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If the last two years taught businesses anything, it is to be prepared for big surprises. And big surprises we had: the COVID-19 pandemic, major weather events, skyrocketing consumer demand and worldwide transportation bottlenecks. On their own, each of these could cause a supply chain challenge. Together, they created a level of disruption never experienced by most people working today. The result has been higher costs and longer lead times, affecting the largest pesticide makers to the smallest service providers. "For years, we've seen these fractures in the supply chain, but we've been able to step over those. Now, with the ripple effects from COVID and from everything else, they're no longer fractures; they've become large expanses and big voids," said Shane Dooley, director of warehouse and operations at Forshaw, a distributor of pest management products headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. To safeguard operations and ensure they have what they need to servic...

Woody, thorny, and vining weeds tend to regrow no matter how often homeowners cut them down. Get rid of these menaces once and for all with one of these brush killers. BobVila.com and its partners may earn a commission if you purchase a product through one of our links. Photo: amazon.com Depending on which area of the country you call home, a variety of brushwood species could be waiting to spread along your fence lines or grow into impassable thickets in your yard. Left to their own devices, brush—a combination of saplings, conifers, young trees, and invasive vines—can quickly encroach on little-used parts of the yard until you can ignore it no longer. Trying to chop and dig the weeds out is a labor-intensive task, and many brush varieties will regrow if any of the roots are still in place. That's where brush killers come in. This chemical herbicide is strong enough to tackle even invasive brushwood species to stop the invasion. Selecting the best brush killer for your needs wil...

When to Apply Pre-Emergent to Prevent a Weedy Lawn and Garden Stop weeds before they get a foothold by applying a pre-emergent herbicide at the right time. istockphoto.com Q: When should I apply pre-emergent weed control? A: Knowing when to apply pre-emergent herbicide can mean the difference between having a lush, weed-free lawn or a yard riddled with dandelions and other unwanted plants. Pre-emergent weed killers fit into a particular group of herbicides that don't kill unwanted plants. Instead, they stop the seeds of unwanted plants from sprouting in the first place. Various pre-emergent products are available for lawns, vegetable gardens, and flower beds. However, applying them too early can keep beneficial seeds from sprouting, and applying them too late won't do any good. Ahead, learn when to use pre-emergent and when not to. Early spring and fall are the most effective times to apply pre-emergent herbicides.  Applying a pre-em...

Below is a list of the top and leading Exterminators in Baltimore. To help you find the best Exterminators located near you in Baltimore, we put together our own list based on this rating points list . Baltimore's Best Exterminators: The top rated Exterminators in Baltimore, MD are: Nest Pest Control Baltimore – eliminating pests from homes throughout these years Frontline Pest Control – specializes in giving the highest quality residential pest control Relay Pest Control LLC – a multi-service provider of pest control assistance Mosquito Joe of Baltimore – offers outdoor pest control treatments to both residential and commercial customers Rat Control of Baltimore – provides rodent control specialists Nest Pest Control Baltimore Nest Pest Control Baltimore , James, the owner and chief dispatcher of Nest Pest Control services. He got started a dozen or so years ago by joining another pest control firm. They did a lot of good work and really grew the compa...

So, you have a gnat pest infestation on your hands. A gnat infestation is far from ideal, but luckily for you, there are easy ways to handle this common household problem. Gnats are small insects that can infest your home. They include fruit flies, drain flies and fungus gnats. Because gnats reproduce quickly, it's crucial to attack this problem at the source and make sure you've eliminated every last gnat in your home. There are several different options for eliminating gnats, and the method you choose may depend on the severity of the problem, the amount of time you have, the materials you have on hand and the amount of money that you are willing to spend. Here, we lay out your gnat exterminations options in order to insure a pest-free home. 1. Build a Trap The most traditional method for getting rid of gnats is building a trap. Mix a few tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with an equal amount of dish soap in a bowl, and then add a tablespoon of sugar. Stir it all...

Supplied A combine harvester offloads grain in mid-Canterbury. Herbicide resistance is higher than expected in the region. Weeds with resistance to herbicides are much more common than expected, a newly published study shows. Resistant weeds were found on 48 per cent of Canterbury wheat and barley farms, the study led by Dr Chris Buddenhagen​ of AgResearch​ found. Buddenhagen and nine colleagues had expected that five per cent to 10 per cent of these farms would contain resistant weeds when they applied for research funding. "We were surprised it was that high," Buddenhagen said. READ MORE: * Controversial weed killer's use cut back in Christchurch * Glyphosate use under the microscope as EU reviews weedkiller's approval * Costly weed resistance needs to be avoided * Aussie invention wins big Weeds grow quickly and spread vigorously, either by seed or rhizomes and underground roots. Herbicides were not causing the resistance per se, he said. Rather, the "gen...

If you live near or on a hillside, chances are you've had a run-in with gophers terrorizing your beautiful yard. These creatures are very smart and persistent and it's easy to feel like you want to pull your hair out. Store bought products can sometimes get the job done, but Unipest has the best team and products when it comes to eliminating the enemy. There is some DIY solutions on killing gophers on the internet, but here's the issue: nasal irritants, like dryer sheets can repel the gophers but they will adapt to the smell! In other words, homemade products will not work effectively in the long run. Related  Pests Of Santa Clarita, Quake With Fear: Unipest Pest Control Is Here The pest experts at Unipest will save you your time and money by trapping the gophers underground effectively, whether it's by gas, baiting, or a trap. Aside from gophers, Unipest can tackle any other menaces, big or small that are invading your home. Termites, bees, rats, and...

Adding in salt and washing up liquid will tackle the weeds quickly, with results potentially seen within an hour. This depends on the hardiness of the weed, however, as you may not see results for 24 hours. When using white vinegar as a weedkiller, make sure you avoid spraying the mixture on any plants you wish to keep, as it can kill those too. You will need to have household ingredients like white vinegar, table salt, washing up liquid and a spray bottle for this method. Adblock test (Why?)

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Woody, thorny, and vining weeds tend to regrow no matter how often homeowners cut them down. Get rid of these menaces once and for all with one of these brush killers. BobVila.com and its partners may earn a commission if you purchase a product through one of our links. Photo: amazon.com Depending on which area of the country you call home, a variety of brushwood species could be waiting to spread along your fence lines or grow into impassable thickets in your yard. Left to their own devices, brush—a combination of saplings, conifers, young trees, and invasive vines—can quickly encroach on little-used parts of the yard until you can ignore it no longer. Trying to chop and dig the weeds out is a labor-intensive task, and many brush varieties will regrow if any of the roots are still in place. That's where brush killers come in. This chemical herbicide is strong enough to tackle even invasive brushwood species to stop the invasion. Selecting the best brush killer for your needs wil...