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Pediculus humanus capitis. You may know it as Head Lice/Louse.

Head Lice are the species most commonly encountered by Pest Management Professionals (PMPs), as outbreaks of this species are relatively common in schools. School systems in the United States generally have ongoing programs of surveillance for head louse infestations among school childran, and PMPs may be called on to consult in these public health programs.

The typical head louse rarely exceeds a length of 1/8 in., and its body wall is generally slightly tougher and more deeply pigmented than that of the body louse. All stages of the life cycle normally occur in the host, as the egg (nits) are attached directy to host hair.

Globules of hair spray, hair gel, hair casts and other debris such as small insects, spiderlings and other materials that fall into poeples hair can be mistaken by those people and their physicians for head louse eggs. Keep in mind that just because “something,” even perhaps some other type of insect, is found in the hair or on the scalp does not mean it is head lice.

Head lice can be spread by the shared use of personal items, such as hats, hairbrushes, combs, wigs, or towels. Control of this species involves direct treatment of the host and is usually considered a medical problem. Most pharmacies have insecticidal dusts and shampoos available for louse control. One application may suffice, but repeat treatments are sometimes necessary.

As with body lice, all stages of head lice can be controlled by dry cleaining or by laundering hats or other clothing items in warm water (greater than 125 degrees F. for 10 minutes). No insecticidal treatment of these items should be conducted. Treatment of other surfaces, such as shelves in cloak or locker rooms, may not be necessary if on-host control procedures are properly conducted and supervised by public health personnel.

1. A Mouse’s fecal droppings are only dark brown. 
2. Mice are nibblers and feed many times each day.
3. Mice can cause fires by chewing on electrical wire.
4. All mice are house mice.
5. The odor of mouse urine is not noticeable to humans.
6. The Latin name for Houes Mouse is Mus Musculus. This means ‘smelly rodent’.
7. Mice are color blind.
8. There are five to eight mice per litter.
9. Many populations of mice prefer meat over cereal grain.
10. These animals are native to the united states.

The answers:

1. False, A mouse’s fecal droppings can be colored all red, blue or green.
2. True
3. True, and a good reason to not ignore their presence.
4. False
5. False, The odor of mouse urine is very pungent to the human nose.
6. False, Mus Musculus means ‘little thief’.
7. True
8. True
9. False, many populations prefer cereal grain over meat.
10. True

A rodent infestation is not only a discomforting feeling but also a danger to eletrical wires, and home sanitation. Give us a call so we can help you with your Mouse in the House.

There are estimated to be over 10,000 species of birds in the world, 900 to 1,000 of which are wild in the U.S. Around 19% of the worlds species are considered ’migratory birds’. Bird migration is the regular seasonal journey undertaken by many species of birds. These movements include those made in response to changes in food availability, habitat or weather. 

Its easy to enjoy a beautiful bird song, or to watch a hummingbird, but if you’ve got one of these winged creatures nesting in your home, attic, or garage it can prove to be quite the hassle. Even dangerous as mothers will never fail to protect her younglings. However, if one of these birds is a migratory bird you will have a tougher time on your hands than if not. In 1918 the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) was established to protect these travelling animals. Its statute states the following:

Establishment of a Federal prohibition, unless permitted by regulations, to “pursue, hunt, take, capture, kill, attempt to take, capture or kill, possess, offer for sale, sell, offer to purchase, purchase, deliver for shipment, ship, cause to be shipped, deliver for transportation, transport, cause to be transported, carry, or cause to be carried by any means whatever, receive for shipment, transportation or carriage, or export, at any time, or in any manner, any migratory bird, included in the terms of this Convention . . . for the protection of migratory birds . . . or any part, nest, or egg of any such bird.” (16 U.S.C. 703)

So before you knock down a nest, or pursue any other measures to rid yourself of a bird and its nest, be sure to identify the species and check it against the MBTA List of birds.  Click the following link to check the list.

http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/RegulationsPolicies/mbta/mbtandx.html

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