About Dr. Jim Fredericks

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, e-commerce sales have increased from 4 percent to  10 percent of all retail sales over the past 10 years. Unfortunately, along with the increase,......

The common names of pests do matter, but they can be confusing. Dr. Jim Fredericks explains why it is so important to correctly identify pests....

The difference between what customers “want” in an outdoor flea treatment and what they “need” can be big. Outdoor flea treatments have a distinct place as part of an integrated......

With so many Americans choosing storage facilities to stash holiday decor and extra belongings, these locations serve as an opportunity to spread pests from one home to another....

Checking insect light traps, pest monitors and rodent stations are all important parts of a pest management professional’s (PMP’s) integrated pest management program for commercial accounts. Recording evidence of activity......

The summer months are synonymous with stinging insects. Often, the impetus to call a professional to help with stinging insects on a property is after someone gets stung. The sting......

The most important step in nuisance ant control is not finding the food source. Instead, it’s crucial to locate and control the colony at its nesting site....

Should PMPs recommend mulch be eliminated from landscapes because it provides food, insulated soil and moisture for foraging termites? ...

To avoid callbacks, be sure to educate your customers about what tick treatment entails — and what to expect as a result....

So, is it really possible to physically exclude mice by sealing up gaps and filling in holes?...