By Bennett Jordan, Ph.D., B.C.E. Termites are cryptic, eusocial organisms that consume wood day and night. That limited information is enough to convey the significant challenge termites present to PMPs. While subterranean termites deservedly receive most of the attention, drywood termites can be exceedingly difficult in their own right. Drywood colonies are considerably smaller, with mature [...]
Dominique Sauvage, Director of Field Operations and Quality for Copesan, shared the PMP perspective on employee engagement in a manufacturing environment at the PACK EXPO on November 9. Sauvage discussed how food manufacturers can engage their employees in actively protecting their brand. The discussion focused on practical ways any individual can contribute to a successful [...]
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 [...]
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 to combating night-flying pests, performing a thorough light profile is critical. The right lighting [...]
By Jeffrey White Verifiable training is a critical aspect of creating consistency within a company, as well as protecting the company, employee and customer if a lawsuit should arise in the future. A training process that can be documented at every step will reduce mistakes when services are rendered, reduce liabilities associated with poorly delivered [...]
By William Kolbe, BCE The amino acids in rodent urine and hair will fluoresce (shine) when exposed to certain wavelengths of light found in black light, commonly referred to as ultraviolet light. Black light shines a deep blue and often is used with artistic poster displays. Other substances like starch, bleached sack fibers, optical bleaches, [...]
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. [viralQuiz id=2] If you are looking for rodent control in [...]
By Mark D. Sheperdigian, BCE How often have you received an image of a blurry black dot on a bright background with a request for identification? Perhaps you have had to send an image for identification that resembled that description. There are a few principles you can use and share with others to improve the quality [...]
Menomonee Falls, WI – July 18, 2016 – Copesan Services, Inc., is pleased to share the inclusion of an article, “Collaboration Key to Effective IPM in Mall Stores,” authored by Dr. Jim Sargent, Copesan’s recently retired Director of Technical Support and Regulatory Compliance, in the 2016 Best Practices book published by the Professional Retail Store [...]
By Mark Vanderwerp Summertime, ah beautiful summertime, how I love thee. The time of year when we sweat through a uniform a little faster than usual! Most of us have probably never experienced a serious bout of heat-related illness while on the job, and I’m sure that we’d all like to keep it that way. [...]
