Dr. Eric Paysen – Pest Management Professional

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

Preventing scorpions from structures

Dr. Eric Paysen, of Syngenta, says to apply thorough perimeter treatments as the best preventive method for keeping scorpions out...

Harmful ant stings

Dr. Eric Paysen, of Syngenta, shares that ants can sting and inject venom similar to bee or wasp stings.

Stop infestations to help prevent food spoilage

Dr. Eric Paysen, of Syngenta, explains that it is important to quickly stop the infestation to help prevent food spoilage.

What a thorough fly control program should include

Filth flies comprise an offensive group of pests that includes house flies, flesh flies (Sarcophagidae) and bottle flies (Calliphoridae). These...

Use caution with defensive yellowjacket colonies

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

2 steps to test ant baits

Have multiple bait matrices and formulations available, and to perform a bait acceptance test before making a full application for...

Ask questions for successful flea management

A flea infestation is one of the most frustrating situations a person can endure — and when it’s out of...

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...

Tips for better ant identification

Ant identification can be daunting, but using a high-quality hand lens is a great place to start. With practice, it...

2 simple steps to control scorpions

Stinging pests are as much a part of summer as barbecues and flip-flops. Customers often call when these pests threaten...

Quick tips for effective spider control

Whether spinning webs on front porches or making a mad dash across the kitchen floor, spiders are sure to get...

Stink bugs. PHOTO: MARK SHEPERDIGIAN, BCE

Brown marmorated stink bugs: a smelly situation

In pest management, it’s not uncommon for challenging pests to come from unexpected places. Without natural predators, invasive species that...

Arizona bark scorpion (Photo: iStock.com/Srabin)

How eliminating food sources can improve scorpion control

To run a long-term, sustainable scorpion management program, it is important to consider the urban ecosystem and make it less...

3 preventative steps for occasional invaders

While occasional invaders can’t survive indoors for long periods of time, they can still cause considerable customer woes. A three-step...