Invasive/Occasional Species | Pest Management Professional

Every fall, pest management professionals (PMPs) start seeing the same thing: Phones light up with frantic customers saying, “Ladybugs are...

With the shift in seasons comes an unwelcome guest: fall-invading pests.

As more studies surface, researchers are discovering that several animals like to make a meal out of invasive spotted lanternfly.

A new study suggests that Solenopsis invicta virus 3 (SINV-3) can be used as a natural way to control invasive...

The Professional Pest Management Alliance launched its latest video project called “Invasive Species” to educate the public about the spread...

A cargo ship attempted to enter the U.S. on July 17 via the Port of New Orleans and was refused...

Journals from the Entomological Society of America (ESA) have published a collection of papers and research on the spotted lanternfly (Lycorma...

Ultimately, the message to consumers remains the same: Stinging insect control is a job for a pro, not a do-it-yourself...

In December, the first Asian giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia) was sighted in the state of Washington. But researchers knew it...

Those who work with insects and otherwise admire Mother Nature might look at the photo at right and think this...

The multicolored Asian lady beetle (Harmonia axyridis, or ALB) is an invasive pest species that has “dogged” many a pest...

Fall invaders can elevate beyond nuisance status, becoming a nuisance and contamination threat.

In this look back, we examine how the industry managed carpet beetles and clothes moths

When identifying pests, double-check your answer and get a second opinion if something seems amiss.

While occasional invaders can’t survive indoors for long periods of time, they can still cause considerable customer woes. A three-step...