Tips and Tricks – Page 52 – Pest Management Professional

As with any insect we deal with, the first step is proper identification of the cockroach species. Each species has...

If you’re using baits and not achieving effective control, try placing two different types of baits on a business card....

Struggling with a stubborn cockroach problem? With the simplicity of using social media and instant access to reviews found on...

Sustaining long-term cockroach control for your accounts means being thorough from the start. Along with an inspection and treatment, educating...

Not all cockroach problems are the same, but here are a few tips and tricks covering exclusion and sanitation options...

Rodent control can sometimes be a tricky business. Rodents adapt well to any environment, and are very intelligent creatures. As...

Placing a little more bait or a few extra traps around your accounts will not do what it takes to...

Multiple-catch mouse traps (MCTs) are capable of catching up to 30 mice, depending on which trap you are using, because...

Follow air movement and heat. That’s the best method for identifying rodent entry points. In my experience, this technique is...

Selecting the correct bait to use when treating for a rodent infestation is one of the most important steps in...

When performing a rodent site evaluation, try using an action camera for documentation. Attached to extension poles, placed on the...

A little trick when using snap traps is to get the rodent species to chew the kick plate by rubbing...

Many technicians misdiagnose disrupted dirt or tunneling systems that appear in a yard. Homeowners call and think they have moles,...

Attics are a great place for carpenter ants (Camponotus spp.) to reside. Because they are wood-destroying organisms (WDO), a lot...

Ants can easily digest and quickly share liquid baits, eliminating the need for them to process the bait before sharing...