Do you have a roof rat problem? You’re not alone. These mammals with the Latin name Rattus rattus are widely distributed throughout the US and have been known to be called by several different monikers, including black rat and ship rat. They are more at home in warmer climates so are typically found in large [...]
As most business owners know, drain flies can be a real nuisance. These flies breed in drains or in standing water and are known for being a problem in commercial environments, especially commercial kitchens, bars, bathrooms and even hospitals. If you have a problem with drain flies in your facility, here is what you should know: [...]
Bird control can be difficult and dangerous to do because of the nature of the job. To evade predators and protect themselves from the elements, birds tend to nest in high, secluded areas that are sometimes difficult to access. Since birds are using these nests to raise their young, you are dealing with both adult [...]
As a business owner, your main goals are to keep you facility pest free, to ensure the health and happiness of your employees and customers, maintain the integrity of your product, and keep your business' reputation intact. However, it is important to remember pests are not just a problem during the warm, spring and summer [...]
One of the fundamentals of a successful company is to ensure sanitary conditions throughout the facility. A properly sanitized establishment will help create lasting relationships with clients and customers. To accomplish this, one must have a consistent and effective pest management program in place. Ridding a commercial facility of pests, rodents and animal infestations is [...]
There is no question that bed bug infestations are on the rise and, during the past few years, have steadily increased throughout the United States and the world. This causes increased anxiety for both customers and business owners who are paranoid about exposure to bed bugs. One result from this paranoia is the large number of pests [...]
This is the time of year when commercial establishments are most likely to become invaded with rodents. However, it is not enough to just realize you have rodents. Proper identification will greatly enhance your ability to eradicate and control the particular rodent in which you are dealing. Deer mice, house mice, Norway rats and roof rats are among [...]
Well before commercial pesticide applicators came under scrutiny as the result of honey bee colony collapse disorder and suspicions of neonicotinoid effects on these valuable pollinators, we made every effort to call in local beekeepers to collect live, open swarms of honey bees that were phoned into our company as service requests during the springtime [...]
If your business is in rural areas or close to grassy fields or crops, you can be sure to experience a mass influx of rodents during harvest season. Waterfront properties are also very common with mice and rat invasions. Without a pest management program in place, this mass invasion of rodents can overtake your facility [...]
The fall season ushers in the beauty of fall foliage and cooler temperatures. Commercial businesses begin gearing up for a huge boost in retail sales as they prepare to close out the year with a successful increase in revenue. However, not all fall activity is embraced with positive expectations and one of those activities is [...]
