Dr. Jim Fredericks – Page 5 – Pest Management Professional

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Spring cleaning: How to minimize springtail occurrence for clients

As the days get longer and outdoor temperatures begin to increase, homeowners start feeling the desire to head outside and...

Multiple termite inspection documents tell the whole story

Not only can termite callbacks be costly for a pest management company’s bottom line, they can negatively affect relationships with...

Interior carpenter ant nests aren’t always in wood

Carpenter ants (Camponotus spp.) are important pests. In some regions, they are the primary wood-destroying insect (WDI) encountered by pest...

What to do when overwintering pests emerge

Overwintering pests, like the multicolored Asian lady beetle (Harmonia axyridis) pictured above, can be problematic from autumn through spring. In...

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Why house mouse device placement matters

When it comes to Mus musculus management, one of the most important rules of thumb is to place bait stations,...

Winter wasps: Customer education is key

During the cooler months, alarmed clients often observe wasps indoors and call for service. Understanding the biology behind these encounters...

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How to intercept occasional pest invaders

By definition, occasional invader infestations are unpredictable — they occur “occasionally.” Invaders like isopods, millipedes and ground beetles can be...

How to sweep away cellar spiders for good

Cellar spiders (family Pholcidae) are common pests in basements and crawlspaces. They build abundant cobwebs and are often found hanging...

3 steps to mouse baiting success

When using snap traps for house mice, the wisdom is the more, the merrier. That’s not the case for rodenticide...

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Fabric pests: What’s in a name?

The common name of some fabric pests can be misleading for pest management professionals (PMPs) battling persistent infestations. In most...

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How to reduce wood-destroying insect callbacks

When it comes to callbacks, many pest professionals find wood-destroying insects (WDI) problematic — beetles in particular. It’s not because...

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Termite control: Get the scoop on dirt-filled stoops

Dirt-filled porches, also known as stoops, are common in split-level, basement and crawlspace construction. It turns out that these porches...

Choose weapons wisely when fighting pharaoh ants

Infestations of pharaoh ants (Monomorium pharaonis) can be a persistent source of consternation for pest management professionals (PMPs) in commercial...

Callback Cures: Seek Aedes mosquitoes’ backyard breeding sites

Thanks to mosquitoes being in the headlines this year, many pest management firms across the nation are offering mosquito control...

Callback Cures: Ants

Ants are the No. 1 nuisance pest in homes across the United States. They’re difficult to control and can be...