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Dr. Austin Frishman, BCE-Emeritus

Dr. Frishman, a PMP Hall of Famer (Class of 2002), can be reached at PMPEditor@northcoastmedia.net.

Cockroach Combat Manual II Excerpt 1: Knowledge is Power

Paul J. Bello, ACE, BCE and Dr. Austin Frishman, BCE-Emeritus

This primer on cockroach biology and behavior arms pest management professionals (PMPs) to combat this perpetual public health pest. “Cockroach Combat Manual II” Excerpt By Dr. Austin M. Frishman & Paul J. Bello Cockroach populations, particularly of the commonly encountered German species (Blatella germanica), can mushroom overnight. Three main factors determine the carrying capacity (the […]

Use ants’ predictability against them

Ants generate more business than any other group of insects. With greater government regulations about how you can use pesticides, particularly...

What makes a pest difficult to control?

There are many reasons why control of pest infestations can be difficult. If you review the variables and determine which...

Seeking New Revenue Streams

With the economy in a continued state of slow recovery, pest management professionals (PMPs) are looking for added revenue. It...

Industry Einsteins at the Head of the Class

The 2012 National Conference on Urban Entomology (NCUE), which took place May 20-23 in Atlanta, covered several topics of interest...