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Speaker 1 (00:00):
All right, back at it. We go at home with
Gary Salvan, taking you through another weekend, talking about well,
all the things we encounter in our homes and if
you'd like to join us, do so right now. We
have a friend that we've had on a couple of
times this year. Heather's Stickney. She is with some chemical
and Heather, welcome again at home with Gary Salvin.
Speaker 2 (00:21):
How you doing good morning, Gary? I'm doing great.
Speaker 1 (00:25):
Thanks, how are you good? Good? So we're always talking
about ticks and mosquitoes. Where I met, it's been hot, humid,
and we've had our fair share of storms and rain.
How's that season.
Speaker 2 (00:44):
For ticks and mosquitoes? It's prime. Unfortunately, all of that
standing water can serve, as you know, a great breeding
ground for mosquitos and their offspring. So unfortunately weather like
that brings more mosquitoes into the yard.
Speaker 1 (01:02):
Yeah. I had Ron Wilson and we're always talking about
the outside landscaping earlier today and he was talking and
asked him the same kind of question. He goes like, man,
it's like crazy grass has grown. It's like a fungus
in yards. It's a big problem this year. We've learned
from you over the years and through summit about the
(01:23):
mosquito dunks and mosquito bites, and you just said are
bits I said, you just said just a second ago,
this weather's a perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes. And we've
learned from you about the dunks and the bites bits.
I don't know why I keep saying bites because mosquitos bite. Yeah,
(01:44):
where do you use these products to minimize the breeding
of mosquitoes.
Speaker 2 (01:50):
Well, so we've talked about the rain that has come,
and you know mosquitos breeding standing water. So any area
that might collect water is an area where you would
want to use either a dunk or mosquito bits to
control the larvae that develop in that standing water. For example,
pot saucers. People don't often think of pot saucers as
(02:13):
an area where you might find mosquitoes, But if you've
got if you've got standing water in them, there's opportunity
for mosquitoes to lay their eggs and hatch into larva,
kiddie pools, toys out in the yard. Your brain gutters
any place, bird bath, fountains, any place that might hold water.
Speaker 1 (02:37):
How long would be How long is a dunk last?
If you put it in an area.
Speaker 2 (02:43):
Or well, So there's a little bit of a difference
between dunks and bits. Dunks are designed to float on
the surface of standing water. They release over time the
active ingredient, and they last for up to thirty days.
Bits work a little bit more quickly because of the
(03:03):
way they're formulated. They're designed for broadcast application, and the
active ingredient releases off the granny well very quickly to
kill within twenty four hours, okay, and then we recommend
reapplication every seven to fourteen days. So what I would
say is that bits are very quick acting. Dunks have
(03:24):
more of a sustained release.
Speaker 1 (03:27):
And there's different sizes and there's also different applications for
it too. As you just stated, when would you you
would use a dunk more like a a little pond
or a decorative fountain or a bird bath, and then
the the bits maybe like a little swale in the yard?
(03:49):
Is that how.
Speaker 2 (03:50):
You would I would necessarily apply bits to the yard.
They're not really designed as a yard application, but for example,
in those pot talks or in your gutters where you
might have something that you need to clean up a
population very quickly, leaf piles areas where it's a little
bit harder to apply a dunk and float A dunk
(04:12):
would be ideals for ideal for bits.
Speaker 1 (04:16):
So what's the ingredient in there? And how safe is it?
Speaker 2 (04:21):
The ingredient? It's a mouthful. It's called Bacillus thringentious subspecies israeliensis,
so it's more commonly known as BTI. But it is
a soil borne bacterium and it is toxic only to
mosquito larva, black fly larva, and fungus net larva. So
(04:43):
if you're using it outdoors, for example, in a bird bath,
you don't have to worry about toxicity to birds. It's
essentially harmless to any other living species other than mosquito larva,
fungus net larva, and blackfly larva.
Speaker 1 (04:59):
So when you get into a season like this with
excessive heat and humidity and moisture, it's not an overwhelming
project to tackle. And if you reduce the population, you're
in pretty good shape, are you not? Or how far
does a mosquito travel? I mean, if I take care
(05:21):
of my yard, am I still going to have the
problems with the neighbors? I got to sit down and
talk to them about doing it too.
Speaker 2 (05:28):
You know, mosquitoes are not typically known as being very
strong flyers, but they can travel from yard to yard,
So you know, it might be if your neighbors are
friendly and you want to talk to them about treating,
that might be great. But certainly by doing your part
in your own yard to keep populations low, you're going
(05:49):
to prevent a heavy infestation and risk of those you know,
nasty mosquito bites.
Speaker 1 (05:57):
Hey, you bring up a good point dose pots. That's
true because everybody's probably watering every day and you just
you know, they drain into those saucers. So that is
a that's a great place to start your project. That
in gutters. I'm always talking about, you know, making sure
those you know, gutters are free flowing and pulling that
water away from the home. And you know, nobody likes mosquitoes.
Speaker 2 (06:23):
They bite, They can be unpleasant in terms of the itching,
but you know, mosquitoes are widely regarded as one of
the most deadly animals in the world. You know, carry disease. Yeah, yeah,
so I don't know that we have the same kind
of trouble here in the States that they do in
(06:44):
other parts of the world. But you want to avoid
mosquito bites whenever possible.
Speaker 1 (06:52):
Sure. Now, the mosquito dunks and the bits they're they're
they're easy to find. Most hardware stores, garden centers they
carry them.
Speaker 2 (07:00):
That is correct. You can find them in mass merchants,
local hardware stores and garden centers and online as well.
Speaker 1 (07:09):
Shift gears quickly to ticks. I read the headlines and
I didn't read the article. I saw it yesterday, but
it was basically saying this tick issue continues to become
a bigger and bigger issue.
Speaker 2 (07:19):
True, that is absolutely true. We're hearing more and more
in the news about ticks and the disease that they carry.
It seems that warmer popular warmer climate has led to
an explosion in tick population. So we're hearing more and
more about the diseases they carry.
Speaker 1 (07:39):
And you've got a wonderful product, especially if your folks
that are listening are going to be outdoors where you
can actually spray in your clothing and protect yourself.
Speaker 2 (07:49):
That is correct. We make a product called green Armor.
It's a promethn based spray that you apply to your
clothing and equipment, so backpacks, tents, drop cloths, or you know,
groundcover cloths. Sure, and essentially it will repel and kill mosquitoes, ticks, chiggers,
(08:09):
and mites. So it's not something you apply directly to
your person. I probably want to use a deep or
something EPA approved unexposed areas of the skin, but the
green armor will add a layer of protection to that
to keep ticks away from you.
Speaker 1 (08:26):
And I can't remember the exact amount of time, but
it stays on the clothing even after washings for a
period of time, which is awesome.
Speaker 2 (08:35):
That is correct. It will last, I believe for up
to six weeks even after washing.
Speaker 1 (08:40):
Wow.
Speaker 2 (08:40):
So's it's a great, great added safety measure.
Speaker 1 (08:44):
Sure, sure, where do folks get the green armor the heather?
Speaker 2 (08:49):
You can find green armor at your local garden centers
and hardware stores as well, and of course always online.
Speaker 1 (08:56):
Okay, seems like mosquitoes love the bite, right as is
that true?
Speaker 2 (09:02):
I think that you see an increase in mosquito activity
typically at dawn and dusk. So yes, if you're outside,
you know, trying to enjoy cooler temperatures, you're probably going
to experience more bites than you would right in the
middle of a day.
Speaker 1 (09:19):
All right, folks, that's the dunks in the bits, And
you can find the mosquito dunks and bits at your
hardware store, nurseries, and of course you got Zamson and
everything else. But Heather, thank you so much for joining us.
I figured the news we're gonna have today was not
real good news for the folks that'd like to enjoy
(09:39):
the outdoors has been a little uncomfortable. And then with
the mosquitoes and tick issues, they got to get real
familiar with some of your wonderful products in your website
for Summit Chemicals is.
Speaker 2 (09:52):
What it is Summit Responsible Solutions dot com.
Speaker 1 (10:00):
Good. Thanks, Hey, enjoy the rest of the summer.
Speaker 2 (10:02):
Appreciate your time, Garry, thank you for having me.
Speaker 1 (10:06):
All right, Heather, take care, take care. All right, let's
take a break. We come back. We got Matt and Jeff,
and if you'd like to join us, do so. We
got open lines after Matt and Jeff. It's eight hundred
eight two three eight two five five year at home
with Garry Sullivan.
Speaker 3 (10:22):
Help for your home is just a click away at
Garysullivan online dot com. This is at Home with Gary Sullivan.
(10:46):
Mosquitoes can transmit deadly diseases, including West now virus, but
some mosquito dunks kill mosquitoes before they're old enough to bite.
Just float an organic mosquito dunk and ponds bird bass
rain barrels in any standing water to mosquito larvae for
thirty days or longer. Don't worry. Mosquito dunks won't harm people, pets, fish, birds,
(11:07):
or wildlife. Mosquito dunks are available at garden centers, hardware stores,
and online. Visit some Responsible Solutions dot com.
Speaker 4 (11:15):
So you want to transform that basement into a home
officer rec room, but the air it's not so great.
Your need controlled ventilation from easy Breathed ventilation system. I
had an easy Breathe installed in my home over fifteen
years ago, and that's stagnant mustyodor gone. So make this
level usable and healthy and best of all, installation only
takes a few hours. Go eight six six eight two two,
(11:38):
seventy three, twenty eight or visit easybreed dot com and
receive a free humidity monitoring kit while supplies last. Easybreed
dot com.
Speaker 3 (11:46):
Well, I've been recommending Blackjack driveway sealers for years and
here's some great news. The Blackjack ten year Sealer drive
Max one thousand features accelerated drying time in curing in
cooler temperatures. Drive Max one thousand adds curb appealed, delivering
a light, new black finish and as you're a thane
enhanced for the longest life. Drive Max one thousand available
at Low's Home Depot, True Value ace in your local
(12:08):
hardware store. Visit Blackjack Codings dot com for more information.
Blackjack protecting driveways for over one hundred years.
Speaker 4 (12:16):
For over forty years, Dumont has made powerful paint and
coding removers that are tough on layers but save for
you in the environment. Try demand Smart Strip Advanced. It
works on over ninety percent of the coatings. No harmful fumes,
no dangerous chemicals. Not sure what you're removing well, Demon's
easy test kit tells you exactly what you need. Find
Smart Strip at you're participating do it Best retailer Sherwin
(12:38):
Williams Are Visit Dumont Global dot Com. At Dumont Global
dot Com. Dumont Smart safe and proven, so do it
yourself with Demon
All right, back at it. We go at home with
Gary Salvan, taking you through another weekend, talking about well,
all the things we encounter in our homes and if
you'd like to join us, do so right now. We
have a friend that we've had on a couple of
times this year. Heather's Stickney. She is with some chemical
and Heather, welcome again at home with Gary Salvin.
Speaker 2 (00:21):
How you doing good morning, Gary? I'm doing great.
Speaker 1 (00:25):
Thanks, how are you good? Good? So we're always talking
about ticks and mosquitoes. Where I met, it's been hot, humid,
and we've had our fair share of storms and rain.
How's that season.
Speaker 2 (00:44):
For ticks and mosquitoes? It's prime. Unfortunately, all of that
standing water can serve, as you know, a great breeding
ground for mosquitos and their offspring. So unfortunately weather like
that brings more mosquitoes into the yard.
Speaker 1 (01:02):
Yeah. I had Ron Wilson and we're always talking about
the outside landscaping earlier today and he was talking and
asked him the same kind of question. He goes like, man,
it's like crazy grass has grown. It's like a fungus
in yards. It's a big problem this year. We've learned
from you over the years and through summit about the
(01:23):
mosquito dunks and mosquito bites, and you just said are
bits I said, you just said just a second ago,
this weather's a perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes. And we've
learned from you about the dunks and the bites bits.
I don't know why I keep saying bites because mosquitos bite. Yeah,
(01:44):
where do you use these products to minimize the breeding
of mosquitoes.
Speaker 2 (01:50):
Well, so we've talked about the rain that has come,
and you know mosquitos breeding standing water. So any area
that might collect water is an area where you would
want to use either a dunk or mosquito bits to
control the larvae that develop in that standing water. For example,
pot saucers. People don't often think of pot saucers as
(02:13):
an area where you might find mosquitoes, But if you've
got if you've got standing water in them, there's opportunity
for mosquitoes to lay their eggs and hatch into larva,
kiddie pools, toys out in the yard. Your brain gutters
any place, bird bath, fountains, any place that might hold water.
Speaker 1 (02:37):
How long would be How long is a dunk last?
If you put it in an area.
Speaker 2 (02:43):
Or well, So there's a little bit of a difference
between dunks and bits. Dunks are designed to float on
the surface of standing water. They release over time the
active ingredient, and they last for up to thirty days.
Bits work a little bit more quickly because of the
(03:03):
way they're formulated. They're designed for broadcast application, and the
active ingredient releases off the granny well very quickly to
kill within twenty four hours, okay, and then we recommend
reapplication every seven to fourteen days. So what I would
say is that bits are very quick acting. Dunks have
(03:24):
more of a sustained release.
Speaker 1 (03:27):
And there's different sizes and there's also different applications for
it too. As you just stated, when would you you
would use a dunk more like a a little pond
or a decorative fountain or a bird bath, and then
the the bits maybe like a little swale in the yard?
(03:49):
Is that how.
Speaker 2 (03:50):
You would I would necessarily apply bits to the yard.
They're not really designed as a yard application, but for example,
in those pot talks or in your gutters where you
might have something that you need to clean up a
population very quickly, leaf piles areas where it's a little
bit harder to apply a dunk and float A dunk
(04:12):
would be ideals for ideal for bits.
Speaker 1 (04:16):
So what's the ingredient in there? And how safe is it?
Speaker 2 (04:21):
The ingredient? It's a mouthful. It's called Bacillus thringentious subspecies israeliensis,
so it's more commonly known as BTI. But it is
a soil borne bacterium and it is toxic only to
mosquito larva, black fly larva, and fungus net larva. So
(04:43):
if you're using it outdoors, for example, in a bird bath,
you don't have to worry about toxicity to birds. It's
essentially harmless to any other living species other than mosquito larva,
fungus net larva, and blackfly larva.
Speaker 1 (04:59):
So when you get into a season like this with
excessive heat and humidity and moisture, it's not an overwhelming
project to tackle. And if you reduce the population, you're
in pretty good shape, are you not? Or how far
does a mosquito travel? I mean, if I take care
(05:21):
of my yard, am I still going to have the
problems with the neighbors? I got to sit down and
talk to them about doing it too.
Speaker 2 (05:28):
You know, mosquitoes are not typically known as being very
strong flyers, but they can travel from yard to yard,
So you know, it might be if your neighbors are
friendly and you want to talk to them about treating,
that might be great. But certainly by doing your part
in your own yard to keep populations low, you're going
(05:49):
to prevent a heavy infestation and risk of those you know,
nasty mosquito bites.
Speaker 1 (05:57):
Hey, you bring up a good point dose pots. That's
true because everybody's probably watering every day and you just
you know, they drain into those saucers. So that is
a that's a great place to start your project. That
in gutters. I'm always talking about, you know, making sure
those you know, gutters are free flowing and pulling that
water away from the home. And you know, nobody likes mosquitoes.
Speaker 2 (06:23):
They bite, They can be unpleasant in terms of the itching,
but you know, mosquitoes are widely regarded as one of
the most deadly animals in the world. You know, carry disease. Yeah, yeah,
so I don't know that we have the same kind
of trouble here in the States that they do in
(06:44):
other parts of the world. But you want to avoid
mosquito bites whenever possible.
Speaker 1 (06:52):
Sure. Now, the mosquito dunks and the bits they're they're
they're easy to find. Most hardware stores, garden centers they
carry them.
Speaker 2 (07:00):
That is correct. You can find them in mass merchants,
local hardware stores and garden centers and online as well.
Speaker 1 (07:09):
Shift gears quickly to ticks. I read the headlines and
I didn't read the article. I saw it yesterday, but
it was basically saying this tick issue continues to become
a bigger and bigger issue.
Speaker 2 (07:19):
True, that is absolutely true. We're hearing more and more
in the news about ticks and the disease that they carry.
It seems that warmer popular warmer climate has led to
an explosion in tick population. So we're hearing more and
more about the diseases they carry.
Speaker 1 (07:39):
And you've got a wonderful product, especially if your folks
that are listening are going to be outdoors where you
can actually spray in your clothing and protect yourself.
Speaker 2 (07:49):
That is correct. We make a product called green Armor.
It's a promethn based spray that you apply to your
clothing and equipment, so backpacks, tents, drop cloths, or you know,
groundcover cloths. Sure, and essentially it will repel and kill mosquitoes, ticks, chiggers,
(08:09):
and mites. So it's not something you apply directly to
your person. I probably want to use a deep or
something EPA approved unexposed areas of the skin, but the
green armor will add a layer of protection to that
to keep ticks away from you.
Speaker 1 (08:26):
And I can't remember the exact amount of time, but
it stays on the clothing even after washings for a
period of time, which is awesome.
Speaker 2 (08:35):
That is correct. It will last, I believe for up
to six weeks even after washing.
Speaker 1 (08:40):
Wow.
Speaker 2 (08:40):
So's it's a great, great added safety measure.
Speaker 1 (08:44):
Sure, sure, where do folks get the green armor the heather?
Speaker 2 (08:49):
You can find green armor at your local garden centers
and hardware stores as well, and of course always online.
Speaker 1 (08:56):
Okay, seems like mosquitoes love the bite, right as is
that true?
Speaker 2 (09:02):
I think that you see an increase in mosquito activity
typically at dawn and dusk. So yes, if you're outside,
you know, trying to enjoy cooler temperatures, you're probably going
to experience more bites than you would right in the
middle of a day.
Speaker 1 (09:19):
All right, folks, that's the dunks in the bits, And
you can find the mosquito dunks and bits at your
hardware store, nurseries, and of course you got Zamson and
everything else. But Heather, thank you so much for joining us.
I figured the news we're gonna have today was not
real good news for the folks that'd like to enjoy
(09:39):
the outdoors has been a little uncomfortable. And then with
the mosquitoes and tick issues, they got to get real
familiar with some of your wonderful products in your website
for Summit Chemicals is.
Speaker 2 (09:52):
What it is Summit Responsible Solutions dot com.
Speaker 1 (10:00):
Good. Thanks, Hey, enjoy the rest of the summer.
Speaker 2 (10:02):
Appreciate your time, Garry, thank you for having me.
Speaker 1 (10:06):
All right, Heather, take care, take care. All right, let's
take a break. We come back. We got Matt and Jeff,
and if you'd like to join us, do so. We
got open lines after Matt and Jeff. It's eight hundred
eight two three eight two five five year at home
with Garry Sullivan.
Speaker 3 (10:22):
Help for your home is just a click away at
Garysullivan online dot com. This is at Home with Gary Sullivan.
(10:46):
Mosquitoes can transmit deadly diseases, including West now virus, but
some mosquito dunks kill mosquitoes before they're old enough to bite.
Just float an organic mosquito dunk and ponds bird bass
rain barrels in any standing water to mosquito larvae for
thirty days or longer. Don't worry. Mosquito dunks won't harm people, pets, fish, birds,
(11:07):
or wildlife. Mosquito dunks are available at garden centers, hardware stores,
and online. Visit some Responsible Solutions dot com.
Speaker 4 (11:15):
So you want to transform that basement into a home
officer rec room, but the air it's not so great.
Your need controlled ventilation from easy Breathed ventilation system. I
had an easy Breathe installed in my home over fifteen
years ago, and that's stagnant mustyodor gone. So make this
level usable and healthy and best of all, installation only
takes a few hours. Go eight six six eight two two,
(11:38):
seventy three, twenty eight or visit easybreed dot com and
receive a free humidity monitoring kit while supplies last. Easybreed
dot com.
Speaker 3 (11:46):
Well, I've been recommending Blackjack driveway sealers for years and
here's some great news. The Blackjack ten year Sealer drive
Max one thousand features accelerated drying time in curing in
cooler temperatures. Drive Max one thousand adds curb appealed, delivering
a light, new black finish and as you're a thane
enhanced for the longest life. Drive Max one thousand available
at Low's Home Depot, True Value ace in your local
(12:08):
hardware store. Visit Blackjack Codings dot com for more information.
Blackjack protecting driveways for over one hundred years.
Speaker 4 (12:16):
For over forty years, Dumont has made powerful paint and
coding removers that are tough on layers but save for
you in the environment. Try demand Smart Strip Advanced. It
works on over ninety percent of the coatings. No harmful fumes,
no dangerous chemicals. Not sure what you're removing well, Demon's
easy test kit tells you exactly what you need. Find
Smart Strip at you're participating do it Best retailer Sherwin
(12:38):
Williams Are Visit Dumont Global dot Com. At Dumont Global
dot Com. Dumont Smart safe and proven, so do it
yourself with Demon
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