Dr. Mohammed El Damir

Author and technical training director for Adam's Pest Control, Minneapolis, Minn. He earned his Ph.D. in entomology from teh Univerisy of Vermont.

How to Deal with Bat Bugs

[Annual Termite Control Issue] Drywood Termites Were Where?

When these typically warm-weather pests showed up in Minnesota, knowledge of the species helped these PMPs solve the infestation.

[Pest Profile] Follow the Moisture

To properly perform foreign grain beetle management, PMPs need to eliminate moisture problems that promote fungal/mold growth, which is what this pest thrives upon.

[Termite Control] Understanding the Biology of Termites

Knowing termites’ biological and ecological features and interactions with their environments will help with their prevention and management.

[Seasonal Invaders] Tis the Season

Impending cold temperatures, food availability and species-specific characteristics often encourage some

[Occational Invaders] Spotlight on Springtails

Eliminating moisture sources in homes is the key to controlling this bothersome occasional invader.