Most people outside of the pest control industry spend their summers trying to avoid a pest invasion, but for the community in El Paso, Texas, they were focusing on just the opposite. In May, the Borderland embraced the world of bugs at the El Paso Zoo & Botanical Garden’s Annual Bug Fest 2023 sponsored by […]
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Protect restaurant accounts with IPM
Dr. Mohammed El Damir, BCE, shares integrated pest management tips to protect restaurant accounts.
An IPM approach to preventing IMM infestations
"Understanding the biology and habits of IMM can also help prevent and control infestations," says Dr. Mohammed El Damir.
Choosing a dog for scent detection
David Latimer makes a hypothetical trip to a shelter to evaluate candidates for a detector dog.
7 factors in choosing a scent detection dog
David Latimer explains how his family has gone about choosing dogs over the years and what they look for in...
Boston Marathon: Yes I did!
Truly Nolen's Michelle Nolen shares her experience training and running the Boston Marathon while supporting Team Hoyt.
Run Your Business: Celebrating the small victories
Micahel Broder shares in his most recent blof that "our businesses and our success are so much more than simply...
Best practices for mosquito barrier treatments
Dr. Mohammed El Damir, BCE, shares tips for best practices for mosquito barrier treatments.
First quarter 2023 reader poll responses
Here is a look at some of our reader's responses to our 2023 first quarter reader polls.
Truly Nolen hosts Franchise Owners Meeting
Truly Nolen of America hosted an in-person Franchise Owners Meeting Feb. 28-March 2 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville,...
Why German cockroaches are a formidable foe, Part III
Now, in his final installment in this series, Dr. Mohammed El Damir, BCE, examines other facets of best practices for...
Why German cockroaches are a formidable foe, Part II
In Part II, Dr. Mohammed El Damir, BCE, looks at what goes into making assessment-based management decisions for this persistent...
Why German cockroaches are a formidable foe, Part I
In Part I of this series, Dr. Mohammed El Damir explains the biology and behavior of German cockroaches.
Truly Nolen trio mark International Women’s Day
To celebrate International Women's Day, Truly Nolen Pest Control's Scarlett, Michelle and Vickie Nolen share their insights on the industry.
How to deal with fungus gnats
Dr. Mohammed El Damir, BCE, says it's "important to address and control fungus gnat infestations to maintain a healthy and...
Mysterious bites: Here’s what you should do
Dr. Mohammed El Damir, BCE, discusses people who believe that they are infested with bugs are experiencing delusory parasitosis.