Chances are you’ve seen a larder beetle before. If someone described a small, oval bug with a dark-colored body and a light stripe around, it would probably sound familiar. Larder beetles are a common and frequent guest in both residential and commercial settings. The name comes from their presence in dried, cured meats stored at… Read more »
When a pest issue pops up, many people are faced with a dilemma: to have pesticides applied around my home, or to have my home invaded by pests? Although it’s understandable to be concerned about pesticides, there is a great deal more to pest management than just spraying chemicals.
There are certain circumstances where your pest control costs can be deducted from your taxes. It’s always a good idea to check with a tax professional to make sure you’re getting the correct deductions. But if you have a home office, own rental property, or own a business, chances are you can deduct at least… Read more »
Have you signed up for Modern’s online client Pest Portal or used the Chat feature on our website yet? The Pest Portal is Modern’s comprehensive resource that allows clients to access all the details of their Modern Pest account, plus more: Read details of your most recent service Review your service agreements Learn what materials were… Read more »
Temperatures are dropping and fall foliage is nearly at its peak. Football, field hockey, and soccer fields are filled with action. County and state fairs are pumping out the fried dough and award winning vegetables. And while it might seem like mosquitoes are a summer problem and a thing of the past in autumnal New… Read more »
Modern Pest has partnered with LabelSDS.com to manage our product labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS). The website provides the most up-to-date versions of our regularly used materials and can be accessed by Modern team members and clients 24/7. No log in is necessary for clients to view product labels or SDS. Just click here… Read more »
Just because you don’t own your home doesn’t mean you won’t have pest issues. You might see evidence of mice in the cabinets, ants on the counters, or cockroaches in the bathroom. You want them gone, but whose responsibility is it? Yours, or your landlord’s? Read on to find out more. Either way, Modern Pest… Read more »
With the recent COVID-19 vaccine rollout, and more and more people becoming immunized every day, people are beginning to feel comfortable making plans for the future. After a year where much of the population stayed at home, it’s clear that people now have travel on their minds. As vaccine recipients and temperatures rise, people will… Read more »
The importance of professional pest control for your business can’t be overstated, regardless of the business you’re in. Your reputation is at stake, and with that, your revenue and your livelihood, along with the health and wellbeing of your staff and customers. There is no tolerance for pests in any commercial establishment from restaurants to… Read more »
The start of a new year usually means resolutions: get more exercise, read more, eat healthier, and generally improve yourself. For a business, a new year also usually means a new budget, and a new budget is a great way to improve a business. Pest control service with Modern should be a part of your… Read more »