Tag: mice

A Mild Winter Means More Pests in These Top 10 U.S. Cities

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Feb 24, 2023 Grounds Management

Updated: Feb 24, 2023

A winter with warmer temperatures than normal could mean more pests like ticks and mosquitos, especially in 10 major U.S. cities, according to the bi-annual Vector Sectors list from the National Pest Management Association (NPMA). “People aren’t the only ones enjoying the warmer-than-average winter season this year,” said Dr. Jim Fredericks, SVP of public affairs […]

How to Launch an Integrated Pest Management Program

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Sep 12, 2022 Maintenance and Operations

Updated: Sep 15, 2022

Facilities professionals know what a problem pests can be for the commercial properties they manage. To control pests, which could affect the cleanliness, appearance, and safety of facilities, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends that professionals implement an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program, an environmentally friendly and commonsense approach that could apply to any […]