November 16, 2012
By Dr. ElRay Roper Senior Technical Representative, Syngenta Professional Products As winter approaches, wasps, yellow jackets and other flying insects like to overwinter inside structural voids to avoid predators and......
By James Rodriguez Western Territory Manager, J.T. Eaton & Co. Taking care of a stinging insect problem is not for everyone — literally! The risk of being stung when trying......
By Dr. Dina Richman Product Development Manager, FMC Professional Solutions For most people, a bee, ant or wasp sting is a minor nuisance — something that can happen when you......
Editor’s Note: In fall 2012 issues of our weekly enewsletter we highlight the Stored Product Pest Control Tips & Tricks of individual suppliers. Abbreviated versions of their recommendations also appeared......
By James Herrmann General Insect Control Product Manager, BASF Pest Control Solutions Ants are the No. 1 reason homeowners call a pest management professional (PMP), accounting for more new customer......
By Dr. Bob Cartwright Technical Manager, Syngenta Professional Pest Management When ant infestations become a problem, pest management professionals (PMPs) can control them through baiting practices. While there are other......
By Dr. Dina Richman Product Development Manager, FMC Professional Solutions There are 360 species of ants in the United States, but only one red imported fire ant (Scolenopsis invicta). Here’s......
By Dr. Cisse Spragins CEO, Rockwell Labs Ants can be active and invade structures any time the weather is sufficiently warm — typically, 50° F or more. One effective way......
By Joe Barile Technical Services Support, Environmental Science, Bayer CropScience LP Ants live in colonies where individual members of the colony function for the purposes of maintaining the nest and......
By Doug VanGundy Senior Director, Research and Development, Central Life Sciences The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that fire ants cause nearly $6 billion of damage each year. But......