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Ask the Expert: Fly maggots , Hypoponera ants and drain fly

January 21, 2016 By
Q: A woman died in an apartment complex I service. She was dead for nine days before someone found her. Now a neighbor is complaining about fly maggots crawling into his unit. I’ve been asked to do something about it... Read more»
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Ask the Expert: Tackling Fruit Flies in Pools, Freezing Bees & More

June 12, 2014 By
Q: A customer has a screened-in lanai and pool but fruit flies find their way in, almost daily. We’ve inspected everything possible without finding a source. There are numerous fruit flies in the lanai, and some were found outside. Can... Read more»
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Pest Colloquial Names and Mistaken Identities

April 12, 2012 By
It is interesting how many customers have their own names for pests based on what their parents and friends called them. These colloquial pest names get passed down generation after generation. As a result, pest management professionals (PMPs) have to... Read more»
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