Conventional wisdom says we’re never too old to learn new tricks of the trade. Well, this past January at the Smoky Mountain Conference in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., I learned a few new tricks from a great lineup of talented speakers. One of them was my friend Dr. Dini Miller from Virginia Tech. Dini had attended […]
Cockroaches
Then and Now: A Cockroach Cleanout
In the mid-1970s, I was performing my first cockroach cleanouts of German cockroaches with the latest technology and best equipment...
Conducive Conditions: Shutting Down the Cockroach Condo
This is a common sight in homes and businesses — an area for snacks to enjoy while taking a moment...
Did You Know? Smoky Cockroach
The smoky cockroach, smokybrown cockroach and smokey brown cockroach are the same insect: Periplaneta fuliginosa. Smokies love warm, moist areas...
Tiny Backpacks Transform Cockroaches into Robots
An NPR report you can see here shows how scientists at Texas A&M University are outfitting a Latin America breed...
The German Cockroach Makes a Comeback
You can’t tell the difference between bait aversion and sloppy baiting techniques by counting the number of cockroaches that are...
Ask the Expert: Chipmunks, Mice, Bed Bugs and Cockroaches
Q. I’m baiting for mice on the exterior of a residence at the request of the homeowner. Recently, chipmunks have been...
Most Wanted: Oriental Cockroach
The Oriental cockroach (Blatta Orientalis) has committed public health violations resulting from septic contamination of structures and food. Aliases: “Asiatic Cockroach,” “Shad Roach” and “Waterbug”...
Tips & Tricks: Cockroach Control Program Depends on Species
All cockroach species act differently. They have different preferences regarding habits, harborage and food, so species identification is critical. Most...
Tips & Tricks: Glue-based Monitors Provide Critical Information
Thorough inspections, in conjunction with effective monitoring, are critical components of any integrated pest management (IPM) program, and there are...
Tips & Tricks: The Importance of Bait Rotation for Cockroach Control
Along with integrated pest management (IPM) practices, bait application remains one of the most effective methods to control cockroaches. Bait...
Tips & Tricks: Long-term Control of Cockroaches in Multi-unit Housing
Achieving long-term control of cockroaches in multi-unit housing requires special treatment. Using low-impact dust formulations (diatomaceous earth, or DE, for...
Tips & Tricks: Advise Customers How to Help Keep Cockroaches Out
Cockroaches are one of the most common insect pests. In addition to transmitting bacteria throughout the building and triggering allergies...
Tips & Tricks: How to Determine a Chemical Control for Cockroaches
Cockroaches need food, water and adequate harborage to thrive. Eliminate these, and you can prevent infestations. Even with thorough sanitation,...
Tips & Tricks: To Control Cockroaches, Consider an IPM approach
Cockroaches can be potential vectors for the transmission of human diseases. Pest professionals should consider an integrated pest management (IPM)...
Tips & Tricks: How to Avoid Potential Cockroach Resistance Problems
If one thing is known about cockroaches, it’s they shouldn’t be underestimated. To avoid potential resistance problems, rotate a minimum...