Nicky Gallagher – Pest Management Professional

Look out for potential mosquito breeding containers

Many backyard mosquitoes are container-breeding species so it’s important to conduct a thorough inspection to remove or treat potential breeding...

Provide long-term tick control

Ticks transmit vector-borne diseases and applying a microencapsulated pyrethroid with a mist blower can provide long-term tick control.

Dr. Nicky Gallagher, Technical Services Manager, Syngenta Professional Pest Management

Reduce mosquito callbacks

There are many variables that affect the success of a residential mosquito control program, including temperatures and rainfall amount.

Effectively control cockroaches with IPM

An IPM approach is necessary to effectively control cockroaches, which can induce asthma attacks and potentially transport pathogens.

Beware: Termiticide treatment zone disruptions

Flooding and other effects from significant storms can disrupt termiticide treatment zones. If the termiticide layer is disturbed, the treatment...

Reduce mosquito callbacks with barrier applications

Made with the right equipment, barrier applications can significantly reduce mosquito numbers, bites and callbacks. For best results, follow these...

Take safety measures when removing stinging insects

Removing bees and other flying and stinging insects is an important service that requires implementing safety measures, including wearing personal...

Overcoming foundation inspections hindered by mulch

Dr. Nicky Gallagher with Syngenta Professional Pest Management reveals how to prevent mulch from hindering termite inspections.

Use moisture meters for termite inspections

During home inspections, it is commonly accepted to interpret a moisture level of 20 percent or higher as an indicator...

Tips & Tricks: Understand termite species behavioral differences

Termite species can differ greatly in their foraging behavior, and understanding these behavioral differences is critical for controlling them. The...

Tips & Tricks: Monitor cockroach population changes

Predicting cockroach population changes and movement can be critical during winter and early spring. Cockroaches are typically suppressed during colder...

Tips & Tricks: How to Combat Fleas, Flies and Ticks

Sanitation is the best way to reduce filthy fly numbers, but getting customer cooperation to help reduce breeding sites can...

Tips & Tricks: 5 Tools for PMPs to Detect Termites

There are many tools pest management professionals (PMPs) can use to detect termites: Moisture meters — A moisture level of...

Tips & Tricks: 3 Ways to Prepare for Mosquito Season

If you offer residential mosquito treatments, three tips to prepare for a successful season include: 1. Manage customer expectations. Determine...

Tips & Tricks: Ant Infestation Control Requires Patience

Homeowners want ant infestations to be controlled immediately. However, products such as baits and nonrepellents can take a week or...