Be specific with clients when addressing what needs attention and give cleaning instructions for better cockroach management. Read more»

It seems every day a new product, method or tool is being introduced for bed bug infestations. How does a pest management professional (PMP) separate the “good” products from the... Read more»

My best advice for problematic ant infestations is to try something different. Read more»

Termites are scary to property owners. They are “invisible.” They are silent and misunderstood. Many owners imagine their home is about to fall down around them when they find out... Read more»

As with so many other pests, identification is of paramount importance in small fly management. A newer small fly is becoming a big problem in many commercial accounts – the... Read more»

Nearly every call/email/text we get about spiders contains the same question: Is it venomous/dangerous? This question is not easy to answer. With more than 45,000 species of spiders worldwide, identification... Read more»

As with so many other pests, identification is of paramount importance in flying insect management. During the fall, pest management professionals (PMPs) frequently get general “something flying” calls, and must... Read more»

Stinging insects are terrifying. There, I said it. Unfortunately, part of being a pest management professional (PMP) is managing stinging arthropods such as wasps, bees — and even centipedes, scorpions... Read more»

While you are busy locating the source of a stored product pest infestation, be sure to educate and inform your customers about the pest. Read more»

Some states require professionals to carry a trapper’s license in addition to their pest control license. Read more»