by accounts@marketmentors.com | Jul 28, 2016 | Braman Blog
This summer there has been a lot of Zika buzz (pun intended). Whether we are talking about the Olympics or the dangers inherent in attending a garden party, Zika is a topic of conversation. This is even more true if you work in the pest control industry. Everybody...
by accounts@marketmentors.com | Apr 15, 2016 | Braman Blog
A few weeks ago we wrote about the many impacts of the mild winter and early spring and said we would touch base soon about what it means if you see carpenter ants in your home in early April. Carpenter ants will gradually begin to emerge from their dormant state, and...
by accounts@marketmentors.com | Mar 24, 2016 | Braman Blog
Each year we receive queries from local media outlets seeking advice and commentary relating to (choose one from each category) wet winter/dry winter, cold winter/warm winter, short winter/long winter. Because we never want to miss an opportunity for free publicity,...
by accounts@marketmentors.com | Jan 21, 2016 | Braman Blog
Last week we had the pleasure of hosting Jeff and Dan White from Bed Bug Central, a highly respected organization in our industry. Jeff, the Technical Director of Bed Bug Central, holds a MS in Entomology from the University of Florida and has been featured as a bed...
by accounts@marketmentors.com | Dec 21, 2015 | Braman Blog
A couple of weeks ago we offered some fall rodent prevention tips. In the post we discussed some of the health and safety reasons why you do not want to co-exist with mice. Among the reasons is that they can cause fires by chewing on insulation. While this situation...
by accounts@marketmentors.com | Dec 3, 2015 | Braman Blog
Do you like to spend all of your time outdoors when the weather gets cold? Although a few hardy souls may say yes, most of us prefer not to be cold. Rodents – like mice, rats and squirrels – feel the same way. Food, water and shelter are basic requirements for...