Bug Free, Naturally!By Laurel Maloney, B.Sc. Entomology
Back when city by-laws were first being enacted to protect people from pesticides, Paul Maloney, my father, and the original Eco Bug Doctor, got a memorable call at our office. A woman, a medical doctor, in fact, was upset by the fact that she was not allowed to use pesticides to get rid of the carpenter ants around the doorway of her home. Paul assured her that he could help the ant situation and although she was skeptical that a ‘soft’ ecological approach would have an effect, she agreed to a home visit. An inspection of the ant-infested area revealed that water was seeping into the bottom of the wooden door frame, creating the perfect living environment for these wood-recycling ants. By finding the source of the problem, Paul was able to solve the it, without the use of potentially harmful chemicals. The doctor was so impressed by the results that she started promoting an ecological approach to pest control herself, referring many friends and colleagues to us. Here are some things to look out for if you suspect you have a carpenter ant problem: - Big, black ants indoors (especially during cold weather) - Piles of fine sawdust (can indicate carpenter ant excavation) - Trails of ants, or ‘ant highways’ on power lines leading to your house - Trails of ants on the outside walls of your house (often more evident at night, with a flashlight of course!) Water is the substance from which all life arises, but if you add water to a solid wood structure, over time, the wood will begin to break down, releasing nutrients that allow mould (fungi) to grow. This in turn attracts detritivores (sow-bugs, millipedes, and silverfish), the insects and other small creatures that feed on decomposing matter. Then, to complete the ecosystem, the predators move in, the centipedes and spiders, that feed on the detritivores, just like wolves hunting rabbits. If you protect the wood from water infiltration and dry out the area, you will put an end to this miniature "ecosystem" and permanently solve the moisture-bug problems in your house. There’s another positive side-effect to this "ecological" approach to ridding the home of pests; it may also rid the home of mould, which, like man-made toxic chemicals, can trigger a host of symptoms, discomfort and health problems, including allergic reactions, asthma symptoms, irritant effects, headaches, respiratory problems, problems concentrating, etc. There is also good evidence that mycotoxins can be carcinogens, immune suppressants and neurotoxic agents. According to Dr. Schaller, author of many books on mould and illness, the most common cause of learning disorders and behavioral problems in children and adolescents that he has treated has been indoor mould contaminants. Mould is usually not visible to the naked eye, and doesn’t always smell, though we are all familiar with the musty smell mould gives off. Washington’s Institute of Medicine, a non-profit advisory group, affirms what we have been telling clients for years: in order to prevent mould and associated creatures (such as sow-bugs) in a building, you must keep materials dry or use building materials that offer a poor substrate for growth in places where moisture is unavoidable. Though the task may seem daunting, with a bit of creativity, lower-cost solutions can be found for addressing a whole host of structural deficiencies.
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