A pesticide is any natural or synthetic product used to destroy or control pests.
When used responsibly and in accordance with the detailed instructions on the product label pesticides can help you quickly with your
All the products we sell are cleared for amateur use and given that you comply with the guidelines for use stated on the product label, they will have minimal impact on the environment.
Many pesticides, particularly insecticides, pose a risk to fish, amphibians and other pond life. Unless specifically intended for use in ponds, keep all products away from water courses, including ditches and streams.
Pesticides used by professional pesticide operators tend to be stronger (contain more active ingredient or a more potent active ingredient) than products approved for amateur home use.
The advantage is that the professional operator is – we hope - highly trained and able to match the product to the problem at the correct strength and quantity and in the optimum location to effect rapid and complete control – in theory. Certainly most professional pest controllers these days operate responsible Integrated Pest Management (IPM) systems, which use pesticides in moderation and only where appropriate.
From the professional's point of view, he wants to get in, do the job and not have callbacks from you because he/she has not achieved complete control at the first visit. To help him achieve this, he has access to more potent pesticides than you do and of course comprehensive training.
All the products we sell are approved for amateur or professional use. These pesticides have all gone though a rigorous evaluation process before being approved for use by amateurs. They tend to be of a lower strength or a less potent active ingredient than professionals might use.
The disadvantage is that it may in some situations take longer to control the pest using an amateur approved product on a DIY basis.
The advantage is that a less toxic product (or a non-toxic product) is being released into the environment, hopefully in smaller quantities – read the label and use responsibly. By tackling the job yourself you are in complete control of what is being released into your home/workplace and if you choose to use a non-chemical method of control, that's fine. You probably don't mind treating the problem for a bit longer to get complete control if the payback is less or zero chemical in the environment.
On the other hand, many of the products we sell are extremely rapid acting and highly effective against the targeted pest enabling you to achieve a level of control equivalent to a professional operator. We always offer you the choice of natural, synthetic or non-toxic where available.
Be prepared to spend a bit more time resolving your pest problem and you will help save the environment, and through DIY, you will save lots of money.
Make it a rule – no pesticides to be used where children can come into contact with the product.
Never use dog products on cats or cat products on dogs – using the wrong product can make your pet very ill and in the case of cats can cause death.
Ensure dog bedding is only sprayed with an approved product, and better still thoroughly wash and dry at a high temperature rather than spray.
Never use people products on your pets – they may cause skin irritation.
There is now a wide range of organic, Soil Association Approved products for controlling all common garden pests.
There is no need to use chemical products in your garden as we have the solutions.
Read, understand and follow directions on the product label.
This information is designed to give a brief overview of the active ingredients contained in products available through this website. The information contained is not definitive and you should only rely on the information written on the product label.
Products containing bendiocarb are usually formulated as dusts and powders so are mainly targeted at crawling insects.
Bendiocarb disrupts the nervous system by interfering with an enzyme necessary for normal nerve transmission.
Which of our products contain bendiocarb?
Bendiocarb-containing products are low to moderate in toxicity. The pure chemical is highly toxic. The formulated products are typically lower in toxicity because of the reduced concentration of
Boric acid and salts of boric acid are active ingredients of pesticide products used against insects, spiders, mites, algae, molds, fungi, and weeds.
Boron is an essential plant nutrient, and some boric acid products are used to aid plant growth.
Boric acid interferes with reproduction of molds and fungi.
Which of our products contain cypermethrin?
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