Dr. Mohammed El Damir, BCE – Page 3 – Pest Management Professional

IPM for carpenter ants

While carpenter ants can be beneficial in nature by helping to break down dead wood, they can also cause damage...

Carpenter ants and their environment

The presence of competing colonies can lead to resource competition and increased aggression between colonies, which can affect the foraging...

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Get to know the carpenter ant

While carpenter ants are known to nest and forage in wood, including trees, they can also be found in a...

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Best practices for mosquito barrier treatments

Dr. Mohammed El Damir, BCE, shares tips for best practices for mosquito barrier treatments.

Why German cockroaches are a formidable foe, Part III

Now, in his final installment in this series, Dr. Mohammed El Damir, BCE, examines other facets of best practices for...

Why German cockroaches are a formidable foe, Part II

In Part II, Dr. Mohammed El Damir, BCE, looks at what goes into making assessment-based management decisions for this persistent...

Why German cockroaches are a formidable foe, Part I

In Part I of this series, Dr. Mohammed El Damir explains the biology and behavior of German cockroaches.

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How to deal with fungus gnats

Dr. Mohammed El Damir, BCE, says it's "important to address and control fungus gnat infestations to maintain a healthy and...

Mysterious bites: Here’s what you should do

Dr. Mohammed El Damir, BCE, discusses people who believe that they are infested with bugs are experiencing delusory parasitosis.

Why pest prevention programs are essential for handling food

Establishing a reliable pest prevention program is necessary to keep pests at bay, especially for food establishments where pest-vulnerable food...

10 tips for building managers to deal with bed bugs

Dr. Mohammed El Damir, BCE, shares 10 tips for building managers to deal with bed bugs.

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The 5 D’s for successful control of ‘tough mice’ in large facilities

Dr. Mohammed El Damir, BCE, shares five tips to treat "tough mice."

When I see a clothes moth

The commonly encountered clothes moths in a structure are the webbing clothes moths (Tineola bisselliella) and case-making clothes moths (Tinea pellionella)....

5 tips for fall invaders

There are five "Be's" to consider at this time of year.