Tips and Tricks – Page 46 – Pest Management Professional

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

Identifying spiders to calm fears

Nearly every call/email/text we get about spiders contains the same question: Is it venomous/dangerous? This question is not easy to...

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

Determine when to use control for stinging insects

Stinging insects include all species in the order Hymenoptera; however, the major concerns are from bees, hornets and wasps. Species...

Determine the real reason for spiders’ presence

Why do we have horrible, awful, nasty and scary spiders? Food. Spiders would not be harboring or hunting in an...

Dr. Jamel Sandidge, BCE Research Entomologist, Rockwell Laboratories

5 tips for detecting stinging insects early

The majority of stinging insects are beneficial. They simply find themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time, becoming...

Dr. Eric Paysen, Technical Services Manager, Syngenta Professional Pest Management

Quick tips for effective spider control

Whether spinning webs on front porches or making a mad dash across the kitchen floor, spiders are sure to get...

Consider safety first when treating for stinging insects

When the topic of stinging insects comes up, the first thoughts from most people are about which products they are...

Product Development Manager, AMVAC Environmental Products

Strategize when spraying for spiders

Applications should be directed at typical locations that spiders inhabit.

Flying insect identification is key

As with so many other pests, identification is of paramount importance in flying insect management. During the fall, pest management...

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

Preparation steps for controlling stinging insects

To ensure minimal nest activity, plan to treat for stinging insects early in the morning or very late afternoon.

Using aerosol sprays for controlling stinging insects

Appropriately labeled contact aerosol sprays can be very effective for controlling stinging insects in residential, commercial and institutional areas, including...

Tips for responding to calls about spiders

Here are some things you can do when dealing with customer calls about spiders and potential spider bites.

Tips for managing stinging insects

Communication with your customer is the first step for identifying and managing stinging insects such as bees and wasps. Your...

Dangers of managing stinging insects

Stinging insects are terrifying. There, I said it. Unfortunately, part of being a pest management professional (PMP) is managing stinging...

Tips to solve a clothes moth infestation

A surge in clothes moth calls has been reported in recent months.

Tips when using pheromone traps for Indianmeal moth infestations

It is important to remember that pheromone monitoring systems are just monitors for the adult male Indianmeal moth.