Cockroaches are still a challenge in many situations, especially commercial food service and manufacturing. Infestations can wreak havoc on customers from both a regulatory and negative publicity standpoint. Cockroach management must begin with proper identification. The onsite identification of both adults and nymphs is critical for success. Understanding the biology of the identified cockroach will […]
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What drives wildlife back into established metropolises?
Pest management professionals know a need for wildlife management exits. Choose carefully when deciding what wildlife to manage. Environmental groups...
Exclusive interview with male house mouse
PMP sits down for an exclusive interview with a male house mouse (Mus musculus). Pest Management Professional (PMP): Sorry I’m...
Clues to identifying bed bug lookalikes
Other Cimicids that feed on bats and birds can be mistaken for bed bugs. Bed bug lookalikes will bite people,...
Reassessing Rodent Management Techniques
The evolution of five approaches to rodent management. When I was a young technician, our rodent control program consisted of...
Ask the Expert: Cigarette Beetle, Bagworms & Termites
Q: We found a cigarette beetle problem in a conference room. A thorough inspection failed to locate a source. We’ve...
Ensign Wasps as Harbingers of Cockroaches
The telltale signs of a cockroach infestation — egg cases, frass, odor and the presence of cockroaches themselves — are...
There’s No Winning With DP
Come along with me to an otherwise ordinary new residential account. We’re here because Mrs. Smith is complaining about mysterious...
Chalk Talk: 10 Tips for Better Termite Management
The secret to profitability lies in avoiding retreats at every turn. Occasionally, a subterranean termite job is done correctly....
Ask the Expert: Fly maggots , Hypoponera ants and drain fly
Q: A woman died in an apartment complex I service. She was dead for nine days before someone found her....
Industry responds to EPA imidacloprid announcement
As PMP reported Jan. 6, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced a preliminary pollinator risk assessment for the neonicotinoid...
SHEPerspective: Bed Bugs
Human behavior: Bed bugs are counting on it When people don’t know any better, they’ll try the easy answer...
Callback Cures: Ants
Ants are the No. 1 nuisance pest in homes across the United States. They’re difficult to control and can be...
Callback Cures: Controlling Bed Bugs that Aren’t There
Bed bug callbacks can be time consuming and costly. Because of the emotional impact bed bug infestations can have on...
Hunting House Mice in Office Buildings
You should already know these facts about the house mouse (Mus musculus), but they’re worth reviewing. Mice: ⦁ are so...
Callback Cures: Ants
Everyone understands that correctly identifying a pest is the first step toward gaining control. But while morphological features such as...