Number 15

This post is for those of you who have been with me from the beginning. You’ll remember me mentioning a Trap 15 that had been blocked for more than a month. At that time, I was unable to inspect or service this device. Well…… here’s the rest of the story.

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This particular customer did some rearranging of products, supplies and other goods in the warehouse area. I did take notice immediately of the adequate (18 inch) spacing rule. I let the workers, and my facility contact, know that the improvements were much appreciated. I let them have joy and pride that they were doing their IPM program a great favor.

I educated the managers, forklift drivers, and other staff members about the importance of me being able to inspect properly. I showed them what could be hiding in that all forgotten corner. Aaahhh, that precious Trap 15.

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I shine my flashlight into the corner. There is 15. A little dusty, but still just hanging out. I’m a little giddy when I get to pick it up for inspection. “Oh, how I’ve missed you”. LOL. This all but forgotten trap is still intact. No damage. All hinges and counterweights are working.

I was a bit disappointed that no pest activity was found. No rodents. No spiders. No ants. Not even a lizard. Well, not really THAT disappointed. Truthfully, I knew that there was no possible way I would have pests in that Trap 15. My customer does an absolutely, fabulously, wonderfully, correct job at keeping doors and windows closed. Their sanitation is impeccable.

I made sure that 15 was cleaned and placed back in the spot near a favorite corner. “Go catch something, or not”, I thought. “I’ll see you next week.”