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This is true for every industry, including the pest control industry. 2022 is guaranteed to bring about a handful of... [Continue Reading](https://blog.myaipm.com/2022-trends-in-the-pest-control-industry) [![mouse feasting on left overs on kitchen sink](https://blog.myaipm.com/hubfs/art%20(1).png)](https://blog.myaipm.com/how-to-get-rid-of-rats-and-mice) [Tips and Tricks](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/tips-and-tricks) [Pests](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/pests) ##### [How to Get Rid of Rats and Mice](https://blog.myaipm.com/how-to-get-rid-of-rats-and-mice) By [Kristen Wosk](https://blog.myaipm.com/author/kristen-wosk) on December 7, 2021 The winter holiday season is filled with visitors coming in and out of your home, bringing food, gifts, and cheer. The last thing you want during... [Continue Reading](https://blog.myaipm.com/how-to-get-rid-of-rats-and-mice) [![](https://blog.myaipm.com/hubfs/GettyImages-1188328851.jpg)](https://blog.myaipm.com/california-ground-squirrel-prevention-tips) [Tips and Tricks](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/tips-and-tricks) [Pests](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/pests) ##### [California Ground Squirrel Prevention Tips](https://blog.myaipm.com/california-ground-squirrel-prevention-tips) By [Bed Bug Dog Bob](https://blog.myaipm.com/author/bed-bug-dog-bob) on November 30, 2021 What is that dog barking about? It’s just a California Ground Squirrel running across the patio. Oh, he’s so cute. California Ground Squirrels are... [Continue Reading](https://blog.myaipm.com/california-ground-squirrel-prevention-tips) [![a rodent looking at the cheese on a trap](https://blog.myaipm.com/hubfs/what-do-rats-eat1%20(1).png)](https://blog.myaipm.com/what-do-rats-eat-perfect-for-trapping-rodents) [Tips and Tricks](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/tips-and-tricks) [Pests](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/pests) ##### [(VIDEO) What Do Rats Eat That is Perfect for Trapping Rodents?](https://blog.myaipm.com/what-do-rats-eat-perfect-for-trapping-rodents) By [Paul Townsend](https://blog.myaipm.com/author/paul-townsend) on November 16, 2021 You know you have a rat! Figured you got this! You saw the location of the rat as it scurried away. It scared the bejeebers out of you! You gathered... [Continue Reading](https://blog.myaipm.com/what-do-rats-eat-perfect-for-trapping-rodents) [![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) [![squirrels sneaking on a hole](https://blog.myaipm.com/hubfs/ground-squirrels-213%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.myaipm.com/how-to-get-rid-of-ground-squirrels) [Tips and Tricks](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/tips-and-tricks) [Pests](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/pests) ##### [How to Get Rid of Ground Squirrels](https://blog.myaipm.com/how-to-get-rid-of-ground-squirrels) By [Kristen Wosk](https://blog.myaipm.com/author/kristen-wosk) on November 2, 2021 Ground squirrels are a pest that is hard to get rid of. If you have them on any of your managed properties, it is important to take pest control... [Continue Reading](https://blog.myaipm.com/how-to-get-rid-of-ground-squirrels) [![side view hallway of a white house](https://blog.myaipm.com/hubfs/_MEL0306%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.myaipm.com/top-5-benefits-of-integrated-pest-management) [Tips and Tricks](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/tips-and-tricks) ##### [Top 5 Benefits of Integrated Pest Management](https://blog.myaipm.com/top-5-benefits-of-integrated-pest-management) By [Paul Townsend](https://blog.myaipm.com/author/paul-townsend) on October 12, 2021 Ensuring that your property remains pest-free requires a variety of different methods and techniques, including preventative measures. When it comes... [Continue Reading](https://blog.myaipm.com/top-5-benefits-of-integrated-pest-management) [![up close shot of a bee kissing a flower](https://blog.myaipm.com/hubfs/BU%20(1).png)](https://blog.myaipm.com/2020/08/07/how-to-identify-the-difference-between-swarms-and-hives) [Tips and Tricks](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/tips-and-tricks) [Pests](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/pests) ##### [How to Identify the Difference Between Bee Swarms and Bee Hives](https://blog.myaipm.com/2020/08/07/how-to-identify-the-difference-between-swarms-and-hives) By [Laura Michael](https://blog.myaipm.com/author/laura-michael) on October 5, 2021 Summertime is here and so are the bees! We are seeing an increase in the number of bee calls we are receiving, so we know you are seeing more bees... [Continue Reading](https://blog.myaipm.com/2020/08/07/how-to-identify-the-difference-between-swarms-and-hives) [![white mouse running on a yellow rope](https://blog.myaipm.com/hubfs/rop%20(1).png)](https://blog.myaipm.com/general-pest-control-keep-rodents-away) [Tips and Tricks](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/tips-and-tricks) [Pests](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/pests) ##### [(VIDEO) General Pest Control: How To Keep Rodents Away](https://blog.myaipm.com/general-pest-control-keep-rodents-away) By [Margaret Townsend](https://blog.myaipm.com/author/margaret-townsend) on August 5, 2021 [Continue Reading](https://blog.myaipm.com/general-pest-control-keep-rodents-away) [![Gopher Carbon Monoxide Machine](https://blog.myaipm.com/hubfs/IMG_4159%20(1).png)](https://blog.myaipm.com/pros-and-cons-of-diy-gopher-carbon-monoxide-machines) [Tips and Tricks](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/tips-and-tricks) [Pests](https://blog.myaipm.com/tag/pests) ##### [The Top Pros and Cons of DIY Gopher Carbon Monoxide Machine](https://blog.myaipm.com/pros-and-cons-of-diy-gopher-carbon-monoxide-machines) By [Paul Townsend](https://blog.myaipm.com/author/paul-townsend) on July 1, 2021 Invasive rodents, such as gophers, can cause significant damage to your property, transmit infectious rodent diseases, and pass along ticks and fleas... 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