General Insect Control (includes ants, cockroaches, spiders, fly control, stinging insects)

German Cockroach Control Mythbusting

Do pyrethroid-based products really repel German cockroaches?

UF/IFAS Expert Unravels Truth on Spiders as Friend, Foe

Johnalyn Gordon, a postdoctoral associate in urban entomology at the UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, emphasizes that while these cryptic, eight-legged web weavers make the perfect Halloween icon, they also play a critical role in nature, our gardens and homes.

A Leg Up

While spiders are beneficial, they still freak customers out. Knowing which eight-legged variety you’re dealing with can help your efforts to reduce them.

WSDA Investigating First Northern Giant Hornet Report in Three Years

The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is currently investigating a report of a possible northern giant hornet sighting in the Burley area near Port Orchard, Washington.

Brown Recluse Spider Management: Correcting Contributing Conditions

Long-term relief from brown recluse spiders involves correcting and/or removing the conditions contributing to an infestation, where possible.

Managing Carpenter Bees

Control of Spider Egg Sacs

Water-repellent silk layers of egg sacs may make water-based pesticides ineffective, researchers report.

Research Provides Insights into How German Cockroaches Came to Live With Humans

A new study reveals how German cockroaches spread around the globe and evolved to thrive in human dwellings.

Focus on Stinging Insects: Arachnids with the Fiery Tail

Scorpions are serious pests for pest management professionals in the southern United States.

Cockroach Bait Debate

A recent study looks at the effectiveness of various active ingredients found in cockroach control baits.