Dr. Charles Silcox – Pest Management Professional

Other common flies in homes

Dr. Chuck Silcox, of AmGuard, shares how to identify other common flies besides house flies.

Easy ID tips for 3 common fly species

Cultural control is key to fly control. Breeding sites must be eliminated — and this means locating manure, decaying vegetation...

Meet customer expectations with IMM

Mosquito customers expect a rapid reduction and a slow population rebound. Integrated mosquito management is needed to meet these expectations.

Find ant location, then choose treatment

For ant management, the first step is to locate ant trails, nests or mounds. After that, it’s all about choosing...

Consider bifenthrin for spider control

Bifenthrin can play an important role in spider control for homes and businesses. Learn about its applications indoors and as...

Residual insecticides for controlling fleas, flies, ticks

Different approaches are required to effectively control flies, fleas and ticks; however, residual insecticides like bifenthrin or lambda-cyhalothrin play an...

Product Development Manager, AMVAC Environmental Products

Tips to inspect, treat commercial kitchens for cockroaches

Cockroach control is a tough job that requires an even tougher solution. The high moisture levels, food, grease and harborage...

Using DDVP for bed bug elimination

Bed bugs are notoriously difficult to eliminate from homes and commercial buildings, thanks to their ability to hide and thrive...

Choose, apply insecticides correctly for ant control

Traditional insecticides can still play an important role in ant management. First, locate ant trails, nests or mounds and areas...

Control flying insects with a multi-method program

Effectively controlling flying insects like flies, gnats, mosquitoes and moths is best accomplished by developing a program that includes physical,...

Strategize when spraying for spiders

Applications should be directed at typical locations that spiders inhabit.

Using aerosol sprays for controlling stinging insects

Appropriately labeled contact aerosol sprays can be very effective for controlling stinging insects in residential, commercial and institutional areas, including...

How to apply termiticides during construction

Dr. Charles Silcox with AMVAC explains why applying termiticide applications during all construction phases is so important.

Ant management: Traditional insecticides play important role

The insecticide may be applied to the outside surfaces of labeled structures and into wall voids.