April is National Pest Month and Modern® Pest Services wants to warn people about carpenter ants. Carpenter ants are social insects that usually nest in wood and start to appear in Maine, Massachussets and New Hampshire in April. Carpenter ants can cause severe property damage “Carpenter ants become active this time of year and can… Read more »
By Elaine Gammon Bed bugs are problematic for both commercial and residential customers. If not handled properly, bed bug infestations can be a public relations nightmare for companies and businesses, resulting in a damaged reputation, lost revenue, possible litigation and, in extreme cases, closure. Homeowners and renters also face a troubling battle with bed bug… Read more »
By Erica Goodrich The next meeting of the The National Pest Management Association’s Blue Ribbon Bed Bug Task Force will be held Saturday, March, 12th at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington D.C. in conjunction with Legislative Day. Richard Stevenson Jr., co-president and Chief Technical Officer of Modern Pest Services will be attending the meeting along with… Read more »
By Elaine Gammon With the arrival of “Sherlock”, our first bed bug inspection canine, the Modern team is ready to offer canine inspections as part of its bed bug control program. Canine inspections offer customers an innovative approach to early bed bug detection by leveraging the expertise of a trained canine team to inspect rooms… Read more »
By Erica Goodrich J&K Canine Academy located in High Springs, Florida is the “gold standard” in the entomology canine detection field and the only termite and bed bug program in the world with proven results.
By Erica Goodrich Believe it or not, dogs are the latest weapon being used in the fight against bed bugs. Bed bugs are small, oval-shaped, flat insects that can be hard to detect. The nose of a bed bug dog has the ability to sniff out as little as one live bed bug or just… Read more »
By Karin Reistad Modern’s Portland, ME service center was the site for recent training on wood destroying insects (WDI) reports. Ron Keeler, General Manager of the Portland Service Center conducted the training for his service professionals.
“Ask the Modern Expert” is a new blog series created to answer seasonally-focused questions we receive from our customers. Please feel free to share your question on Modern’s Facebook page and we’ll consult with our experts to get it answered. Question: What’s the difference between hibernation and torpor?
By Melissa Hamel Although the recent snow fall has been well received by those who enjoy skiing, snowmobiling and other outdoor winter activities, it has left mice, squirrels, and other rodents out in the cold and scrambling for warmth and shelter. If you are suddenly hearing the pitter-patter of little feet in your walls or ceilings,… Read more »
By Elaine Gammon Modern Pest Services ended the year on a great note and despite a still sluggish economy, we experienced steady growth and reached many of our business goals. Here are a few highlights from the past year: Modern expands with Wildlife – In March, Modern purchased a wildlife control company and over the course… Read more »