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Disinfectant Wipes & other Disinfectants in Schools

John Allran, the Environmental Toxicologist for NCDA&CS Structural Pest Control & Pesticides Division sent the following email to over 2700 schools across the state regarding...

“Bug Bombs” Are Ineffective

Researchers at NCSU have published a study showing that “Total Release Foggers” (or “TRFs”) are ineffective at controlling German cockroaches.  The study published in BMC Public...

Get a Handle on Fire Ants Now

                      School has begun – or will begin very soon – in many school districts....

Ant Invasion

Ant season is upon us, and it’s likely you are up to your ears in complaints from teachers and staff seeking some relief from ant...

Termite swarms

We are at the time of year where termite swarms will start showing up outdoors and possibly indoors.  Swarms outdoors are likely to occur not...

Disinfectant wipes in schools

The National Pesticide Information Center has released a new poster about using disinfectant wipes in schools.  They can be very valuable when used properly, but should never...

Rodent Proofing for Winter

Winter months are rodents’ most active time for entering structures as they search for food and shelter from cold temperatures. Now is the time to...

Bidding IPM contracts for Schools

The EPA has published recommendations for contracts related to IPM in Schools.  Check out https://www.epa.gov/managing-pests-schools/school-ipm-program-bid-and-contract-guidance