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Pelgar USA at the 2024 PMP Growth Summit
Andrej Branc, Americas business manager at Pelgar USA, shares what pest trends he is seeing in the industry and how the PMP Growth Summit is beneficial to his company. Learn more about the PMP Growth Summit and how to register for 2025. VIDEO
What the Inflation Reduction Act means to PMPs
The Inflation Reduction Act passed into law last year, and currently is being implemented across the U.S. The hiring of new Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agents under the Act is likely to have a significant impact on federal tax audits. The IRS has not released any specific plans for how it will use the new funding, but it has stated it plans to increase audit activity. As I write this column in mid-November, the audit rate for individuals is at less than 1 percent.
Tips for using a bait station for rodenticide
Rodenticide is a hot topic in our industry — and it got there, in part, due to misuse. When using block or packet rodenticides, always follow the label. The label will address where to place the rodenticide. When using a bait station for rodenticide, it’s key that: The rodenticide is held firmly in place by rods. The bait station is secured, typically by weighting with a pavement stone. It’s tamper-resistant, which typically means it locks with a key.
Argentine black and white tegu: Salvator merianae
Tegus, specifically the Argentine black and white species (Salvator merianae), have been making headlines this year in Florida and Georgia — scaring homeowners by taking up residence under a back porch, for example. These “dog-sized lizards” are desirable pets among reptile enthusiasts, but several established populations are being found in the wild. Tegus mostly feed on the eggs of chicken, quail and turkeys.
Skyhawk: Trapmate
Skyhawk Trapmate is one of the fastest-growing and most advanced electronic remote monitoring (ERM) systems available for rodent control today. The company has made it even easier to add remote monitoring to your arsenal, offering high performance at a low cost of ownership. Using Trapmate, you’ll be able to: Stop checking empty traps. You’ll know which traps need checking and which you can skip. Use the time you save to focus on eliminating the rodent problem, not just the rodents.
Exclusion as a part of residential rodent control
Kids and pets are added factors when you are carrying out rodent control around someone’s home. Exclusion should be a part of your residential rodent control program to help minimize risk and reduce rodent incursions. For small-hole proofing and exclusion work, we recommend using an industry-specific paste compound. It can be easily applied with a caulking gun to fill cracks, gaps and holes up to 2 inches in diameter in wood, brick, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and metal.
Technicide: Techni-Baiter
The rugged, proven Techni-Baiter rodent station features a tamper-resistant, single-key locking mechanism. Each station is serviced from a standing position, eliminating the fatigue from bending, squatting and kneeling and shortening average service time to between 15 and 20 seconds per unit. The station features four bait compartments: One is exposed to the rodent, while three airtight compartments are at the ready for easy bait storage and replacement.
Orkin celebrates 120 years - Pest Management Professional
Since 1901, Orkin Pest Control has helped protect homes and businesses across the country. As part of its 120th anniversary celebration, the Atlanta, Ga.-based company elevated its “Donating Blood Should be Voluntary” initiative with the American Red Cross, an effort that aids the organization in maintaining the U.S. blood supply and protects people against the public health threat of mosquitoes.
Review your rodent options - Pest Management Professional
We asked 10 industry suppliers to share information on the rodent control products they’ve developed for pest management professionals (PMPs). Read on for their insights and announcements. We also want to know about the rodent control methods you’re using, and what you hope to add in the near future. Drop us a line at pmpeditor@northcoastmedia.net.
Finding small points of entry used by rodents - Pest Management Professional
Andrej Branc, North American Business Manager, PelGar USA Rodent-proofing and exclusion work are essential to ensure you don’t simply remove one colony of rodents only to have the next group move right in. Remember, mice can squeeze through a hole the size of your little finger (or a U.S. dime), and rats through a hole the size of your thumb (or a U.S. quarter). Finding these points of entry is much easier in a clean environment, so make sure you tidy-up first.
Tips on how to control rodents - Pest Management Professional
Consider the following important steps when controlling rodents: Discover what they are feeding on. Use that as a lure for traps. If you are unsuccessful, try the opposite — such as using sugar instead of protein, for example. Understand how to distinguish the droppings of common rodents in your region. At least know how to tell apart droppings from house mice, roof rats and Norway rats. Clean and reuse traps. Rodents will investigate pheromones and odors.
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