Dr. Matt Frye

Dr. Matt Frye is a senior extension associate with the New York State Integrated Pest Management Program at Cornell University. He provides education and conducts research related to pest management in and around buildings.

Placed or Spaced?

New science shows it’s time for a shift away from an outdated equipment paradigm.

Exclusion: The Future of Pest Management

Pest exclusion is an old idea, but one that is gaining traction in the industry. Companies that specialize in exclusion may have an advantage for providing long-term, effective methods of keeping pests — especially rodents — out.

Research Round-Up

Pests of the Pipes

Whether there’s too much or not enough water in your customer’s pipes, both have pest consequences that can be prevented.

[Annual Rodent Control Issue] On the Trail of Troublesome Rodents

A team of researchers has been diligently roaming NYC streets in search of rodents that are not only elusive, but that may carry a flea species capable of transmitting plague pathogens.

[Tech Talk] Where Do Pests Come From?

Although pests seemingly come from nowhere, there is rhyme and reason to where and when they appear. Contrary to what some early thinkers believed, the answer is simple.