Dr. Cisse Spragins | Pest Management Professional

While neither a public health pest nor a filth fly, cluster flies (Pollenia spp.) are a significant nuisance in a...

Mosquito barrier treatment is perhaps the No. 1 way pest management professionals can help their customers enjoy their homes.

The most important step in integrated pest management (IPM) for carpenter bees is to seal wood if possible, since they...

With common, widespread and persistent species, it’s important to “mix it up” with products and techniques to lower the risk...

Bird control is the ultimate exercise in integrated pest management

Overwintering pests can be difficult, because pest management professionals often get called in once these pests have emerged indoors.

Drywood termites commonly enter structures through attic or foundation vents, or under eaves or shingles. Unlike subterranean termites, they don’t...

To prevent ant problems, each quarter apply a repellent pyrethroid or botanical spray on the foundation and around entry points...

Some populations of bed bugs have evolved resistance to many traditional insecticide sprays. To combat this problem, pest management professionals...

The best strategy for cockroach control is to “mix it up.” Gel baits are great tools, but should be rotated...

Bed bug control is one of the most difficult challenges a pest management professional will face, thanks to the extreme...

Stored product pests can be annoyingly persistent in certain accounts, and fumigation isn’t practical in many areas. Removing the infested...

If one thing is known about cockroaches, it’s they shouldn’t be underestimated. To avoid potential resistance problems, rotate a minimum...

Ants can be active and invade structures anytime the weather is sufficiently warm. To prevent infestation, try a weatherable granular...

Carpenter ants are sometimes called the termites of the North because of their propensity to damage wood and the...