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German cockroaches can become finicky beasts at times, but these cockroaches are indicating that this bait will do nicely. PHOTO: MARK SHEPERDIGIAN, BCE

Resistant cockroach accounts aren’t futile

November 6, 2019 By
Manage resistance by always using more than one class of insecticide. Rotate among classes of insecticides that are subject to resistance. One of the major reasons why German cockroaches (Blattella germanica) are difficult to control is resistance to the pesticides... Read more»
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Test your knowledge of cockroaches

October 2, 2019 By
See how well you know and understand cockroaches and their behavior with this tech test with questions provided by Frank Meek, BCE. Read more»
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Mediterranean Cockroach. (Photo courtesy of, and copyrighted by, Gene White, pmimages@earthlink.net)

Experts share tips for challenging cockroach jobs

September 12, 2019 By
We asked Pest Management Professional's columnists and editorial board members to share their best tips for dealing with challenging cockroach jobs. Read more»
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PHOTO: MARK SHEPERDIGIAN, BCE

Locating cockroaches: The next best thing to X-ray vision

August 22, 2019 By
Cockroach hangouts would be easier to find if we had the ability to see through walls. Mark Sheperdigian shares some tips for locating cockroaches. Read more»
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PHOTO: DANIEL R. SUITER, UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, BUGWOOD.ORG

Come and get it, cockroaches

June 3, 2019 By
Here are two main (and very common) reasons why a bait-only strategy doesn’t eliminate cockroaches quickly at your accounts. Read more»
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Cockroach Battles: Why Tekko Pro is Unipest’s go-to product

May 6, 2019 By
[SPONSORED CONTENT] If a client has poor sanitation, there’s bound to be continual cockroach activity. Or so Unipest co-owners Craig Humphries and Cardon Ellis thought before making the switch to Control Solutions’ Tekko Pro. Check out their story to find... Read more»
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5 tips to finding cockroach harborages in commercial kitchens

March 4, 2019 By
Improve your inspection skills for finding cockroaches in commercial kitchens. Read more»
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Cockroach control advice from the pros

October 19, 2018 By
What is one step that will put PMPs on the path to cockroach control? Read more»
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PHOTO: Daniel R Suiter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org

Creative bait placements maximize consumption

September 18, 2018 By
This strategy for placing cockroach bait might your best bet for challenging accounts. Read more»
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Flashlight inspection, PHOTO: Mark Sheperdigian, BCE

Fundamentals of cockroach control is key to success

June 29, 2018 By
Instead of waiting for a product that “works better,” sharpen the skills that make all products work better. Read more»
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