1. December 13, 2005 Mosquito Misting Systems… What Do Pest Management Professionals Think? Bobby Jenkins ABC Pest and Lawn Austin, Texas Rick Bell Arrow Exterminators Atlanta, Georgia Mike Rottler Rottler Pest & Lawn Solutions St. Louis, Missouri

2. December 13, 2005 Consumers Want Solutions to Mosquito Problems Pest Pressure in Texas extremely high Mosquito season lasts 9 months Backyard landscaping is very dense

3. December 13, 2005 What Do Consumers Want? Desire to utilize outdoor living space Large investment in backyard Pools, hot tubes, patios, outdoor fire places, outdoor kitchens, sport courts, children playscapes Children and adults need to be able to access People willing to invest significant dollars Misting systems average from $2000-$3000 in Texas Quarterly charge $150

4. December 13, 2005 Do Mosquito Misting Systems Work? System Results More than 300 installed in Texas Customers very satisfied Mosquito populations reduced by over 95% Can now utilize back yard more often

5. Misting Systems Challenges for Pest Management Professionals There are two broad areas of challenge facing PMPs who desire to successfully integrate misting systems in their business: Internal Challenges External Challenges SUCCESS

6. December 13, 2005 External Challenges Is this I.P.M.? (population density, action threshold,…) Effect on beneficial Insects Resistance Target Pests Non-target Pests System Damage Cut Lines Leaking nozzles Ruptured Drums Homeowner Intervention Changing formulations Access to timer / remote control Kids exposure

7. December 13, 2005 Internal Challenges Additional licensing / certification from the state. Soliciting customer involvement. Commitment to specialized training. Commitment to explore additional methods and materials. Is this I.P.M.? (scientific data vs. anecdotal data) Guard against overselling. Can we satisfy the customer? On demand vs. Timed application. Did we install correctly? How do we know?

8. December 13, 2005 Overcoming These Challenges Together Pest Management Professionals welcome assistance from state regulators and the EPA

9. December 13, 2005 Overcoming These Challenges Together Responsible advertising and promotion Eliminate misleading ideas from marketing vehicles

10. December 13, 2005 Overcoming These Challenges Together Regulate sales and service by licensed operators only Require systems to be secured

11. December 13, 2005 Overcoming These Challenges Together Eliminate risk of direct exposure Implement override mechanisms Replace use of timers with on- demand systems

12. December 13, 2005 Overcoming These Challenges Together Establishment of workgroup with key stakeholder involvement Uniform policies throughout the United States

13. December 13, 2005 Pest Management Professionals want Mosquito Misting Systems to be: Safe Effective Available