County Agent Warns on Insect Stings and Ant Pests
County Agent Parker urges caution with stinging insects noting higher fatalities from stings than snakes. He advises protective clothing, repellents, minimal movement near nests, and consulting a doctor for allergies. He covers aphids harming ornamentals and ants entering homes, recommending pesticides like Sevin, diazinon, and chlordane with proper label use.
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Proper home ant control using outdoor sprays and repellents
County agents advise spraying chlordane around exterior walls and window frames with a band for extra protection. Other insecticides such as diazinon, dieldrin, lindane, and malathion are also available as sprays, powders, or concentrates. Follow label directions and store chemicals safely away from children and pets.
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