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Scorpions are one of the more fear-inducing pests we encounter. Use control measures including pest-proofing to eliminate access to harborages....

While neither a public health pest nor a filth fly, cluster flies (Pollenia spp.) are a significant nuisance in a large part of the U.S....

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 are much less likely to bore into sealed wood....

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

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 require a connection to damp soil, so they don’t construct......

To prevent ant problems, each quarter apply a repellent pyrethroid or botanical spray on the foundation and around entry points per the label. Add a weatherable 10 percent boric acid......

Some populations of bed bugs have evolved resistance to many traditional insecticide sprays. To combat this problem, pest management professionals should try to incorporate other products with demonstrated effectiveness against......