Proactively control stinging insect infestations year-round with an integrated pest management (IPM) program that begins with a thorough inspection around the building’s exterior, looking for cracks, holes and crevices that might be entry points or a nest location. Stinging insects’ peak activity is late spring through early fall, a time when PMPs should pay careful […]
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