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Alexander Riley

Alexander Riley, CCA, works as an integrated pest management educator for a university cooperative extension service in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He conducts training courses for certified pesticide applicators and drafts technical bulletins on regional pest populations. Before his extension post, he ran agricultural trial plots assessing crop responses. Riley earned a master’s degree in entomology from the University of North Dakota. He also writes for Biology Insights.

How to Trap Pocket Gophers: A Step-by-Step Guide
What Are Group 3 Insecticides and How Do They Work?
What Is Buprofezin? Uses, Pests, and Safety Concerns
What Are These White Bugs in My Mulch?
An Honest Look at Arber Insecticide Reviews
How to Gas Moles: A Step-by-Step Fumigation Guide
How to Get Rid of Mold in Mulch
Does Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) Kill Slugs?
What Repels Spider Mites? Environmental & Botanical Solutions
Does Raid Kill Plants? The Chemical Reason Why
When Is the Best Time to Apply Pesticides?
Does Neem Oil Kill Earwigs? Effectiveness & Application
Do I Have Gophers or Moles in My Yard?
Does Neem Oil Work on Grasshoppers?
How to Keep Rats Out of Your Compost Bin
How to Use Garlic as an Insect Repellent
What Insecticide Kills the Spotted Lanternfly?
How to Keep Termites Out of Mulch
Does Cedar Mulch Repel Fleas?
How to Get Rid of Hackberry Psyllids
Does Neem Oil Kill Spotted Lantern Flies?
How to Get Rid of the California Root Borer Beetle
What Does Lime Kill? From Pathogens to Pests
Does Neem Oil Kill Fruit Flies at All Life Stages?
How Is Biological Control Used for Battling Pests?
How to Apply Diatomaceous Earth Outdoors
Does Neem Oil Kill Beneficial Insects?
Does Neem Oil Repel Flies? The Science Explained
Why Does Mulch Catch on Fire?
What Is Organic Pest Control and How Does It Work?