General Pest Control Products
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Safety Glasses
Prevent pesticides from entering the eyes
Disposable Gloves
Prevent pesticides from getting on the hands
Work Gloves
Protect the hands from cuts and scrapes when sealing entry points
Closed-Toe Shoes
Prevent pesticides from getting on the feet
Inspection Tools
Flashlight
Used to inspect the outside of the home for entry points
Blue Painter’s Tape
Used to mark entry points
Application Equipment
Spray Tank
Used to mix and spray pesticides
Outdoor Sprays
Tempo SC Ultra
The best outdoor chemical pesticide spray; non-staining and odorless; offers long-lasting residual control of pests; used for spraying pests outside
Essentria IC3
The best outdoor natural pesticide spray; uses essential oils to kill and repel pests; used for spraying pests outside
Exclusion Tools & Materials
Tools
Tape Measure
Used to measure the size of entry points
Keystone Screwdriver
Used to jam steel wool into holes and gaps
Diagonal Cutting Pliers
Used to cut wire mesh
Heavy Duty Scissors
Used to cut steel wool
Hacksaw
Used to cut door sweeps and garage door seals to size
Drywall Screw Gun
Used to screw down wire mesh and replacement vents
Nail/Staple Gun
Used to nail/staple down wire mesh
Materials
Wire Mesh
Used to seal entry points
Insulating Foam
Used to secure steel wool in place
Sealant, Clear
Used to seal small gaps and cracks and secure wire mesh in place
Sealant, White
Used to seal small gaps and cracks and secure wire mesh in place
Staples
Used to staple down wire mesh
Concrete Screws
Used to screw down wire mesh and replacement vents
Garbage Can Lid Lock
Used to keep rodents out of garbage cans
Window Screens
Used to prevent rodents from entering open windows
Replacement Vent
Used to replace broken or missing vents
Door Sweep
Used to seal gaps underneath exterior doors
Garage Door Seal
Used to seal gaps underneath the garage door