Paul J. Bello, ACE, BCE – Pest Management Professional

Bed bug advice for your home healthcare clients

Beyond the sanitation precautions in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, home healthcare professionals should also consider the following for bed...

Enhance your industry vocabulary

Here's a few industry terms that may be added to any pest management professional's internal glossary, with examples of their...

What keeps us going in pest control

Paul Bello, ACE, BCE, shares hie journey in the pest control industry and what inspires him to keep going.

‘New’ cockroach species is old hat

Those who work with insects and otherwise admire Mother Nature might look at the photo at right and think this...

Beware of unethical house flippers

Unethical house flippers are an increasing threat to termite/WDO inspectors.

10 tips to cram for that exam

Finding time to study for certification exams can be challenging. Here's how to get the passing score you need.

Setting the Tone

Consider how remediation work can be life-changing. Since my start in the industry as a licensed applicator and technician in...

Bed Bug Combat Manual: Bed Bug Preparation and Too Much Stuff

One of the most significant impediments to successful bed bug work in apartments is stuff. At times, people simply have...

13 Counterpunches to KO the American Cockroach

Sanitation. Clean up. Reduce resources available to the American cockroach. Pest-Proofing. Seal cracks, crevices and other openings this species can...

Coackroach Championship – German Cockroach: (aka Max Schmeling)

These speedy buggers are evasive, and can outnumber any opponent overnight. In the 1970s, pest management professionals (PMPs) were 10...

Proper Identification of Bed Bugs

excerpt: The Bed Bug Combat Manual As with any pest related problem, it’s critical to properly identify the pest in...

Termite Horror Stories

True tales of intimidating infestations and devastating structural damage In most areas of the country, termite swarming is nowhere near...

‘Is vacuuming in there?’

excerpt: The Cockroach Combat Manual II At PestWorld 2013 in Phoenix last fall, Dr. Austin Frishman and I met and...

Cockroach Technology & Technique Tips

Looking back at our years of industry experience have afforded those who grew up in the industry since the 1970s...

Cockroach Combat Manual II Excerpt 1: Knowledge is Power

This primer on cockroach biology and behavior arms pest management professionals (PMPs) to combat this perpetual public health pest. “Cockroach...