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Pest Infestations: The Hidden Threat to Healthy Homes and Workplaces

We don’t often talk about it, but pest infestations are more than just a nuisance—they’re a health crisis hiding in plain sight. When roaches scatter across a kitchen floor or mice scurry behind the drywall, most people think about disgust or property damage.

Bird Flu and Rats: The Overlooked Public Health Threat

As headlines begin catching up to what many in the pest control and public health sectors have long known, the threat of H5N1 avian influenza is no longer limited to poultry farms or migratory birds. It’s evolving—quietly, persistently—and now poses a broader danger.

Do Bed Bugs Spread Disease? What We Still Get Wrong After 25 Years of Lectures

I’ve been talking about bed bugs for over 25 years—long before they trended on social media or became common in public health discussions. Back in the late ’90s, most people thought bed bugs were a myth or a problem of the past. But I was already raising alarms.

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expert-led seminars

Seminars, Consulting, & Litigation Support

Enhance your knowledge and stay ahead of pest challenges with our expert-led seminars and workshops. Jonathan Boyar, our Principal and Founder and a Certified Entomologist with over 40 years of experience, personally conducts these educational sessions. Offered free of charge to current Ecologic Entomology clients, we tailor workshops for property managers, health department inspectors, administrators, landlords, hotel operators, facilities personnel, and medical professionals.

Past attendees highly regard our seminars as some of the most important and relevant training they’ve received. These fact-based programs focus solely on education, with no solicitations for products or services. Contact Ecologic Entomology to schedule a workshop for your organization and discover why our programs are essential in the industry.

An Old Problem in a New World: Bed Bugs 101 (90 Minutes)

The seminar topic covers all aspects of bed bug problems, leaving attendees better informed to make crucial decisions concerning hiring pest control companies, choosing control methods, educating stakeholders, and protecting themselves and their businesses. The presentation is both entertaining and informative to keep attendees engaged. The program has been called one of the best by national audiences. Our seminars are fact-based presentations without solicitations or endorsements for products or services.

Style: Lecture with multimedia
Level: All (management, resident service coordinators, facilities personnel, and more)
Track: Professional Development & Supervisory/Management
HUD Core Area: Disease Prevention

Topics Covered:

History of bed bugs & pesticides
Bed bug anatomy
Bed bug biology and ecology
Injury & damage caused by bed bugs
Bed bug symptoms
Identification & inspection
Treatment method options
Best practices with furniture following an infestation/treatment
Documentation
Effective control products
Common treatment failures
Fraudulent products & services
Common issues that impact control effectiveness
Owner versus tenant responsibilities
HUD’s revised (amended) guidelines on bed bug control & prevention (Notice H 2012-5)
Insecticide resistance
Canine scent detection
New & emerging technologies
Best practices for prevention

Getting the Bugs Out of a Modern-Day Pest Control Strategy (120 Minutes)

The one constant in pest control is change. Products change, pests adapt, and programs must evolve to effectively control pests in multifamily settings. The seminar topic includes an examination of modern pest control strategies and synanthropic (peridomestic) animals such as bed bugs, German cockroaches, and mice. Attendees will emerge from the two-hour presentation with a clear understanding of the challenges posed by these resilient pests and the tools needed to elevate the pest control operations at the property.

History of pest control techniques in multi-family housing
A review of “The Big Four” pests in multi-family housing
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Products, methods, & techniques in multifamily housing control strategies
Reporting
Pest control challenges in multifamily housing
Legal & ethical questions

Bed Bugs Are Back: What Residents Need to Know (60 Minutes)

This seminar topic is a one-hour informational seminar for tenants of multifamily housing properties. It provides tenants with “street smart” information on preventing and identifying bed bugs.

Style: Lecture with multimedia
Level: All (general public, residents, tenants)
Track: N/A
HUD Core Area: N/A

Topics Covered:

Basic identification and signs of bed bugs
Bed bug behavior
Bed bug inspections
Bed bug control options
Bed bug prevention
How you can protect yourself from bringing bed bugs into your home

Rats: The Hidden Challenges - Control, Biology, and Legal Considerations (90 Minutes)

This seminar topic dives into the complex world of rodent control with a focus on rats in this 90-minute seminar. The session covers rat biology, effective control strategies, and rodent infestations’ health and legal challenges. Essential for health inspectors and professionals managing pest-related risks.

Style: Lecture with multimedia
Level: All (general public, residents, tenants)
Track: N/A
HUD Core Area: N/A

Topics Covered:

Basic rodent identification & biology
Rodent behavior
Control challenges
Rodenticides & trapping
Remote monitoring technology
Legal and ethical challenges ahead
Urban rodent control case study

At Ecologic Entomology, our management team is led by Jonathan Boyar, a seasoned professional with over 40+ years of experience in pest prevention and control. Under his leadership, our team of experts has become a trusted resource for providing specialized testimony in litigation cases across Massachusetts.

Our experts deeply understand pest behavior and biology, allowing them to deliver precise, scientifically backed testimony in court. Whether the case involves identifying specific pests, analyzing infestation patterns, or evaluating the efficacy of pest control measures, our team provides clear, authoritative insights that have proven invaluable in legal proceedings.

We don’t just testify—we prepare comprehensive, expert documentation that strengthens your case. Our team draws on a wealth of experience, including successfully resolving numerous cases, to offer well-rounded, informed perspectives that stand up to scrutiny in the courtroom.

With a track record of supporting clients through complex litigation, Ecologic Entomology is your go-to source for expert witness testimony and litigation support in pest-related cases.

When faced with persistent pest issues that go unresolved despite the best efforts of your current pest control provider, enlisting a third party for consultation can provide insight to help address consistent areas of concern. This is a common and frustrating challenge any business can face. Often, the situation feels dire enough that the only solution is calling yet another pest control company. While this can sometimes help, it usually leads to a cycle of switching providers who offer conflicting advice and inconsistent results.

The root of the problem is clear: many pest control companies rely on salespeople with limited understanding and experience to effectively diagnose and prescribe solutions. This creates an inherent conflict of interest—salespeople often have a singular goal: to make a sale, not effectively solve complex pest issues. The limited understanding of entomology and pest management frequently results in businesses wasting money, increasing frustration, and eroding trust.

Ecologic Entomology offers unbiased consultation assessments that provide businesses with a clear explanation of a failing pest control program. Our consultation services are free from motives to sell you a product or service. Our findings are documented in a detailed report, empowering businesses and decision-makers with the information they need to make better decisions and save time, money, and resources.

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