All posts in “pests”

Do you ever think about pests?

Comments Off on Do you ever think about pests?

 

You know that I do on a daily basis buts hey its my job. The Sheriff’s Office in Ocala, Florida are thinking about it now. “Rats! Rodents ate evidence from homicide cases at MCSO.”

People often consider cutting pest control in a tough economy, awhile back I read that NYC was cutting back on rodent work. I don’t always understand the thought process and usually it comes back to bite them. I guess if the money isn’t there you need to cut back unless you are the government and just create more money – wish I could that, right? Good intentions, but before you do that think about the cascade of events that it could lead to.

 

Are you protecting yourself against bed bugs

Comments Off on Are you protecting yourself against bed bugs

 

Recently I stayed at a  motel and as always I check the room, these are a few of the ways I protect myself. No sense bringing something home that you hadn’t planned on.

Some do’s and some don’ts…

Do – hang your clothes on shower rods and place luggage in bathroom. I just leave my clothes in the bathroom, helps with the wrinkles and I have never brought home pests.

probestpestmanagementIMAG1257 probestpestmanagementIMAG1258 probestpestmanagementIMAG1261

 

Don’t place on bed, chairs  or dresser – if bed bugs are in the furniture it is important not to allow them to come home.

probestpestmanagementIMAG1263 probestpestmanagementIMAG1264

By the no bed bugs were present, they must know who they are dealing with…

Do you do anything to encourage pests at your home?

Comments Off on Do you do anything to encourage pests at your home?

 

Most of us don’t want pests at our homes, but do you do anything that would bring them in? Here is a little list I put together to make sure you are winning the war against those pests.

  1. Don’t leave pet food outside.
  2. Replace and repair window and door screens.
  3. Replace door thresholds or sweepers at the bottom of doors.
  4. Install or reseal garage door trim.
  5. Have you checked your weep screens at the roof-line, check to see they are in place and not damaged. garagedoorthreshold
  6. If you purchase used furniture, check it twice to be sure it doesn’t have bugs.
  7. If you store anything in your attic, always be sure to check it before bringing it indoors.
  8. Check your property monthly for signs of pests, don’t for4get to look up and down and investigate out buildings.

 

Tort Reform?

Comments Off on Tort Reform?

Tort Reform

Tort reform? I think all of us remember that now famous issue with the very HOT coffee incident years ago, but a little information just as a reminder. A lady ordered coffee at a fast food restaurant and put if between her legs and it spilled or the cup broke anyway HOT coffee in her lap.

First off – Don’t put hot coffee between your legs, I would think that goes without saying! But apparently not. Well here is another one of those stories.

“Lawsuit: Bedbugs cost H-F Coach her Dreadlocks.”       So anyway here is my take on this issue.

  1. Bed Bugs DON’T live on humans. Lice do but not Bed Bugs.
  2. It sounds like the hotel, responded to the complaint next door and it sounds like they inspected adjacent rooms. Good Job. (I’m only reading a report of the incident, I wasn’t there.)
  3. With all the talk of Bed Bugs everyone should be aware of these little bugs.
  4. I’ve mentioned this before, Don’t Panic – don’t throw away mattresses and I see no reason to cut your hair. I know the creep factor is involved but come on, let’s not go overboard. $50,000 lawsuit see this is why we need Tort Reform. (my opinion)

I gave a talk years ago on Exceptional Customer Service – Do you know why all those items we use daily have warnings on them? Superman costume – not equipped to actually fly, lawnmower – do not place hands under mower when mower is operating, its because someone did it? I do realize we all do some dumb stuff but shouldn’t we really take responsibility for our own actions? So what do you think?

THINK BEFORE YOU DO SOMETHING!

Border Agents stop another bug from entering USA

Comments Off on Border Agents stop another bug from entering USA

 

I don’t know how these agents do there jobs, can you imagine stiffing through tons and tons of stuff entering the USA daily. Each and every day these agents sort through trailers, box cars and of course just regular folks entering our borders. KTVU.com did an excellent “Feds find dangerous pest in basil shipment at San Francisco International airport“.

The east coast of the U.S. has encountered a similar stink bug and it is causing some real issues, damaging gardens and getting into homes. So it is very important to continue to stop these pests before they become a real big issue.

So again my hat’s off to the dedicated agents U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agriculture Stations across the USA.

A little Puzzler of bug terms

Comments Off on A little Puzzler of bug terms

Blood feeder – recent issue – 6 letters?

imagesimagesimagesimagesimagesimages

What killed 2/3’s ? population in Europe in or near 1350? 4 letters

imagesimagesimagesimages

Cockroach skins or feces can cause this – 6 letters?

imagesimagesimagesimagesimagesimages

Major roach pest in U.S. 6 letters?

imagesimagesimagesimagesimagesimages

Soaks up pesticides in restaurants, making it difficult to control pest – 3 letters?

imagesimagesimages

Very small eight legged parasite – 4 letters?

imagesimagesimagesimages

 

answers-etim, lio,namreg,amhtsa,aelf,gubdeb – Good Luck

Do you remember my #1 pest tool, how about #2?

Comments Off on Do you remember my #1 pest tool, how about #2?

duster grn

My all time most useful tool is the compact Bellows Hand Duster, I still believe I could solve most issues with this handy tool. The next best tool in my opinion could be the Insider (see below).

insider01     insider02

Not everyone within the Pest Industry has any idea of these but I keep them on hand for those hard to reach jobs or places where I like to dust from time to time.

Remember it’s not just killing the bugs, who have to use tools which work the best for the customer.

What kind of service is right for you?

1 Comment

What kind of service is right for you?

I often think about service and what is really necessay to control the pests in and around our homes. Every home is different and with that in mind every treatment is or could be different. So what is right for you Monthly, Every other Month or Quarterly? So here are a few questions with this in mind:

  • What is the pest pressure?
  • What time of year does the pressure increase?
  • What kind of pests are you encountering, scorpions?
  • Do you water by drip irrigation or flood irrigation?
  • Scorpion activity is different from cricket activity, why does that matter?

 

We try to customize each visit with those questions in mind, sometimes it is essential to change pesticide formulations and or change frequency but we will always discuss options with you.

SERVICE MATTERS!

service

The tips for keeping the bugs out, what are they?

Comments Off on The tips for keeping the bugs out, what are they?

 

 

To a Pest Management Professional the slogan – Integrated Pest Management is really important. Why, you ask? Because it is at the heart of what we do, everyday! I don’t think that many of us that really want to harm nature and there is a fine line to doing that and protecting us from the bugs that could kill us.

At its core is this principle – “Integrated Pest Management is a process involving common sense and sound solutions for treating and controlling pests. These solutions incorporate three basic steps: 1) inspection, 2) identification and 3) treatment. Treatment options vary from sealing cracks and removing food and water sources to pesticide treatments when necessary.”

But you and I both know that it isn’t always easy controlling certain pests like cockroaches in apartments, so its take everyone’s cooperation and help to solve the dilemna. The same goes for scorpions, home-sealing is just one step to controling these beasts.

So heer are a few tips to help you in your mission to keep your home or business bug free.

    1. Home-seal your home or buisness (fill in cracks and crevices).
    2. Fix any leaking pipes.
    3. Don’t stack firewood or any material against your house, the idea is to be clutter free.
    4. Keep trees and bushes clear from your home.
    5. De-clutter.
    6. Don’t bring in used furniture until you check it completely.
    7. Repair screens and door thresholds.
    8. Those holes at the roofline are to allow the attic to breath, don’t let birds or wildlife make their home there.
    9. A clean home is less attractive to wildlife and pests.

probestpestDSC06481a

Contact Us