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Meet Chris!

In his early days as a researcher in his university’s biology labs, Chris had the opportunity to study the genes that control circadian rhythms (the body’s natural 24-hour clock) in rats. As a drummer himself, Chris was drawn to this biological metronome that sets the tempo for a rodent’s behavior – foreshadowing his future.

This experience led him to pursue a career in research and development for the pest control industry, and he has spent the past 14 years in Liphatech’s research department where he has amassed an impressive resume of experience. Throughout his tenure, Chris has worked on several products including developing TakeDown^® II soft bait, Flatline^® soft bait and inventing SoftSecure™ Technology (SST), a bait station device that secures soft bait and mini blocks.

Chris enjoys blending science, music, history, and philosophy. Find him at PestWorld and he might challenge you to a game of chess on his travel-size board. Until then, learn more about his takes on rodents and pest control below.

In Chris' Words: The Proof is in the Pit

In my days developing TakeDown II soft bait, I remember field testing it in a manure pit beneath an active dairy barn to control burrowing Norway Rats. Within 12 hours, pounds of bait were consumed. I could not believe my eyes and assumed it was a fluke. After reviewing the time-lapse trail camera footage, it became apparent that what I witnessed was a full-scale feeding frenzy.

Watch the TakeDown II feeding frenzy.

"The only difference between screwing around and science is writing it down"

Adam Savage, Mythbusters host

Rodents, like all biological systems, elicit both predictable and occasionally unexpected behaviors. PMPs are scientists at a very fundamental level by observing the world as it is and making educated guesses, like where to best place a bait station. As scientists, it’s our duty to document accurately and consistently, using evidence to support our claims. Evidence comes in different forms: trail cams, voice notes, an all-weather field notebook, use everything. Challenge your assumptions. Test, document, adjust, repeat.

Ch-Ch-Changes

Our tactics for combatting rodents have not changed much since the 1950s, but evolution is the engine that drives biological change. In recent years, there has been increased research and emphasis on rodenticide resistance. Resistance is a pseudo-bogeyman in our industry: some fearmonger, others deny its existence. As a scientist, it’s important to relay that rodenticide resistance is a population-level phenomenon, meaning we need to zoom out and think at scale. To help mitigate potential or suspected resistance, avoid underbaiting and relying on a single active ingredient. Remember, rodents are playing a numbers game.

September News

Updated Pallet Promo In Effect 9/1/26 - 8/31/27!

Purchase a pallet of select Liphatech products and receive FREE product!

The pallet promo runs September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027. Check out all the details here.

Promo includes both rodent control and insect control products purchased from authorized Liphatech Distributors.

Contact your Liphatech representative for more information.

FirstStrike Soft Bait - Add it to Your Toolbox

An excellent choice for clean-out, lingering rodents or heavy infestations, FirstStrike^® soft bait is effective for the control of mice and rats.

FirstStrike can be purchased from authorized Liphatech Distributors.

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