By Dr. ElRay Roper, Senior Technical Representative Fire ants are more than a nuisance; they can cause painful stings and scars. To control them, it is important to understand their biology and habits, as well as the benefits and disadvantages offered by various control methods. Fire ant queens can lay thousands of eggs each day, […]
Ants
PMPs know that ant colonies are common pests to deal with in both business and residential clients. Learn more ant tips and tricks from industry pros.
Trends and Stats: Ants
According to pest management professionals (PMPs) surveyed in a 2011 poll published last year by the National Pest Management Association...
Tips and Tricks: Treating large yellowjackets, other large nest builders
By Dr. Dina Richman Product Development Manager, FMC Professional Solutions For most people, a bee, ant or wasp sting is...
Tips and Tricks: 3-layered approach to stop ants on first try
By James Herrmann General Insect Control Product Manager, BASF Pest Control Solutions Ants are the No. 1 reason homeowners call...
Tips and Tricks: Why you should bait ants
By Dr. Bob Cartwright Technical Manager, Syngenta Professional Pest Management When ant infestations become a problem, pest management professionals (PMPs)...
Tips and Tricks: Identifying red imported fire ants
By Dr. Dina Richman Product Development Manager, FMC Professional Solutions There are 360 species of ants in the United States,...
Tips and Tricks: The ‘triple-whammy’ approach for ant invasions
By Dr. Cisse Spragins CEO, Rockwell Labs Ants can be active and invade structures any time the weather is sufficiently...
Tips and Tricks: Establishing an ant colony elimination program
By Joe Barile Technical Services Support, Environmental Science, Bayer CropScience LP Ants live in colonies where individual members of the...
Tips and Tricks: When to treat for fire ants
By Doug VanGundy Senior Director, Research and Development, Central Life Sciences The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that fire...
Carpenter Ants
The old joke was: “you can identify a carpenter ant by his tool belt.” But the carpenter ant is nothing...
Pest Colloquial Names and Mistaken Identities
It is interesting how many customers have their own names for pests based on what their parents and friends called...
FMC Professional Pest Solutions: Ant Control Tips
By: Dr. Dina Richman A “crazy” new invasive ant species has been popping up in growing numbers in Florida, Texas and...
Central Life Sciences: Ant Control Tips
By: Doug Van Gundy Fire ants are a growing problem in America, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimating that...
Seventh Edition of Truman’s Guide now available
CLEVELAND — “The Truman’s Scientific Guide to Pest Management Operations, 7th Edition” is available now. The newest version of this...
Study Reveals Benefits of Transport GHP on Ant Control
FMC product boasts 24-hour control of carpenter ant colonies SPOKANE, Wash. — A study by Dr. Laurel Hansen, of Spokane...
ON THE RECORD: Don’t Get Left Behind
By: Pete Grasso Be a part of PMP’s first-ever top companies roundup Our goal at Pest Management Professional magazine has always been to...