About Mark Sheperdigian

Cat flea larvae don’t develop without the droppings of adult fleas. Pets aren’t the only hosts that can support cat fleas. Much of flea control is straightforward and predictable. You......

When treating for mosquitoes, pest management professionals must remember that these common pests differ in their sources, habits and seasons of activity....

Getting control of ants isn’t difficult if you can find the colony. But if all you can find are foragers, you will need to find a way to reach all the ants that are "working from home."...

Upon finding a rich supply of food, mice carry it off piece by piece and store it in a hiding place, where stored product pests may later find it and infest....

When you look below the surface and around the corners, you’ll find the kitchen is full of surprises — including the source of vinegar flies. ...

Have you had more trouble than usual with house mice (Mus musculus)? If we see mouse behavior change, our own behavior will need to change accordingly....

Now we have a new tick in town, and this one has some nasty habits. Let’s meet Haemaphysalis longicornis, the Asian longhorn tick....

Despite physical distancing limiting Pi Chi Omega's in-person gatherings, its community can be a powerful tool as we work through the issues facing us....

Pi Chi Omega has been awarding scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in urban and industrial pest management since 1976....

Bed bug droppings reveal a little bit about the bug and sometimes a little information reveals a lot. Learn more about investigating the clues....