Dr. Jim Fredericks – Page 3 – Pest Management Professional

There is zero evidence that ticks transmit COVID-19, but they remain the most important vector of arthropod-borne disease in the...

The CDC recommendations for washing hands should not be new to PMPs, since handling and applying pest management products necessitates...

The National Pest Management Association released the revised NPMA 33 Wood Destroying Insect Inspection Report following nearly two years of...

Most tick questions come in the warmer months, but don’t be surprised if a client calls with a concern about...

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, e-commerce sales have increased from 4 percent to 10 percent of all retail sales...

The common names of pests do matter, but they can be confusing. Dr. Jim Fredericks explains why it is so...

The difference between what customers “want” in an outdoor flea treatment and what they “need” can be big. Outdoor flea...

With so many Americans choosing storage facilities to stash holiday decor and extra belongings, these locations serve as an opportunity...

Checking insect light traps, pest monitors and rodent stations are all important parts of a pest management professional’s (PMP’s) integrated...

The summer months are synonymous with stinging insects. Often, the impetus to call a professional to help with stinging insects...

The most important step in nuisance ant control is not finding the food source. Instead, it’s crucial to locate and...

Should PMPs recommend mulch be eliminated from landscapes because it provides food, insulated soil and moisture for foraging termites?

To avoid callbacks, be sure to educate your customers about what tick treatment entails — and what to expect as...

So, is it really possible to physically exclude mice by sealing up gaps and filling in holes?

Bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) continue to rank as one of the most important pests for the industry. Despite the regularity...