About Dr. Jim Fredericks

A study funded by the Pest Management Foundation shed light on data-driven approaches that PMPs can use to improve their treatment methods for roof rats....

A recent research study in Auburn, Ala., shows that landscape features influenced the likelihood of infestation by common pests....

Ultimately, the message to consumers remains the same: Stinging insect control is a job for a pro, not a do-it-yourself project....

There is zero evidence that ticks transmit COVID-19, but they remain the most important vector of arthropod-borne disease in the U.S....

The CDC recommendations for washing hands should not be new to PMPs, since handling and applying pest management products necessitates frequent handwashing....

The National Pest Management Association released the revised NPMA 33 Wood Destroying Insect Inspection Report following nearly two years of revision....

Most tick questions come in the warmer months, but don’t be surprised if a client calls with a concern about ticks in the colder months....

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......