Dr. Michael Bentley, BCE | Pest Management Professional

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"Considering how far the industry has advanced in such a short amount of time, it’s difficult to know what the...

Learn the latest to be at the top of your game

Dr. Michael Bentley says, "The key to positioning yourself for a successful pest control season is to stay current on...

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Fly control: Knowing is half the battle

"The key in most cases is simply taking the time to identify your fly. Most ongoing fly problems can’t be...

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Back to the basics

Let me tell you about a mistake I made recently while helping an industry colleague troubleshoot an ongoing pest issue...

How sweet it is to control German cockroaches

Have you ever found yourself battling a German cockroach infestation that wasn’t showing any signs of retreat?

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Fighting fleas, one life stage at a time

Michael Bentley, BCE, provides tips to treat cat fleas to avoid treatment failure.

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Don’t let customers tamper with evidence

Dr. Michael Bentley, BCE, gives tips on how to avoid customers cleaning up pest evidence so you can better treat...

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3 tips to avoid pests as souvenirs

From long family road trips and spring break getaways to short weekend escapes, your clients run the risk of returning...

The secret to cutting ant callbacks this spring

Dr. Michael Bentley, BCE, says "the secret to reducing ant callbacks this spring may be encouraging your clients to maintain...

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Swarm season checklists save time and money

Dr. Michael Bentley, BCE, explains how pest management firms can gear up to handle termite swarm season.

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Be proactive to prevent callbacks

Taking small, preventive steps now can help reduce call backs later, says Dr. Michael Bentley, BCE, succeeds Dr. Jim Fredericks,...

4 new ways the NPMA can help you train employees

The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) launched several new technical and business training tools specifically designed for the pest management...