Written by Dr Yori Sasaerila, Chief Entomologist, Abell Pest Control - Abell Pest Control responds to increasing public demand for sustainable and environmentally responsible practices by launching its new program, Extreme Green Pest Management. Growing public desire to minimize the use of pesticide is well documented.

There are a lot of books, fables and nursery rhymes that feature insects, spiders and rodents, some starring our friend the house mouse, mus musculus. Titles such as, “The Ants Go Marching”, “Little Miss Muffet”, and of course “Hickory Dickory Dock”, and “3 Blind Mice”, all bring back pleasant memories of our childhood.

Written by the Quality Assurance Department, Abell Pest Control - In the face of these and many other environmental issues, Abell Pest Control is reducing their impact on the local and global environment. Turning the tides, Abell is utilizing new philosophies and technologies for the advent of a brighter, healthier, greener future.

Written by Dusana Bondy, Quality Assurance Department, Abell Pest Control - Atention all Property Management Professionals– be on the look out for a small circular brown insect that is known to regularly suck bug from any mammal. The host and blood type do not come into account for this nuisance creature whose tastes are typically indiscriminant.

Written by Ryan Sawyer, Abell Pest Control - The presence of insects, animals or birds in or around food processing and food storage facilities can cause severe health issues. Companies that are involved in food production, including farms, manufacturers, processors, packagers, storage companies and retailers, need to have a proactive pest management program in place.

Written by Dr. Yori Sasaerila, Cheif Entomologist, Abell Pest Control - Love me tender, love me dear … is most likely not the tune sung by male mice when in love, but we now know that they can sing when they are in that mood. Timothy E. Holy and Zhougsheng Guo, from Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, USA, conducted experiments to find out how male mice respond to the scent of female mouse urine. They found that male mice responded by squeaking. This response, of course, is not a surprise; it has been known for decades that mice squeak.

Written by Dr. Yori Sasaerila, Chief Entomologist, Abell Pest Control - The Sawtoothed Grain Beetle , Oryzaephilus surinamensis (L.), is a common stored-product pest that frequently contaminates foods in warehouses, grocery stores, grain storage facilities and homes worldwide. The adult is about 3 mm long, has a flattened body with six saw-like teeth on each side of the prothorax that gives it its common name Sawtoothed grain beetle.

Written by Emma Murphy, Abell Pest Control - Why Are Honeybees Important? Honeybees Apis mellifera) are of great value to the ecosystem and to people alike and are thus protected by the government. Bees pollinate trees, small fruits, legumes and other vegetables as well as make delicious honey! Therefore it is important care is taken when bees are active for their safety and our own.

Written by Steven Graff, Quality Assurance Manager - Abell Pest Control - In early December 2004 Abell Pest Control Inc. conducted the first Canadian fumigation with ProFume Gas Fumigant in conjunction with Dow AgroSciences. The fumigation was performed at a flour mill located in Alberta, Canada in conjunction with a Research Permit. Already registered for use in the United States, the Research Permit was issued by the Canadian Pest Management Review Agency in order to assess the qualities of this fumigant as a potential alternative to Methyl Bromide fumigant.