Some indicators of a rodent problem include trails of droppings, gnaw marks, burrows and damaged packages. Follow these steps to protect your facility from a rodent infestation.
Expert Advice for a Bed Bug-Free Holiday Travel Season
McCloud Services ncourages holiday travelers to also spend some time brushing up on bed bug prevention tips.
Proper Moisture Management to Prevent Pests in Food Facilities
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
McCloud Services Receives Loyola Century Award
The Family Business Center at Loyola University Chicago’s Quinlan School of Business Awards McCloud Services the Century Award in its 21st Annual Illinois Family Business of the Year Awards 110-year old company recognized for four generations of family ownership, innovation read more
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. Patricia Hottel Contributes to Food Processing: Electronic hardware and better data management is liberating service technicians to devise more effective 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.
Expert Advice for a Bed Bug-Free School Year
While shopping for school supplies and a new wardrobe might take precedence over the next few weeks, parents and students should also spend some time brushing up on bed bug prevention tips.