Stored Product and Fabric Pests - Pests to study and best study tips for a large and diverse group on the exam. Be sure to look over the content list https://www.entocert.org/studying-ace-exams and see "content list " in the middle of the paragraph. Spend the most time with the top 10 in this group

Insecticides are an important part of pest management and understanding "What" they are and Why we use them is an important part of ACE. This will be a two part series. 

This episode will look at the wood destroying insects. If you following along with the ACE study manual " IPM for the Urban Professional" then the good news is everything you need is here. If your not using the book go to the content list on the ESA website and then look up each insect. This episode  is an over view and will require reading. Pay attention to compare and contrast topics such as how do the termites differ in where they live? What beetles like hardwoods? Which beetles like moisture?

Happy studying! 

This episode will discuss the flies and what key species to focus on when studying for the ACE exam. This information is from the IPM for the Urban Professional pages 151 -158 or can also be found the NPMA Field guide under each specfic pest.  

In this episode we will look at cockroaches. Topics will follow "IPM for the Urban Professional" ACE study guide discussing biology, behavior and management of roaches.

Where do I begin? This is a bonus episode for any of you trying to get started and apply for the exam. I will cover where to get the information to apply along with the resources needed to prepare to study!

We will start working on the specific structural pests which is Chapter 10 of "IPM for the Urban Professional". It is now a good time to mention that  a second resource or reference piece can be really helpful with undersatnding each insect in these groups. The NPMA field guide either in print or digital ( There is an app!)  is very helpful. Other resources that can be used are Mallis The Handbook of Pest Control or Truman Scientific Guide. You do not need all three..... just one! I know I am throwing out alot of terms, so make sure you go back and look up this information! If you have any questions, Spotify has a message system! 

This episode deals with the morphology aka body parts that make insects unique. We will also look at general biological traits ending in the discussion of behavior. This follows Chapter 9 ACE study guide "IPM for the Urban Professional" available from the Entomological Society of America. This podcast is unedited  made for the person that needs this info on the go!