About Dr. Janis Reed, BCE

Mud daubers are large, easily recognizable wasps known for their intimidating appearance and unsightly nests. Despite their menacing look, these wasps generally are harmless to people and pets....

Dr. Janis Reed, BCE, of Control Solutions Inc., provides tips on how to store product pest situations. ...

The identification of an active termite infestation is key to making a management plan, and the first step in determining whether a plan is even necessary. So, how do most......

Worldwide, fleas are the most important ectoparasite of pets, especially dogs and cats. Yet pest management professionals (PMPs) often are asked to manage infestations that have lingered for weeks, or......

A lesser-known, still-annoying biting pest is the black fly (order Simuliidae). Dr. Janis Reed, BCE, shares some information to consider....

Management for red imported fire ants (RIFA) begins outdoors where they occur. Dr. Janis Reed, BCE, shares some tips for bait applications....

Cockroaches were one of the pests that led to the birth of our industry. Why are cockroaches so successful? There are three main reasons....

Dr. Janis Reed, BCE, shares challenges and tips for bed bugs found in less-conventional places, such as on books, musical instruments, vinyl records, etc....

Ant problems are some of the most complex a PMP can face. The complexity stems nearly completely from a single factor: identification....

Even though I’m an entomologist, my mother calls every pantry pest a “weevil.” A couple years ago, she called me about — and texted me out-of-focus photos of — larval,......