Will rodents eat wood? Rodents don’t eat wood, but they are capable of gnawing on it and damaging it. Rats can, and will, gnaw through most type of wood used in construction to gain access to harborage, food, water, and warmth. Rodents gnaw with their incisors and leave recognizable tooth marks on surfaces they damage. [...]
by Mark D. Sheperdigian, BCE With so many quality flashlights on the market, it’s not worth trying to identify a single best-in-class model for service work. Let’s look at the important factors of selecting a flashlight so you can decide for yourself. The LEDs of today can produce amazing amounts of light efficiently and economically [...]
The severe flooding parts of the country have experienced over the last couple of months had catastrophic effects on human health and property, and the aftermath can be just as devastating. In the days and weeks following a flood, pest problems can explode, compounding the existing challenges associated with recovery and rehabilitation. An abundance of [...]
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 can I remove bird nests from the gutters of my building? 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 [...]
By Jay Everitt, ACE Let me tell you a story about a “dog treat company” that has been a customer of ours for about 10 years. This dog treat company makes its treats using a process that starts with a meat/cheese-based product which is produced by another vendor, then packaged at our customer’s facility. This [...]
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 [...]
