--- title: The AIPM Blog | Molly Paws description: Follow the AIPM Blog to keep up with everything AIPM and the most up-to-date industry news and events! --- [![Animal & Insect Pest Management Inc.](https://blog.myaipm.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logos/logo.png?width=590&height=180&name=logo.png "Animal & Insect Pest Management Inc.")](https://myaipm.com/) - [888-344-6567](tel:888-344-6567) - [Request A Free Estimate](https://myaipm.com/free-estimate/) - [Join Our Pest-E-Club](https://myaipm.com/e-pest-form/) - [Home](https://myaipm.com/) - [Solutions](https://myaipm.com/solutions/) - [Residential Solutions](https://myaipm.com/solutions/residential/) - [Commercial Solutions](https://myaipm.com/solutions/commercial-solutions/) - [Home Protection Plans](https://myaipm.com/solutions/home-protection-plans/) - [HOA Solutions](https://myaipm.com/solutions/hoa-solutions/) - [Green Solutions](https://myaipm.com/solutions/green-solutions/) - [Nuisance Wildlife Control](https://myaipm.com/solutions/nuisance-wildlife-control/) - [Bird Control](https://myaipm.com/solutions/bird-control/) - [Insect Control](https://myaipm.com/solutions/insect-control/) - [Rodent Control](https://myaipm.com/solutions/rodent-control/) - [Trapping](https://myaipm.com/solutions/trapping/) - [Exclusions](https://myaipm.com/solutions/exclusions/) - [Behavior and Habitat Modifications](https://myaipm.com/solutions/behavior-and-habitat-modifications/) - [About Us](https://myaipm.com/about-us/) - [Testimonials](https://myaipm.com/about-us/testimonials/) - [Team](https://myaipm.com/about-us/team/) - [Jobs](https://myaipm.com/jobs/) - [Licensing](https://myaipm.com/about-us/licensing/) - [Product Labels](https://myaipm.com/labels/) - [Learning Center](https://myaipm.com/learning-center/) - [Blog](https://blog.myaipm.com/) - [Contact Us](https://myaipm.com/contact-us/) - [My Account](http://myaipm.com/my-account/) # Pro Tips for Handling Rats and Rodents in Southern California [Continue Reading](https://blog.myaipm.com/pro-tips-for-handling-rats-and-rodents-in-southern-california) ## Think You Might Have Mice? Look for These Signs [Continue Reading](https://blog.myaipm.com/think-you-might-have-mice-look-for-these-signs) ## Pest Management Keeps Commercial Businesses Healthy [Continue Reading](https://blog.myaipm.com/pest-management-keeps-commercial-businesses-healthy) ## A Tidy Property Can Prevent Residents' Complaints About Spiders [Continue Reading](https://blog.myaipm.com/a-tidy-property-can-prevent-residents-complaints-about-spiders) ### Topics - Select a Topic ### Stay up to date SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BLOG ### Stay up to date # Molly Paws [![pantry with condemints](https://blog.myaipm.com/hubfs/pantry%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.myaipm.com/easy-solutions-keep-pests-pantry) [Tips and Tricks](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/tips-and-tricks) [Pests](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/pests) ##### [Easy Solutions to Keep Pests From Invading Your Pantry](https://blog.myaipm.com/easy-solutions-keep-pests-pantry) By [Molly Paws](https://blog.myaipm.com/author/molly-paws) on September 12, 2022 It’s six in the morning, and your eyes are barely open. All you can think about is that first cup of coffee and that special box of cereal you were... [Continue Reading](https://blog.myaipm.com/easy-solutions-keep-pests-pantry) [![ants crawling over the glass](https://blog.myaipm.com/hubfs/bas%20(1).png)](https://blog.myaipm.com/how-to-get-rid-of-ants-in-my-kitchen-when-living-in-an-hoa) [Tips and Tricks](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/tips-and-tricks) [Pests](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/pests) ##### [How to get rid of ants in my kitchen when living in an HOA](https://blog.myaipm.com/how-to-get-rid-of-ants-in-my-kitchen-when-living-in-an-hoa) By [Molly Paws](https://blog.myaipm.com/author/molly-paws) on July 26, 2022 A little bit of food left on the floor after a snack, a small entry hole unsealed in a wall or door, and that’s all it takes for the ants to come... [Continue Reading](https://blog.myaipm.com/how-to-get-rid-of-ants-in-my-kitchen-when-living-in-an-hoa) [![upsize image of a wasp ready to fly](https://blog.myaipm.com/hubfs/bub%20(1).png)](https://blog.myaipm.com/2017/05/17/video-genius-way-to-enjoy-a-bee-and-wasp-free-memorial-day-weekend) [Tips and Tricks](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/tips-and-tricks) [Pests](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/pests) ##### [(VIDEO) Genius Way to Enjoy a Bee and Wasp Free Memorial Day Weekend](https://blog.myaipm.com/2017/05/17/video-genius-way-to-enjoy-a-bee-and-wasp-free-memorial-day-weekend) By [Molly Paws](https://blog.myaipm.com/author/molly-paws) on May 30, 2022 [Continue Reading](https://blog.myaipm.com/2017/05/17/video-genius-way-to-enjoy-a-bee-and-wasp-free-memorial-day-weekend) [![representation of a pest control set](https://blog.myaipm.com/hubfs/bpc%20(1).png)](https://blog.myaipm.com/what-to-look-for-to-find-the-best-pest-control-company) [Tips and Tricks](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/tips-and-tricks) ##### [What to look for to find the best pest control company](https://blog.myaipm.com/what-to-look-for-to-find-the-best-pest-control-company) By [Molly Paws](https://blog.myaipm.com/author/molly-paws) on November 9, 2021 Pests can disrupt your perfect home or outdoor space. They cause damage, spread disease, and even directly impact your average day-to-day life. The... [Continue Reading](https://blog.myaipm.com/what-to-look-for-to-find-the-best-pest-control-company) [![](https://blog.myaipm.com/hubfs/GettyImages-2165836476.jpg)](https://blog.myaipm.com/2019/11/18/pests-on-your-pets) [Pests](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/pests) ##### [How To Deal With Pests On Your Pets](https://blog.myaipm.com/2019/11/18/pests-on-your-pets) By [Molly Paws](https://blog.myaipm.com/author/molly-paws) on November 18, 2019 We all love our pets, however, they are often at risk of getting pests such as fleas and ticks. Once they get these pests, they often bring them into... [Continue Reading](https://blog.myaipm.com/2019/11/18/pests-on-your-pets) [![a pest control technician inspecting kitchen cabinet](https://blog.myaipm.com/hubfs/_MEL0493.jpg)](https://blog.myaipm.com/2019/10/28/what-to-do-monthly-to-manage-pests-the-right-way) [Pests](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/pests) ##### [What to Do Monthly to Manage Pests the Right Way](https://blog.myaipm.com/2019/10/28/what-to-do-monthly-to-manage-pests-the-right-way) By [Molly Paws](https://blog.myaipm.com/author/molly-paws) on October 28, 2019 No one wants to have a pest infestation inside their property, but pests do tend to make their way inside. You could have a problem with mice, rats,... [Continue Reading](https://blog.myaipm.com/2019/10/28/what-to-do-monthly-to-manage-pests-the-right-way) [![A checklist](https://blog.myaipm.com/hubfs/GettyImages-1056305928.jpg)](https://blog.myaipm.com/2019/10/27/california-pest-forecast-for-2020) [Pests](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/pests) ##### [California Pest Forecast For 2020](https://blog.myaipm.com/2019/10/27/california-pest-forecast-for-2020) By [Molly Paws](https://blog.myaipm.com/author/molly-paws) on October 27, 2019 Pests can be quite troublesome if they infest your property. They cause damage and force any property owner to replace these damaged items. To... [Continue Reading](https://blog.myaipm.com/2019/10/27/california-pest-forecast-for-2020) [![an aerial view of houses](https://blog.myaipm.com/hubfs/GettyImages-2068874304.jpg)](https://blog.myaipm.com/2019/10/15/pest-control-plan-for-the-homeowners-association) [HOA](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/hoa) ##### [Pest Control Plan for the Homeowner’s Association](https://blog.myaipm.com/2019/10/15/pest-control-plan-for-the-homeowners-association) By [Molly Paws](https://blog.myaipm.com/author/molly-paws) on October 15, 2019 The homeowners association was designed with the purpose of maintaining property within a certain area. Members of the association may set specific... [Continue Reading](https://blog.myaipm.com/2019/10/15/pest-control-plan-for-the-homeowners-association) [![mosquito ready to bite](https://blog.myaipm.com/hubfs/lamok%20(1).png)](https://blog.myaipm.com/2018/06/07/california-2018-summer-mosquito-trap-guide) [Tips and Tricks](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/tips-and-tricks) [Pests](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/pests) ##### [California 2018 Summer Mosquito Trap Guide](https://blog.myaipm.com/2018/06/07/california-2018-summer-mosquito-trap-guide) By [Molly Paws](https://blog.myaipm.com/author/molly-paws) on June 7, 2018 What is summer without some fun? Summer is all about relaxing by the pool, barbecues, drinking a refreshing tropical drink or just relaxing in a lawn... 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