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Understand biting black flies
A lesser-known, still-annoying biting pest is the black fly (order Simuliidae). Dr. Janis Reed, BCE, shares some information to consider.
Prevention is key for stinging insects
Prevention, as compared to remediation, usually is more effective for stinging insects. Regularly inspect under eaves and other likely nesting...
Schopen Pest Solutions: Going and growing, since 2006
Pete Schopen discusses how he and his team are celebrating 15 years of McHenry, Ill.-based Schopen Pest Solutions throughout 2021...
Cover the entry categories to get to the root of a rat problem
Dan Baldwin, BCE, outlines three basic ways rats can get into a building and then shares some control tips for...
It’s time to test your termite knowledge
See how well you and your team understand termites by answering these questions submitted by industry experts to test your...
Get familiar with insect families
In entomological terms, insect families are large groups of insects with similar characteristics. Take time to learn to identify the...
Business Insights: Fleet products & services
We asked five suppliers to share information and insights related to the fleet management solutions they offer to help PMPs...
Learn to identify stinging insect nests quickly
The trick to dealing with stinging insects is being able to quickly identify their nests. Here are four examples shared...
Marking two milestones in one year at Schopen Pest Solutions
Pete Schopen is celebrating 15 years of McHenry, Ill.-based Schopen Pest Solutions and his “Start-up Diaries” column with Pest Management...
Solitary vs. social stinging insects
Knowing the types of stinging pests you’re dealing with can help with management. Dr. Rakim Turnipseed compares solitary and social...
Suggestions to eliminate stinging insect problems
Direct treatment into the nest/colony site usually is the fastest and most effective method to eliminate stinging insect problems. See...
A detection dog handler’s point of view
Herbie Yan has worked as a canine handler with M&M Pest Control in Queens, N.Y., for nearly a decade, and...
Detector dogs: When the potential outweighs the pitfalls
Founder Timothy Wong reports that despite a recent court case, M&M Pest Control's canine division still brings many benefits to...
Getting outside is good for (mosquito) business
The coronavirus pandemic appears to have had a minimal impact on mosquito management revenue for many, because it is performed...
The care and feeding of a canine division
The return on investment for a working canine varies by market, as well as whether your dogs are detecting the...