Stinging Insects – Page 8 – Pest Management Professional

20,000 bees? All in a day’s work

Across the pond in Coventry, England, the Coventry Telegraph reports on a local company, Delta Pest Control, that relocated 20,000...

Giant bee found after 38-year absence

The Wallace's giant bee (Megachile pluto) had not been recorded since 1981 until this January in Indonesia.

“The Future of Mosquito-Borne Illness” By Dr. Stan Cope

Dr. Stan Cope, AP&G’s VP of technical products and services, talks to attendees at the 2018 New York Pest Expo...

2 simple steps to control scorpions

Stinging pests are as much a part of summer as barbecues and flip-flops. Customers often call when these pests threaten...

Neighborhood dynamics influence mosquito risk

In a recent edition of Parasites & Vectors, researchers from the Millbrook, N.Y.-based Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies reports socioeconomic...

Tips when approaching stinging insect nests

September is the time of year that is abuzz with call after call from customers contending with yellowjackets, fire ants,...

Adapt baits for stinging insects changing diets

There are many commercially available traps for wasps, hornets and yellowjackets. I recommend using a trap that is baited with...

Take time to evaluate stinging insects before treatment

When it comes to taking out stinging insects, it can be easy to get caught up in protecting the public...

IPM for stinging insects

An important part of any integrated pest management (IPM) program is prevention. When it comes to stinging insect IPM for...

Dr. Reid Ipser, Director of Technical Services, Nisus Corp.

Determine when to use control for stinging insects

Stinging insects include all species in the order Hymenoptera; however, the major concerns are from bees, hornets and wasps. Species...

Research reveals impacts of total solar eclipse on bees

You may remember to total solar eclipse in 2017 in North America that everyone was buzzing about? Well, research from...

Dr. Jamel Sandidge, BCE Research Entomologist, Rockwell Laboratories

5 tips for detecting stinging insects early

The majority of stinging insects are beneficial. They simply find themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time, becoming...

Consider safety first when treating for stinging insects

When the topic of stinging insects comes up, the first thoughts from most people are about which products they are...

Mel Whitson, Senior Field Technical Service Manager, Zoëcon Professional Products

Preparation steps for controlling stinging insects

To ensure minimal nest activity, plan to treat for stinging insects early in the morning or very late afternoon.

Using aerosol sprays for controlling stinging insects

Appropriately labeled contact aerosol sprays can be very effective for controlling stinging insects in residential, commercial and institutional areas, including...