Proper placement not only is key to an effective pest control solution, it may be the most critical step into the success of ridding the location of mice and rats. First, you must tap into your inner Sherlock Holmes and find out where they are located. Based on a thorough inspection, place traps along their travel […]
Rodents
Rodents are a common pest that create problems for homeowners, food businesses, and many others. Learn more about rodent management tips and tricks.
Ask the Expert: Beetles, Cockroaches and Rats
Q: A homeowner just purchased new wall-to-wall carpeting, but she’s finding black carpet beetles (Attagenus unicolor) in the carpet, on...
New Rat Hybrid Wreaks Havoc in Arizona
A new hybrid rat has been cropping up in valley neighborhoods of Arizona, reports a local abc affiliate. Though not...
Halloween Pest Horror Essentials
I’m a horror movie fanatic (and I’m actually understating that a bit), so October is one of my favorite times...
Hang on to Your Pizza, NYC Rats are Hungry
There are some real rodents in New York City, but the actual, lingering problem is the undetermined population of rats. In the video...
Most Wanted: Roof Rats
Whether by roof, burrow or sewer, attacks by roof rats (aka black rats and ship rats) cause poor public heath...
Sheperspective: The Scoop on Mouse Poop
Mouse droppings are as important to PMPs as they are to mice. If you clean up the droppings now, the...
Ask the Expert: Bed Bugs, Grain Beetles, Termites and Rats
Q. What are the pros and cons of heat treatments for bed bug control? I have had great success with thorough...
Callback Cures: Less is Not Always More
House mice (Mus musculus) are the most common rodents encountered in structures throughout the world. When it comes to controlling...
Humor in Uniform: The Crawlspace Redemption
Years ago in Chicago, I inspected for termites at a brick bungalow with a cellar and an attached crawlspace. The...
Conducive Conditions: The Treetop Superhighway
In North America, we usually soften the architectural lines of our homes and buildings with landscape plants and shrubs. Rarely...
Ride Along: ProGuard Commercial Pest Solutions
When Pest Management Professional Magazine received an invitation to the retirement party of Dr. Gerry “Doc” Wegner, BCE, technical director...
Did You Know: Meadow Mouse
The meadow mouse, Microtus pennsylvanicus, isn’t a mouse, it’s a vole. It’s also known as the field mouse and meadow...
Humor in Uniform: The Mouse with the Munchies
A few years ago, I visited my chiropractor because my back was killing me. I explained to him I hurt it...
Most Wanted: Norway Rat
The Norway rat (Rattus Norvegicus) has committed innumerable assaults through millions of insidiously cryptic infestations. Mass attacks cause significantly reduced...
Tips & Tricks: Why Combining Attractants and Repellents Works
Combining attractants and repellents can improve success in rodent management. Effectively using them in tandem can redirect and drive rodents...