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»
5 steps to avoid a German cockroach crisis
When cockroaches show up, your response is crucial. Take these five steps to avoid a crisis. Read more»
Check the bugs for bugs
⦁ Freshly hatched bed bugs can hide inside cast skins. ⦁ Vacuuming all evidence, as well as live bugs, is worth the effort. Bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) can’t fly, but they do have some surprising tricks. A common refuge for... Read more»
SHEPerspective: Bed Bugs
Human behavior: Bed bugs are counting on it When people don’t know any better, they’ll try the easy answer first. The solution to bed bug ignorance is education — and there’s no one better to provide it than the... Read more»SHEPerspective: Crane fly
The green, green grass of home. Sometimes turf pests become household pests. European crane flies have begun to colonize North American turf. Most homeowners love their lawns. They spend an incredible amount of time and energy maintaining them. From an... Read more»
SHEPerspective: Invasive Species
Are you able to perform an invasive procedure? ⦁ Invasive species may start off making headlines, but often level off in a few years. ⦁ The brown marmorated stink bug is an invasive species that can upset customers and frustrate... Read more»