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Mosquito pressure is predictable. Female mosquitoes are not random; they follow a consistent set of behaviors driven by the need to find water, lay eggs, and find shelter from the sun and wind. Understanding those behaviors is the most effective framework a pest management professional can apply when scoping and servicing a property.

As mosquito pressure continues to increase across the country, pest management professionals (PMPs) are seeing growing demand for mosquito prevention services. But according to Kyle Richards, insecticides senior product manager for North America at Envu®, one of the biggest concerns for PMPs is delivering consistent mosquito control while reducing callbacks and repeat applications — especially as environmental conditions become more unpredictable.

Pests can find themselves at the perimeter of a structure for several reasons. They could be initially attracted to moisture and harborage in the landscaping. Maybe cooler weather is setting in and they’re starting to look for an overwintering site. It’s possible that food sources attracted them to the area. Whatever the reason, pests close a structure may well find themselves getting inside the structure. Exactly what we don’t want. Many customers understand that to a certain extent, there will be insect activity outdoors. However, there is a lot less patience for pests inside the home. Because of that, a primary focus for PMPs is perimeter control. 

When ant infestations become established, Pest Management Professionals (PMPs) need solutions that are effective, easy to deploy, and compatible with a variety of service programs. SureKill® Ant Gel Bait from Neogen® is formulated to help technicians target foraging ants, promote bait transfer within the colony, and provide control in both indoor and outdoor treatment areas. The formulation combines the active ingredient imidacloprid with a highly palatable bait matrix designed to encourage consumption by a broad range of ant species. Packaged for precise application, SureKill Ant Gel Bait offers PMPs a practical option for addressing active infestations while supporting efficient service delivery across residential and commercial accounts.