German cockroaches (Blattella germanica) are generally nocturnal insects. They’ll venture out of their indoor harborages during the daylight hours only if their harborages are overcrowded or disturbed. They easily hide... Read more»

For indoor flea and tick control, concentrate on areas where pets are most active and use a product that can be applied as a broadcast, spot and/or crack-and-crevice treatment. Outside,... Read more»

To control cockroaches, consult “Dina’s Cockroach Control Checklist”: ___Place sticky traps around suspected areas of infestation. A thorough inspection, including trapping, will inform the best methods of control. ___Indoors, spray... Read more»

Perform a detailed inspection to verify bed bugs are present, and visually estimate the population. Focus on sleeping areas and objects nearby, including headboards, bed frames and nightstands. Treatment begins... Read more»

The most obvious signs of a termite infestation are mud shelter tubes winding up on the outside or inside of a foundation wall. From these tubes, termites gain access to... Read more»

Feather dusters and vacuum cleaners are good first steps in an integrated pest management approach to spider control. Appropriately registered insecticides also are critical to success and are most effective... Read more»

Five steps for controlling pantry pests: 1. Inspect and remove infested food products, including old grain, dust, flour and other food particles in and around storage cabinets. 2. Clean and vacuum food... Read more»

When the queen dies, the colony dies. When using aerosol treatments, spray the nest to immobilize individual workers as much as possible, which helps you get to the queen. If... Read more»

1. Identification is key. Different species require different treatment approaches. Knowing the characteristics of each ant species will help you gain faster, longer-lasting control. 2. Follow a line of ants.... Read more»

By Dr. Dina Richman, Development Manager There are more than 2,000 species of spiders commonly found in the United States, but only a few indigenous species cause harm, including the... Read more»