0124 | Pest Management Professional

Stop ants in attics

Chris White, of Pest Control Insulation, gives tips on how to treat ants in the attic since it provides them...

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January 2024

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Test what works best for ants with a bait card

Anna Berry, BCE, says to use a bait card to test what treatment will work with the ants you're dealing...

Bring customers in on treatment plans

There’s always more than meets the eye when it comes to ants. Once you’ve seen a few, there are more...

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How to finance in a rising rate environment

Dan Gordon, CPA, shares three factors contributing to this financial climate and steps to take to navigate it.

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Make these goals your priority this year

Dennis Jenkins, president of ABC Home & Commercial Services, Dallas, Texas, shares what he believes are the Top 2 things...

Use a thorough approach for carpenter ants

Dr. Chuck Silcox, of AMGUARD, shares tips to use a thorough approach when treating for carpenter ants.

Prepare for future obstacles

Kim Kelley-Tunis, ACE, BCE, PCQI, of Nisus Corp., says January is an important time to identify those obstacles that hampered...

Where to apply baits in the winter

In the winter, apply baits as close as possible to nest sites and adjacent to any visible ant trails, says...

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....

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Revisit your rodent knowledge

Test your rodent knowledge with our January Tech Test.

Clockwise: Zach Bernstein and Kiki Uher; Marcus Richardson; Joseph Nguyen; and Gabe Seymour.

Meet the 2024 Start-Up series participants

Pete Schopen introduces the 2024 Start-Up series participants, including Finally Pest Control, Bugsy’s Pest Solutions, Pest Patrol, and Habitat Pest...

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...