Tips and Tricks | Pest Management Professional

Address small flies with bio-sanitation

A successful integrated pest management (IPM) program will include sanitation measures that address organic build-up and chronic moisture problems.

Look for original breeding sites of house flies

Since house flies and several other fly species can fly long distances, their original breeding sites can go unnoticed if...

‘Seek out the source’ of outdoor fly infestations

When facing outdoor fly infestations, the SOS Principle — “Seek Out the Source” — becomes crucial.

Keys to controlling flies

When it comes to flies, proper identification and finding the breeding sources are the keys to control.

Know which product to use, where to treat

"Knowing where to treat with which product is something that can and should be learned to give your customers the...

Reduce harborage to treat mosquitoes

The most important strategy for mosquito control is reducing harborage, says Anna Berry, BCE, of Pelsis.

Protect bees, butterflies when applying pesticides

"When applying pesticides, remember what to do: Protect the bees and butterflies, because weeds have flowers, too," Dr. Jamel Sandidge,...

Eliminate standing water to prevent mosquitoes

"Advise customers that the first step in mosquito control is eliminating standing water where possible," says Mel Whitson, of Zoëcon...

3 steps to help PMPs stave off mosquito populations

Matt Remmen, of Envu, shares three steps to help PMPs effectively stave off mosquito populations in their surroundings.

IPM fundamentals for mosquito control

"Although residual barrier treatments are the primary focus of these services, basic integrated pest management (IPM) fundamentals for mosquito control...

4 tips for mosquito inspections

Dr. Chris Keefer, BCE, of Syngenta, shares four tips tips to use when conducting mosquito inspections.

Conduct inspections to prepare for mosquito treatments

"Before initiating any pest control service, conducting an inspection is an important, initial step," says Andrew Fisher, BCE, PHE, of...

Using botanical granule to treat mosquitoes

"To help extend residual control, a botanical granule is a great complement to a spray treatment for a more gradual...

Mosquito control is crucial for public health

Shelley Long, of Ensystex, says controlling mosquitoes is crucial for public health.

Mosquito control depends on formulation, application

"For mosquitoes, success is all in the formulation and application," says Dr. Jason Meyers, of BASF.