Articles by Dean Stanbridge - Pest Management Professional
Articles by Dean Stanbridge

Cockroach Control in Sensitive Environments, Part III

Dec 14, 2009

We need to consider what kinds of opportunities there might be within the food plant to implement "pesticide alternative" strategies.

Cockroach Control in Sensitive Environments, Part II

Sep 14, 2009

Managing any cockroach infestation can be a challenge, but add the restrictions evoked on food manufacturing and it would seem an impossible task.

Business at Your Fingertips

Aug 1, 2009

It seems like every time pest management professionals (PMPs) get a handle on the latest and greatest about handheld service platforms, the manufacturers make them better, stronger, faster and smaller. Today, it appears that smaller and stronger have been slightly outdone by faster and more comprehensive.

Cockroach Control in Sensitive Environments, Part I

Jun 12, 2009

Experience has taught me to carefully analyze the facility and break it down to zones, to find the "pockets" of cockroach activity.

Snap Traps Must Be Part of Your Program

Mar 16, 2009

Snap traps are one of the most versatile control devices that our industry can implement, but they are still grossly underused.

What HACCP Means to Pest Management, Part II

Dec 19, 2008

Everything we do in a food facility can have a significant impact on the safety of food.

What HACCP Means to Pest Management, Part I

Oct 17, 2008

In the first of this two-part series, let's explore the Hazard Analysis of Critcal Control Points' program guidelines as they relate to our industry.

When Good Choices Lead to Bad Control

Aug 19, 2008

I've often found that it's not necessarily the insecticide, but the choice of application sites and/or methods that can reduce treatment effectiveness.

Fogging or Finding?

Jun 20, 2008

Let's make sure that we understand why we use space applications, and ensure that we use them judiciously.

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