Control fall invaders as cold weather approaches
Fall invaders can elevate beyond nuisance status, becoming a nuisance and contamination threat. Read more»
Cutting-edge chemistry
Pest control chemical manufacturers and formulators share what’s new, what’s coming, and their forecasts for 2019-2025. Read more»
Earwig invasion mystery
In 2006, the Smiths (not their real name), a retired couple, built a beautiful log cabin vacation home at the top of a mountain, with gorgeous views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. One late spring day, soon after the home... Read more»
MGK alliance with Sumitomo Chemical fuels innovation, expanded capabilities
Family-owned for its first 110 years, Minneapolis-based MGK joined another family, Sumitomo Chemical, in 2012. The alliance allows MGK to operate autonomously, while gaining access to Sumitomo Chemical’s active ingredients, global research and development, and subsidiaries. Just one example of... Read more»
How to persuade customers to avoid DIY pest control
Here's some advice on what to say to DIY-determined customers. Read more»
Double-check your pest IDs
When identifying pests, double-check your answer and get a second opinion if something seems amiss. Read more»
3 steps to solving mystery ‘bites’
In PMP’s March issue, Crawley McPherson presented a case of a “mysterious itch” — or delusions of parasitosis (DOP). This type of case is not uncommon. Unfortunately, many in the industry fail to handle these complaints professionally. Read more: Fiction: Crawley... Read more»
Check the bugs for bugs
⦁ Freshly hatched bed bugs can hide inside cast skins. ⦁ Vacuuming all evidence, as well as live bugs, is worth the effort. Bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) can’t fly, but they do have some surprising tricks. A common refuge for... Read more»