Rodent Pests Articles
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Landfill Alternative Daily Cover 101
Traditional landfill management includes the application of a daily cover - typically and historically soil - to maintain as safe and hazard-free landfill site as possible. Alternative Daily Covers (ADCs) were introduced in 1993 when the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) outlined federal regulations for using landfill covers other than soil. These ‘alternative’ daily covers are ...
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Biosecurity Calls for Constant Innovation in Pig Farming
A late 2019 article from The Pig Site noted that one of the most significant lessons to emerge from the world of farming biosecurity during the past year was that learning, modifying and adapting to new threats is a must. As one expert explained, “We need to understand that biosecurity is dynamic,” and mentioning such issues as PEDV and Seneca. While industry experts have emphasized ...
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A COMPLETE GUIDE TO YOUR RODENT PROBLEMS
Rodents are generally associated with unhygienic spaces and areas. So the first and best step to prevent this problem is to keep your home clean and sanitised as much as possible.Start by cleaning out all rubbish bins indoor & outdoor with disinfectant and hot water.Get rid of all food scraps that have been left out around the houseStore all pantry goods and pet food in air tight metal ...
By Pestrol
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Types of UV Light for Different Applications
Types of UV Light for Different Applications Ultraviolet (UV) radiation was discovered in 1801 when the German physicist Johann Wilhelm Ritter observed that invisible rays just beyond the violet end of the visible spectrum darkened silver chloride-soaked paper more quickly than violet light itself. He called them "oxidizing rays" to emphasize chemical reactivity and to distinguish them from ...
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Four things to know before getting an ultrasonic deterrent
There are many bird and pest deterrents on the market, and with some research you will be able to find the best humane deterrent for your pest situation. A newer and more effective type of electronic solution is ultrasonic bird and pest control. How It Works Ultrasonic repellents work differently than other deterrents. They use high frequencies (which the human ear cannot hear) to deter ...
By Bird-X Inc.
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Beware of bears – and deer mice?
Everybody knows to stay away from grizzly bears – or else. But this season in Yosemite National Park, focus is shifting from bears and other large, threatening animals to some smaller, less obvious critters. Namely, deer mice. Deer mice don’t look that dangerous – you might even think them cute. As wild animals, deer mice are attracted into human environments where there is ...
By Bird-X Inc.
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How healthy is your child’s school
I was called recently by a concerned parent. His school was undergoing mold remediation during school hours. Also, the Shigella bacterium has closed several schools in the Birmingham area. Just how safe are your children in their school, and how can you help to ensure that they are in a safe environment? By being proactive and asking questions. The biggest problems regarding health in schools ...
By DirectCIH
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Industrial Trash Compactor: Factors to Consider when Making a Selection
Generation of waste material is inevitable in the course of industrial production and the volume can soon exceed manageable amounts, if not handled professionally. Besides this, it is mandatory by law for industries to make proper provision for it, keeping in mind the environment implications. However waste recycling has to make commercial sense too for the industries. The use of a suitable ...
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A mouse in the house seems harmless – at first
I write about pest control for a living, so I have described mice and rats and the problems they cause in detail many times. But it became a whole different story when there was a mouse in MY house. A few months ago I was sitting watching television, when out of the corner of my eye I see movement. I watch in disbelief as a full-grown house mouse runs along the edge of my living room wall and ...
By Bird-X Inc.
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Keep rodents away with organic rodent repellent. Listener-tested, Trapper-approved.
Can you keep rodents away without using traps or poisons? Yes. And it’s a good idea when you’re trying to keep rodents away from areas where children or pets might be affected. Here is what happened when a radio host put Nature’s Defense Organic Mouse & Rat Repellent granules to the test with his listeners… In West Middlesex, Pennsylvania – around 60 miles ...
By Bird-X Inc.
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Here a QB-4. There a QB-4. Everywhere a QB-4.
After almost 50 years in business, we know that bird problems come in all shapes and sizes. That is why Bird-X offers a wide variety of products to address each unique situation. One particular bird control product has proven to be especially versatile over the years – the QuadBlaster QB-4. This ultrasonic bird repeller is one of the best-selling bird control solutions on the ...
By Bird-X Inc.
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