Joe Argentine

Feb 28, 2024 | mypmp.net | Joe Argentine |Ellen Wagner |Desiree Straubinger

Make fast work of flies in almost any setting: Ready-to-use PT Alpine Pressurized Fly Bait is considered to be the only pressurized fly bait aerosol available in the market. With no mixing or water and no additional spray equipment needed, the right percentage of concentrate is always applied with no waste. It’s ultraviolet light (UV) stable, non-repellent and undetectable to flies.

Feb 13, 2024 | mypmp.net | Dan Gordon |Andrew Fisher |Michael Boyd |Joe Argentine

Employers beware!On Jan. 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a Final Rule that changes determinative factors relating to individuals who provide services and their status as independent contractors. The rule, which is titled Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, goes into effect March 11, 2024. It will use the multifactor analysis used by courts for decades prior to the two-factor rule in effect and published in 2021.

Feb 12, 2024 | mypmp.net | Andrew Fisher |Michael Boyd |Joe Argentine |Diane Sofranec

Whether through travel, hotel stays, or visits to public places, bed bugs can be picked up just about anywhere. To avoid taking them home with you, recognizing early signs of their presence can be crucial in preventing infestations. Look for small reddish-brown spots on bedding, molts or shed skins, as these are the first indicators. Unexplained “bites” upon waking or a sweet, musty odor in the bedroom also could signal a growing bed bug population.

Feb 9, 2024 | mypmp.net | Michael Boyd |Diane Sofranec |Heather Gooch |Joe Argentine

Sleep tight and don’t let the bed bugs bite. As a child, I had to ask what bed bugs were. Today, however, pest management professionals (PMPs) are all too familiar with the recent increase in bed bugs. Customers are frustrated and just as fearful of the treatment as they are of the bugs. Customers are hesitant to introduce pesticides to their families’ homes and bedding, but there are now alternatives.

Feb 9, 2024 | mypmp.net | Joe Argentine |Michael Boyd |Ellen Wagner |Diane Sofranec

With bed bug calls on the rise in some areas, it’s a good idea for pest management professionals to review current treatment protocols. As part of an integrated pest management (IPM) program, the first, most important step is to conduct a thorough inspection. This includes asking customers whether they have insect bites and if so, when they were first noticed. Ask whether they’ve seen blood spots on walls, linens or mattresses, and whether they have actually seen the pests.