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Posts by Dr. Janis Reed, BCE
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»
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»
In their natural habitat, springtails typically feed on fungi, plant material or algae. Read more»
Identification is key in making a management plan — and the first step in determining whether a management plan is necessary. Read more»
There are many old wives tales and folklore surrounding the correct way to remove a tick that has embedded itself into your (or another animal’s) skin. Living in the south,... Read more»
Be sure you are charging enough for the work you are performing, especially for bed bug work. Your professional training, knowledge, skills and experience should demand top dollar. Here are... Read more»