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Wildlife management merits a closer look

Wildlife management is a “one to watch” pest segment, we proclaimed in our 2016 State of the Industry report. Nearly...

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Top 10 nuisance wildlife for Critter Control franchise

Climate and location can determine which wildlife is the biggest nuisance for Critter Control throughout the year. The following list...

Rodent, wildlife steal show from mosquito on Olympic Golf Course

Athletes who played the first rounds of Olympic golf in 112 years were warned of the native wildlife they might...

Critter Control franchise heeds the call of the wild

Kevin Clark was a small fish in a big pond. Now he’s a big fish in a big pond. After...

Heron takes on Running Man Challenge

Have you heard of the Running Man dance? Orlando, Fla.-based Heron Home & Outdoor has embraced the challenge by creating...

Video: Snakes infest Florida apartment

A woman in Casselberry, Fla., left her home after numerous snakes invaded her apartment by slithering between the floorboards and...

Pest Entry Management’s BATMAN kills bugs with bats

Forget Ben Affleck or Christian Bale — the newest Batman around is Jay Lee with Pest Entry Management in Nashville....

Biologists plan to boost rattlesnake population in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, the timber rattlesnake population has declined to fewer than 200 due to years of habitat loss, reports The...

Facts you should know about nonvenomous snakes

Snakes, especially nonvenomous species, are not to be feared. In fact, they play an important role in our ecosystem. Here...

Is wildlife control a worthwhile service to provide? Note: No real animals were used for this photo shoot.

Should you go ‘wild’ for pest control add-on services?

ERIC: Kurt, why don’t we offer wildlife service? It’s a great add-on service many of our customers request, and a...

What drives wildlife back into established metropolises?

Pest management professionals know a need for wildlife management exits. Choose carefully when deciding what wildlife to manage. Environmental groups...

A raccoon dug up the soil around this trap and pulled in the trap cover. This is why you want to use professional-grade traps.

Raccoons, Unmasked

Because this pest can be found in the city, suburbs or country, managing raccoons can help boost business. With their...

The Wild Side: Opossums

Are Virginia opossums causing problems for you and your clients? The following facts and figures may help you better manage Didelphis virginianus. ...

Web Exclusive: Why the Opossum Successfully Lives in the Shadows of Humans

As a pest management professional (PMP), how extensive is your knowledge of opossums? When speaking with customers who are experiencing...

Smart Raccoon More Talented Than Toddler

It’s no secret that raccoons are fairly smart animals, which is why they can be difficult to catch and get...