Dr. Janis Reed, BCE – Pest Management Professional

Dr. Janis Reed, BCE, of Control Solutions Inc., provides tips on how to store product pest situations.

The identification of an active termite infestation is key to making a management plan, and the first step in determining...

Worldwide, fleas are the most important ectoparasite of pets, especially dogs and cats. Yet pest management professionals (PMPs) often are...

A lesser-known, still-annoying biting pest is the black fly (order Simuliidae). Dr. Janis Reed, BCE, shares some information to consider.

Management for red imported fire ants (RIFA) begins outdoors where they occur. Dr. Janis Reed, BCE, shares some tips for...

Cockroaches were one of the pests that led to the birth of our industry. Why are cockroaches so successful? There...

Dr. Janis Reed, BCE, shares challenges and tips for bed bugs found in less-conventional places, such as on books, musical...

Ant problems are some of the most complex a PMP can face. The complexity stems nearly completely from a single...

Even though I’m an entomologist, my mother calls every pantry pest a “weevil.” A couple years ago, she called me...

Mild winters and wet springs in recent years have provided ticks with the perfect playground. Why are ticks so difficult...

In the past 20 years or so, technology has evolved to help pest management professionals make better, more complete termite...

Flies are what I consider a “source” problem. When a customer calls with “flies” in their structure, the first step,...

Here are some actions we should advise customers to take to protect against the potentially very hungry mosquitoes when we...

As with many pests, scorpions have a unique set of complications, but PMPs face the challenge and work to manage...

As with any insect, identification is key when controlling cockroaches, even in situations where you might be “sure” of the...