In food facilities, the improper handling of water and organic debris during food preparation and cleaning can contribute to pest problems like cockroaches and small flies. Proper managing of water is essential in reducing pest survival. by Pat Hottel, Technical read more
Pest Proofing Your Building Inside and Out
McCloud Services emphasis the importance of pest proofing for businesses as it not only prevents pests from entering a building but can also prevent interior pest movement as well. Exclusion can reduce the areas where pests can harbor and food sources can accumulate, as well as provide long term control.
Pest Control Technology: The Technology Training Tool Box by Patricia Hottel
Patricia Hottel authors “The Technology Training Tool Box” for Pest Control Technology Magazine [Industry Training] The Technology Training Tool Box FEATURES – TECHNICIAN TRAINING Distance learning can be a valuable tool in assisting pest management firms in their training read more
Patricia Hottel Contributes to Food Processing: Technology Reshapes Pest Control
Patricia Hottel, technical director, contributed to Food Processing Magazine’s September article on how technology is reshaping the pest control industry. Technology Reshapes Pest Control Electronic hardware and better data management is liberating service technicians to devise more effective remediation strategies read more
Autumn Insect Migrations
With the cooler temperatures, comes the threat from a group of fall pests or what we call, fall invaders. Fall Invaders migrate towards buildings in search of a warm resting spot to spend the cold winter and survive the winter through the protection afforded by structures.
The Buzz Kill
By: Patricia Hottel, Technical Director, McCloud Services Summer time is the season for many outdoor activities. Unfortunately, it is also the prime time for pest activity. One pest group, the filth flies, peak during the summer months. Filth flies are read more