Peter J. Stieglmayr, ACE
The author is associate entomologist, food safety and service specialist, RK Environmental Services, Westwood, N.J., and can be reached via email at pstieglmayr@giemedia.com.
Recent Articles
Keeping Food Establishments Cockroach-Free
An all-encompassing approach to cockroach control in food establishments increases your chances of success.
[Public Health Update] Tick-Borne Diseases
While pest management professionals can’t offer advice on the medical aspects of ticks, they can offer advice when providing tick-management services.
[Bed Bug Supplement] A Genomic Approach
As insects reproduce, their genetic footprint is passed along, which allows their offspring to become increasingly pesticide resistant. Here’s a glimpse at how we may control bed bugs in the future.
[Commercial Pest Management] Food Safety Requirements & PMPs
The impacts of the Global Food Safety Initiative and Food Safety Modernization Act continue to grow. On average a food safety third-party audit consists of 20 percent pest control-related items, so it’s important for PMPs to know how to improve their service offerings.
[Invasive Pests] Stink Bugs: A Continuing Threat
The industry continues to seek new and innovative ways to control BMSBs, but this pest continues to spread throughout the United States.