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BELLO is president of PJB Pest Consulting & Education based in Alpharetta, Ga. He has more than 40 years of industry experience. Learn more at PJBPestConsultant.com.
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Beyond the sanitation precautions in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, home healthcare professionals should also consider the following for bed bugs. Read more»
Here's a few industry terms that may be added to any pest management professional's internal glossary, with examples of their use. Read more»
Paul Bello, ACE, BCE, shares hie journey in the pest control industry and what inspires him to keep going. Read more»
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»