Mike Merchant

The author is an entomology specialist for Texas AgriLife Extension.

Recordkeeping: A PMP’s Guide to the Most Common Inspection Failures

Common mistakes found by regulatory inspectors often are related to paperwork and recordkeeping. Review the following checklist to see where your team stands.

Pavement Ant Gets a New Name

Why is knowing the name of an insect important? Because IPM is important.

Cockroach Control and Asthma

Cockroach management in multifamily housing may not be very glamorous, but few other accounts provide the opportunity to better your customers’ lives more.

Insects and Floodwaters

High waters pose some unique pest challenges for PMPs following a hurricane.

Give the Love of Insects This Christmas

Many entomologists started their lifelong love affair with insects by creating their first insect collection.

Mallis and Beyond

In this second in a series of articles about the 2018 National Conference on Urban Entomology, veteran industry researchers’ talks are reviewed and discussed.

Chalcid Wasps in Homes

Parasitoid wasps are certainly one of the most fascinating and wonderful, yet horrifying, of all creatures.

Mallis and Beyond

Young entomologists and their research were in the spotlight at the National Conference on Urban Entomology in Raleigh, N.C.

Boozy Beetle Wreaks Havoc on Lawn Mower

Invasive species is the cause of a unique pest problem.

(Not) Home Alone

Spiders are found in virtually every home in North America, but service technicians could still benefit from learning some ‘fun facts’ about these ubiquitous pests.