Rentokil Terminix Sydney Crawley's Mosquito Research, Public Health Implications

Sydney Crawley, principal vector scientist, Rentokil Terminix, shared updates on Rentokil Terminix and the Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit’s joint effort against dengue fever-carrying mosquitoes swarming the U.S. territory, collaborative research efforts with the CDC and thinking ahead to leverage technology for more sustainable pest control practices.

Cutting-Edge Identification Tips, Technical Research Discussed at UK Short Course

Pest control experts and members of academia shared the latest entomology research and technical pest lessons at this year’s University of Kentucky Short Course.

ESA Meeting a Sneak Peek of Science That Will Help PMPs in the Future

The Entomology Society of America held its annual academic meeting, which included research presentations, numerous group and committee meetings, such as the Women in Entomology breakfast and a symposium to showcase the jobs in urban entomology.

How to Improve Pest Control in the Perimeter

Tips for reducing callbacks in tough, outdoor environments, including focusing on insect hot spots, improving calibration and substrate considerations.

Terminix's Jay Newell Reviews Best Practices, Identifying Pest Risks in Buildings

In the following online extra podcast, PCT interviewed Newell to discuss the topic further on best practices PMPs can implement during commercial building inspections, how and why pests enter a commercial space to begin with and some unique challenges Newell faces as a technical services manager.

The Ants Go Marching One by One

Knowing about ant biology and habitats and being able to investigate the source of ant pests is vital to our success in managing them.

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.

Faye Golden's Efforts to Advocate for Public Policy Issues, Bridge Diversity Gap

In the following video interview, NPMA President Faye Golden shared more on her professional efforts in public policy, her personal interests in being a founding member of the Black Ownership Matters (BOM) organization and her goals to increase diversity in the pest control industry.

Video: 'The Best Advice I Ever Got' Part One

PCT’s October cover story highlights dozens of industry leaders sharing words of wisdom that have shaped their careers. In part one of this video series, PCT asked several other industry leaders to share the best piece of advice they have ever received.

Video: 'The Best Advice I Ever Got' Part Two

PCT’s October cover story highlights dozens of industry leaders sharing words of wisdom that have shaped their careers. In part two of this video series, PCT asked several other industry leaders to share the best piece of advice they have ever received.

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