Kitchen secrets, Part I: Vinegar flies
When you look below the surface and around the corners, you’ll find the kitchen is full of surprises — including the source of vinegar flies. Read more»
Mouse trouble? Up your game
Have you had more trouble than usual with house mice (Mus musculus)? If we see mouse behavior change, our own behavior will need to change accordingly. Read more»
Investigating the clues that bed bugs ‘drop’
Bed bug droppings reveal a little bit about the bug and sometimes a little information reveals a lot. Learn more about investigating the clues. Read more»
Fresh traps give fresh information
Effective control of the German cockroach starts with accurate information about the cockroach population from insect monitors and fresh traps. Read more»
Ask the Expert: The link between Dermestids and rodents
Q: Little insects keep showing up in the kitchen cabinets of a home I service. The home is spotless, and the owners just moved in, so there isn’t much food in the home yet. What’s the best thing to do?... Read more»
Identify the source to prevent bed bug re-introductions
Helping tenants prevent a reintroduction is as valuable as getting rid of the bed bugs in the first place. Tenants often cannot imagine how they became infested. We know how important it is to prevent bed bug reintroductions. If customers... Read more»
5 tips to finding cockroach harborages in commercial kitchens
Improve your inspection skills for finding cockroaches in commercial kitchens. Read more»
Making treatments near a community garden
Q: I’m considering bidding on a hotel that has a community garden right next door. What should I be concerned about? —APPREHENSIVE IN OMAHA A: There may be fewer concerns than you think. Of course, there are always visions of wild-eyed, torch-bearing... Read more»