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Jim McHale

Entomologist, CEO & President at JP McHale Pest Management
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Jim McHale, a Cornell Entomologist and President and CEO of JP McHale Pest Management, is known as a visionary in the pest management industry. He has redefined the role of "exterminator," and transformed the small "extermination" company started by his father James McHale, Sr., into a technology and science-driven pest management company servicing more than 6,000 residential and commercial customers throughout the New York region.

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  • Spotted Lanternflies: A Beautiful Threat to US Plants
    Jim warns that Spotted Lanternflies, though harmless to humans, threaten plants and trees. "Each female can lay over 100 eggs," making vigilance crucial. The Department of Agriculture urges killing them on sight. Use neem oil and other topical treatments to combat them. Scrape off egg masses from surfaces and squish adults to prevent infestations.
  • Natural Mosquito Repellent Tips from Pest Expert Jim McHale
    Jim offers natural mosquito repellent strategies, emphasizing chemical-free solutions. He provides insights into colors that attract mosquitoes and suggests effective, eco-friendly products. With 40 years of experience, Jim is a trusted source for pest control advice.
  • Expert Tips: Combatting Cockroaches and Springtails in Your Home
    Jim advises fixing leaks, keeping kitchens clean, and storing food in airtight containers to deter cockroaches. For springtails, reduce moisture and eliminate organic debris. Avoid standing water, scented products, and excessive outdoor lighting to prevent pest attraction. Jim also warns against mulch donuts, which breed fungus and harbor pests.
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  • 'Aside from listening for where scurrying noises in the walls or ceiling are, look for droppings, gnaw marks, paw prints, chewed wires, small holes, or devices in walls or nests,' recommends Jim McHale, CEO and president of JP McHale Pest Management. 'These are all common signs rodents have moved in and should give you an indication about where they are getting in and out from.

  • Bed bugs are known for their reddish-brown color, Jim McHale, certified entomologist and CEO at JP McHale Pest Management, tells Best Life. They're also flat, wingless, and range in size from 1 millimeter to 7 millimeters, according to the CDC.

    "Bed bugs are really small—just about the size of an apple seed," McHale confirms.

  • Jim McHale, president of JP McHale Pest Management, notes that a single case can contain 20-40 eggs and hatch within a month, so it's important to act quickly and destroy any egg cases you find.

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