Pelsis
While the end goal typically is to control a fly population, it can be hard to achieve without taking some time to monitor the population first. Through monitoring, we learn so much important information that’s necessary for deciding on a control solution: fly species, the number of flies, where we’re finding them, and what day and time we’re seeing an increase. Whether this is through the assistance of a remote, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven ILT, a traditional ILT, sticky traps or personnel observations, every bit of information helps guide us to stronger decisions.
Flies are challenging because the juvenile stages often are physically far from the adult stages. Use your adult monitoring tools to help reduce the number of places you need to look for the juvenile stages. You’ll find your inspection is more efficient, and the issue is resolved faster — often before it affects the customer.
About the Author
Iversen is a technical director at B&G Equipment. Previously, she worked as training manager for McCloud Pest Management Solutions, South Elgin, Ill. She is a Board Certified Entomologist, ServSafe certified and instructor and proctor for the National Restaurant Association and is certified in HACCP. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Oregon and a master’s degree in grain science from Kansas State University.
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