Marisa Fernandez
The author is a North Canton, Ohio-based contributor to PCT.
Recent Articles
On The Hunt
When entomologist Bob Belmont trapped insects for a biodiversity event at the Central Florida Zoo in 2010, he was inspired to start his own study, trapping and logging nearly 10,000 insects.
Four-Point Plan
Dr. Stephen Kells has created a handy reference PMPs can use to eradicate bed bugs from multifamily housing.
Bed Bug Control 101
Bed bug expert Jeff White spoke bed bug biology and prevention basics at the 2016 Global Bed Bug Summit.
10 Tools to Track the Big 3
Stephen Gates, an 18-year veteran of Cook’s Pest Control, shares 10 keys for tracking Norway rats, roof rats and house mice.
Understand The Hot Spots
All small flies are a nuisance. Dr. Gerry Wegner provides tips on how PMPs can better integrate small fly control into their arsenal of service offerings.
Adventures In Small Fly Control
Stoy Hedges reviews some of the different situations PMPs encounter when dealing with small flies based on his extensive experience with these pests.
Wanted: The Next Generation
Pest control companies and suppliers are cashing in on internships as a new way for a younger generation to choose the pest control industry.
On The Hunt for Kindness
To have employees become more active in community service projects, Slug-A-Bug Pest Control created an interactive scavenger hunt that snowballed into a powerful charity drive and company unifier.
‘Start with the Insect First’
After 35 years, David Mueller reflects on the growth of his companies Insects Limited and Fumigation Service & Supply — firms that are leaders in the field of stored product protection.
PestWorld 2016: Four Days of Enrichment
Seattle hosts this year’s event, which is highlighted by educational programming, a packed exhibit hall and multiple networking opportunities.