Last month, I introduced the Pesticide Reduction Coalition and detailed ATCO’s supportive role. This time, I’d like to share a bit more about the first initiative. To Review For those of you who may not have caught the last post, The Marin County Board of Supervisors, in response to the community’s interest in reducing toxins … More
Pesticides and Us Pesticides have, for many years, been a mixed blessing. When DDT was first developed, it seemed to be the answer to the spread of malaria and other dangerous diseases. But over time, harmful impact on the environment, particularly birds, led scientists and governments to ban its use. Today, many pesticides are in … More
News and Insights from the 2016 Bed Bug Summit Bed bugs have plagued humans for literally millions of years. Now, every two years, the pest management industry holds an event focused on the current status of bed bug infestation and the emerging science and methodology for dealing with them. ATCO Pest Control’s branch manager, our … More
The holidays are nearly upon us, and we are coming into winter when travel increases. Whether that means heading for relatives for a holiday gathering and feast, escaping the clutches of winter or heading to the slopes, lots of people are on the move at this time of year. Bed bugs, ever the opportunists, love … More
Google “ant season” and you find responses for most times of the year, including December, April and July. Fact is, there is no single “ant season.” Ants may choose to enter buildings at any time of year seeking shelter from the elements, whether that means rain and cold or dry heat. And, of course, food … More
Yes, it’s always possible to wait until a pest management need arises to call us. We are local, responsive and we’re ready to help. But rather than waiting for the crisis to occur, consider why a long term agreement might be right for you. 1. Proactive Service Rather than responding to a pest management issue … More
Several neighbors have posted on NextDoor.com this winter about invasive rodents of one sort or another. For some it was squirrels in the attic. For some it was skunks under the deck and house. For others, rats had made their way into the attic. None of these guests was welcome, of course. Many of our … More
Bedbugs have plagued humans for a long time—at least 3,000 years. DDT and other insecticides introduced in the wake of WWII knocked down their numbers to the point where these pests were largely ignored, forgotten for a couple decades. But now they are back, resistant to many of the tried-and-true methods people have relied on … More
Relocating your family or your business is a complicated process and there are many things to keep in mind as you look at properties. Something you shouldn’t neglect is the possible presence of “roommates” waiting for you in the form of insects, spiders and rodents already in residence. Experts say that at least some of … More
Continuing our recent discussion of bedbugs, we offer an interesting recent study on the movement of those notorious insects. Despite considerable research in recent years, certain behaviors of the bed bug remain poorly understood. While their movement between apartments in a multiplex has long been suspected, it has never been empirically proven. However, a research … More