By mwaldvogJohn Allran, the Environmental Toxicologist for NCDA&CS Structural Pest Control & Pesticides Division sent the following email to over 2700 schools across the state regarding... |General
By mwaldvogResearchers 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... |General
By Patty AlderMost schools are relatively quiet over the summer months, which makes summertime the perfect time to declutter and get some building maintenance done. Exclusion to... |Feature, General, Pesticides
By mwaldvogDr. Joe Neal, Professor of Weed Science, Extension Specialist in NCSU’s Department of Horticultural Science, and Dr. Andrew Senesac, Extension Weed Scientist Cornell Cooperative Extension, discuss... |General
By Patty AlderAnt 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... |General
By mwaldvogWe are at the time of year where termite swarms will start showing up outdoors and possibly indoors. Swarms outdoors are likely to occur not... |Feature
By mwaldvogThe 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... |General
By Patty AlderWinter months are rodents’ most active time for entering structures as they search for food and shelter from cold temperatures. Now is the time to... |General
By mwaldvogThe 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
