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Bagging and sending a specimen for identification
Gather several specimens (whole and complete bodies when possible) and insert in a plastic “baggie”, or other container that will protect the body without crushing during mailing. You should be able to seal so the specimen will not fall out.
I suggest wrapping the insect with a few layers of tissue paper or a Kleenex tissue.
Ideally, a bubble-wrapped shipping envelope is perfect and will cost only about $0.50 or so to purchase.
Describe for me where you found the specimen, was water, rotted wood, paper or soil nearby…what was the area like where you found the specimen? Were there wings? Was there a food source nearby? Were there fecal droppings. Tell me everything around the specimen, which will help me in identifying it.
When I get the specimen, I will identify and email an answer to you as rapidly as possible with a solution to your problem. Remember...NAME, TOWN & EMAIL ADDRESS if you want me to respond. In the meantime, do not spray any insecticide or anything else, except a little mild liquid (Prell, Dove, Ivory, any soap will do...) and water mixed together which will foul its movement & wings and the insect will be smothered. (about 3-4 tbsp per qt. In an atomizing sprayer). This is safe for you and will kill the insect without staining your floor, drapes or wall.
Due to safety and health concerns, we cannot accept mammalian (mice, rats, rodents etc.) pest specimens.
SPECIAL NOTE: Please insert your complete name, address, phone number and email address for a reply or follow up question that I may have in order to identify your specific pest. Insects are not the same all over and I must know specifically where the insect was found.
Several of the specimens have been sent in an envelope with some packing protection. This does not work! The US Postal service has equipment that processes and crushes the specimens such that I receive pieces to identify and I don't put the jigsaw pieces together before I identify them.
Mail the specimen to:
Killfireants Pest Control
Div. Pest King, L.L.C.
2800 Jeanetta STE #2605
Houston, TX 77063-4049
Email : info@killfireants.com
Local Phone: 713-266-5305
FAX 713-783-2444 |
