Tips and Tricks – Page 44 – Pest Management Professional

Dr. Janis Reed, BCE, Technical Services Manager, Control Solutions Inc.

Try something new for better ant control

My best advice for problematic ant infestations is to try something different.

Learn variety of fly species to develop treatment program

Filth flies are tricky business. Arming yourself with knowledge is the first strategic line of defense. Learning about the variety...

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

Conduct surveys to determine a bird control strategy

Exotic bird pest species are associated with ectoparasites and numerous diseases. To establish a management protocol, it’s a good idea...

Tips to close bird control deals

One of the biggest challenges in bird control is not doing the solution work, but how to close deals. Here...

Jeff Watts, Bird Control Expert, Bird-B-Gone

3 steps for professional bird control

Understanding the nuances of bird control identification and installation is an essential component to proper execution of a bird job....

3 tricks to make visual deterrents more effective for bird control

Many customers attempt to solve bird problems themselves by purchasing a visual deterrent, such as a plastic owl. But visual...

Dr. Jamel Sandidge, BCE Research Entomologist, Rockwell Laboratories

Get control of a phorid fly infestation

When the call comes in to eliminate an infestation of Phoridae — phorid flies, also known as humpback, scuttle or...

Education is key for flying insect control

Most PMPs will agree that flying insect treatments consist of identifying pest and harborage areas, treating those accordingly, and educating...

What to focus on when dealing with flying insects

A flying insect can be a grasshopper, a fly, a moth or a wasp. Some species are strong flyers and...

Product Development Manager, AMVAC Environmental Products

Control flying insects with a multi-method program

Effectively controlling flying insects like flies, gnats, mosquitoes and moths is best accomplished by developing a program that includes physical,...

Tips for successful house fly control

Successful house fly control requires a multi-pronged approach.

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

3 steps to limiting inside fly populations

Follow these three steps to limit fly populations and give your customers some relief from these nuisance pests.

Educate customers on threat of birds

Successful nuisance bird control involves addressing the issue quickly; however, many customers seem to delay because they don’t see birds...

Noel McCarthy, VP Advertising, Noble Pine Products Co.

Resolutions for common bird control issues

Here are some practice-proven approaches to help you resolve the more common issues you may encounter.

Bird control is IPM

Bird control is the ultimate exercise in integrated pest management