One of the most frustrating fly situations a PMP can face is when flies emerge from a dead animal hidden in an inaccessible area like a wall void, recessed light or around a supply or return vent.
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Avoid the sting of summer from yellowjackets
Yellowjackets can be much more than a nuisance. They exhibit territorial behavior and can sting multiple times. This makes them...
Training sets the tone for success with bed bug management
Bed bug services are a reliable revenue generator — when the staff is trained to be thorough and compassionate.
Innovative methods exist to monitor and ensure pest control in food facilities
By transforming house flies into biosensors and decomposition detectors, PMPs can turn the pestiferous into the pestsnifferous.
Be mindful of the occupational hazard of bird flu
As of early June, the Atlanta, Ga.-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the United States is still experiencing...
Tech test: How much do you know about spiders?
Our June Tech Test allows you to certify your spider knowledge.
Facing the challenges American cockroaches carry
Dr. Austin Frishman shares details about two American cockroach accounts that posed unusual problems.
Use monitoring to learn key information for successful fly control
Through monitoring, we learn so much important information that’s necessary for deciding on a control solution.
RISE strives to keep OPP funded for PMPs
As a regulated industry, attention at Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment is on Department of Government Efficiency actions that...
Consider the surroundings if flies are persistent
If flies are persistent without obvious causes, consider the surroundings. For example, nearby farms or processing plants also can attract...
Understand fly behavior and species to determine best elimination method
Flies come in various shapes and sizes, each with unique quirks and characteristics. From the speedy house flies to the...
Bed bug risk is more than just their bite
What do shrimp, cockroaches and bed bugs have in common? More than you may think.