For Indianmeal moths, one of the most common stored product pest species, install glue monitors to help pinpoint infestations early.
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Mating disruption technology for SPP
Mating disruption is a relatively new technology for the professional pest management industry, offering the control and prevention of stored...
Start with sanitation for SPP infestations
In homes, stored product pest (SPP) are usually introduced via infested cereal, bags of flour, etc. Immediate sanitation is mandatory...
Set customer expectations with SPP treatment
It’s important to instruct the customer that complete eradication of an stored product pest infestation may take as long as...
Eliminate SPP problems
Stored product pest (SPP) encompasses not only food-infesting “pantry” beetles and moths, but also textile-infesting species.
Detect SPP with a solid IPM program
Having a solid integrated pest management (IPM) program in place is crucial for early detection and successful treatment for SPP.
Consider other kitchen areas for SPP
While the kitchen is the most common room for treating stored product pests, it’s important to remember other areas that...
A wild ride: PMP’s 2021 State of the Industry Report
Our 2021 State of the Industry survey shows pest management professionals have kept their foot on the gas even amidst...
5 questions with Dan Gordon and Donnie Shelton
PMP interviewed Dan Gordon, CPA, and Donnie Shelton, about how they have teamed up for a new, industry-focused podcast, “PMP...
Industry involvement a worthy investment
Being involved in the pest control industry is an investment to grow your business and gain friendships through different organizations.
’Tis the season for SPP surprises
Share practical IPM advice with clients, reminding them to keep baking supplies in airtight containers to deter stored product pests.
Resourceful PMPs make like MacGyver and adapt
If you’ve never seen the TV show “MacGyver,” you don’t know what you’re missing. For the record, I’m focusing on...
Learn to identify SPP sources
There are various and unique inspection practices that can help identify stored product pest (SPP) sources.
Use trap data to determine when, where to treat for SPP
From homes to warehouses, stored product pests (SPP) are widespread nuisances that can cause significant damage to the products they...
Educate customers on how to alleviate SPP problems
Even though I’m an entomologist, my mother calls every pantry pest a “weevil.” A couple years ago, she called me...
Recognize the importance of IPM
Recognizing the importance of integrated pest management (IPM) is critical to making effective decisions that solve the toughest infestations.