By Austin M. Frishman, Ph.D
Over the years, Pest Management Professionals (PMPs) have asked me what technical books I think are best for helping them in their field of work. I have listed some of my top choices below, many of which have stood the test of time. This list includes the latest editions of publications, when possible, as well as hyperlinks to online bookstores or digital versions.
PCT publications:
- PCT Field Guide for the Management of Structure-Infesting Ants, 2010.
- PCT Field Guide For The Management Of Structure-Infesting Beetles Vol. I: Hide and Carpet Beetles/Wood-Boring Beetles, 1996.
- PCT Field Guide For The Management Of Structure-Infesting Flies, 1995.
- PCT Field Guide for the Management of Urban Spiders, 2012.
- PCT Beetle Field Guide, Vol. 2: Stored Product Beetles/Overwintering Beetles, 1996.
- PCT Technician’s Handbook and PCT Field Guide, 2012.
- Rodent Control, A Practical Guide For Pest Management Professionals, Robert Corrigan, 2001.
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service publications:
- Biology and Management of Carpenter Ants, Daniel Suiter, 2012.
- Biology of Subterranean Termites in the Eastern United States, Daniel Suiter, Susan James and Brian Forschler, 2002, Bulletin 1209. Available in English and Spanish.
- Insecticide Basics for the Pest Management Professional, Daniel Suiter and Michael Scharf, 2012.
- Management of Pest Insects In and Around the Home, Daniel Suiter, Brian Forschler, Lisa Ames and Richard Hoebeke, 2013.
- Stored Product Pests in the Home, Daniel Suiter, Michael Toews and Lisa Ames, 2014.
Other important publications:
- NPMA Field Guide to Structural Pests, Eric Smith and Richard Whitman, 2007.
- Photographic Atlas of Entomology and Guide to Insect Identification, James Castner, 2001.
- Simon & Schuster's Guide to Insects, Ross H. Arnett Jr. and Richard Jacques Jr., 1981.
- Termite Species of Louisiana: An Identification Guide, Matthew T. Messenger, New Orleans Mosquito & Termite Control Board, 2004.
- The Bed Bug Combat Manual, Paul Bello, 2011.
- The Cockroach Combat Manual II, Austin M. Frishman and Paul Bello, 2013.
- The Pest Ants of Louisiana: A guide to their identification, biology and control, LSU Ag Center, 2005.
- Truman's Scientific Guide to Pest Management Operations, Gary Bennett, John Owens and Robert Corrigan, 2014. English and Spanish versions are available.
These are just some of the publications that are on my complete list of reference materials. Be sure to check with NPMA, your local distributors, manufacturer representatives and industry publications for updates and reference materials.
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