Tips and Tricks | Pest Management Professional

2 tips to prevent callbacks because of ants

Dr. Tim Husen, of Syngenta, shares two reasons why ant management could cause customer dissatisfaction and service callbacks.

Varying dietary preferences among ants

"Different ant species and even specific colonies may have varying dietary preferences," says Andrew Fisher, BCE, PHE, of Neogen.

Appeal to shifting food preferences of ants

The nutritional needs of most ant colonies change throughout the year. In spring, ants focus on colony reproduction and growth....

Tips to handle ants in the field

Desiree Staubinger, BCE, CP-FS, of BASF, shares helpful tips and tricks to keep in your back pocket that can come...

Treating ants in the winter

"Once colonies are located, you can use a variety of treatment methods to eliminate them," says Dr. Ryan Neff, of...

Areas to focus on to fight ants

Dr. Brittany Campbell, BCE, of Control Solutions Inc., says to target areas where ants likely will be overwintering right before...

Use correct techniques for rodent control

Effective rodent control is obtainable if you implement the correct techniques and exclusion whenever possible," says Gregg Schumaker, of Wildlife...

Place bait stations strategically

Mike Hovis, of VM Products, says strategic placement of bait stations in alternative locations can yield effective results.

Tips for using a bait station for rodenticide

Anna Berry, BCE, of Pelsis, shares tips for using a bait station for rodenticide.

Exclusion as a part of residential rodent control

"Exclusion should be a part of your residential rodent control program to help minimize risk and reduce rodent incursions," says...

Reducing hazards when treating rodent infestations

"Using disinfectants or sanitizers during each service to eliminate listed microorganisms throughout active infestations can help reduce the potential spread...

4 tips to mitigate rodent infestation

Dan Crew, of Kness, offers tips that can help mitigate rodent infestation.

Where to place glue boards

"As professionals, we must always be able to answer the question: Why did we place that piece of equipment where...

Thorough approach to rodent control

Dr. Chris Keefer, BCE, of Syngenta, provides tips for effective rodent control with a thorough approach.

Understanding mice behavior

"Understanding this behavior and implementing appropriate strategies can help overcome scent-related aversions and enhance the effectiveness of bait stations," says...