New research published on Phys.Org identifies a colony-level physiological trigger for collapse in termite populations.
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How pest management and horse behavior interact
A contributor article published via Boston 25 News outlines how biting insect activity, specifically flies, mosquitoes and midges, affects horse...
Pest pros vs DIY: How to position expertise for better conversions
DIY pest control often fails to stop infestations. Learn how PMPs can educate customers and win more business.
Study reveals the impact of urban air pollution on ant colonies
Ants can show significant changes in their colony scent, prompting aggression and rejection by nestmates.
Ohio declares quarantine: Several states anticipate Spotted Lanternfly return
As warm weather returns, states are preparing for the return of the invasive Spotted Lanternfly.
This year’s Olympic mascots are… weasels?
This year’s Olympic spotlight isn’t on athletes — it’s on stoats. For the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, the official...
How to keep clients prepared for winter pest encounters
As a major winter weather system sweeps across the Eastern and Southern U.S. this weekend, keep in mind that pests...
Bay Area Leptospirosis outbreak: What you need to know
Leptospirosis, a dangerous bacterial disease, has been detected among rats and dogs near a homeless encampment in Berkeley, Calif.
Heartbroken for Valentine’s? Name a rat after your ex
VIDEO: Bryan DeVasher/Richmond Times-Dispatch Did you recognize your ex in that video? Maybe not, but returning this year by popular...
Wasps wreak havoc at World Darts Championship
When Jurjen van der Velde stepped onto the stage at London’s Alexandra Palace during the World Darts Championship, he brought...
Ever wish you could take on pests with fire? Now you can in Kill it With Fire 2
Kill it With Fire 2 New video game Kill It With Fire 2, developed by Casey Donnellan Games and published by tinyBuild, will officially...
Spider studies uncover web logic, city of silk
Three new studies provide more insight into the world of arachnids.
UGA study finds bats can be their own glow sticks
Every pest management professional (PMP) has, or should have, an ultraviolet (UV) light function on their flashlight for detecting rodent...
New termite species named after PMP Hall of Famer
Reticulitermes rusti is named in honor of Dr. Mike Rust.
A positive pest invasion at Columbus library
Usually when we report on libraries, it’s in the context of pests like rodents, silverfish or bed bugs shutting them...
A new way to disrupt mosquitoes? Sweet
A high-sugar diet can interfere with the ability to sense humidity in yellow fever and common house mosquito species.