Tips and Tricks – Page 20 – Pest Management Professional

Find where and why ants are appearing

Figuring out how, where and why they are coming in is knowledge that enables technicians to make informed decisions about...

Tips when inspecting for ants

Desiree Straugbinger, BCE, says inspections should be part of every routine service — and not just when customers call you...

Noel McCarthy is a staff writer at Sterifab.com.

Basic safety tips when using disinfectant or sanitizer

Noel McCarthy, of Sterifab, provides basic safety steps you should take whenever you use any kind of disinfectant or sanitizer.

Use the right equipment for the right job

Anna Berry, of B&G, a Pelsis Co., says your formulation will dictate whether surface disinfection (spray) or space disinfection (fog)...

Tips for help with ‘Clean Working’

Matt Remmens, of Envu, gives a few simple steps to follow that can help with “Clean Working."

COVID-19 reveals PMPs are ready to disinfect and sanitize

Dr. Jamel Sandidge, BCE, of Nisus, says COVID-19 revealed pest management professionals are ready, willing and able to help protect...

Benefits of offering cleaning and disinfection to customers

Dr. Cisse Spragins, of Rockwell Labs, gives beneficial tips cleaning and disinfecting that pest management professionals can offer customers.

Create cleaning and disinfecting protocols for customers

Casey Prewitt, of Neogen, says, "When fine-tuning your integrated pest management procedures, develop cleaning and disinfecting protocols for your customers."

Get familiar with stored product pest’s basic biology

James Miller, ACE, of Trécé Inc., says to know the basic biology of stored product pests once you identify it.

Check the trash for stored product pests

Dr. Stuart Mitchell, of PestWest USA, says to consider yourself a facility “trashologist” by routinely examining the method of how...

Watching for stored product pests in winter

Anna Berry, BCE, says not to think pests will stop in the colder months and to be on the lookout...

Warning customers against stored product pests

"If you store it, they will eat it," warns Pat Kelley, BCE, of Insects Limited, against stored product pests.

Go beyond the pantry to find stored product pests

John-Michael Kibrick, of Sterifab, explains to go beyond the pantry to find stored product pests.

Tips to treat store product pests quickly

Greg Pettis, of Nature-Cide, recommends choosing a labeled aerosol or concentrate that controls insects quickly.

Tips to find hidden sources of stored product pests

Dr. Cisse Spragins, of Rockwell Labs, shares tips on what to ask and where to look when trying to find...