Greg Pettis
Nature-Cide
One of the most frustrating fly situations a PMP can face is when flies emerge from a dead animal hidden in an inaccessible area like a wall void, recessed ...
Dr. Stuart Mitchell, BCE, technical director, PestWest USA
PestWest
Several innovative methods exist to monitor and ensure pest control in food facilities. For example, some PMPs ...
Anna Berry, BCE
Pelsis
While the end goal typically is to control a fly population, it can be hard to achieve without taking some time to monitor the population first. Through ...
Matt Remmen
Envu
Flies are attracted to odors.
Customers can reduce risk if they:
Keep the house and perimeter sanitary.
Keep trash cans sealed.
Keep food covered as ...
Dr. Lisa Eppler
Syngenta
Flies come in various shapes and sizes, each with unique quirks and characteristics. From the speedy house flies to the stealthy fruit flies, understanding ...
Mel Whitson
Zoëcon
Flies are known carriers of more than 100 pathogens, threatening food safety and public health. What’s more concerning are the rising temperatures and increased ...
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Attendees at the 2025 PMP Growth Summit who participated in the Wednesday and Thursday morning breakfast roundtables found the early rise worthwhile. The opportunity ...
Dr. Cisse Spragins
Rockwell Labs
Fruit flies, drain flies and phorid flies can be a challenge to control because they have short life cycles and can multiply quickly when their food ...
Kim Kelley-Tunis, ACE, BCE, PCQI
Nisus
Small flies in homes and commercial facilities often are an indicator of additional problems that must be addressed. While the treatment ...
I have written about the role your office location can play in the growth of your business. I also have extolled the benefits of having a separate entity to own those buildings that your ...
Andrew Fisher, BCE, PHE
Neogen
Facilities such as coffee shops, bakeries and pizza parlors can face many daily drain maintenance challenges. Coffee grounds, flour and cornmeal ...
Sandra Sleezer, BCE
MGK
Fly management is key, not only because they are annoying but also because they spread disease. One of the most critical steps next to customer communication ...