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B
enjamin Franklin famously noted that “in this world
nothing can be said to be certain, except death and
taxes.” Franklin’s expertise spanned many areas in
politics and science. But he never had to deal with the
headaches of being a community property manager! If he
were, pests would have certainly been added to his list of
life’s certainties, especially during the summer. Summer is a
special time, for sure. But we are not the only ones excited
about summer. Summer is that time of year when insects are
most active and their populations are at their peak.
During the summer months, it feels as though these bugs
have a vindictive streak and are lying in wait just to annoy
us. The reality, however, is that after a wet winter and
spring, the increased food sources and higher temperatures
Community Property Managers — Time to Get Ready for The...
“Code Red”
Summer Pest Control Issues
By Randy Vogel, VP Operations,
Cowleys Pest Services, Neptune City, NJ
of summer result in peak insect activity. And the more insects
there are, the more they are going to bother us.
Many insects that we deal with during the summer have
emerged to begin their winged adult life stages. Why do
insects seem to be on a surge of adrenaline during the
summer? Think about it this way. These insects are highly
mobile, hungry, sex-obsessed young adults. Summer is their
“spring break” to go crazy, but it instead of a couple of
weeks, it lasts for a few months. Also, because of their short
life span, it’s “now or never” for mating.
During the summer, pests will make your residents and your
property their top priority. Pest control should be any property
manager’s top priority as well. Out-of-control pest problems
can do a serious number on your bottom line:
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