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BLACK is a PMP Hall of Fame member (Class of 2019) and VP of quality assurance and technical service for Rollins Inc. She may be reached at jblack@rollins.com.
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Judy Black, BCE, describes an especially troublesome phorid fly invasion a homeowner was desperate to resolve. Read more»
Judy Black, BCE, responds to a pest management professional who is getting customer complaints about midges on lakeside houses. Read more»
Judy Black, BCE, recounts a gigantic midge hatch happening when she finally had the opportunity to fish the Animas River in Durango, Colo. Read more»
If you are wondering whether the application you are planning puts pets at risk, read the labels of the products for any specific instructions. Read more»
Opossums (Didelphidae) are one of the most interesting species of wildlife pest management professionals deal with from a biological standpoint. Read more»
"I’m tasked with training my fellow technicians on snap traps." Well, here are three tips on how to make snap traps as effective as they can be. Read more»
Our year-round job, regardless of pest pressure levels, is to educate our customers on the value we bring to prevent and remediate pests in their homes. Read more»