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Backed by Bayer Baiting Tips for Residential Accounts

Research Triangle Park, N.C - August 21, 2007 - Bayer Environmental Science is pleased to offer a series of "Backed by Bayer Baiting Tips" to help pest management professionals control cockroaches in residential accounts.

            "When a heavy infestation exists within the home, one of the most effective means for controlling even the most finicky cockroaches is a combination approach of bait gel, such as Maxforce^® FC Magnum, and strategically placed cockroach bait stations," says Gordon Morrison, Maxforce Insecticides Market Manager. "PMPs should also take the time to educate their customers about the importance of IPM techniques, such as exclusion and sanitation, which will help maximize treatment efforts and prevent future infestations."

When tackling a roach infestation inside and around a customer's home, PMPs should consider the following treatment strategies:

Kitchen:

Place Bait Stations:

·         Between the refrigerator and nearby appliances, such as the dishwasher.

·         Underneath the sink alongside the pipe collar, where the drainpipe enters the wall.

·         Flush against an upper, inside corner of a cupboard.

·         Behind small kitchen appliances such as microwaves, toasters, blenders, and coffeemakers.

·         Underneath the dishwasher and/or oven.

Apply Bait Gel:

·         Along the interior of the door frame of drawers.

·         Underneath cupboards where the frame meets the wall.

·         Underneath the counter where the sink is located.

·         Along the inside rear corner of the fume hood.

Bathroom:

Place Bait Stations:

·        On the upper rear corner of the toilet tank.

·        Flush against an upper corner of a lower cabinet.

·        Underneath the sink, alongside the pipe collar where the drainpipe enters the wall.

Apply Bait Gel:

·        Behind the pipe collar of the shower.

·        Inside the interior vents of the medicine cabinet.

·        Behind the inlet of the toilet pipe collar.

·        On an upward angle into the overflow drain of the sink.

·        To places where condensation can build up, such as the top of door frames, the top of the medicine cabinet and alongside decorations.

Additional Indoor Locations:

Place Bait Stations:

·         Flush against an upper corner of closets, as well as the interior of the drawer frame on dressers.

·         Behind appliances, such as a television, stereo, computer, fish tank, and light fixtures.

·         Underneath furniture, such as a bed, couch or dining area where crumbs can accumulate.

·         Underneath the hot water heater and/or adjacent to the washing machine.

·         Flush to both sides of the door frame to the garage, where roaches could enter the residence.

Apply Bait Gel:

·         Around all exposed interior pipe channels, such as the hot water heater inlet.

Outdoors:

Place Maxforce FC Large Roach Bait Stations:

·        Inside garages or sheds.

·        On patios or screened in porches.

Apply Bait Gel:

·        Between air vent holes to attic or soffit vents.

·        Under siding and molding.

·        Around exterior pipes or where utility lines enter the wall. Also apply gel bait in brick weep holes, in window cracks and crevices, and around decks and stairs.

Maxforce FC Magnum contains five times the active ingredient, Fipronil, which provides three modes of action - ingestion, contact and the exclusive Domino Effect^TM - for the fastest, most complete cockroach control available. Maxforce FC Magnum's innovative new ContactX technology kills even the most finicky roaches when they contact or investigate the bait. In addition, the bait matrix in Maxforce FC Magnum has been specially formulated to attract even the most finicky cockroaches, even though feeding is no longer required for control. The increased level of Fipronil also amplifies the Domino Effect, by which cockroaches share the bait with others where they live and breed.

Because cockroaches do not need to consume the bait to die, PMPs can use Maxforce FC Magnum in more targeted places, both indoors and outdoors. Now, PMPs can simply apply bait to high traffic areas, such as corners, against walls and the entrances of cracks and crevices, to increase exposure and trigger a contact kill. Even as the bait ages, it retains a high level of moisture and remains potent.

Maxforce FC Roach Bait Stations, which also contain Fipronil, are specially designed to help protect the bait from indoor and outdoor elements such dust, dirt and cleaning products. In addition, the stations' child resistant lids make them ideal for sensitive environments, such as schools, day cares and hospitals. Maxforce FC Large Roach Bait Stations are also available to control larger roaches commonly found outdoors.

Maxforce FC Magnum is available in individually-packaged 33 gram reservoirs (12 per case), which provides 10 percent more gel than standard 30 gram reservoirs, and is designed for use with the Maxforce Bait Injector. Maxforce FC Roach Bait Stations are loose-packed as single stations, available in re-sealable bags to keep bait fresh and protect it from contamination. For more information, contact your local Bayer ES sales representative or Bayer customer service at 1-800-331-2867.

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