Attics are a great place for carpenter ants (Camponotus spp.) to reside. Because they are wood-destroying organisms (WDO), a lot of damage can be done in six months to a year. Prevention is imperative. What attracts carpenter ants to an attic space? The ideal buffet. Damp, rotting wood typically found near roof penetrations (vent pipes, […]
Tips and Tricks
Capitalize on ants’ ability to share liquid baits
Ants can easily digest and quickly share liquid baits, eliminating the need for them to process the bait before sharing...
Tweak baiting techniques to match ant colony’s needs
All major urban pest ant species are generalists when it comes to resources. They all need carbohydrates, protein and fat....
Tips for ant control near rodent bait stations
Ants are a big problem when it comes to rodent baiting. They can consume all your rodenticide in no time....
How to prevent ant problems
To prevent ant problems, each quarter apply a repellent pyrethroid or botanical spray on the foundation and around entry points...
Ask these 4 questions when controlling ants
In ant control, one size does not fit all. Proper identification of the species can help determine the best method...
Defining ant infestation site key to control efforts
Most ants forage for food inside homes, but prefer to set up colonies outdoors. Ants can be found in many...
Tips & Tricks: How to make a correct ant identification
The simplest ant identification tips are also often the most helpful. Size, color and trailing behavior are three traits that...
Tips & Tricks: Inspect, document customer’s property for wildlife
When servicing a customer call for a wildlife problem, take time to inspect the property for wildlife exposures of which...
Wildlife pests: 2 tips for using cage traps
Here are two tips to help you be more successful when using cage traps to catch wildlife pests: Always select...
Tips & Tricks: How to manage raccoons
Raccoons are a common wildlife nuisance. They harbor in culverts and drainage ditches before entering buildings, attics and chimneys, often...
Tips & Tricks: Use latest wildlife management technology
During the past decade, wildlife management technology has advanced in many ways. One of the newest, most advanced forms is...
Tips & Tricks: Capitalize on bed bug misidentifications
No one wants bed bugs, but reports of bed bug bites are the rise. Also on the rise is misidentification...
Tips & Tricks: Sizing for mattress encasements
When incorporating mattress encasements, pest management professionals encounter two questions: What size is this bed? and What size cover do...
Tips & Tricks: Know core bed bug harborage
Bed bugs are parasites that feed only on blood. Research has demonstrated that “core” bed bug harborage will be located...
Tips & Tricks: Managing bed bug treatment area vital to success
Managing the contents of a space being treated for a bed bug infestation is vital to the success of the...