Tag: cockroaches

Top 10 Cities for Disease-Carrying Pests as U.S. Faces ‘Perfect Storm’ of Conditions

The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) released its Public Health Pest Index, a bi-annual forecast identifying the U.S. cities most at risk for pest surges through the remainder of summer and into fall. This critical report comes as extreme weather patterns nationwide have created optimal conditions for disease-carrying pests, placing millions of Americans in greater […]

NPMA Warns of Pest Surge, Ranks Cities Most at Risk

The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has released the Public Health Pest Index, its bi-annual pest forecast to raise awareness about the health threats pests pose nationwide, and indicate the U.S. cities most at risk for seeing a surge in disease-spreading pests through the remainder of winter and into spring. “While we can’t control the […]

This Winter, Protect Your Facilities from an Influx of Pests

The start of a new year brings new resolutions—but for pests, the goal remains the same: finding warmth, shelter, and food inside homes and other buildings. With colder weather in full swing, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is urging homeowners and businesses to prepare for an influx of rodents, cockroaches, and overwintering pests seeking […]

A Mild Winter Means More Pests in These Top 10 U.S. Cities

A winter with warmer temperatures than normal could mean more pests like ticks and mosquitos, especially in 10 major U.S. cities, according to the bi-annual Vector Sectors list from the National Pest Management Association (NPMA). “People aren’t the only ones enjoying the warmer-than-average winter season this year,” said Dr. Jim Fredericks, SVP of public affairs […]