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Tips to solve a clothes moth infestation

A surge in clothes moth calls has been reported in recent months.

Tips when using pheromone traps for Indianmeal moth infestations

It is important to remember that pheromone monitoring systems are just monitors for the adult male Indianmeal moth.

4 main groups of stored product pests to know

Create an effective integrated pest management plan for stored product pests by understanding the four main groups.

Consider all SPP sources before treating

Consider all options of a stored product pest cause before jumping the gun and doing a treatment.

Eliminate previously infested food to prevent spreading SPP

Take steps to remove previously infested food to help prevent spreading or continuing an infestation of stored product pests.

Stored product pest identification is key

While you are busy locating the source of a stored product pest infestation, be sure to educate and inform your...

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.

Quiz: How well do you know your stored product pests?

Pantry pests, stored food pests — no matter what terminology you use, the panic for your residential customers is nearly...

PMP interviews sawtoothed grain beetle

An interview with a sawtoothed grain beetle (Oryzaephilus surinamensis). Pest Management Professional (PMP): Thank you for taking the time out...

Stored product pests: Tips for locating source of infestation

Locating the source of an infestation may be more challenging than expected. To think out of the box, you must...

Tips & Tricks: Stored Product Pest Control Offers Growth Opportunity

Supermarkets, food manufacturing facilities, food importers, pet food manufacturers and retail pet superstores are becoming more aware of pesticide residues...

Tips & Tricks: Monitor Stored Food Pest Infestations with Glue Traps

Pheromone glue traps are a great tool for monitoring stored food pest infestations and the success of your treatment. But...

Tips & Tricks: Look Deeper to Solve Stored Product Pest Problems

When the basics of control still leave you with stored product pest problems at commercial accounts, look deeper to discover...

Tips & Tricks: Stored Product Pest Management Options

Stored product pests can be annoyingly persistent in certain accounts, and fumigation isn’t practical in many areas. Removing the infested...