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#Labor shortages can strain a #pest #management operation. Our new article looks at how better #hiring practices, continuous #training, realistic workloads and regular #insurance reviews support employees while reducing #workerscompensation, #auto and #liability #risks.
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#Motor #vehicle accidents are the costliest #workerscomp #claims. Clear policies, qualified #drivers, regular #training and maintained #vehicles are essential to reduce #risk and protect #employees. Click to view Brownyard's @BusinessFleet article below.
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#Pest #control gives you labels, rates & predictable outcomes. #Wildlife work doesn’t. Every #raccoon, #skunk or #bat call is a new puzzle, built on reading spaces, behavior and entry points. It’s an art that runs on its own clock. Read @PCTMagazine below.
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A #Queens exterminator stepped in after residents struggled to get help removing a massive #hornets #nest from a city tree. He estimated about 400 #baldfacedhornets and safely eliminated the nest, giving neighbors long‑needed peace of mind. Source:@nypost
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Stronger IPM starts with understanding #rodent behavior. Nest structure, scout movement and building‑wide exclusion drive better #control in #food facilities, and proximity matters. Read the @QAMagazine article below.
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A new $1,000 #BugsbeeBuddiesScholarship honors @HoffmansPest and supports future leaders in #EnvironmentalSciences, #entomology and #food sciences. #ThePestManagementFoundation opens applications Oct. 1. Read the article by @PMP_magazine below.
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The first #PestInsightApprenticeshipProgram finishes strong, connecting 26 participants across #Africa and reinforcing commitment to accessible #education, practical skills and professional #growth in #pest management. Tap the @PCTMagazine article below.
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Modern’s survey reveals surprising gaps in #pest awareness: only 6% of #homeowners can correctly identify an #AsianLadyBeetle, and nearly half admit they’ve delayed addressing a pest issue. As #fall approaches, understanding overwintering behavior and hidden entry points is key to preventing #seasonal #infestations. Read @PCTMagazine below.
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#Mosquitoes are drawn to certain #colors, especially red and orange, and avoid shades like green, violet, and white. As #summer winds down, choosing lighter, cooler colors may offer a small edge. Read @PMP_magazine below to learn more
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A new study from @stonybrooku identified #LongIsland’s first #BourbonVirus case, linked to #LoneStarTicks. With symptoms similar to #LymeDisease and no commercial test available, #experts warn the virus is easy to miss and underscores growing tick‑borne threats.
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Our offices will be closed today. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful #LaborDay. The Brownyard Group appreciates your hard work.
DC’s #spottedlanternfly population may finally be trending down, with experts expecting a noticeable drop in the coming years. Watch the @fox5dc news report below.
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#HealthAndSafety #risks rise when #pestcontrol is treated as an afterthought. The @NationalPestMgt report breaks down how Procurement, Facilities, and H&S teams can align on #compliance, #transparency, and #risk mitigation. Click below to download.
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#Snakes show up when yards offer #food, #water, and #shelter. #Rodents, clutter, dense bushes, rock piles, drainage issues, and even #BirdFeeders can draw them in. Clearing hiding spots and addressing rodent activity are key to keeping snakes away.
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Late summer brings #fruitflies and #ants into even the cleanest #kitchens. Experts say the only real fix is finding the source: hidden #food, organic #buildup, or unsealed #trash. Keep counters wiped, food sealed, and forgotten crumbs under appliances.
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Stressed summer plants attract #pests. Stay observant for damage and get accurate identifications early. #Aphids, #CucumberBeetles, #FleaBeetles, #Hornworms, & #Pickleworms are among the season’s top offenders. Read the @Southern_Living article below.
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In #Massachusetts, #inmates at a minimum security prison are learning #beekeeping as part of an #educational program. Caring for #honeybees offers structure, responsibility, and a chance for personal reflection. Listen to the @WBUR radio segment below.
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In #pestcontrol, reputation drives #revenue and search engines dominate customer viewership, making detailed #reviews essential. Click @PCTMagazine below for tips on review management and responding to #feedback.
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#ShortSpinedThrips is spreading fast and damaging crops from #peppers to #ornamentals. Populations build quickly, and #infestations are easy to miss. Researchers stress early identification and integrated #management. Read @EntsocAmerica below.
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Small #ants can repurpose #CoffeeBerries once used by coffee berry borers, turning #pest made #habitats into their own nurseries. The discovery highlights how natural behavior can strengthen #ant communities. Learn more from the @physorg_com article below.
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