Rodent Control Methods

Millions of people across the world have had to deal with rodents, both rats and mice alike. They're especially common in urban or suburban areas, meaning that the already common issue is continuing to grow alongside most populations. Where there are large numbers of rodents, there are also large numbers of infestations and invasions, those which can cost in the thousands for high-quality control and removal. These rat control services take care of your rodent issues and usually include prevention for the future. Even still, it's still much more expensive than the alternative: rodent-proofing your home. Quality rat or mouse removal services cost around $339, while the full cleanup, removal, and prevention of re-entry can cost upwards of $2,000. Compare that to the roughly $200 average in rodent-proofing, and you can likely already see the benefits. Over 21 million US households report a rodent infestation every winter. For reference, that's one-sixth of the entire country...

Widespread infestations of tiny sap-sucking insects that can kill aspens like these trees photographed Oct. 17, 2020 on the flanks of the San Francisco Peaks in the Coconino National Forest have been found in national forests in northern Arizona. Scientists are studying possible ways to control the populations of oystershell scale. "My biggest concern is that we will lose aspen out of the southwestern United States," said Kristen Waring, a professor at Northern Arizona University. (AP Photo/Paul Davenport) FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — As flurries started to descend on the forest floor, a team of researchers examined a stand of sickly quaking aspen trees off U.S. Highway 180, just north of Flagstaff. To an untrained eye, the trees might have looked normal. But up close, the picture was different: The usually matte white bark was covered with thousands of tiny dark notches, giving the trunks a dull appearance, darkened, almost black. Kristen...

Evolve YT's Accelerated Gross Profit (AGP) beta has been underway for a month and the company says it is seeing promising results as well as revelations for its soft launch in May 2022.   The AGP beta, which is a new program developed by Evolve YT, uses one-on-one coaching techniques as well as virtual classroom-setting trainings to influence a supervisor's actions through a series of specific activities that will help accelerate the gross profit of a company.  "We know what we believe to be true about the beta," said CEO Phil Cooper, "which is, if we can get service managers to do the prescribed activities and execute them properly, then it will move the needle on the five key metrics, which ultimately increases gross profit." Cooper explained that there are five key metrics being measured in the AGP program that are based around the Six Fundamentals to Accelerating Gross Profit. The five metrics being measured on a regul...

Photo: depositphoto.com Although they share specific characteristics, termites and ants are two different types of insects. They each present their own problems and require different treatment services. When it comes to termites vs. ants, one can be commonly seen in the open, while the other is more discreet but causes severe destruction to the home. Whether you need to get rid of flying ants or call in a termite exterminator, it's advised to recognize the following differences before taking action. Think you have termites? Don't wait. Call a pro ASAP. Get free, no-commitment estimates from exterminators near you. + 1. Termites have straight antennae, while ants have elbowed antennae.  You can look closely at the antennae of the species you're trying to identify to determine whether it's an ant or a termite. While ants have elbowed or bent antennae, termites have straight antennae. Although this may seem like a subtle difference, it's enough to tell the...

CARY, N.C. – The Bayer Pest Management & Public Health business announced that its digital pest management platform has released the next generation of the Bayer Rodent Monitoring System (RMS). This latest release includes several system enhancements including a smaller, sleeker sensor design that allows it to fit in multiple bait stations as well as features that make the system compatible with outdoor environments. The Bayer Rodent Monitoring System provides pest management professionals (PMPs) and their customers with 24/7 monitoring, capture alerts, and up-to-the minute program verification, freeing up time to enhance focus on broader IPM inspections of facilities. While the legacy system has predominantly been used in indoor environments, the new system includes the following upgrades that enable both indoor and outdoor use: The newly upgraded system now can also count bait station activity as an alternative to immediate alerts. "The RMS was built based on customer in...

Roaches are tenacious, so you may need to expand your approach to include bait gels and powders. We have recommendations for those, as well as advice on stuff that does not work, including kill-on-contact sprays, bombs, and foggers. Our pick Terro T500 Multi-Surface Roach Baits Terro's traps are easier to monitor than those of competitors. And they stay put on vertical surfaces, so you can place them close to where roaches live. Buying Options *At the time of publishing, the price was $10 . The Terro T500 Multi-Surface Roach Baits are little cartridges filled with an insect bait—a mixture of food and a slow-acting poison. The delayed action of the poison increases its overall effectiveness, since it allows a roach to pass the poison to other roaches before the roach dies (and even afterward; if you want to go straight to the disgusting details on how that works, be our guest). The Terro bait stations have a number of features most roach baits lack. The top of the bait station is ...

The city of Worcester, Massachusetts, is seeing an increase in complaints about rats. In the last year, 128 complaints were logged. The city is working to address the growing issue. "The rats are all over the place," said resident Edgardo Rodriguez. He has tried using traps, but he has had little success. "Even if you kill one, two, three, you still have 20 and 30 to deal with," he said. "There's colonies all over the place." "I see them in my neighborhood," said resident Lily Ynez. "They're running up the streets and stuff, and in the trash. They be all in the trash." City workers are now mapping these reports to identify hot spots and determine where best to deploy resources. "We'll be mapping in other layers to look at where are the construction projects, where are restaurants where we know there could be food sources with the dumpsters," said Christopher Spencer, commissioner of ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at gnogardening@agcenter.lsu.edu. My lawn is infested with dollarweed and clovers, but is it really worth it to do weed control right now in winter months? — Mark Jefferies Weed control is best done when a problem with weeds is bad enough to warrant control efforts — spring, summer, fall and winter, as needed. If you have a minor problem with dollarweed and clover that is not worth treating, you do not need to apply an herbicide now if you don't want to. If, on the other hand, you have enough weed issues to warrant treatment, there is no use waiting and allowing the weeds to continue to grow, spread and damage your lawn. In that case, treatment now is recommended. ...

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Local In-depth news coverage of the Greater Boston Area. Worcester Rat Complaints on the Rise in Worcester: City Mapping Hot Spots In the last year, 128 complaints about rats were logged in Worcester, Massachusetts By Bianca Beltran • Published January 25, 2022 • Updated on January 25, 2022 at 8:47 pm > I SEE THEM IN MY >> I SEE THEM IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD. THEY RUN AROUND THE STREET AND STUFF. A AND IN THE TRASH, THEY\u2019RE ALL IN THE TRASH. IN THE TRASH. >> Reporter: PROPOSED ORDINANCE CHANGES TARGET THESE RODENT BUFFETS. >> IN SOME CASES, SOMEBODY PUTS >> IN SOME CASES, SOMEBODY PUTS THE TRASH OUT DAYS EARLY, THEY\u2019LL GET THE TICKET, BUT WE\u2019LL TAKE CARE OF PICKING UP THE TRASH BUT BILL THEM FOR THAT SERVICE, BE...

FAIRFAX, Va. – This October 17-23, 2021, is Rodent Awareness Week, an annual designation established by the Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA) and recognized by Chase's Calendar of Events, to promote public knowledge of rodents and the dangers they present to home and health. PPMA, which serves as the public outreach arm of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), also uses this week to encourage homeowners to work with a qualified pest control professional to address rodent issues. Recently, PPMA conducted over 1,000 online interviews with homeowners in the interest of understanding similarities and differences across Millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers related to pest control needs and perceptions. The study showed that when aided, homeowners quickly make the connection between pest control professionals and protecting both public and family health. Yet less than 40% of homeowners across all generations will call a professional if they find several rodents in t...

Fresno, CA: DK Environmental (925-935-4200), a leading emergent aquatic weed removal company based in Lafayette, CA, has expanded its expert marine maintenance services. Lafayette, United States – January 25, 2022 — Well established as a provider of aquatic maintenance solutions in northern California, they now offer highly effective weed removal and harvesting services to domestic, commercial, and municipal pond owners in the Fresno area. More details are available at: http://dkenvironmental.com With the latest expansion, DK Environmental provides Water Iris, Bulrush, and Cattail removal services, utilizing its fleet of amphibious specialist equipment of various sizes. Operated by highly experienced staff, each type is specifically designed to work on large open water areas such as lakes or tending to small ponds. Water Iris, Bulrush, and Cattail are species of aquatic weeds common throughout the area that can infest ponds, lakes, and ditches. Excess growth of such weeds ...