Mel Whitson | Pest Management Professional

Effective communication and collaboration play a significant role in combating mosquitoes

Mosquitoes carry diseases such as West Nile virus, dengue and Zika virus. Wet and warm conditions create a breeding ground...

Effective fly control starts outdoors

Effective fly control starts outdoors to prevent infestations from moving inside.

6 steps for staying on top of a stinging insect control job

Stinging insect control requires a mix of strategy and precision. Here are six tips for staying on top of the...

5 steps to take to enhance your cockroach control

Cockroach control requires strategic expertise, blending knowledge of species behavior with innovative techniques.

Long-term strategies to minimize the risk of a bed bug problem

Integrated pest management strategies are crucial for long-term control, including regular monitoring, sanitation practices and client education on preventing infestations.

Precision and understanding of ant behavior key to effective baiting

Ant baiting is a cornerstone of professional pest management, requiring precision and understanding of ant behavior.

Avoid summer flea and tick surge

Fleas are another warm-weather menace, notorious for invading homes and spreading diseases such as flea-borne typhus and cat scratch disease....

Mitigate risks of fly infestations & prevent food safety violations

With rising temperatures and increased rainfall in many regions, PMPs can expect to see a surge in fly-related issues.

Eliminate standing water to prevent mosquitoes

"Advise customers that the first step in mosquito control is eliminating standing water where possible," says Mel Whitson, of Zoëcon...

Properly identify stinging insects

Mel Whitson, of Zoëcon Professional Products, says when it comes to control tactics, proper identification is key.

Effective cockroach control

To effectively control cockroach infestations, it is crucial to identify and eliminate food, water and shelter sources using targeted treatments,...

Early detection, intervention to treat bed bugs

Mel Whitson, of Zoëcon, says early detection and intervention are key to treating bed bugs.

Bring customers in on treatment plans

There’s always more than meets the eye when it comes to ants. Once you’ve seen a few, there are more...

Mel Whitson, Senior Field Technical Service Manager, Zoëcon Professional Products

PMPs can help customers protect their homes, businesses

Mel Whitson, of Zoëcon, explains that several ways PMPs can help customers protect their homes and businesses from severe infestations.

Weather changes cause increase in calls for various species

Mel Whitson, of Zoëcon, says, "As temperatures rise and rainfall increases in many areas, PMPs should be on the lookout...