We recently caught up with David Johnson, North Central Region Manager of AP&G Co./ Catchmaster, Inc. a leading manufacturer of Intelligent Pest Management solutions. AP&G is a family-owned company with a proud history of making quality glue-based pest control products that are trusted by the pros. Additionally, Catchmaster is a valued partner-sponsor of TPCA. David shared three concerns that face the pest control industry.
Spotted Lanternfly (SLF)
A native of China, the insect was discovered in Pennsylvania in 2014 and has since spread to 13 other states. Though beautiful as an adult, the insect is a voracious eater that feeds on woody and ornamental trees as well as a wide variety of crops and plants. Left unchecked, Pennsylvania alone could lose hundreds of millions of dollars and thousands of jobs. Oddly enough, USDA scientists have discovered that the SLF is attracted to vibrations and are exploring how these methods may be applicable to controlling SLF populations.
With tree farms and vineyards being especially vulnerable to SLF, Catchmaster has a key product to help monitor their activity. Their effective tree banding glue can easily be applied to vineyard end posts, fence posts and even on trees themselves.
Glue boards for rodent management
Catchmaster's glue is unique as it is designed to target the specific need for your rodent management program. Just be sure to monitor them constantly to account for dust or other conditions that could negatively affect the trap's performance. If you find that rodent sticky traps are not working, consider changing locations, replacing your traps with new clean ones, or using larger traps. The more the merrier when it comes to using multiple traps. Be sure to place them in different directions in order to maximize your catch and make trapping easier. Just be sure not to overwhelm small spaces with too many traps.
Another concern with glue traps is the cold weather. Catchmaster's Cold Weather Glue Trays are made with AP&G's legendary, non-toxic glue formula and are the only cold weather glue trays on the market to work in temperature down to 0 degrees Fahrenheit. They are also a great option for locations that are damp and/or humid, where glue boards and other traps may not hold up.
EPA 15-year cycle
Catchmaster is watching the Pesticide Interim Decision (PID) that is still upcoming on the 13 actives targeting our industry's SG anticoagulated rodenticides. Although Catchmaster does not have any SG anticoagulant products in this arena, it is still a concern as they are a much-needed tool for our industry.
Our glue is our bond
Backed with 65+ years of know-how, Catchmaster utilizes a science-based approach to create high-quality products for rodent, insect & mosquito management. Their products are field-tested under the harshest conditions to ensure maximum reliability for any level of pest control expert. With the firm belief that monitoring is a cornerstone to Intelligent Pest Management, Catchmaster's products allow you to monitor rodents, insects & mosquitoes with confidence.
No matter if you are needing glue trays to aid in cold environments or if you are needing to capture female mosquitos, Catchmaster has the formulation that will do the job with confidence!
David Johnson
75 East 2nd Street Bayonne, NJ 07002
AP&G Co./ Catchmaster, Inc.
djohnson@catchmasterpro.com
