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About Nicky Gallagher
Nicky Gallagher is technical services manager for Syngenta Professional Pest Management in North America.
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Made with the right equipment, barrier applications can significantly reduce mosquito numbers, bites and callbacks. For best results, follow these tips. Read more»
Removing bees and other flying and stinging insects is an important service that requires implementing safety measures, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE). A bee suit that covers exposed skin... Read more»
Dr. Nicky Gallagher with Syngenta Professional Pest Management reveals how to prevent mulch from hindering termite inspections. Read more»
During home inspections, it is commonly accepted to interpret a moisture level of 20 percent or higher as an indicator of potential subterranean termite activity. Moisture meters are excellent tools... Read more»
Termite species can differ greatly in their foraging behavior, and understanding these behavioral differences is critical for controlling them. The Eastern subterranean termite, Reticulitermes flavipes, and the dark Southeastern termite,... Read more»
Predicting cockroach population changes and movement can be critical during winter and early spring. Cockroaches are typically suppressed during colder months, so take advantage of this by continuing to monitor... Read more»
Sanitation is the best way to reduce filthy fly numbers, but getting customer cooperation to help reduce breeding sites can be a challenge. Full Dumpsters can provide all the necessary resources for some flies to develop. Read more»
There are many tools pest management professionals (PMPs) can use to detect termites: Moisture meters — A moisture level of 20 percent or more is a strong indicator of termites.... Read more»
If you offer residential mosquito treatments, three tips to prepare for a successful season include: 1. Manage customer expectations. Determine whether you can meet your customers’ expectations, and avoid any... Read more»
Homeowners want ant infestations to be controlled immediately. However, products such as baits and nonrepellents can take a week or longer to control ants, depending on species and colony size.... Read more»