Pest Infestations: The Hidden Threat to Healthy Homes and Workplaces

We don’t often talk about it, but pest infestations are more than just a nuisance—they’re a health crisis hiding in plain sight. When roaches scatter across a kitchen floor or mice scurry behind the drywall, most people think about disgust or property damage.

The Secret Life of Ants: Understanding Behavior for Better Control

Ants are among the most common household pests; understanding their behavior is key to effective control, especially during spring and summer when activity is the highest.

Creating A Hospitable Yard for Pollinators: A Guide to Supporting Nature’s Essential Workers

Pollinators play a crucial role in our ecosystem, contributing to the growth of many foods we rely on daily. Bees, butterflies, birds, and other pollinators pollinate around 75% of flowering plants and nearly 35% of global food crops.

The Constant Evolution of Integrated Pest Management

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) has not only emerged but thrived as the gold standard in pest management, transitioning from its agricultural roots to becoming a cornerstone in structural pest control.

Bird Flu and Rats: The Overlooked Public Health Threat

As headlines begin catching up to what many in the pest control and public health sectors have long known, the threat of H5N1 avian influenza is no longer limited to poultry farms or migratory birds. It’s evolving—quietly, persistently—and now poses a broader danger.

Do Bed Bugs Spread Disease? What We Still Get Wrong After 25 Years of Lectures

I’ve been talking about bed bugs for over 25 years—long before they trended on social media or became common in public health discussions. Back in the late ’90s, most people thought bed bugs were a myth or a problem of the past. But I was already raising alarms.

The Challenges of Urban Rodent Control Without the Use of Chemical Rodenticides

Urban rodent control presents a complex and persistent challenge for city governments, public health officials, and residents alike. Rodents, particularly rats and mice, thrive in dense human populations where food waste, shelter, and access to water are abundant.

Why Electronic Rodent Monitoring (ERM) Is the Standard, Not an Option, for Ecologic Entomology

Rising rodent populations call for intelligent control methods. In recent years, the United States has experienced a surge in rodent populations, a phenomenon amplified by a multitude of factors, including the far-reaching effects of climate change.

House Mice Behavior in Commercial Settings: The Hidden Threat of Hoarding

House mice (Mus musculus) are among the most adaptable and problematic pests in commercial environments. Their small size, rapid reproductive cycle, and elusive habits make them difficult to detect and even harder to eliminate once established.

Tackling the Tough Topic: Rodenticides

In the realm of pest management, the balance between efficacy and ecological responsibility is more than a goal for Ecologic Entomology—it’s a mandate.

Panicking to Planning: Crafting a Bed Bug Response Protocol for Hotels and Multi-unit Properties

In the realm of hospitality and property management, the comfort and satisfaction of guests and residents are of utmost importance. A positive experience for those staying in your property is the cornerstone of success in these industries.

Why Modern Insecticides Are Safer for People, Pets, and the Environment

Insect control has evolved. Today’s modern insecticides are safer, smarter, and more targeted than ever before. Unlike the harsh chemicals of the past, modern pest control solutions are designed to be low in toxicity, insect-specific, and far less hazardous to people, pets, and the environment.

The Rising Tide of Rodents: Climate Change and Its Impact on Rodent Populations

A dramatic saga unfolds in America’s bustling metropolises – New York, Chicago, and Boston, to name a few. The adversary? An ever-growing army of rodents thriving under the auspices of climate change.

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