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Washington records first Asian giant hornet of 2020
The Washington State Department of Agriculture confirmed an Asian giant hornet carcass, which was reported on a roadway near Custer,...
The silver lining to the Asian giant hornet phenomenon
Ultimately, the message to consumers remains the same: Stinging insect control is a job for a pro, not a do-it-yourself...
Practice IPM for carpenter bees
The most important step in integrated pest management (IPM) for carpenter bees is to seal wood if possible, since they...
3 T’s to tackle stinging insects
For those in the southern U.S., use these three prep steps when treating for wasps or hornets to prevent callbacks...
Paper wasps: Treat in early spring
Paper wasps can become aggressive when their colonies are disturbed. If they continue to grow and expand, they can become...
Scorpions require out-of-the-box thinking
As with many pests, scorpions have a unique set of complications, but PMPs face the challenge and work to manage...
Test your knowledge of stinging insects
Editor’s Note: Questions for this test were contributed by Judy Black, Michael Broder, Doug Foster, Paul Hardy, Eric Scherzinger, Pete...
Hurricane Dorian causes mosquito population to surge
The American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA) warns of elevated mosquito populations in East Coast communities in the wake of Hurricane...
Bee expert completes two more large extractions in July
Eric “Critter” McCool makes an appearance again. The pest management professional recently launched Bee Nation, a stinging insect research and...
Critter McCool launches Bee Nation
On June 1, Eric “Critter” McCool entered into a new phase of his three-decades-plus pest management career. That was the...
Experts share top tips for stinging insects
We asked pest control experts: "Beyond calling a beekeeper when appropriate, what's your best tip for dealing with stinging insects?"
Protecting pollinator species
The planet is home to many different pollinators, including hummingbirds, bats, butterflies, beetles, flies and moths — as well as...
Strategies for stinging insects
We spoke with five industry suppliers to discuss strategies and equipment for treating stinging pest insects, and what trends are...
Protecting people and pollinators
Meet the pest control pros who safely relocate pollinators and honey bees that threaten public health. And educate customers at...
Play the part of a pro this summer when it comes to stinging insects
The summer months are synonymous with stinging insects. Often, the impetus to call a professional to help with stinging insects...