Dr. Michael Bentley, BCE | Pest Management Professional

Learn how to prepare for and prevent summer callbacks.

Discover the environmental and human indicators that forecast the next pest surge.

Callbacks eat into profit margins, strain schedules and can even do a number on client trust. The good news is...

Callback Cures: Why ants go MARCHing It’s that time of year again when winter temperatures fade away, the ground gets...

The holiday season often creates unforgettable encounters with pests. Dr. Michael Bentley offers three client-focused tips to help PMPs ensure...

In addition to the gel bait lifespan study that appears in this issue, Dr. Zach DeVries, an assistant professor in...

Are your safety protocols a monster lurking in the shadows? Dr. Bentley explains how to use October as a 'Spooky...

Scientists with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agriculture Research Service (USDA ARS) and Mississippi State University may be one step...

The Asian needle ant (Brachyponera chinensis) has made headlines in recent months, as this invasive species has been confirmed in...

While prior studies have shown that this tick is not a competent vector of B. burgdorferi, the CDC’s recent findings...

Yellowjackets can be much more than a nuisance. They exhibit territorial behavior and can sting multiple times. This makes them...

A PMP recently asked for advice on resolving an endless cat flea infestation. Dr. Michael Bentley, BCE, shares how in...

The sudden surge in vegetation growth during spring can provide an “uptick” in the preferred habitat for many hard-bodied tick...

If the recent weather whiplash has taught us anything, it’s to prepare for the unexpected. Any equipment that holds liquids,...

Finding any ant inside a structure is unwelcome, but uncovering carpenter ants (Camponotus spp.) can add a layer of concern...