About Dr. Michael Bentley, BCE

True expertise is the comfort of admitting what you don't know. Dr. Michael Bentley shares a profound lesson in entomology and humility from his mentor, the late Dr. Jerry Butler....

The holiday season often creates unforgettable encounters with pests. Dr. Michael Bentley offers three client-focused tips to help PMPs ensure a pest-free home this winter....

In addition to the gel bait lifespan study that appears in this issue, Dr. Zach DeVries, an assistant professor in the department of entomology at the University of Kentucky, is......

Are your safety protocols a monster lurking in the shadows? Dr. Bentley explains how to use October as a 'Spooky Safety Month' to review and update your plans....

Scientists with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agriculture Research Service (USDA ARS) and Mississippi State University may be one step closer to understanding how deformed wing virus (DWV), a pathogen......

The Asian needle ant (Brachyponera chinensis) has made headlines in recent months, as this invasive species has been confirmed in new parts of the country, further expanding its range across......

While prior studies have shown that this tick is not a competent vector of B. burgdorferi, the CDC’s recent findings of E. chaffeensis in field-caught nymphs add to the concern about the potential for the spread of ehrlichiosis in the United States....

Yellowjackets can be much more than a nuisance. They exhibit territorial behavior and can sting multiple times. This makes them especially dangerous to people who suffer from anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction to being stung....

A PMP recently asked for advice on resolving an endless cat flea infestation. Dr. Michael Bentley, BCE, shares how in most cases, Occam and his razor offer great insight when troubleshooting infestations....

The sudden surge in vegetation growth during spring can provide an “uptick” in the preferred habitat for many hard-bodied tick species...