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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.

Posts by the Author

November 20, 2020

Tracing the roots of a phorid fly invasion

Judy Black, BCE, describes an especially troublesome phorid fly invasion a homeowner was desperate to resolve....

September 21, 2020

When midges appear, customers seek control

Judy Black, BCE, responds to a pest management professional who is getting customer complaints about midges on lakeside houses....

September 11, 2020

Web extra: Midge hatches are a sight to behold

Judy Black, BCE, recounts a gigantic midge hatch happening when she finally had the opportunity to fish the Animas River in Durango, Colo....

July 01, 2020

Follow labels for pet reintroduction

If you are wondering whether the application you are planning puts pets at risk, read the labels of the products for any specific instructions....

May 06, 2020

Opossum removal best, as they carry ectoparasites

Opossums (Didelphidae) are one of the most interesting species of wildlife pest management professionals deal with from a biological standpoint....

March 30, 2020

Take your snap trap training to the next level

"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....

January 29, 2020

Demonstrate value, even in winter

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....