Treat stinging insects based on group size
Hymenopteran pests can range from a solitary bee to a group of ants. Some are pollinators as well. Regard each “group” as a separate entity, and consider the following: Flushing aerosols are good for solitary individuals. Foam solutions with residual... Read more»
Sanitation best method for reducing mosquitoes
Having one’s yard sprayed will help reduce both larval and adult population levels. Read more»
PMPs discuss pros, cons of offering mosquito service
ERIC: Kurt, I think we really need to ramp up our mosquito service and provide this quality service to all of our customers, as well as any new customers. KURT: We need to crawl before we run. Also, aren’t you... Read more»
Experts advise how to handle Zika concerns
Pest Management Professional (PMP) asked the president of RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment) and the executive director of the National Pest Management Association’s Professional Pest Management Alliance (NPMA’s PPMA), how our industry should respond to the headline-grabbing topics... Read more»
Happy National Pollinator Week
Nine years ago the U.S. Senate unanimously approved and designated a week in June as “National Pollinator Week” to help address the issue of declining pollinator populations. Pollinator Week has now grown into an international celebration of the valuable ecosystem... Read more»
Burt’s Bees launches buzzworthy campaign with actress Lea Michele
“Glee” star Lea Michele is partnering with Burt’s Bees on a new campaign to raise awareness about the declining honeybee population. The company’s “Bring Back The Bees” campaign at urtsees.com is asking the nation to drop the letter “b” in... Read more»