Mosquitoes : Pest Management Professional

CDC: US mosquito, tick and flea illnesses on the rise

May 11, 2018 By Joelle Harms

A total of 642,602 cases of disease caused by the bite of an infected mosquito, tick or flea. Read more»

This article is tagged with fleas, mosquitoes, ticks, Zika Virus and posted in Crawling the Web, Fleas & Ticks, Mosquitoes, Stinging Insects

Mosquitoes are here to stay

May 10, 2018 By Diane Sofranec

Mosquitoes have been on the planet 400 million years. Read more»

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yellow-fever-mosquito photo from iStock.com/teptong

Sanitation best method for reducing mosquitoes

May 9, 2018 By Dr. Reid M. Ipser

Having one’s yard sprayed will help reduce both larval and adult population levels. Read more»

This article is tagged with larvae, mosquitoes, pollinators and posted in Mosquitoes, Tips and Tricks

PMP mosquito survey shows disease prevention drives demand

May 3, 2018 By Diane Sofranec

Customers have compelling reasons for requesting mosquito control, PMP’s survey shows. Read more»

This article is tagged with Aedes aegypti, mosquitoes and posted in featured, Mosquitoes, Stinging Insects

Web Exclusive: True mosquito risk

April 30, 2018 By Diane Sofranec

On p. 12 of the April issue, you’ll see great responses to our question of the month from Frank Meek, Eric Scherzinger and Pete Schopen. But here’s what other PMP Magazine contributors suggest as a good way to convey the... Read more»

This article is tagged with advice, exterminator, Frishman, Hardy, Meek, pest control, pest management, Scherzinger, Schopen and posted in featured, Mosquitoes, Pest Talk

AMCA offers mosquito management training, tools

April 27, 2018 By Diane Sofranec

Pest management professionals (PMPs) who want to enter the mosquito management business or brush up on their training should check out the American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA) website at Mosquito.org. Under the “Resource Center” tab, you can access online training... Read more»

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Why mosquitoes are a historically interesting insect

April 19, 2018 By Frank Meek

This small elegant and beautiful animal has been credited with good and bad works, both natural and human-driven. Read more»

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Mosquitoes: IPM practices reduce client confusion

April 4, 2018 By Dr. Chris Keefer

Properly educating customers, along with a thorough inspection and treatment plan, will help lead to maximum mosquito control. Read more»

This article is tagged with adulticide, IGR, integrated pest management, mosquitoes and posted in Mosquitoes, Stinging Insects, Tips and Tricks

Get ahead of mosquito populations this spring

April 2, 2018 By Mel Whitson

As temperatures begin to rise, overwintering mosquitoes will start to emerge out of the dormant stage. Read more»

This article is tagged with chikungunya, dengue, disease, mosquitoes, vector control, vector diseases, West Nile, Zika and posted in Mosquitoes, Stinging Insects, Tips and Tricks

Mosquitoes: Use multi-pronged treatment plan

March 22, 2018 By Sandra Sleezer

Mosquitoes evolve quickly to changes in their environment, so your treatment plan should be multi-pronged. Read more»

This article is tagged with IGR, mosquitoes and posted in Mosquitoes, Stinging Insects, Tips and Tricks