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ESA congratulates new certified entomologists

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Please join the Entomological Society of America (ESA) and the Certification Board in congratulating these professionals for earning their...

Terminix: Bio-Sys

Bio-Sys is a bacterial cleaning solution for fruit, drain and phorid flies that breed in cracks and other hard-to-inspect sites....

Flea Control: It’s All in the Details

On Feb. 2, more than 111 million viewers tuned in to watch the Seattle Seahawks defeat the Denver Broncos in...

Did You Know? Wildlife

Skunks Pepé le Pew’s misguided amorous animated misadventures make skunks seem comical. But when your dog or children get sprayed,...

Most Wanted: Myrmecology

The broad study of ants is called myrmecology (Greek Mýrmēx, or ant). Pest management professionals (PMPs) are well educated in...

Dos & Don’ts: Myrmecology

Do the applied myrmecology and don’t let black carpenter ants, Camponotus pennsylvanicus, damage structures. Eliminate ants through integrated pest management...

Fact vs. Fiction: Termites

Fiction: Subterranean termites only eat wood. Fact: The bulk of their diet is cellulose, but they get it from eating...

Stinging-Insect Lessons

I was about 7 years old when I gave my first pest management advice to my 5-year-old cousin. While near...

13 Counterpunches to KO the American Cockroach

Sanitation. Clean up. Reduce resources available to the American cockroach. Pest-Proofing. Seal cracks, crevices and other openings this species can...

13 Counterpunches to KO the German Cockroach

Hit ’em often. Don’t put the account on a regular service interval until there are zero German cockroaches. Perform service...

Coackroach Championship – German Cockroach: (aka Max Schmeling)

These speedy buggers are evasive, and can outnumber any opponent overnight. In the 1970s, pest management professionals (PMPs) were 10...

Cockroach Championship – American Cockroach: (aka Joe Lewis)

These public health pests are so die-hard they seem to mock PMPs and their customers. It’s not that I don’t...

American vs. German Cockroach Championship

Welcome to your ringside seat at the Cockroach Championship. Which cockroach species is the toughest to knock out (KO) American...

Service Pro reassures customers of security protection

COLUMBUS, OHIO—After the latest security threat for Internet Explorer users, Service Pro published a blog post on its company website...

Simons to lead Dow AgroSciences’ Urban Pest Management business

INDIANAPOLIS—Dow AgroSciences welcomes Paul Simons as the new commercial director for the U.S. Urban Pest Management business. Simons replaces Dave...