About Dr. ElRay Roper

Placing a little more bait or a few extra traps around your accounts will not do what it takes to meet your customers’ expectations for rodent control. Help them minimize......

Bed bug control jobs are a good test of the quality of your pest management efforts. New field research has shown that thorough inspections, combined with treatment of all harborage......

Bed bug control jobs are a good test of the quality of your pest management efforts. Thorough inspections for bed bugs are critical, perhaps more than with any other pest......

Spiders are challenging pests to manage because of the diversity of spider species, habitats and behaviors. When controlling spiders, keep these integrated pest management (IPM) concepts in mind: ⦁ Manage......

When baiting for rodents, answer these questions to achieve the best results: Where should you place a bait station? Place it close to active trail environments to intercept rodents as......

Cockroaches can be potential vectors for the transmission of human diseases. Pest professionals should consider an integrated pest management (IPM) approach to control that includes: Inspection and monitoring. Carry a......

When baiting for rodents, consider these three questions: 1. Where should I place bait stations? Placing units along walls or other guidelines won’t guarantee rodents will find the bait. A......

Fleas and ticks can be difficult to control with general pest control methods and can disrupt the health and well-being of customers. To control these pests when they’re most vulnerable,......

Ant baits, one of the most commonly used tools to control ants, work well when ants come in direct contact with them. However, some baits won’t control entire ant colonies,......

There has been a significant resurgence of bed bug infestations since the late 1990s. As a result, there’s a renewed need for PMPs who can serve as knowledgeable experts when......