In a recent study, Indianmeal moths (Plodia interpunctella, or IMM) exhibited certain behavior patterns depending upon living conditions.
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Moisture is the common denominator in small fly sources
The common theme with small fly species problems is there will be water and some sort of organic material collecting...
Compassion good for business, bed bug survey shows
Customers with particularly persistent pest problems are so grateful to the PMPs who solve them, they become loyal lifelong customers.
Separating mosquito facts from fiction
When treating for mosquitoes, pest management professionals must remember that these common pests differ in their sources, habits and seasons...
Follow your nose to find house fly source
When looking for the source of house flies, follow your nose. Start with a comprehensive interior inspection, and then look...
An interview with a stinging insect
In this "discussion" with a popular pollinator, get to know the honeybee (Apis mellifera).
Communicating the (pencil) point of pest exclusion
Consider asking clients to follow you on a quick pest assessment, and have them compare the diameter of a pencil...
Boost your knowledge of bed bugs
See how well you and your team understand bed bugs by answering these questions submitted by industry experts to test...
3 bad application habits to correct and avoid
Now is a good time to review how to use foggers and sprayers for disinfection, along with common misapplication methods...
Cover the entry categories to get to the root of a rat problem
Dan Baldwin, BCE, outlines three basic ways rats can get into a building and then shares some control tips for...
It’s time to test your termite knowledge
See how well you and your team understand termites by answering these questions submitted by industry experts to test your...
Get familiar with insect families
In entomological terms, insect families are large groups of insects with similar characteristics. Take time to learn to identify the...
The care and feeding of a canine division
The return on investment for a working canine varies by market, as well as whether your dogs are detecting the...
Why pesticide labels are complex
The label is the law. How many times have we heard that? Let’s take a brief walk through the process...
Ant foragers are ‘essential workers’
Getting control of ants isn’t difficult if you can find the colony. But if all you can find are foragers,...
Education sets expectations for mosquito management
Experts suggest sharing your mosquito knowledge with customers for fewer callbacks and higher satisfaction. See more insights from the results...