Except for spiders, no other critter gives people the heebie jeebies more than ticks. Ticks are well known bloodsucking external parasites of humans, pets, livestock and wild animals. They are also vectors of a wide variety of disease-causing organisms to animals and are second only to mosquitoes in terms of public health importance.
Spring has sprung! Tips for pest prevention (indoors & out) during spring cleaning.
If you own or manage a food and/or beverage processing facility then you know that food safety is of the utmost importance. There have always been standards, laws, and regulations in place for food safety but now the FDA is taking food safety standards to a new level. The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law on January 4, 2011. Those in the food industry should expect even higher standard of food safety and a lot more documentation and record keeping requirements.
Menomonee Falls Patch February 13th, 2013 Traveling this winter? Sleep tight - don't let the bed bugs bite! You cannot just “get” bed bugs. They [...]
Menomonee Falls Patch December 14th, 2012 Pest of the Month How many times have you reached to scratch an itch, or noticed a new bump [...]
If you are one of those who sticks to your holidays traditions of burning the yule log, cutting down your own tree or hanging fresh Evergreens around the home for the wonderful scent then we wanted to remind you to watch out for pest sightings. Unfortunately, spiders, mice and other pests can quickly become part of your holiday traditions if you are not careful when bringing in those “real” decorations.
The days may be getting shorter and the temperatures beginning to cool but despite the shift from summer to fall, we have not seen the last of summer pests. Stinging insects remain a serious threat to homeowners in Milwaukee, Madison and throughout Wisconsin during the fall months as their colonies are abundant. This means a greater risk of finding a nest on your property or inside of your home, as well as a greater risk of getting stung.
People in the region may have rejoiced when the lack of rain kept mosquitoes from attacking. However, the hot, dry weather has brought other pests to the area and allowed for a “breeding bonanza.”
Wil-Kil Talks about Bed Bug Boot Camp in Green Bay and a Live Demonstration of Canines on WBAY channel 2 in Green Bay, WI. Check out the video: http://bit.ly/Jx3twb
Chicago ranked second last year for bed bug infestations. Experts attribute the rise to global travel; more garage sale and thrift store exchanges; and increased visits between homes and public spaces.
