How to persuade customers to avoid DIY pest control
Here's some advice on what to say to DIY-determined customers. read more
1946 study looked to primary sources of secondary infestations
In this look back, we examine how the industry managed carpet beetles and clothes moths read more
3 factors to consider before selling your company
Currently, merger and acquisition activity in the pest control industry continues to surge. How long this will last is unknown. However, this trend should continue to remain active for some time thanks to the favorable business climate, low interest rates, access to loans and capital, strategic planning and growth of pest control companies, and entry of private equity firms in... read more
Training detector dogs to alert at odor source
We haven’t yet, in this series on odor movement, discussed a training exercise to help your detector dog (and you) recognize the difference between a transient odor concentration and an odor source. It’s what’s called “the point,” and is demonstrated by the three dogs in the photos. The photos illustrate how the point can simplify and significantly shorten the visual... read more
How eliminating food sources can improve scorpion control
To run a long-term, sustainable scorpion management program, it is important to consider the urban ecosystem and make it less hospitable for scorpions. read more
How to use detector dogs in office settings
Common obstructions in office settings change the way detector dogs are able to detect an odor source. read more
Thriving young professionals group injects new life into AMCA
Few industries are immune to the challenges that accompany an aging workforce. Industries and organizations lacking an influx of interested, talented young people can lose momentum and become less effective at meeting the needs of their constituents. That’s the scenario the mosquito control industry and the American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA) faced just a few short years ago. In 2011, Dr.... read more
How air movement affects dogs’ odor detection
Our discussion about odor movement problems continues. Last time we talked about how air moves and concentrates as it moves through doors or other openings. In this segment, we’ll move on to furniture and other such items. As we discussed last time, the configuration of an item that is in the odor stream plays a major role in how the... read more
Answering client’s mosquito control questions
Be prepared to answer client questions for an effective mosquito control program. read more
Training detector dogs to find odor source
Learn how to help our detector dog track odor to the source. read more
