By Dr. ElRay Roper, Senior Technical Representative There has been a major resurgence in bed bug infestations since the late 1990s. As a result, there is a renewed need for pest management Professionals (PMPs) who can serve as knowledgeable experts in dealing with these bothersome insects. Here are several key measures to take before using […]
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Detecting small numbers of bed bugs can be challenging
Like a private investigator, a PMP must use all the tools and techniques at his disposal to ensure bed bugs...
Heat is the bed bug’s Achilles’ heel
Because bed bugs directly seek out and attack humans, and they can harbor in the tiniest of cracks and crevices,...
Education is key to controlling bed bug infestations
As the number of people traveling increases significantly during the summer, so does the possibility of bed bug infestations —...
There has been a significant resurgence of bed bug infestations since the late 1990s. As a result, there’s a renewed...
Bed bugs are evolving
Bed bugs are evolving. For many years, we were able to control them using pyrethroids, but many strains of bed...
Bed bug jobs require a toolbox approach
Bed bug jobs require a toolbox approach, meaning it almost always takes more than one product (repellent, nonrepellent, liquids, dusts,...
BASF Pest Control Solutions: Bed Bugs
By Bob Hickman, Market Development Specialist Bed bugs are evolving. For many years, we were able to control them using...
Control Solutions Inc.: Bed Bugs
By Marie Knox, Technical Service Manager In my opinion, bed bug jobs require a “toolbox” approach. What I mean is...
Nisus Corp.: Spiders
By Ron Schwalb, A.C.E., National Technical Manager Spiders are primarily beneficial, so their activities should be encouraged in the garden...
Terminix: Spiders
By Stoy Hedges, BCE All spiders have venom glands, but the venom of most spiders is not dangerous to people....
FMC Professional Solutions: Spiders
By Dr. Dina Richman, Development Manager There are more than 2,000 species of spiders commonly found in the United States,...
Bayer CropScience LP, Environmental Science Division: Spiders
By Joe Barile, Technical Services Support Probably no pest group creates more anxiety amongst the public than spiders. Pest management...
Rockwell Labs Ltd: Spiders
By Founder and CEO Dr. Cisse Spragins Spider control varies depending on the location and species of spiders. For most...
Syngenta Professional Pest Management: Spiders
By Dr. ElRay Roper, Senior Technical Representative Spiders can scare homeowners. Some can be poisonous to humans, but oftentimes spiders...
BASF Pest Control Solutions: Spiders
By Dr. Kyle Jordan, Market Development Specialist Controlling spiders and other pests is easiest when following a step-by-step process. These...