Mississippi Pest Management Professionals

Remember that although the temperatures are starting to drop in Mississippi, fire ants are still active in your customer's yards. If you have applied granular bait the recommended 3x already this season and still see a mound during a service, make sure to perform a mound treatment. For more information on #fireants in #Mississippi, visit the MSU Extension Fire Ants webpage https://lnkd.in/gp8TaerU #MSUExt #Entomology #IPM #Ants #PestManagement

Although the majority of termites in Mississippi swarm in Spring/early Summer, PMPs occasionally encounter alates in October and November. The most common species swarming this time of year is the light southern subterranean termite (Reticulitermes hageni). This species tends to swarm in the Fall, is generally *smaller than Eastern subs, and is *brown (but can sometimes appear black). Manage these the same way you would for other native subterranean termites. For more information on #termites in #Mississippi, visit the MSU Extension Termite Webpage: https://lnkd.in/en_hJkBr *Termites don't read books and don't know what they are "supposed" to look like all of the time. Don't ID termites on color and/or size alone! #MSUext #Entomology #PestManagement

Registrations are starting to roll in for Termite University, Dec. 16-17, 2024, in the Clay Lyle Entomology Building on the Mississippi State University Campus. Online registration closes December 13th!! Approved for credit in #Mississippi #Alabama #Arkansas #Louisiana https://lnkd.in/eKXTZixj #Entomology #PestManagement #Termites #IPM #MSUext

Remind your customers that although the weather can feel nice this time of year and they might want to leave their doors open, there are plenty of overwintering pests such as the brown marmorated stinkbug, that would love the chance to come indoors. Find out more about this overwintering pest here: https://lnkd.in/gGEEqrY6 #IPM #Entomology #PestManagement #MSUext

“Pest exclusion is pest prevention and prevention is public health” -Dr. Bobby Corrigan PestWorld 2024

The next article in the Mississippi PMP series is out!! Are you preparing for your Mississippi Wood Destroying Insect License (WDIL) exam? This publication provides information on suggested study material to help you prepare. https://lnkd.in/gTXQwMnN Mississippi PMP is an #MSUext publication series specifically designed to provide targeted, technical information to #PestManagement Professionals (PMPs) in #Mississippi and throughout the #Midsouth region. #Entomology #Termites

Have you ever been treating for German roaches and seen a white #roach? No, it is not a new species. When a #cockroach (or other insect) molts, it is often light-colored and soft (known as "teneral"). Over time, the color will darken, the wings will inflate (if applicable), and the cuticle will harden. #IPM #PestManagement #Entomology #MSUext For more information on cockroaches, see this Mississippi State University Extension Service Publication: https://lnkd.in/gueUNMC4

Household casebearers (formerly known as plaster bagworms) are a unique insect that Mississippi PMPs may encounter. These caterpillars construct cases similar in appearance to their casemaking clothes moth cousins; however, household casebearers are not typically considered pests. Their pumpkin seed-shaped cases can often be found in sheds, garages, and crawlspaces in more humid parts of southern states, where they feed primarily on spiderwebs and dead insects. They have been encountered indoors in bathrooms, where they are likely feeding on hair and dandruff. There are rare reports of these insects eating fabric. For more information, see this MSU Extension article: https://lnkd.in/gFs7FEfa #IPM #PestManagement #Entomology #MSUext

ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR TERMITE UNIVERSITY IS NOW OPEN! This two-day short course for #PestManagement Professionals (PMPs) will be held December 16-17, 2024, on the Mississippi State University campus and is approved for credit in the #Midsouth states of: #Mississippi, #Alabama, #Louisiana, and #Arkansas - Only 40 slots are available! https://lnkd.in/eKXTZixj MS: Recert. for WDIL, WDI Permit, WDI Registered Technician, and Category VII-A. LA: Recert. for structural licensees and technicians in Termite Control and WDIR. Also approved as a CACTP AL: Meeting ID 0009TF 10 credits (WDC, WDB, D&R, REG) AR: Approved for all structural pest cat. (1, 2, 3, 7, & 8) TN: Credit applied for - TBD #entomology #termite #IPM #MSUext

Save the Date! Our next Termite University will be held in the Clay Lyle Entomology Building on the Mississippi State University campus, December 16-17, 2024. Details and registration link to follow! #MSUext #PestManagement #Termites