Did You Know...
The Pest Monitor Newsletter
- The organic food movement began in the 1940s in response to the Green Revolution. The Green Revolution marked a significant increase in food production due to the introduction of high-yield varieties, the use of pesticides, and better management techniques. (FactRetriever)
- A cockroach can hold its breath for 40 minutes, survive under water for half an hour, and live for a week without its head. (NPMA)
- American cockroaches love beer! They are most likely attracted by the hops and sugar mix of the alcohol. (NPMA)
- Droppings aren’t the only sign of rodent presence—gnawed holes or wires, greasy rub marks or runways, piled nesting material, and scratching or scurrying noises are all evidence of rodents.