PPMA replicates RIFA nest for consumer awareness
The PPMA released its latest video project chronicling the creation and excavation of a fire ant nest cast in zinc to raise consumer awareness. Read more»
Sprayer system designed with techs in mind
David Fleming, owner of Pest Management Solutions, created a custom compressed air sprayer system to make the work easier for himself and his technicians. Read more»
3 places to inspect for stinging insects this spring
The next time you’re treating for wasps, hornets or fire ants, inspect the following to ensure “spring doesn’t sting” your clients: Play equipment — Swing sets and treehouses can be an often-overlooked home to stinging insects. When overwintering paper wasps... Read more»
Fiction: Crawley and the mysterious itch
Crawley McPherson is a fictional pest management service technician for Peace-of-Mind Pest Services. Read more»
Ant management: Traditional insecticides play important role
The insecticide may be applied to the outside surfaces of labeled structures and into wall voids. Read more»
Fire ant colonies float in Hurricane Harvey floodwaters
In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, images of floating fire ant colonies from the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in Houston have gone viral on social media. Meanwhile, in Cuero, the river has brought my aunt all of the fire ants.... Read more»
‘Zombie’ ants video: Phorid flies used to combat fire ants
The University of Texas at Austin invasive species research program is attempting to control invasive fire ant populations in Texas with South American phorid flies. PBS showcased this process in its “SuperNature – Wild Flyers” documentary this summer, made with... Read more»
Stinging insects: Summer’s top Instagram photos
Mosquitoes and bed bugs may dominate the public’s pest discussions, but at this time of year, stinging insects like bees, wasps and fire ants are also top of mind. Pest Management Professional (PMP) (@pmp_magazine) browsed its Instagram follower base and... Read more»