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An Inside Look at SMART Pest Control for Your Property 

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SMART Pest Control: What It Is & Why Your Commercial Property Needs It

Rodents threaten commercial and residential properties alike. Not only do wildlife like rats and mice spread bacteria and carry diseases, but they also chew through wires and damage inventory, which can result in hefty repair bills if not controlled immediately.  When it comes to pest control, especially in a commercial setting, you need a safe and effective way to eliminate rodents that combines digital automation and professional expertise. If your current Integrated Pest Management (IPM) system doesn’t provide both of these pest control essentials, then you need SMART Pest Control.  Below, we give you an inside look at SMART Pest Control. We explain what it is, how it works and why it’s a necessity for your commercial property. 

What Makes SMART Pest Control Different

If you use traditional pest control services, you likely have a pest professional who visits your property every once in a while to assess for pest infestations or damage, treat any existing pests and then revisits again in a few months to do it all over again. While there’s nothing wrong with this process, it’s not a foolproof way to protect your property—especially when it comes to rodents.  The SMART Pest Control system combines digital automation with professional expertise. But what exactly does that mean? Let’s discuss. 

Digital Automation and Professional Expertise

The SMART Pest Control system consists of three main parts: 

  • A trap to catch rodents and monitor their activity
  • A sensor to monitor rodent activity 
  • A master control box that connects with all traps and sensors wirelessly

Each trap and sensor sends wireless messages to the master control box, allowing your pest control professionals to keep track of rodent activity. After an initial assessment, traps are placed strategically in areas with high rodent activity. That way, you’re sure that rodents are being caught and eliminated, as well as professionally monitored.  This is when digital automation and professional expertise comes into play. SMART traps work independently, without requiring you to check or empty them. However, they also work in unison with the master control box, providing real-time, 24/7 reports of rodent activity. This allows your commercial pest control team to reevaluate trap placement, the success of the system and make plans for further action if necessary.  With traditional pest control, you simply can’t receive this level of accuracy and peace of mind. The digital automation and professional expertise that accompanies the SMART Pest Control system is truly what sets it apart from other IPM systems. 

How SMART Pest Control Works

By now, you have a general understanding of the system and how it functions. However, we want to go more in depth to give you an inside look at the SMART Pest Control system.  There are two types of rodent traps available with the system: the SMART Box and SMART Pipe Trap. Here’s how each of them work:

SMART Box

Unlike traditional rodent traps, the SMART Box is environmentally friendly and doesn’t use any poison or bait to lure rodents in. The box is placed in areas where rats and mice are most active, assuring that as many rodents are eliminated as possible.  Once a rodent has entered the SMART Box, the sensors in the box detect its presence and activate the trap. Then, the rodent is lifted by an elevator and receives a strong electrical current, immediately killing the mouse or rat. Next, the rodent is deposited into a plastic bag inside of a closed bin. Finally, the trap resets and is ready to catch another rodent.  Each time this occurs, the sensors send a report back to the master control box. These reports are reviewed and evaluated, allowing for the best possible rodent control.  The SMART Box is available in multiple models, and can be powered using batteries, electricity or solar panels. Not to mention, the box can be placed above or below ground. Whichever works best for you and your property!

SMART Pipe Trap 

Rodents commonly scurry through sewage pipes, granting them easy access into your commercial property or home. The SMART Pipe Trap addresses this issue in a new way. First, The trap is strategically placed in areas where sewage pipes intersect. When the trap senses the body heat or movement of a mouse or rat, the trap automatically activates and kills the rodent. Then the trap resets and is ready to be used again!  Just like the SMART Box, the SMART Pipe Trap reports back to the master control box, alerting your pest control team of rodent activity to further assess the success of the trap. 

The Benefits of SMART Pest Control

Throughout this blog, you’ve likely caught on to the benefits of the SMART Pest Control system. This system has many advantages, and we want to take the time to cover them all. That way, if (and when) the time comes to implement SMART Pest Control into your IPM system, your decision will be practically effortless!  The key benefits of SMART Pest Control include:

  • 24/7 protection
  • Economic and cost-efficient since traps reduce and prevent rodent damage
  • Peace of mind due to digital automation
  • Quick and efficient service due to real-time reports
  • No poisons, toxins, or baits which benefits the environment
  • Reliable and effective, killing mice and rats immediately
  • Regular inspections of your property to assess the success of the SMART Pest Control system

It’s easy to see the value of this system and understand its benefits. But how can the SMART Pest Control system benefit your property?

SMART Pest Control For Your Commercial Property

At Killingsworth, we know that protecting your assets and overall cost are what matter most. The SMART Pest Control system caters to your needs by eliminating rodents that could cause severe damage to your property, its employees, your inventory and your reputation. When it comes to rodents and rodent damage, it just isn’t worth the risk. While some form of pest control is better than no pest control, you simply aren’t receiving the same value from traditional pest control as you would with SMART Pest Control.  When you take advantage of our commercial pest control services, you benefit from our professional pest control services in addition to the SMART Pest Control system.  Pest control is what we do. For more information on the SMART Pest Control system, or our commercial pest control services, don’t hesitate to reach out. After all, if you’re not getting your Killingsworth, you’re missing out. Integrated Pest Management aside, the daily to-dos of a commercial property owner can become overwhelming. Luckily, pest control is something you won’t have to worry about. Schedule an appointment with our expert pest control service team today!

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An Inside Look at SMART Pest Control for Your Property 

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How to Know if Your Hotel Has Bedbugs

Upon entering a hotel room, do you typically reach for the tiny toiletries, take a leap onto the bed, or perhaps start by inspecting for bed bugs? Knowing what to look for is essential. Anticimex Carolinas Service Manager Christian Tweed has shared valuable insights on identifying bed bugs in your hotel room and preventing them from hitching a ride back home with you. And if bed bugs do become an unexpected part of your vacation, remember that Clark’s Pest Control is here to assist!



Q&A with a Pest Professional


How do bed bugs get inside hotels?


Bed bugs are primarily hitchhiking insects as opposed to foraging ones, meaning that they get carried around on people’s clothes and belongings. Someone with an active infestation in their home can easily bring bed bugs to their hotel, but they can also be picked up during travel (airplanes, taxis, and rideshare services) and brought to a hotel room.


What do people misunderstand about bed bugs in hotels?


From a probability standpoint, all hotels will deal with bed bugs at some point in time. If you think about a bed bug’s method of travel, there’s literally nothing a hotel can do to stop them from being carried in. What I have realized is that luxury hotels are more likely to have an aggressive response to dealing with a bed bug case once it’s identified as they tend to have a higher quality of service and a reputation to protect. While this isn’t always the case, it has been my experience more often than not.

Got bedbugs? Call Clark’s at 866-781-4991 today!

What do you recommend travelers do when they get to their room to check for bed bugs?


Most hotel headboards hang directly on the wall. I start my inspection here before even looking at the bed itself. I have found bed bugs, their exoskeletons, and the telltale black stains they leave behind around the edges of or in the crevices of headboards. If the headboard looks clean, move on to looking over the pillowcases and comforter for any signs or stains. You can dig into the bedding as deep as you want here, but I encourage people to look over the top layer of things at the very least.


What are some lesser-known signs of bed bugs in your hotel room?


The specifics of the black stains they leave behind, which as gross as it sounds, are just digested blood as that’s all that bed bugs feed on. If the stains are on a hard surface, they will be small dots as if left behind by an ink pen and will smear into a brownish gray when moisture is applied. If they’re on fabric, they will usually bleed along the fibers making a small diamond, square or X shape.


If there are bed bugs in your hotel room, can they travel home with you?


They absolutely can, however this is easy to prevent. While staying in a hotel, keep as much of your clothing and luggage off the beds as possible. Storing suitcases in the bathroom might sound odd, but it’s an effective method of prevention.

Don’t tackle bedbugs yourself, call Clark’s at 866-781-4991!

What should you do with your suitcase if you suspect your hotel has bed bugs?


When arriving home from a trip, leave your luggage in the garage or on a porch and bring your clothes in one load of laundry at a time. If the clothes are dirty, wash them like you normally would, if they’re clean then run them through the dryer for at least forty-five minutes. Once your suitcase is empty, vacuum over it meticulously (don’t forget to empty the vacuum when you’re done), or if you’re in the right climate, expose it to heat for a few days by placing it in your vehicle (parked in the sun) or for a few weeks in your attic.


The Clark’s Solution


If you brought bed bugs back to you home, Clark’s is here to help. Our Bedbug Control service is designed to eliminate bedbugs and create a safe, comfortable environment.


A Clark’s Pest Professional will do an inspection and recommend a plan of attack to get rid of bed bugs now and prevent them from hatching in the future. Call Clark’s at 866-781-4991 today for more information.



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