Modern Pest Service is proud to report that it has been included in PCT’s second annual “Companies to Watch” special report. The report highlights 25 companies that are putting good ideas to work to achieve their business goal.
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Friday, October 21st, 2011Pest Prevention Tips for Food Facilities
Monday, August 1st, 2011Whether you manage a restaurant, food processing plant or grocery store, you need to be vigilant about protecting your business from pests and nuisance wildlife. Unfortunately, many people wait until a crisis occurs to deal with pest issues which can put your customers, your reputation and your bottom line at risk. A better idea is to be proactive about pest management and partner with a reputable pest control company to help you develop an integrated pest management (IPM) program. Although inspection, identification and treatment are the basis of IPM, pest prevention is a critical first step in any IPM program.
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Modern Training: Wood Destroying Insects
Friday, January 21st, 2011By Karin Reistad
Modern’s Portland, ME service center was the site for recent training on wood destroying insects (WDI) reports. Ron Keeler, General Manager of the Portland Service Center conducted the training for his service professionals.
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The Stink Bug Nightmare: Hitting Close to Home
Friday, October 29th, 2010
New England is seeing a resurgence of stink bugs
By Courtney Wadey
There has been alot of news about the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) plaguing homes and businesses in the mid-Atlantic states this fall. Homeowners are complaining that these flying insects are invading their homes by the dozens and folks in the fruit growing industry have seen the damage that these insects can cause on their fruit harvests. Unfortunately, these splotchy brown pests have found their way north and into the homes and businesses of New England.
Lyme disease could soar this year | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram
Monday, April 5th, 2010American Dog Ticks, Brown Dog Ticks and Black Legged Deer Ticks are the most common species found in New England. Infestations have been on the rise here over the past few years, which is a concern for pest professionals and homeowners alike. Ticks not only cause discomfort and irritation, they are carriers of diseases such as Lyme disease and HGE (Human Granulocytic Erlichiosus.) Ticks cannot hop or fly and must latch on to their targets from elevated surfaces such as tall grass and overgrown vegetation, making areas on the exterior of your home susceptible to infestation.
The Maine restaurant & lodging expo
Friday, April 2nd, 2010The Maine Restaurant & Lodging Expo is Maine’s only comprehensive, business-to-business trade show for the hospitality industry. More than 120 companies exhibit their wares to hundreds of food service and lodging industry professionals – all under one roof, all on one day.
Professionals in the restaurant and lodging industry including – restaurateurs, hoteliers, innkeepers, chefs & sous chefs, bar managers, dining room managers, front desk managers, banquet managers, bed & breakfast proprietors, pizza shop owners, deli owners, coffee shop owners – are invited to attend the Expo.
Welcome to the Modern blog!
Thursday, January 29th, 2009Over the past few months the Modern Pest website has gone though a dramatic transformation and added many new features to serve our customers better. One great feature is this new blog.
For those of you who don’t know us, Modern Pest Services has been a leader in the pest control business for over 60 years. With locations throughout Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts, Modern has grown into one of the largest local pest control businesses in New England. We offer a wide variety of programs designed to safely and effectively treat your pest problem all of which utilize the least toxic lowest risk products. This means a greener solution for you, your family, and the environment.