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Termites have been swarming in some areas of the country since early spring. Depending on where you live and what species you have present in your area, these swarms may......

Using simple termite identification tools will prove helpful and make your job much easier. Make sure you have a good magnifying hand lens (or microscope), a light source and an......

Not all cockroach problems are the same, but here are a few tips and tricks covering exclusion and sanitation options to help manage cockroaches and communication with your customers: Caulk......

The simplest ant identification tips are also often the most helpful. Size, color and trailing behavior are three traits that help make a correct identification. Comparing ants based on size......

On March 22, Control Solutions Inc. (CSI) held an education and research summit on termites and mosquitoes at the Sunrise, Fla., Doubletree Hotel for a crowd of more than 80......

Growing up in a construction family in the Northeast — oftentimes, jobsites were my playgrounds — has given me a different perspective when tackling termite work. Regardless of what state......

In the pest management field, one of the keys to success is consistent training. Regardless of size, all companies need solid “new hire” and effective “continuing training” programs to ensure......

Here are tips covering cockroach exclusion and sanitation, as well as treatment options to help manage and communicate with customers: Sanitation/exclusion Caulk penetrations in walls (especially exterior) and around other......

The past few years have presented pest professionals with a number of hurdles managing ant populations around their customers’ structures. From wacky weather conditions and exotic species to new label......

Ant identification can begin several ways — with a call from a prospective or current customer, with a sample brought in by a technician or from a certain level of......