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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Accolades for Modern Pest Services
October 21st, 2011Flea Removal and Proper Extermination
September 23rd, 2011In 2011, the U.S. suffered through one of its hottest summers on record. The sweltering temperatures spurred a significant increase in the flea population, which thrives in hot and humid environments. Flea pupae can lay dormant throughout the cold winter months and reawaken during summer if left undisturbed, making the summer and fall months time to take action. If your pets exhibit any signs of having fleas this season, immediate flea removal and extermination is of the utmost importance in order to prevent you and your pets from harm. Read More »
The Impact of Bed Bugs in Hotel Rooms
August 17th, 2011Many Americans are concerned about the presence of bed bugs when traveling, and believe that infestations in the United States are increasing. In fact, according to a recent survey by the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), 80% of Americans are most concerned about encountering bed bugs in hotel rooms. These tiny blood feeders have become the number one pest problem faced by hotels, motels and similar hospitality venues. Bed bug control is inherently difficult, but even a single complaint can turn into a public relations nightmare for a hotel. Read More »
Pest Prevention Tips for Food Facilities
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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Selecting the Best Bat Removal Professional
June 24th, 2011
The most effective way to get rid of bats is through total exclusion and one way bat doors.
If you find one bat in your home, chances are that you have a full colony living within the house. Bat removal isn’t easy. In fact, it’s quite a tedious job. Bats are classified as a pest species due to their tendency to reside in people’s homes. However, as common as these pests may be, much of the public remains confused or misinformed about bats, their habits, and how they can affect humans and the environment.
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Tick Removal and Facts to Help Avoid Lyme Disease
June 21st, 2011
Lyme disease is now the most common arthropod-borne illness in the U.S.
Insects are capable of spreading many diseases, but very few are actually caused by the insects themselves. Instead, other organisms are passed through saliva when a person is bitten. These tiny organisms can range from bacteria to viruses to protozoa. Unfortunately, their presence in insects is one reason why people have become so acutely aware of pests such as mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas, as well as the diseases that may be contracted through their bites.
Bed Bug Products for Your Home or Business
June 15th, 2011Modern Pest Services recommends several products for commercial and residential clients that can be used as part of an integrated pest management approach to help monitor and prevent bed bugs.
Climbup Insect Interceptors used to monitor and trap bed bugs
NightWatch Bed Bug Trap and Monitor
NightWatch Bed Bug Trap and Monitor, created by Biosensory is designed as a lure and monitor to help determine if you have bed bugs. By mimicking a living, breathing person, it releases CO2, heat, and a patented lure (kairomone) to attract bed bugs. When bed bugs approach to feed on what they think is a human, they fall into the pitfall traps and cannot escape. The NightWatch Trap and Monitor can be programmed to release the chemical attractants during the night when bed bugs are most active.
Watch a video about the NightWatch Bed Bug Trap and Monitor
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Removing Wasps from Your Property
June 2nd, 2011
Removing wasps is best left to the professionals
Wasps are a common summertime problem for homeowners throughout New England. Finding and dealing with their nests is usually best left to a professional pest control company for many reasons. Those with children or who are susceptible to allergic reactions must be especially cautious, as a wasp’s venom can cause serious, sometimes fatal, reactions. Additionally, many homeowners may be unable to effectively reach and remove the wasps themselves.
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Resolving a Carpenter Ant Infestation
May 31st, 2011
Carpenter ant infestations often go unnoticed until it's too late.
Carpenter ants may be one of the most valuable insects we have on earth. They chew up tons of wood and turn it into fine sawdust that rots, providing compost for new environmental growth. However, when they enter man-made structures they are considered a highly destructive yet common pest.