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Association updates from UPFDA, ESA, NPMA, RISE

Stay updated with the latest news from the Entomological Society of America, the National Pest Management Association, RISE and more.

Learn the ins and outs of lift safety before taking on a big job like this, installing bird repellent dishes on the roof tiles of a pier structure. PHOTO: BIRD BARRIER

Build your bird business

Whether you focus on subcontracting or taking it in-house, experts agree: Do your homework first when it comes to bird...

Sam Weighner, Fumigation Service & Supply (FSS)

FSS names Iowa area manager

Fumigation Service & Supply (FSS), headquartered in Westfield, Ind., named Sam Weighner area manager as the company extends its coverage...

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Dan Baldwin talks public health, food safety

PMP Columnist Dan Baldwin shares some thoughts about food safety and why pest management professionals are stewards of public health.

EnviroPest hosts food safety summit

EnviroPest collaborated with Whole Brain Consulting to host a Food Safety Summit. The inaugural event in Northern Colorado had more...

FSS educational sessions address food industry

Fumigation Service & Supply (FSS) Inc. hosted two educational sessions for the food industry in Chicago, Ill., and Atlanta, Ga.

Stink bugs. PHOTO: MARK SHEPERDIGIAN, BCE

Industry suppliers share stored product pest control solutions

Product manufacturers share what’s new — and their five-year forecasts. We spoke with seven industry suppliers about their strategies and...

The possible sources of these Dermestid beetle larvae found in a customer’s kitchen cabinets are as diverse as they are numerous. Fortunately, you likely will not need to look far. Photo: Mark Sheperdigian, BCE

Ask the Expert: The link between Dermestids and rodents

Q: Little insects keep showing up in the kitchen cabinets of a home I service. The home is spotless, and...

5 steps to figuring out ‘phantom phorids’ — and what to do next

Peanut butter and jelly. Peas and carrots. Bacon and… well, anything. Allow me to submit: Food and Phoridae. Phorids are...

Terminix names Baldwin to new director role

Dan Baldwin was named to Terminix Commercial's newly-created role of director, technical, training and regulatory services.

Industry experts share busy season preparation tips

We asked Pest Management Professional’s columnists and editorial board members to share tips for the busy season — and what tasks...

Bird control strategies for commercial accounts

Here are some recommendations from South Elgrin, Ill.-based McCloud Services on strategies for protecting your industrial and commercial accounts from...

Control fall invaders as cold weather approaches

Fall invaders can elevate beyond nuisance status, becoming a nuisance and contamination threat.

McCloud finds success using mating disruption for Indianmeal moth infestations

Mating disruption is a common control method used for Indianmeal moth infestations in food facilities.

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Develop a pheromone monitoring program

Pheromone traps are an essential tool in stored product pest management.