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German yellowjacket (Vespula germanica) PHOTO: © GENE WHITE

How to calm chaos caused by stinging insects

Simply killing the few yellowjackets was not the answer. Learn more about how this pest opens the door to an...

Effective ways to control yellowjackets

One of the most effective ways to control yellowjackets is to implement a proactive trapping program.

The importance of educating customers of a variety of stinging insects

Your knowledge and expertise are essential — not just for your safety but also for ensuring successful treatments and satisfied...

How to get yellowjackets under control

Yellowjackets have aggressive behavior and the ability to sting multiple times; they can be intimidating and dangerous. Here are some...

Conquer yellowjacket nests carefully

Yellowjacket nests occur in a variety of places. Ed Van Istendal, Territory Manager for Ensystex shares some tips for getting...

Use caution with defensive yellowjacket colonies

Large yellowjacket colonies are notoriously defensive, so always use extreme caution. Dr. Eric Paysen offers some safety tips.

Pest Management Systems reveals mural on company building

Pest Management Systems has commissioned a 60-foot mural by JEKS on the side of the company's Greensboro, N.C. office building.

Protecting pollinator species

The planet is home to many different pollinators, including hummingbirds, bats, butterflies, beetles, flies and moths — as well as...

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Yellowjacket supernests reappearing in Alabama

Entomologist Charles Ray believes Alabama may see high numbers of perennial yellowjacket nests, which can be several feet wide, this...

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...

Dr. Eric Paysen, Technical Services Manager, Syngenta Professional Pest Management

Early yellowjacket detection, elimination key for effective control

Yellowjackets are notoriously aggressive insects whose colonies are easily disturbed by even the slightest vibrations. As colonies grow throughout the...

Ed Dolshun, Technical Director and VP of Business Development, Catchmaster

Reduce stinging insect populations with glue boards

Wasps and yellowjackets often bore entrance holes into structures. If you locate one of these entry points in an accessible...

Understand wasp life cycles to educate customer

Be conscious of the season or time of year when a customer notifies you they have a wasp in their...

Adapt baits for stinging insects changing diets

There are many commercially available traps for wasps, hornets and yellowjackets. I recommend using a trap that is baited with...