Innovative Pest Solutions

03/06/2026

New Rat Lungworm Finding in San Diego – What You Need to Know

Recent research has confirmed the presence of rat lungworm (Angiostrongylus cantonensis) in wild opossums, roof rats, and even a zoo wallaby right here in San Diego County. This parasite can cause serious neurologic disease and meningitis in people and animals if accidentally ingested through contaminated snails, slugs, or unwashed produce.[pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih +3]

Health officials still consider the risk to the general public low, and no local human cases have been reported, but they are urging extra caution with food safety and rodent control.[latimes]

Here are some simple steps to protect your family, pets, and properties:

• Wash leafy greens and garden produce thoroughly, especially if you see slug or snail slime.[latimes]

• Avoid eating raw or undercooked snails, slugs, frogs, freshwater shrimp, or crabs.[latimes]

• Reduce conditions that attract rodents, snails, and slugs around your home and business (food waste, dense groundcover, clutter).[latimes]

At Innovative Pest Solutions, we’ve been helping Southern California reduce rodent pressure and protect properties for decades with science-based, integrated pest management. With rat lungworm now detected in local wildlife, effective rodent and habitat management is more important than ever.[innovativepestsolutions +3]

If you manage apartments, HOA communities, food facilities, or commercial properties and want to review your rodent prevention plan in light of this new finding, our team is here to help.

Message us here on Facebook or visit InnovativePestSolutions.com to schedule an inspection by calling us at 800-871-9878

Safe, effective pest control for homes and businesses in Southern California. Trusted, science-backed solutions for long-term protection and peace of mind.

03/01/2026

02/14/2026

When You Can’t See Them… We Can.

Most rodent infestations don’t live out in the open.
They’re hidden inside walls, ceilings, crawlspaces, and voids.

That’s where our Rodent Detection K9 Team comes in.

At Innovative Pest Solutions, our highly trained detection dogs are conditioned to pinpoint active rodent scent with incredible accuracy. No guesswork. No unnecessary demolition. Just precision.

Why K9 detection matters:

✔️ Identifies exact nesting locations
✔️ Reduces invasive wall removal
✔️ Speeds up treatment time
✔️ Confirms elimination after service
✔️ Protects your property and reputation

In commercial environments — restaurants, multifamily, hospitals, food facilities — accuracy is everything.

Technology is powerful.
But a trained K9 nose is next level.

Watch this video and see our Rodent K9 Department in action.

Innovative Pest Solutions
Advanced Rodent Management Specialists

02/14/2026

Was Filmed in the Middle of the Day.



When rats are running freely in a trash room at noon, it’s not just a “rodent issue” — it’s a full-scale infestation.

Daytime activity means:
• Established colonies
• Heavy breeding
• Interior harborage
• Structural access points

Most companies will put out bait and hope for the best.

That’s not how we operate.

At Innovative Pest Solutions, we deploy advanced tools and proven systems:

Rodent Detection K9s – Highly trained to pinpoint hidden nesting sites inside walls, ceilings, and storage areas.
FLIR Thermal Imaging – Heat signature technology that allows us to see rodent activity behind walls and inaccessible voids without destructive demo.

Carbon Monoxide & CO₂ Treatment Methods – Targeted applications designed to eliminate rodents in burrows and inaccessible harborages quickly and effectively.

🔍 Full IPM Strategy – Sanitation correction, structural exclusion, monitoring, and long-term prevention.

Rodent control is not about poison.
It’s about precision.

If you manage multifamily, commercial properties, restaurants, hospitals, or food facilities — this is why proactive management matters.

Don’t wait until you see them in daylight.

Innovative Pest Solutions
Commercial Rodent & IPM Specialists
32 Years of Experience. Proven Systems

02/08/2026

Bittersweet 2026 Kickoff Meeting for Innovative Pest Solutions

As we begin a new year filled with fresh goals, opportunities, and challenges, we also take a moment to recognize an important transition within our team.

We are saying goodbye to Kurt Schuster, a team member who has played a major role in the success of Innovative Pest Solutions. Kurt’s dedication, professionalism, and commitment have made a lasting impact on our company and on those who have had the privilege to work alongside him.

Kurt, we wish you a retirement filled with the fun, adventure, and relaxation you have truly earned through years of hard work. You will be greatly missed, and your contributions will not be forgotten

02/07/2026

So proud of our Innovative Pest Solutions team. Thank you Craig Laursen with Agriturf for providing our yearly safety training.

01/23/2026

Thank you

01/23/2026

Thank you Mr President!!!

01/18/2026

🚨 Hantavirus Alert in San Diego! First Positive Mouse Found in 2026 🚨
San Diego County just reported the first hantavirus case this year—a Western harvest mouse near Los Peñasquitos Ranch House in Rancho Peñasquitos tested positive. After 16 cases in rodents last year, this is a wake-up call: rodents in sheds, garages, and attics can spread serious diseases right here in our backyard.[10news +1]
Innovative Pest Solutions has your back. As California’s go-to for commercial pest control (especially multi-family properties), we’re using rodent K9s for detection, Eversmart sensors for real-time monitoring, and birth control methods to keep populations in check—humane, effective, and compliant with local regs.[library]
Quick Prevention Tips to Stay Safe:
• Seal cracks bigger than a dime around homes/buildings.
• Clean droppings with 10% bleach (wet method only—no sweeping!).
• Ventilate dusty areas 30 mins before entering; store trash securely.
No vaccine exists—symptoms hit 1-8 weeks later (fever, aches, breathing trouble). See a doc ASAP if exposed!
DM us for a FREE inspection to protect your property. Let’s keep San Diego safe! 🛡️

01/13/2026

01/13/2026

Culver City has become California’s 3rd city to ban glue boards, compounding state restrictions that already removed our most effective rodent baits. This leaves pest professionals with fewer tools to manage growing rodent populations at a time when California faces rising outbreaks of rodent-borne diseases like leptospirosis, hantavirus, and flea-borne typhus.
These bans increase public health risks in homes, restaurants, and public spaces by limiting proven control methods without scalable alternatives. At Innovative Pest Solutions, we’re pivoting aggressively to advanced, non-toxic strategies that protect communities effectively.
Our Proactive Solutions:
• Rodent K9 Teams: Highly trained dogs rapidly detect active harborages, burrows, and runways, enabling precise targeting of structural repairs, exclusion, and trapping.
• 24/7 WiFi Sensors: Real-time monitoring devices use motion/heat detection to track activity, send alerts, and enable data-driven prevention before infestations escalate.
• Rodent Birth Control: Fertility-reducing products lower reproduction rates over time, integrated with sanitation, exclusion, and monitoring for sustainable population management.
Innovative Pest Solutions is committed to science-based pest management that balances environmental concerns with public health. We’ll continue partnering with regulators and communities to keep California safe using these cutting-edge tools