Mike Merchant
Recent Articles
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.