Pest Management Professional, October 2016
ConduCive Conditions By Mark Sheperdigian BCE Contributor the downspout deconstructed Taking a closer look at a drainage issue such as this may help solve pest problems Photo MARK ShEPERDIGIAN A t first blush it may not appear that too much is wrong with this construction but if we think about what we are seeing several issues come into focus Right off the bat most trained pest management professionals would note that this is an inappropriate place to deposit rainwater The spout should empty into a storm sewer or drain tile alternatively the spout should be extended to release the water onto the ground beyond the concrete Observation reveals that the wet spot forms a pattern on dry pavement The downspout must be clogged leading to trapped rainwater seeping out slowly even after the rain has stopped and the pavement has dried The accumulated organic matter that clogs the downspout can breed flies and occasional invaders The water spot attracts rodents and other animals seeking water The extended flow of water leaks into the joint between the wall and the slab generating an excellent breeding site for a variety of pests There is a screen over the end of the spout that causes the problem but it was put there supposedly to stop rodents from gaining access to the roof Unless they are having trouble with rodents getting on the roof they would do well to remove it or at least have it cleaned regularly Whatever they choose the goal is to get the rainwater away from the building to eliminate the attractive conditions and breeding site to keep rodents away PMP You can reach Sheperdigian at shep@ rosepest com Come Grow With Us Family Family owned ow and operated since 1964 Atl Atlanta based Arrow Exterminators has grown to become the 6th largest pest control company in the United States with revenues exceeding 152 million Now with the third generation of the Thomas family at the helm Arrow is poised to achieve our vision of becoming the largest privately held pest and termite control company in the country With you we can Call today for your confidential conversation Kevin Burns 800 281 8978 kburns@ arrowexterminators com arrowexterminators com mergers Arrow perfectly matched the way I ran my company Naders was family run for 21 years and I always believed in promoting a family culture in my business through our hiring training and our relationships with customers and employees I sold my company to Arrow in 2010 and they followed through 100 on everything promised Randy Nader Business Development Manager Former owner of Naders Pest Raiders 138 October 2016 Pest Management Professional mypmp net
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