Yellowjackets are notoriously aggressive insects whose colonies are easily disturbed by even the slightest vibrations. As colonies grow throughout the season, they only become more aggressive and dangerous to the public. Thus, early detection and elimination of nests is best completed in the spring. Directly treating a nesting site with an appropriately labeled liquid insecticide […]
Tips and Tricks
Tips to avoid cockroach bait resistance
Rotating cockroach baits for treatment is important because it reduces the likelihood of resistance developing. Resistance develops when an inherited...
Reduce stinging insect populations with glue boards
Wasps and yellowjackets often bore entrance holes into structures. If you locate one of these entry points in an accessible...
Treat stinging insects based on group size
Hymenopteran pests can range from a solitary bee to a group of ants. Some are pollinators as well. Regard each...
Locate, eliminate stinging insect nests
Stinging insects are unpredictable, and their nests can be difficult to find. If you suspect a nest is hidden at...
3 places to inspect for stinging insects this spring
The next time you’re treating for wasps, hornets or fire ants, inspect the following to ensure “spring doesn’t sting” your...
Understand wasp life cycles to educate customer
Be conscious of the season or time of year when a customer notifies you they have a wasp in their...
Don’t get discouraged facing scorpions
Scorpions get no love! Because they are only considered pests in certain geographic areas, many pest management professionals (PMPs) never...
Rotate cockroach bait for optimal effectiveness
Baiting for German cockroaches is common within most integrated pest management plans, but it must be thoroughly understood before it...
Tips to inspect, treat commercial kitchens for cockroaches
Cockroach control is a tough job that requires an even tougher solution. The high moisture levels, food, grease and harborage...
3 areas to focus on for successful cockroach management
Considered to be one of the Top 5 revenue-generating pests in the industry, cockroaches bring many unique challenges to PMPs...
Tips to make cockroach treatments more effective
One pest that has been a constant battle for the PMP for decades isn’t going away anytime soon: the cockroach....
Use glue board monitors for cockroach management
Monitoring remains an important step in cockroach management. It saves you time and money, while reducing your environmental impact. Glue...
Implement sanitation for cockroach-infested commercial kitchens
Cockroaches are an indicator that something is amiss in a commercial kitchen. And if a kitchen has cockroaches, it’s very...
Overcome cockroach pesticide resistance
Human beings have a long history of dealing with cockroaches, including pesticide use. Populations of cockroaches, ever the survivalists, can...
Cockroaches emerge for spring
Spring has sprung — and with the change of season, cockroaches are getting ready to emerge. You can expect to...