Those who work with insects and otherwise admire Mother Nature might look at the photo at right and think this is a nice-looking, colorful cockroach. They also may wonder, “Wow,... Read more»

Unethical house flippers are an increasing threat to termite/WDO inspectors. Read more»

Finding time to study for certification exams can be challenging. Here's how to get the passing score you need. Read more»

Consider how remediation work can be life-changing. Since my start in the industry as a licensed applicator and technician in 1976, I’ve performed a lot of pest management work. But... Read more»

One of the most significant impediments to successful bed bug work in apartments is stuff. At times, people simply have more stuff than can be stored orderly in their residence.... Read more»

Sanitation. Clean up. Reduce resources available to the American cockroach. Pest-Proofing. Seal cracks, crevices and other openings this species can use for entry points and harborage. Granular baits. Lure American... Read more»

These speedy buggers are evasive, and can outnumber any opponent overnight. In the 1970s, pest management professionals (PMPs) were 10 times more likely to battle nasty German cockroach infestations than... Read more»

excerpt: The Bed Bug Combat Manual As with any pest related problem, it’s critical to properly identify the pest in question so that the proper control techniques can be selected... Read more»

True tales of intimidating infestations and devastating structural damage In most areas of the country, termite swarming is nowhere near the levels seen in the 1980s, 1990s, and even early... Read more»

excerpt: The Cockroach Combat Manual II At PestWorld 2013 in Phoenix last fall, Dr. Austin Frishman and I met and signed copies of the Cockroach Combat Manual II (CCM II)... Read more»