Pest Control

Pest control sounds like a simple part of stormwater management. Today, property owners do not want to be part of a Zika virus story and view pest control as a serious part of their stormwater management. When Buck Outdoors manages a designated stormswater area, we develop a pest control strategy based on the goal to either prevent pests, suppress pests, or eradicate pests.

Preventing a pest means there are no existing signs of a particular pest, say kudzu. Realizing that neighboring properties have kudzu invasion, we will implement a simple plan to prevent the problem from existing. Pest prevention is easier and cheaper than dealing with the pest. For instance, with kudzu rather than applying chemicals, we would changing the mowing routine to prevent a kudzu take over.

Suppressing pests mean there is an existing problem and the tolerance level for the pest does not require complete eradication of the pest. For instance, water fowl may be present on a body of water. The property owners may appreciate having a pair of geese at the far end of the pond. Buck Outdoors then implements a plan to suppress the geese population and encourage the pair to stay in the preferred area of the pond.

Eradicating pests mean there is an existing problem and there is no tolerance for the pest. Rarely is eradication the goal for outdoor management, because it is difficult and expensive. 

As Buck Outdoors assists with pest control, it is essential to monitor the pest and avoid harmful effects.  Routine scouting in the designated stormwater area allows the property owner to be aware of the type of pests present and the extreme of each pest. Once a tolerance level is reached, Buck Outdoors will lead in suppressing the pests.

Whether insects, vegetation or water fowl, improper pest control can cause more problems than the pest itself. For instance a designated stormwater area with a high weed population should not be broadcasted with pesticide, killing all vegetation present and polluting the watershed. Buck Outdoor consider the complete system where the problem exists and makes a point to address problems with a holistic approach.

Buck Outdoors is a coveted ally with property owners in the upstate of South Carolina. Find out if Buck Outdoors is the right fit to help you with pest control in your stormwater area by connecting with us today.