By Jay Bruesch From time to time, we all scratch our heads while reading pesticide labels that seem to contradict themselves, or that don’t make it clear what we can or cannot do with a product. Consider these pairs of seemingly contradictory statements from labels of commonly used pesticide products. (Disclaimer: The purpose of this [...]
By Bart Foster, ACE Perimeter treatments are essential to good pest management. But with many years of experience training technicians, I have seen mistakes made which can be easily corrected with explanation of why what is being done is not correct. Let’s discuss some of the issues: 1. Mixing directions may be different for perimeter [...]
How to keep mosquitoes at bay. by Dr. Bennett Jordan, Copesan Director of Technical Support and Regulatory Compliance No matter where a building resides in the country, mosquitoes are a part of a facility manager’s summer. But unlike other types of flies, these pesky insects are more than just a nuisance. Besides their bothersome buzzing [...]
When pests invade, smart business owners turn to the professionals. At Copesan, we have all the answers to your most frequently asked pest questions, which can vary depending on where you live. Click here to see what the top pest questions asked in your state are.
How do I get rid of bird nests in gutters? Bird nests in gutters are more common in arid climates because pest birds will find a section of gutter that is covered by a section of roof and think it's a great spot to build a nest during a dry spell. One good rain, or [...]
Ticks present the greatest public health threat to humans of all pests found in the United States. These small blood-feeders can transmit several disease-causing pathogens across the US including Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Powassan virus, and heartland virus. It is important to understand tick biology and behavior to understand options to manage and [...]
The fly you see buzzing around inside may represent far more of a problem than it appears on the surface. While most solitary flies you find indoors are outdoor invaders and don’t pose more than a risk of contamination and annoyance to those in the vicinity, two more grim possibilities exist. The first is that [...]
Light Profiling Tips, Methods and Technologies to Use for Night-Flying Pest Control Outdoor lighting plays a big part in commercial pest control. In fact, the wrong lighting can actually attract night-flying insects. Moths, beetles, and other night-flying insects are not only annoying, but can contaminate products, repel customers, and attract more pests. When it comes [...]
Are You Vulnerable to Rodent Infestations Quiz Rodents like House Mice, Norway Rats and Roof Rats are one of the biggest threats to food safety and sanitation since they spread E. coli, Salmonella, Campylobacter and other illnesses. See If You Are Vulnerable to Rodent Infestations. If you are looking for rodent control in [...]
Over the last five to ten years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported food safety-related statistics have remained alarmingly consistent in the U.S. There have been more than 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths annually and as many as 50 million cases of “food poisoning”—clearly unacceptable numbers. Driven by a food safety-conscious culture [...]
