Pest Management Professional, March 2014
fact vs fiction HOUSE MICE Kate Jeff McGovern t Contributors Photo courtesy of and copyrighted by Gene White pmimages@ earthlink net Fiction The only mouse species found in houses is the house mouse Fact Although house mouse Mus musculus is probably the best known of mouse species other species such as white footed mouse Peromyscus leucopus cotton mouse P gossypinus and others have been found inside living with humans House mice by far outnumber the other members of the family tree in terms of infestation destruction and contamination of food and household goods however Fiction Mice are such small animals they cant possibly eat very much Fact Food wasted by contamination is about 10 times the amount of what a mouse actually eats Mice actually consume very little but nibbling droppings and mouse hair affect all types of food commodities Fiction Trapping devices for mice should be placed on the floor perpendicular to the wall because thats how rodents travel Fact It is more useful to understand that interior Let Me Help You Realize Your Potential Business Marketing Consulting Exclusively for The Pest Management Industry Strategic Planning for 2014 Call Today Grow Tomorrow Harvey Goldglantz President Pest Control Marketing Company Elkins Park Pennsylvania Call 215 782 1150 E mail hgpcmcinc@ aol com mice often live in vertical spaces shelves furniture pallets retail gondolas and some never encounter the floor their entire lives They do however drop from one area to a lower one it is these drop zones that need to be identified and deployed with mechanical and glue devices Fiction Peanut butter is the best lure for mice Fact With the heightened concern for allergens and the possibility of contaminating a food production site a daycare facility or critical care area with peanut products professionals must be aware of their potential for liability As an alternative there are hypoallergenic lures made of crushed fruit that are both effective and a better image on the local news than being the cause of a shutdown or recall PMP You can reach the McGoverns at jeffreymcgovern@ mindspring com word on the web Ants Making Art Its no secret that ants are industrious They work together carrying food to and fro building tunneling and ruining picnics What you might not know is ants are impressive artists as well Their aesthetic works might be incidental to their true motivations but scratch beneath the surface of an anthill and even the most dedicated ant expert might be surprised by the intricacies of the subterranean tunnels However to fully appreciate their efforts you really have to see it all above ground out in the open as a silvery three dimensional model All it takes is a little molten aluminum and patience Visit the link below from a group called Anthill Art http bit ly 1hPGbWK For more information about anthill art visit AntHillArt com 106 March 2014 Pest Management Professional www mypmp net
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