Education is key for flying insect control
Most PMPs will agree that flying insect treatments consist of identifying pest and harborage areas, treating those accordingly, and educating the customer on cleaning. Continued success, however, comes from creating programs for each individual customer. For example, how many times... Read more»
What to focus on when dealing with flying insects
A flying insect can be a grasshopper, a fly, a moth or a wasp. Some species are strong flyers and travel long distances. Focus on two areas when dealing with these pests: Where flying insects originate. Where flying insects rest.... Read more»
Control flying insects with a multi-method program
Effectively controlling flying insects like flies, gnats, mosquitoes and moths is best accomplished by developing a program that includes physical, cultural and chemical control methods. Many products are available to control these pests in the various environments they inhabit. In... Read more»
Caption This: Turkey time
You know you have a funny quip for this Leo Michael panel. Why not share it with the industry? Send us an email with your idea to pmpeditor@northcoastmedia.net by Dec. 1, 2018. We’ll print our favorite in the January issue. If we... Read more»
Flying insect survey: Opportunities take flight
Check out pest management professionals' responses to this year’s flying insect management survey. Read more»
Zombie flies: Invasion of the carrion eaters
Why didn’t these green bottle flies realize they were invading the home of a pest management professional? Read more»
Check rooftop HVAC units for flies, beetles
Are small flying insects coming from seemingly nowhere? Check the roof. Flat roofs are famous for collecting water in low spots, and breeding all manner of flies and beetles. When these insects originate under air intakes for heating, ventilation and... Read more»