diazinon 25% E.C., carbaryl 50%
W.P., insecticidal soap |
Chemical: Spray boxelder bugs on tree trunks,
foundation walls (diazinon and insecticidal soap), under
eaves, and other areas where they gather. Use carbaryl
on foliage where beetles are feeding. |
| NonChemical: Keep screens, and other openings
in good repair. Caulk all seams around windows and
doors. Indoors remove the bugs by vacuuming. |
| Carpet beetles, clothes moths (N
E-87) |
chlorpyrifos R.T.U., diazinon
R.T.U. |
Chemical: Spray storage areas, edges of
carpeting, baseboards, cracks and crevices. |
| NonChemical: Destroy all badly infested
materials. If insulation is of plant or animal origin
remove it from the structure. Check for any dead animal
or bird carcasses that may be in wall voids, chimneys,
or fireplace areas. Keep accumulation of lint to a
minimum and vacuum thoroughly in areas where hair and
other natural fibers gather. Remove all bird, insect and
rodent nests in the fall before cool weather. Place
cleaned or washed woolens in insect-free chests that are
tightly sealed or in plastic bags. Dry cleaning and
laundering kills these pests. |
| Carpenter bees |
carbaryl 5% dust, diazinon R.T.U.
|
Chemical: Dust and spray entrances to nest
with insecti cide. Do not plug entrance. |
| NonChemical: In the fall, fill the holes and
paint or varnish the entire wood surface. |
| Centipedes, millipedes, sowbugs
(NHE-93) |
Outdoors/Indoors: diazinon 25%
E.C., chlorpyrifos R.T.U., diazinon R.T.U., propoxur
R.T.U. |
Chemical: Apply diazinon as an outside
foundation spray. If millipedes are abundant, treat
entire lawn according to label. Indoors: Use R.T.U.
spray according to label. |
| NonChemical: Correct situations where moist
habitats occur such as crawl spaces, poorly drained
areas, and piles of trash, mulch, or compost. Remove
indoors by vacuuming. |
| Chiggers (NHE-127) |
diazinon 25% E.C., DEET R.T.U. |
Chemical: Treat lawns, roadsides, and areas
not mowed. For personal protection, a repellent such as
DEET will prevent attack. |
| NonChemical: Eliminate or mow breeding sites,
especially briars, weeds, and other thick vegetation
where there is an abundance of moisture and shade. Wear
protective clothing such as a long-sleeved shirt and
trousers, shoes, and socks. Tuck pant legs into boots or
socks. Avoid sitting on the ground either in the lawn or
brushy areas. Take a warm soapy shower or bath
immediately after returning from any infested areas.
|
| Clover mites (NHE-2) |
pyrethroid R.T.U., dicofol 35%
W.P. |
Chemical: Apply dicofol spray to outside
foundation and adjacent 1 ft. of soil. Indoors: Spray
with pyrethroid. |
| NonChemical: Eliminate grass and other
vegetation in a 1 ft. band all the way around the house.
Also make sure window and door seams are properly
caulked and sealed to prevent entry by the mites.
Indoors: Mites can be removed by vacuumming. |
| Cluster flies (NHE-I) |
pyrethroid R.T.U. |
Chemical: Fog lightly in rooms with
pyrethroid. Repeat spray as needed. |
| NonChemical: Seal cracks and openings around
windows, eaves and siding. Use fly screen over air
intake vents or air conditioning systems. Seal off attic
openings with screen or caulking. Indoors: Remove flies
by vacuuming. |
| Cockroaches: German
(NHE-3),Brown-banded (NHE-4), American and Oriental
(NHE-5) |
chlorpyrifos R.T.U., diazinon
R.T.U., propoxur R.T.U., bonc acid R.T.U., hydroprene
R.T.U., hydrazone bait, propoxur bait |
Chemical: Spray roach runways and hiding
places. Treat under sink, refrigerator, cabinets, on
baseboards, etc. Treatment throughout home may be needed
to control brown-banded roaches. May be supplemented
with boric acid applied into out-of-sight and
out-of-reach voids under cabinets and appliances. |
| NonChemical: Practice proper sanitation by
keeping food properly sealed or stored in the
refrigerator. Keep trash covered. Do not allow dirty
dishes to accumulate. Clean frequently under
refrigerators and stoves where food particles may
accumulate. Eliminate hiding places such as piles of
newspapers, boxes and papers. Caulk cracks and crevices.
Do not leave pet food out overnight. |
| Crickets (NHE-137), Field, House,
Camel |
Outdoors: diazinon 25% E.C.;
Indoors: chlorpyrifos R.T.U., diazinon R.T.U., propoxur
R.T.U., propoxur bait |
Chemical: Use diazinon to spray completely
around outside foundation and the adjacent 1 ft. of
soil. Apply an R.T.U. spray to baseboards, cracks, and
door thresholds. |
| NonChemical: Cracks and crevices around
windows, doors, and in the foundation should be properly
sealed and caulked. Indoors: Remove crickets by
vacuuming. House lights attract both field and house
crickets. Keep garbage cans clean and empty frequently.
Keep firewood at least 1-2 feet away from the
foundation. Apply a 6-inch band of ashes around the wood
pile. Eliminate sources of moisture by fixing leaky
pipes and modifying damp areas. |
| Drain flies (NHE-91) |
pyrethroid R.T.U. |
Chemical: Use chemicals only after solving
sanitation problems. Pour boiling water or rubbing
alcohol into overflow drain to eliminate maggots. |
| NonChemical: Practice proper sanitation.
Clean out overflow drains, drain traps, and basement
drains. Keep screens in good repair. |
| Earwigs (NHE-142) |
Outdoors: diazinon 25% E.C.;
Indoors: chlorpyrifos R.T.U., diazinon R.T.U., propoxur
R.T.U., propoxur bait |
Chemical: Apply diazinon as an outside
foundation spray. Indoors: Use R.T.U. spray according to
label. |
| NonChemical: Remove unessential plant debris,
mulch, and boards from around buildings. Establish a
zone of bare concrete or soil which will dry out.
Indoors: Remove by vacuuming. Caulk cracks and crevices
around windows, doors, and in the foundation. |
| Elm leaf beetles (NHE-82) |
carbaryl 50% W.P., Bacillus
thuringiensis 'san diego' |
Chemical: Spray nearby Chinese elm trees
during the summer to reduce the number of beetles that
come into homes in the fall. |
| NonChemical: Seal cracks and crevices around
windows and other openings to prevent entry. Indoors:
Remove by vacuuming. |
| Fleas (NHE-107) |
naled, carbaryl 5% dust, methoprene
R.T.U., pyrethroid R.T.U. |
Chemical: Replace flea collars on pets about
every 3 months. Some pets are allergic. Dust pets
directly as needed. Dust areas inside and outside the
home where pets rest. For infestations in the home,
spray edges of carpets and rugs and floors where fleas
are observed. Follow label directions. Vacuum rugs and
upholstered furniture thoroughly approximately 30
minutes after spraying. |
| |
| Fleas (cont.) |
Diazinon 25% E.C. |
Chemical: Apply to lawn. |
| NonChemical: Frequently launder pet bedding
and rugs where pets frequent with hot soapy water.
Vacuum thoroughly to remove lint and dust around
baseboards and cracks where flea eggs and larvae
accumulate. Eliminate vegetation that will serve as a
harborage for the native mammal population (carriers of
fleas). Prevent pets from resting under the house and
exclude mammals by screening attic and eave entrances.
Thoroughly clean furniture in areas pets tend to
frequent. |
| Flies (NHE-16), Houseflies, Gnats,
Midges |
Outdoors: malathion 50-57% E.C.;
Indoors: pyrethroid R.T.U. |
Chemical: Use malathion to spray around
garbage cans and other resting sites. Apply fine mist or
fog of pyrethroid. |
| NonChemical: Proper sanitation is important.
Dispose of refuse frequently and prevent the
accumulation of rotting or decaying vegetation. Keep
screens in good repair. Fly strips and fly swatters can
also be effective. |
| Honey bees (NHE-141) |
carbaryl 5% dust, diazinon R.T.U.,
pyrethroid R.T.U. |
Chemical: Drill holes through siding to
inject insecticide, if necessary. Remove nests and honey
and destroy them. Treat nests at dusk or dawn. |
| NonChemical: Caulk cracks and crevices during
the winter or early spring to prevent nest building.
Seal off attic openings, air intake vents, and air
conditioning systems with fly screen. |
| Lice (NHE-105), Human, Head, Crab,
Body |
Kwell 1% shampoo, pyrethrin
R.T.U. |
Chemical: Dust lightly over body hair. Repeat
in 2 weeks if needed. Do not get in eyes. Consult a
physician. |
| NonChemical: Practice proper personal
hygiene. Avoid using other individuals' combs, hats,
towels, or hair brushes. Bedding and clothing should be
changed and washed frequently. Sanitation of locker
rooms, and proper laundering will help reduce the
incidence of lice. Crab louse is usually transmitted
through intimate sexual contact. |
| Mites, Human, Human scabies, Human
itch mite (NHE-135) |
Kwell 1% lotion available only by a
physician's prescription, pyrethrin R.T.U. |
Chemical: Consult a physician. |
| NonChemical: Consult a physician. |
| Mosquitoes (NHE-94,132) |
Outdoors: malathion 50-57% E.C.,
pyrethroid fogger, Bacillus thuringiensis,
'israelensis'; Indoors: pyrethroid R.T.U. |
Chemical: Spray tall grass, around doorways,
and other resting sites. Use a repellent like DEET when
entering mosquito-infested areas. Apply fine mist or fog
of pyrethroid. |
| NonChemical: Keep screens in good repair.
Flues and chimneys should be covered during the summer
months. Eliminate resting places such as tall grass,
weeds, shrubbery, and vines from around the home.
Eliminate rain-water-collecting items such as old tires,
pans, cans, and buckets. Weekly, drain plastic swimming
pools and bird baths. Provide for proper water drainage
around the foundation of the home. When visiting
mosquito-infested areas, wear protective clothing to
prevent bites. If small garden ponds are present use Top
minnows Gambusia sp. or Bacillus thuringiensis
'israelensis'. Bug zappers" and ultrasonic devices have
not proven to be extremely effective in controlling
mosquitoes and other noxious flying insects. |
| Pantry and Cereal Pests (NHE-11),
Grain beetles, Indian meal moth, Flour beetles |
diazinon R.T.U., propoxur R.T.U.,
chlorpyrifos R.T.U., pyrethroid R.T.U. |
Chemical: Force spray into cracks an
crevices; allow to dry; cover shelves with clean, fresh
paper. Do not contaminate food or utensils with
insecticides. |
| NonChemical: Discard infested packages.
Thoroughly clean and vacuum food cabinets and shelves.
Keep dry food in tightly sealed containers. Keeping
nonhuman food at 32 degrees F for 3 to 4 days will kill
eggs and larvae. |
| Powder-post beetles (N HE-85) |
chlorpyrifos 42% EC |
Chemical: Use chlorpyrifos to paint or spray
infested unfinished wood. Follow label directions. |
| NonChemical: Avoid buying furniture of wood
products that have not been stained, varnished or
properly dried. Properly paint or varnish new wood items
to seal pores and to prevent egg laying. |
| Silverfish (NHE-86) |
diazinon R.T.U., propoxur R.T.U.,
chlorpyrifos R.T.U., boric acid R.T.U. |
Chemical: Spray runways, baseboards, closets,
and places where pipes go through the walls. Repeat
treatments in 2 weeks if needed. Apply boric acid in
out-of-reach areas only. |
| NonChemical: Alter the physical environment
of the infested area by reducing the humidity. Reduce
harborage sites by caulking cracks and crevices.
Eliminate their food source by storing books, papers,
and linens in tightly sealed containers or
cabinets. |
| Spiders (N. HE- 17, 116) |
Outdoors: diazinon 25Sc E.C.;
Indoors: chlorpyrifos R.T.U., diazinon R.T.U., propoxur
R.T.U. |
Chemical: Use diazinon to spray completely
around outside foundation and the adjacent I ft. of
soil. Apply R.T.U. spray to baseboards, cracks, and door
thresholds. Do not use diazinon E. C. inside. |
| NonChemical: Keep screens and other openings
in good repair. Caulk all seams around windows and
doors. Spiders are considered beneficial as they are
predators of insects and other small animals. Indoors:
Remove by simply vacuuming. |
| Springtails (NHE-70) |
Outdoors: diazinon 25% E.C. |
Chemical: Outdoors: Spray soil next to the
house, especially grassy moist areas. |
| NonChemical: Eliminate moist areas around the
home where mulch and rotting vegetation are present.
Keep outside light use to a minimum. Keep screens and
doors in good repair. Allow potting soil of houseplants
to dry out between watering. |
| Swimming pool insects (NHE-103) |
Do not add insecticides to pool
water |
Chemical: None. |
| NonChemical: Keep outside light to a minimum.
Maintain proper chlorine balance in the pool. Cover pool
when not in use. |
| Termites (NHE-57) |
chlorpyrifos 429 E.C. (Dursban
T.C.), fenvalerate 24.5% E.C. (Tribute), permethrin
(Dragnet 36.8Sc E.C.), (Torpedo 25.6Sc E.C.),
cypermethrin 25.3% E.C. (Demon T.C.) |
Chemical: Fenvalerate, cypermethrin, and
permethrin are restricted-use pesticides. Control by
pest control operator (exterminator) recommended. |
| NonChemical: Remove termite tubes connecting
the soil to wood sources. Eliminate wood-to-soil
contacts. Ventilate damp areas such as crawl spaces for
proper drying. Use treated wood when landscaping or
constructing outside structures. Cedar and redwood are
somewhat resistant; termites prefer hardwoods. |
| Ticks (NHE-56), Brown dog tick,
American dog tick, Deer tick, Lone star tick |
tetrachlorvinphos 50% W.P.,
malathion 50-57% E.C., carbaryl 505tc W.P., carbaryl 5ic
dust, tetrachlorvinphos 3Sc dust, DEET R.T.U. |
Chemical: Apply spray to lawns, fencerows,
roadsides, and areas not regularly mowed. Dust pets
directly as needed, according to label instructions.
Dust baseboards, cracks, and crevices around pet
bedding. Use a repellent like DEET when entering
tick-infested areas. |
| NonChemical: Keep vegetation, weeds and
brush, mowed and clean. Avoid areas where ticks are
known to be present. Wear long-sleeved shirt and
trousers when visiting infested areas, tuck pant-legs
into socks. Check for ticks on skin or clothing every
few hours. Vacuum baseboards and other cracks and
crevices thoroughly to destroy eggs and immatures. |
| Wasps (NHE-141), Hornets,
Yellowjackets |
carbaryl 5Sc dust, diazinon R.T.U.,
pyrethroid R.T.U. |
Chemical: For nests below-ground, apply
diazinon according to label and seal opening with soil.
Spray aboveground wasp and hornet nests in partitions
with carbaryl. Drill holes through siding to inject
insecticide, if necessary. Remove nests and destroy
them. Treat nests at dusk or dawn. |
| NonChemical: Keep garbage cleaned up and
properly covered. Avoid indiscriminate killing of wasps,
hornets, and yellowjackets, as they are considered
beneficial. If picnicking, keep food properly covered or
sealed. Avoid areas where yellowjackets are prevalent.
Keep overripe fruit and vegetables cleaned up and away
from human activity. Caulk cracks and crevices during
the winter or early spring to prevent yellowjacket nests
but do not caulk opening of active nest. |
| E.C. = emulsion concentrate; W.P. =
wettable powder; R.T.U. = ready to use; G. = granules. *
Whenever possible, purchase specially prepared,
ready-to-use forms of insecticides for indoor use. Use
only one insecticide from those listed. When preparing a
quantity of 1 gallon or more of a spray, follow the
mixing directions on the pesticide
label. |
