One of the most frustrating fly situations a PMP can face is when flies emerge from a dead animal hidden in an inaccessible area like a wall void, recessed light or around a supply or return vent.
Greg Pettis
Greg Pettis, East Coast Product Representative, Nature-Cide
Why the odorous house ant is so frustrating to control
Because of its tendency to “fracture” or “bud” its colonies, the odorous house ant (Tapinoma sessile, or OHA) is one...
The growth opportunity that wildlife repelling services offers
There is a new opportunity developing that can help pest control companies grow, wildlife repelling services.
Develop a protocol to help determine if you are combating bed bugs or bat bugs
You may have a “bat bug situation” when your normal bed bug application doesn’t seem to be doing the trick,...
Adjust application for fleas versus ticks
The habits of these two bloodsuckers are different and your application should reflect that. Fleas are going to be down...
Using essential oil formulations to cover fly pheromones
As a PMP, I have been in situations where I did all the right things to control flies. But I...
Know which product to use, where to treat
"Knowing where to treat with which product is something that can and should be learned to give your customers the...
Treating multi-queen species infestations
Greg Pettis, of Nature-Cide, says we must think in 3D with multi-queen species infestations, such as Argentine, pharaoh and many...
Find where SPP originate
Greg Pettis, of Nature-Cide, says to find the source of stored product pests to treat them.
Mosquito resistance issues
Greg Pettis, of Nature-Cide, says, "sometimes we forget about mosquito resistance issues until we have bounce-back from populations that kind...
Tips to treat store product pests quickly
Greg Pettis, of Nature-Cide, recommends choosing a labeled aerosol or concentrate that controls insects quickly.
Find potential sites for mosquitoes to lay eggs
Greg Pettis, of Nature-Cide, says to ask yourself, “If I were a mosquito, where would I be able to lay...
Take time to evaluate stinging insects before treatment
When it comes to taking out stinging insects, it can be easy to get caught up in protecting the public...
Know rodent behavior for better control
For PMPs, behavioral modification is the art of changing a pest’s normal behavior to our advantage. We know mice and...