February 03, 2016
The secret to profitability lies in avoiding retreats at every turn. Occasionally, a subterranean termite job is done correctly. Label directions were followed and there’s no obvious reason why......
December 23, 2015
You should already know these facts about the house mouse (Mus musculus), but they’re worth reviewing. Mice: ⦁ are so small, they can squeeze through a hole the size of......
October 26, 2015
Our learning curve managing bed bugs continues to rise as we learn from our mistakes and depend on the research institutes to discover more information we can find useful to......
August 17, 2015
Ants have a lot going for them. Let’s examine why, so we can gain the upper hand. It’s important to understand basic ant management principles based on their behavior. When......
May 11, 2015
Termites serve an important function in an ecosystem. They recycle cellulose, aerate soil, and serve as food for birds and predatory insects. In the Amazon, a family can expect a......
March 24, 2015
More than 70 years ago, there was a popular cartoon strip called “Felix The Cat.” He had a magic bag of tricks for arising challenges. Allow me to share with......
December 31, 2014
Why is the bed bug the perfect parasite? Look at its profile: ■ While feeding, they inject an anti-itch compound so they feed while you sleep. ■ If you decide......
November 18, 2014
For decades, grain or pantry pests have been pigeonholed into one of four categories, under the assumption it helps pinpoint where they’re breeding. For example: 1. Internal feeders are supposed......
September 30, 2014
To many, bird management equates to merely tackling pigeons, sparrows and starlings. But our industry must foresee myriad other challenges, such as: woodpeckers drilling holes in the marque facing of......
August 18, 2014
We preach that complete pest elimination is our goal and that we must seek the source to achieve this. I often tell pest management professionals (PMPs) to start with four......
