Sandra Kraft & Larry Pinto
The authors are well-known industry consultants and co-owners of Pinto & Associates.
Recent Articles
What Every PMP Needs to Know About Cockroach Legs
This important body part plays a key role in transferring insecticide from a treated surface.
Health Risks From Rodent Work
It's up to you to determine the level of risk that you face when doing a rodent job and to take the appropriate precautions to protect yourself.
5 Bed Bug Inspection Tips
Different bed bug signs mean different things.
Spider Hangouts
These eight-legged pests can be tricky to find in and around structures. Here’s where to look for them.
Moving Day for Oriental Cockroaches
Oriental cockroaches also can move inside whenever the weather outside becomes too hot, wet, dry or cold, or when populations get so large they run out of space in their outdoor sites.
Working with Contractors to Keep Construction Sites Pest-free
Certain construction site practices can attract new pests (rodents, flies, yellowjackets, and mosquitoes) that are looking for food and nesting or breeding sites. These pests can be an annoyance and a health hazard for workers and visitors.
Inside Out
Outdoor cockroaches can become indoor pests. Here’s how to deal with peridomestic cockroaches that often move indoors.
Unusual Pests of New Homes
In newly built homes and other buildings, these pests feed on the fungus growing on the surface of wet wood, drywall, plaster and other building materials.
Proper Trash Management
Dumpsters, compactors and trash rooms are often the focal point of pest problems — including flies — in commercial accounts.
Tracking Down Nuisance Wildlife in Urban Settings
When conducting an inspection for nuisance wildlife like rats, squirrels, raccoons, or bats, know how to recognize signs to learn what you're dealing with.