StopPests IPM in Multifamily Housing Blog

Fight Pests (and Asthma) With a Vacuum

Continuing the Asthma Awareness theme this May, I'm reposting pieces of another Allie Taisey blog post on the value of using a vacuum to control cockroaches. There's even a sample newsletter article to use if you would like to share this information with residents (see below). Vacuuming is not only... Read more →

Do-It-Yourself Pest Control: What Really Works? (sample newsletter article)

Sample Newsletter article for multifamily housing on DIY pest control tips. Read more →

Why Should You Report Pest? (Sample Newsletter Article)

Sample newsletter article on why residents in multifamily housing should report signs of pests. Read more →

Mitey Monday (Sample Newsletter Article)

Many of the recommendations for dust mite management also work for bed bugs—truly integrated pest management! Read more →

Pest-Free Common Areas (Sample Newsletter Article)

Share this advice with your housing community to help keep common areas pest-free. Read more →

Tricks of the Trade—Building Contractors and Maintenance

The Pest Prevention by Design Guidelines is invaluable for anyone who wants an easy-to-use reference on the non-chemical aspects of IPM. Read more →

StopPests in Housing Program Overview

Find out how StopPests will prevent pests and promote health over the next 4 years! Read more →

Welcoming Residents, Not Pests

Learn how to manage pests that move in with new residents. Read more →

Block out the bugs

Use this sample newsletter article to recruit residents in pest prevention. Read more →

Ticks (Sample Newsletter Article)

It's tick time. Know how to protect your pets, your kids, and yourself. Read more →