Jordan Fox

The author is a contributing writer to PCT and can be contacted at jfox@giemedia.com.

Mosquito Suppression Key to Customer Satisfaction

PMPs should strive for a service that is efficacious and economically and environmentally sound, mosquito control expert Grayson Brown says.

Preparing for Disease Outbreaks

PMPs need to stay up-to-date on the mosquito market because new information about control techniques, equipment and pesticides is constantly becoming available. Here’s how the pest management industry can prepare for and efficiently respond to possible mosquito-borne disease outbreaks.

Mosquito Marketing Tips

Whether you’re already involved in mosquito control, or are considering doing so, there are several easy ways to communicate your messages to customers. Here are some tips to help you sell your services.

Mosquito Control: Toolbox of the Future

A Rutgers University research scientist shared his views about the global battle against mosquitoes at NPMA PestWorld.

Small Fly Control: Treat the Source

Pest control professionals’ control measures must include a varied approach aimed at small fly larvae and adults, with sanitation being key.

Locked & Loaded

The Germinator is a mechanically sealed mobile sanitizing chamber that uses a combination of ozone and heat to kill germs and pests, including bed bugs.

Tips & Tricks

An update from a leading bed bug researcher reveals valuable control information that was tested both in the lab and in the field.

The Importance of Detecting Low-Level Bed Bug Activity

Detecting bed bugs during the end of an eradication effort, just before they’ve been eliminated, is more difficult than it is at the onset of an infestation. This is especially true when relying solely on visual inspections, one researcher says.

Model Behavior

Excerpts from rodent expert Bobby Corrigan’s presentation during PCT’s Rodent Control Virtual Conference.

Going Green Again

A new pesticide renews one PCO’s faith in green products.