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What attracts carpenter ants to an attic space?

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

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Q&A: Grain pests, mystery ‘bites’ and low-income customers

Q: A customer who makes specialty food products keeps small quantities of whole grains in a cooler, which is set...

Make a difference in the New Year

Editor’s Note: We received this release earlier this month, and we felt it provided food for thought — calorie-free, which is important...

State Pest adds to team

Clinton, N.C.-based State Pest Control has named Sherrie Read and Mike Pridgen as branch operations managers in the Sanford and...

Nixalite: SolaTrim Bird and Pest Barrier

Birds and pests can cause major damage to rooftop solar panels. SolaTrim’s coated, reinforced aluminum body provides permanent protection from...

Women in pest management: Dr. Susan Jones

Pest Management Professional chronicled six women who have made pest management their calling. Each one forged her own path toward...

Bee infestation: Homeowner moves out, Gotcha steps in

An 84-year-old Houston man says he was forced out of his home about three months ago due to a bee...

Jencks now manager of Truly Nolen Fort Myers office

Tucson, Ariz.-based Truly Nolen Pest Control has promoted Richard Jencks to manager of its Fort Myers, Fla., service office. Jencks...

A winning game plan for Pittsburgh’s sports venues

Providing pest management services to sporting venues has its perks. The opportunity to meet world-class athletes, touch championship trophies, and...

Zoecon: Zenprox EC and Zenprox Aerosol

The Zenprox line offers quick knockdown and kill, resistance management, and extended residual control of bed bugs, cockroaches, ants, fleas...

German cockroaches: How to successfully bait

Like us, cockroaches prefer delivery to carryout. It’s bait, not Kryptonite — bring enough for everybody. German cockroaches (Blattella germanica)...

BASF Pest Control Solutions: Trelona ATBS Direct Baiting and Home Monitoring Kits

Trelona ATBS direct baiting and home monitoring product offerings are packaged for per-home use. The Trelona ATBS Direct Bait Stations...

PMP features charities in lieu of holidays

Pest Management Professional (PMP) prides itself on reporting on a variety of charitable endeavors undertaken by readers, and in the...

Cowleys earns Angie’s List award

Angie’s List has recognized Cowleys Pest Services, Neptune, Fla., as one of the Top 5 percent of service companies who...

Wildlife Control Supplies: Vet-Pro Gloves

When dealing with wildlife, you want to make sure your hands and arms are protected. Vet-Pro Gloves were designed by...