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I checked the EPA label and active in EcoPCO is pyrethrins. Pyrethrins are a low toxicity pesticide but also don’t persist for very long in the environment. They are used primarily for flushing insects such as cockroaches from harborages or to knock down flying insects. Because they have no residual life they are relatively ineffective in general pest control. By general pest control I mean kitchens, exterior areas (to limit occasional invaders), or other areas outside of the collection area. A good IPM program does not limit itself to one material anymore then it should to one approach. I think taking the program in house without proper training and understanding of pest control (especially in a museum setting) is a big mistake. Hope this is helpful. Jack Wiler -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Cindy Gardner Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 3:26 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [pestlist] ECOPCO This is a message from the Pest Management Database List. To post to this list send it as an email to [email protected] To unsubscribe please look at the footer of this email. -----------------------------------------------------------As a state agency, we are always at the mercy of the pest company that comes in at low bid. Now, unhappy with the low bid, the agency responsible for this contract is looking at other alternatives. They are wanting to do it themselves and use an "all natural" product called ECOPCO. http://www.doyourownpestcontrol.com/ecopco.htm We have always had a successful integrated pest management system and have only used sticky traps inside the museum. We have had some bugs over the years, but no infestations. I have explained why museums are different, but am wondering if any of you have any comments that I can share with them. Thanks. -- Cindy Gardner Director of Collections, Museum Division Project Liaison, Museum of Mississippi History Mississippi Department of Archives and History P.O. Box 571 Jackson, MS 39205-0571 Telephone: 601/576-6901 Facsimile: 601/576-6815 Email: [email protected] ------------------------------------------------------------- To send an email to the list, send your msg to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this list send an email to [email protected] and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email [email protected] No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.45/2045 - Release Date: 4/7/2009 6:41 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.45/2045 - Release Date: 4/7/2009 6:41 AM ------------------------------------------------------------- To send an email to the list, send your msg to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this list send an email to [email protected] and in the body put: "unsubscribe pestlist" Any problems email [email protected]
