Stinkbugs, ladybugs, cluster flies and yellowjackets — along with bats, squirrels and other wildlife — are all still very active this time of year, which is why Rose Pest Solutions is offering advice to homeowners in order to keep these unwanted visitors out of their homes this winter. These tips are something you can share with your […]
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Control fall invaders as cold weather approaches
Fall invaders can elevate beyond nuisance status, becoming a nuisance and contamination threat.
Truly Nolen marks 5th year of Halloween hospital visits
Truly Nolen visited 16 hospitals and children centers in five states passing out pumpkins
Live from PestWorld 2018
The staff of Pest Management Professional (PMP) reported live from the show floor of PestWorld 2018, held Oct. 23-26 in...
Cockroach control advice from the pros
What is one step that will put PMPs on the path to cockroach control?
Don’t go to extremes when helping your detector dog with distractions
(Editor’s note: This is part two of a four-part series on detector dogs and distractions. Read part one, “What distractions...
How to curtail cockroach callbacks
Cockroaches are not going to go away by themselves. Effective treatment depends on many factors; here’s how to gain control....
Rodent control: Latest technological inventions for effective outcomes
Editor’s Note: What follows is Take Care Termite & Pest Control’s Raymond Web’s explanation of some recent technology advancements to help PMPs...
Davis advises post-WWII PMPs
With profiles of this year’s PMP Hall of Fame class, we felt it was appropriate to spotlight remarks fellow PMP...
What distractions mean for detector dogs
You take your dog into a room, give the command to search and rather than immediately focusing on sniffing, the...
How to persuade customers to avoid DIY pest control
Here's some advice on what to say to DIY-determined customers.
1946 study looked to primary sources of secondary infestations
In this look back, we examine how the industry managed carpet beetles and clothes moths
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....
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)...
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...
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.