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The Spotlight Kid
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Posted - 02 Aug 2009 :  20:23:48  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I have a customer with a Biscuit Beetle infestation in a small domestic kitchen. I will advise that she destroys all food and packaging in the kitchen and cupboards (apart from tins and jars). I will then spray the kitchen and cupboards with a residual insecticide and then fog the whole room.

Has anyone treated for this pest and if so what insecticides do you recommend?

nigel
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Posted - 02 Aug 2009 :  22:05:56  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
NONE.
The use of insectcide to control this type of problem in a domestic situation is not needed.
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The Spotlight Kid
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Posted - 02 Aug 2009 :  22:15:03  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Care to elaborate on your strategy then Nigel?
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The Spotlight Kid
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Posted - 03 Aug 2009 :  09:12:47  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Maybe I should have added that this is a very heavy infestation, not just a few in a pack of corn flakes. They are all over the work surfaces, windows, window sills, floor, walls ............. Hence my suggested use of insecticide.
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Tomo
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Posted - 04 Aug 2009 :  08:54:40  Show Profile  Visit Tomo's Homepage  Reply with Quote
I gain control with the use of Ficam W, never had the need to ULV for this pest yet, normal strenth mix all cubourds clear check out any fabrics including tea towels in a draw etc.

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The Spotlight Kid
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Posted - 04 Aug 2009 :  19:20:41  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Thanks Tomo. I was thinking of Ficam W and ULV because these beetles are everywhere. Also see thread on insecticides on food prep surfaces.
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