Showing posts with label pest control. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pest control. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Thursday, July 01, 2010
DeTour for Rodents
PIGNX (pronounced Pigeon-X) has introduced their latest bio-repellent to the marketplace, this time for Rodents. It is called DeTour, which is a gel-based, white pepper infused material which deters rodents of all types. DeTour DOES NOT contain a rodenticide. See it here: http://bit.ly/9WLjM6
Monday, October 05, 2009
New Guinea Walking Stick
While recently attending the University of Kentucky Short Course in Lexington, KY one of the entomology students came around the exhibit area with a "very cool bug" a New Guinea Walking Stick seen here.
We also had the good fortune of being located just across from Pete Grasso from Pest Management Professional magazine and he was able to take some video of the "bug" ! See it here on Pete's Blog: http://pgrasso.wordpress.com/
Friday, September 05, 2008
NPMA 1st Nuisance Bird & Wildlife Conference - Nov. '08
The National Pest Management Association's First Ever Nuisance Bird and Wildlife Management Conference & Marketplace!
Educational Program & Registration is Live!
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is excited to offer its first ever Nuisance Bird and Wildlife Management Conference and Marketplace, November 19-21, 2008 at the Westin St. Louis in St. Louis, Missouri. The schedule of events and educational program including speakers is now online.
Click here to register.
Click here to view the conference program.
What It's All About?
This first rate educational program is divided into two tracks – an introductory track aimed at newcomers to nuisance bird and wildlife management and an advanced track geared toward veterans of this sector. From regulatory requirements, business models and public perception to mole control, bat management and bird control – both tracks provide valuable business and technical information for your level of service.
Who Should Attend?
Anyone who currently provides pest and nuisance wildlife management services, is just entering the market, or considering expanding their service offerings to this sector – this conference is for you!
Click here to register.
Take Advantage of the Marketplace!
A centerpiece of the conference is the Marketplace, which will connect pest and wildlife management professionals from around the country with suppliers of products and services related to this sector. During the conference, attendees will explore new business opportunities in the nuisance wildlife arena for the pest management professional.
Interested in Exhibiting at the Marketplace?
Space is filling up fast! Click here for more information or contact Alexis Wirtz at awirtz@pestworld.org or call 703-352-6762.
Thank You to Our Co-Sponsors!
Critter Control
National Wildlife Control Operators Association (NWCOA)
Wildlife Control Supplies
Educational Program & Registration is Live!
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is excited to offer its first ever Nuisance Bird and Wildlife Management Conference and Marketplace, November 19-21, 2008 at the Westin St. Louis in St. Louis, Missouri. The schedule of events and educational program including speakers is now online.
Click here to register.
Click here to view the conference program.
What It's All About?
This first rate educational program is divided into two tracks – an introductory track aimed at newcomers to nuisance bird and wildlife management and an advanced track geared toward veterans of this sector. From regulatory requirements, business models and public perception to mole control, bat management and bird control – both tracks provide valuable business and technical information for your level of service.
Who Should Attend?
Anyone who currently provides pest and nuisance wildlife management services, is just entering the market, or considering expanding their service offerings to this sector – this conference is for you!
Click here to register.
Take Advantage of the Marketplace!
A centerpiece of the conference is the Marketplace, which will connect pest and wildlife management professionals from around the country with suppliers of products and services related to this sector. During the conference, attendees will explore new business opportunities in the nuisance wildlife arena for the pest management professional.
Interested in Exhibiting at the Marketplace?
Space is filling up fast! Click here for more information or contact Alexis Wirtz at awirtz@pestworld.org or call 703-352-6762.
Thank You to Our Co-Sponsors!
Critter Control
National Wildlife Control Operators Association (NWCOA)
Wildlife Control Supplies
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Weep Holes for Rodent Prevention
As we enter the fall season many pests will gain access to commercial and residential accounts via weep holes in the buildings of these accounts. Weep holes are either the gaps left between some bricks in external walls or the small openings in window framing. Weep holes serve two important purposes: 1) Ventilation of the internal wall cavity - without ventilation, mildew, dry rot and damp reduce the life of the internal wall studs and other building materials within the cavity, and 2) Drainage - water that enters the cavity due to capillary action, condensation, damage, or accidental flooding needs to escape somewhere.
Though necessary, unfortunately, weep holes also present a problem in that they also provide access to the wall cavity for rodents and insects, especially as temperatures cool down and pests seek harborage for warmth. Swarming bees and European wasps also love cavities. Field mice make a track through the weep holes looking for nest sites. Snakes, cockroaches and spiders find refuge in the cavity.
In desperation, many homeowners and commercial building occupants will resort to blocking weep holes with any number of materials such as silicon sealants, rolled up paper, plastic, scourer pads or steel wool to keep the pests out. These so-called solutions obstruct airflow to the cavity and set up moisture problems down the road. This can be very costly to fix later. The better way is to use small mesh screening inserts or weep hole inserts that can be purchased from your distributors or construction product distributors. These will keep the pests from entering in the first place. Applying a repellent residual first can also be useful for insect pests.
When thinking about pests that enter the weep holes, keep this rule of thumb in mind.1/2, ¼ and 1/16. Rats require a space only ½ of an inch wide to enter a building. Mice require a space of only ¼ of an inch wide to enter a building. And, most insect pests require only 1/16 of an inch wide space to enter a building. Weep holes come in various sizes, but can allow for most any of these pests. Excluding them with inserts or screening that allows the weep hole to still function as it should, while preventing the pests from entering is what is needed to properly keep pests out.
Though necessary, unfortunately, weep holes also present a problem in that they also provide access to the wall cavity for rodents and insects, especially as temperatures cool down and pests seek harborage for warmth. Swarming bees and European wasps also love cavities. Field mice make a track through the weep holes looking for nest sites. Snakes, cockroaches and spiders find refuge in the cavity.
In desperation, many homeowners and commercial building occupants will resort to blocking weep holes with any number of materials such as silicon sealants, rolled up paper, plastic, scourer pads or steel wool to keep the pests out. These so-called solutions obstruct airflow to the cavity and set up moisture problems down the road. This can be very costly to fix later. The better way is to use small mesh screening inserts or weep hole inserts that can be purchased from your distributors or construction product distributors. These will keep the pests from entering in the first place. Applying a repellent residual first can also be useful for insect pests.
When thinking about pests that enter the weep holes, keep this rule of thumb in mind.1/2, ¼ and 1/16. Rats require a space only ½ of an inch wide to enter a building. Mice require a space of only ¼ of an inch wide to enter a building. And, most insect pests require only 1/16 of an inch wide space to enter a building. Weep holes come in various sizes, but can allow for most any of these pests. Excluding them with inserts or screening that allows the weep hole to still function as it should, while preventing the pests from entering is what is needed to properly keep pests out.
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