Tips and Tricks – Page 31 – Pest Management Professional

Understand biting black flies

A lesser-known, still-annoying biting pest is the black fly (order Simuliidae). Dr. Janis Reed, BCE, shares some information to consider.

Prevention is key for stinging insects

Prevention, as compared to remediation, usually is more effective for stinging insects. Regularly inspect under eaves and other likely nesting...

Learn to identify stinging insect nests quickly

The trick to dealing with stinging insects is being able to quickly identify their nests. Here are four examples shared...

Solitary vs. social stinging insects

Knowing the types of stinging pests you’re dealing with can help with management. Dr. Rakim Turnipseed compares solitary and social...

Suggestions to eliminate stinging insect problems

Direct treatment into the nest/colony site usually is the fastest and most effective method to eliminate stinging insect problems. See...

Stinging insects require safety training

Stinging insect jobs are not complex, but they may require tools that are often not used daily. Casey Prewitt shares...

3 considerations for wasp and hornet jobs

Before your next wasp and hornet call, Mel Whitson, Senior Field Technical Service Manager, Zoëcon Professional Products suggest these considerations.

How to get yellowjackets under control

Yellowjackets have aggressive behavior and the ability to sting multiple times; they can be intimidating and dangerous. Here are some...

Conquer yellowjacket nests carefully

Yellowjacket nests occur in a variety of places. Ed Van Istendal, Territory Manager for Ensystex shares some tips for getting...

Use caution with defensive yellowjacket colonies

Large yellowjacket colonies are notoriously defensive, so always use extreme caution. Dr. Eric Paysen offers some safety tips.

Use correct PPE when managing stinging insects

When managing certain social bees and wasps, using the right personal protective equipment (PPE) is a must. Sylvia Kenmuir, BCE,...

How to know when to control stinging insects

It is a pest management professional's job to know which stinging insect species warrant control and in what circumstances.

Consider applications for RIFA management

Management for red imported fire ants (RIFA) begins outdoors where they occur. Dr. Janis Reed, BCE, shares some tips for...

Share cockroach knowledge with customers

Cockroaches are not good. But they’re not the end of the world, despite your customers who feel that way. Help...

7 cockroach control steps

Cockroaches can easily adapt to modern control strategies, but they also can be overcome with good measures. Whether infestations are...