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Tips & Tricks: German cockroach inspection imperative to control

German cockroaches (Blattella germanica) are generally nocturnal insects. They’ll venture out of their indoor harborages during the daylight hours only...

Can you spot why this restaurant has filth fly problems?

The restaurant has a problem with filth flies (Diptera). Can you see why? First, consider the dumpster. It’s overflowing and...

Tips & Tricks: Place German cockroach bait near harborage

German cockroach nymphs are more likely to stay close to their harborage. Place bait as close to harborage areas as...

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Choose weapons wisely when fighting pharaoh ants

Infestations of pharaoh ants (Monomorium pharaonis) can be a persistent source of consternation for pest management professionals (PMPs) in commercial...

Tips & Tricks: Locate moisture sources for Oriental cockroach control

The first step in controlling any pest is to make sure you identify it correctly. Unfortunately, misidentification can give cockroaches...

8 ways to humanely rid spiders

The public still wants spiders gone, but more humanely. We need to plan our management actions accordingly. When I was...

Tips & Tricks: Switch up cockroach control methods

The best strategy for cockroach control is to “mix it up.” Gel baits are great tools, but should be rotated...

Facts you should know about nonvenomous snakes

Snakes, especially nonvenomous species, are not to be feared. In fact, they play an important role in our ecosystem. Here...

The citronella ant: A subterranean saboteur

Citronella ant (Lasius interjectus) Formerly Genus: Acanthomyops, this larger yellow ant is a subterranean saboteur of structures. Description: Workers are...

Tips & Tricks: When to use cockroach glue boards

Surveillance and monitoring of cockroach populations are crucial when your goals are to minimize the use of insecticides and streamline...

Why PMPs should ‘act’ in the customer’s best interest

“Problem Solvers” is a monthly feature in which PMPs share stories of some of their most difficult accounts — and...

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...

Callback Cures: Seek Aedes mosquitoes’ backyard breeding sites

Thanks to mosquitoes being in the headlines this year, many pest management firms across the nation are offering mosquito control...

Where to look for pest bird activity

While many retail chains and box stores differ in size, location and landscape, they all share one similarity: ideal conditions...

Tips & Tricks: Cockroach management starts with proper identification

Cockroaches are still a challenge in many situations, especially commercial food service and manufacturing. Infestations can wreak havoc on customers...