Monthly Archives: March 2019

Pest Management, Rodent Control

Incredible? Canadian SPCA Matches Stray Cats with Farms for Rodent Control

Incredible? Canadian SPCA Matches Stray Cats with Farms for Rodent Control
Incredible? Canadian SPCA Matches Stray Cats with Farms for Rodent Control

A new rodent control program dubbed as ‘incredible’ seems common sense to NJ Pest control experts and the area’s residents.

Career Kitties

The SPCA of Ontario, Canada recently placed an ad looking for an employer for its latest four-legged job candidates. To manage cat overpopulation in the region, the organization is rehoming stray cats that are feral (wild) and incompatible with the in-house, laptop lifestyle of the typical housecat.

These furry felines are being relocated to warehouses, breweries, and farms where they can serve as rodent control. However, demand for the kitties is low at a time when the SPCA is experiencing an influx of felines: The long, cold winter weather that makes suitable shelter scarce.

Seeking Full-Time, Feline-Friendly Work

Though the program has been around since 2015, it has been expanding annually, and currently at about 50 cats per year. What the stray kitties lack in cuddles, they are said to more than make up for with their rodent maintenance capacities.

As many cat-lovers know, the idea of using cats for mouse monitoring is far from novel. However, the program is doing a wonderful job of meeting the increased need to humanely control cat overpopulation in a region where over twice as many cats are admitted to shelters as dogs.

Cat lying down on the job? Rid yourself of rodents now. Contact your NJ pest control team at Stern Environmental today.

Pest Control, Pest Management

Incredible? CRIPSR Gene Technology Used to Alter Pest Population Breeding

Incredible? CRIPSR Gene Technology Used to Alter Pest Population Breeding
Incredible? CRIPSR Gene Technology Used to Alter Pest Population Breeding

It isn’t enough to come up with the best ways to provide NJ pest control services. While we use the most modern methods, we have to admit that it’s necessary to go even deeper into the problem. That means being able to control and manipulate the way certain pests breed. That is exactly what researchers have done.

Introducing a New Gene Editing Tool

CRISPR is the new gene editing tool that is being used to change some of the key genes that determine sex and fertility among certain types of insects. It uses a precision-guided sterile insect technique, or pgSIT. When altered eggs are inserted into populations of the insects, the result is astounding. Only adult males that are sterile emerge.

What Insects are Being Targeted? 

The New World Screwworm Fly is one insect that was actually eradicated because of the use of this type of technology. Today, mosquitoes are being considered as the most likely candidate for it. They have the ability to spread so many diseases, and CRISPR could change that drastically.

For Now, NJ Pest Control is Here to Help

It may be some time before we see this technology come to fruition. At Stern Environmental, we want you to know that we’re here to assist with any of your pest control needs. Whether you’re bothered by mosquitoes in the summer, or you have a rodent problem during the winter. Contact us.

Mice, News, Rodent Control

Incredible? Rodent Control in Oregon – Get a Cat and Then Call a Professional

Call Us, No Need for a Cat
Call Us, No Need for a Cat

It’s no secret that NJ pest control specialists have seen their fair share of rodent problems all over the state. They are always a big nuisance; especially during the fall, winter and early spring. There are many ways to deal with rodents, including using poison. But is that really the best solution?

Using Poison to Control Rats and Mice

Poison sounds like it might be a great method for getting rid of rodents in your business. But the reality is that you could end up with a lot of dead mice or rats hidden within your floors or walls. Poison can also kill other animals, including cats, dogs, raccoons or squirrels. That’s certainly something you will want to avoid.

Getting a Cat

Getting a cat can be an effective way to deal with a rodent problem, but this solution doesn’t always work. There are always those cats who would rather play with the mice than kill them. Also, a rodent can sometimes avoid them if they’re careful enough.

Choosing NJ Pest Control

Both mice and rats can multiply at incredible rates. That’s why their populations get out of control so quickly. At Stern Environmental, we pride ourselves on the methods we use to treat mice or rat infestations. We know where they like to hide, and we’re determined to rid you of them quickly and efficiently.

Please contact us today for assistance.