Yellowjacket nests are often located in structures behind shutters, in eaves, soffits, wall voids and other inconspicuous, protected areas. They also commonly nest in swing sets, patio furniture, barbecue grills, stored boats, old vehicles, and even in the ground. One effective and nontoxic approach to controlling yellowjackets is to place glue boards around and close to […]
Tips and Tricks
Tips & Tricks: An Alternative Tactic for Treating Stinging Insect Nests
Increasing the pressure on a spray rig and blasting a wasp or hornet nest is a tactic of the past....
Tips & Tricks: Control Stinging Insects by Killing the Queen
When the queen dies, the colony dies. When using aerosol treatments, spray the nest to immobilize individual workers as much...
5 tips for ant control
1. Identification is key. Different species require different treatment approaches. Knowing the characteristics of each ant species will help you...
Tips & Tricks: How to Work Around Stinging Pests
Bees and wasps only sting people to defend themselves or their nests. If you’re stung, it’s likely because you’re too...
Tips & Tricks: 5 Ways to Identify, Control a Stinging Pest Infestation
Proactively control stinging insect infestations year-round with an integrated pest management (IPM) program that begins with a thorough inspection around...
Tips & Tricks: The What, Where and How of Stinging Insects
⦁ WHAT: Know your enemy. Identify and understand the habits of the target pests. When a customer says, “I’ve got...
Tips & Tricks: Bait Properly to Catch More Wildlife
Follow these simple tips to catch more critters: When putting out cage traps, it’s critical to bait them properly. The...
Tips & Tricks: Protecting People is Part of Wildlife Control
Wildlife control isn’t just about eliminating or excluding target animals. Protecting people in contact with the area from disease is...
Tips & Tricks: 5 Ways to Control Wildlife
1. Use sweet baits/lures when trapping raccoons and skunks. House pets normally enjoy the more pungent meat baits. 2. If...
Tips & Tricks: 3 Proactive Mosquito Control Measures
West Nile virus (WNV) affects almost every state in the nation. As professionals, simply recommending the use of diethyltoluamide (DEET)-type...
Tips & Tricks: Mosquitoes Require Management, Not Just Control
With mosquitoes, think management, not just control. Inspect for breeding sites — namely, items that can hold sufficient water to...
Tips & Tricks: Insights Help Protect Against Mosquitoes
There are about 3,000 kinds of mosquitoes worldwide, and about 175 of them are in the United States. Most prefer...
Tips & Tricks: 3 Ways to Prepare for Mosquito Season
If you offer residential mosquito treatments, three tips to prepare for a successful season include: 1. Manage customer expectations. Determine...
Tips & Tricks: Powered Mist Blowers Provide Efficient Mosquito Control
Pest professionals can increase their presence with customers (and revenue, too) by offering relief from the nuisance of mosquitoes. This...
Tips & Tricks: Guidelines Help Minimize Incidence of Mosquitoes
The Center for Vector Biology at Rutgers University provides research and information for the public about insects, including mosquitoes, and...