Greg Baumann: Pest Management Hall of Fame Inductee, Author & Industry Advisor
Greg Baumann is the founder of Pest Sherpa and one of the most experienced technical voices in the professional pest management industry. His guidance is informed by more than 40 years of work in urban entomology, technical services, regulatory affairs, product stewardship, training, public education, and industry leadership.
Greg was inducted into the Pest Management Professional Hall of Fame in 2013. During his career, he has held senior roles with the National Pest Management Association, Rollins / Orkin, and Nisus Corporation, and has contributed to national media, technical publications, training programs, industry standards, and consumer education.
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Greg’s Field Favorites
Six guides where four decades of inspections, training and bed bug work count the most. Each one tells you what you are looking at and what to do next.
Bed Bugs in Healthcare
How hospitals and clinics should respond when bed bugs come in with a patient. Written with clinical staff in mind.
5-Minute Hotel Room Check
The quick bed bug check to do before you unpack. It works in any hotel room.
Carpet Beetles
The pest behind holes in wool, and the tiny larvae people often mistake for bed bugs.
Brown Recluse Spiders
How to tell a real recluse from the spiders that get blamed for it, and what to do about bites.
Carpenter Ants
Big black ants indoors in spring can mean a nest in damp wood. Here is how to track it down.
Yellow Sac Spiders
Pale spiders on walls and ceilings at night. How they differ from a brown recluse.
Why Greg’s Experience Matters to Pest Sherpa Readers
Pest Sherpa was created to help homeowners, property managers, and pest management professionals make better decisions about pest identification, prevention, treatment options, and when professional service is appropriate. The site is built around practical, evidence-based guidance rather than fear-based claims or generic pest control advice.
Greg’s background gives Pest Sherpa a different perspective. He has worked with pest management companies, product manufacturers, regulators, trade associations, media organizations, and government stakeholders. That experience helps translate complex pest biology, label requirements, inspection findings, treatment limitations, and risk factors into guidance that regular readers can understand and use.
The educational content published on Pest Sherpa is informed by more than four decades of professional experience in pest management, technical services, regulatory affairs, training, product stewardship, and consumer education.
At a Glance
- 40+ years of professional pest management experience
- Pest Management Professional Hall of Fame inductee, Class of 2013
- Former senior technical and regulatory leader with the National Pest Management Association
- Former Vice President, Training & Technical Services, Rollins / Orkin
- Former Vice President, Technical Services & Regulatory Affairs, Nisus Corporation
- Published author, columnist, trainer, and national speaker
- Featured by The Washington Post, ABC News, NBC Today Show, CNN, BBC News, Discovery Channel, History Channel, PCT, PMP, and other industry and consumer publications
Career Highlights
National Pest Management Association
Greg held senior technical and regulatory leadership roles with the National Pest Management Association, where he helped shape technical guidance, public education initiatives, regulatory awareness programs, media outreach, and pest management standards.
Rollins / Orkin
At Rollins Inc., parent company of Orkin, Greg served as Vice President of Training and Technical Services. His work included technical leadership, field support, training programs, consumer education, and professional service standards across one of the world’s largest pest management organizations.
Nisus Corporation
Greg later served as Vice President of Technical Services and Regulatory Affairs for Nisus Corporation, where he provided leadership in technical support, regulatory compliance, product stewardship, professional education, and industry outreach.
Pest Sherpa
Greg founded Pest Sherpa to make professional pest management knowledge more accessible. The Pest Guides are designed to help readers understand what a pest is, why it matters, what conditions contribute to the problem, and what next steps make sense.
Selected Media, Publications & Professional Recognition
Greg Baumann’s work has been featured, quoted, published, or referenced by national media outlets, industry publications, government-affiliated resources, and professional pest management organizations.
| Outlet | Title or Topic | Notes |
|---|---|---|
 | Why Ladybugs Suddenly Invade Homes Every Fall – and How to Keep Them Out | Article by Aleksandar Mishkov quoting Greg Baumann on why ladybugs gather on the warm, sunny side of the house and slip through cracks to overwinter, sealing gaps around windows and doors, vacuuming indoor beetles into an outside trash bag without crushing them, and why pesticides are generally not needed, November 2026. |
 | House Centipede vs. Millipede: How to Tell the Difference | Article by Rae Ford quoting Greg Baumann on how fast house centipedes move and the smaller arthropods they prey on, why they startle people who switch on a damp basement light, and why pesticides are generally not needed, plus checking that any insecticide label specifically lists the pest, November 2026. |
 | Seeing Red? This Is Why Boxelder Bugs and Asian Lady Beetles Are All Over Your House | Article by Lianna Tedesco in A-Z Animals quoting Greg Baumann on why boxelder bugs and Asian lady beetles seek winter harborage, sealing the gaps they use to get inside, and removing them without indoor pesticides, October 2026. |
 | Will vinegar actually keep bugs out this fall? Pest experts explain what works | Article by The Optimist Daily Editorial Team quoting Greg Baumann on why vinegar works on a narrower range of pests than most people expect, the university research showing it has little effect on most household insects, and why pests walk right over treated surfaces once it dries, October 2026. |
 | Pest control nightmares | Article by Judy Dutton in Morning Brew’s The Playbook quoting Greg Baumann on finding pest entry points, what termite damage and treatment can cost, and why homeowners insurance rarely covers infestations, October 2026. |
 | Why Homeowners Spray Vinegar Around Doors and Windows, and What Actually Happens When You Do | Article by Kate Van Pelt quoting Greg Baumann on why spraying vinegar around doors and windows is not a reliable pest control method, October 2026. |
| Where Do Rats Go in Winter, and How Can You Keep Them Out of Your Home? | Article by Louise Parks quoting Greg Baumann on where rats go in winter, how they find shelter and keep breeding indoors, and monthly inspections to keep them out, October 2026. |
| How to Identify Mouse Droppings, and What to Do If You Find Them | Article quoting Greg Baumann on identifying mouse droppings, safe cleanup, and when to call a pro, October 2026. |
 | Avoiding bed bugs on trains | Article quoting Greg Baumann on keeping bed bugs out of luggage on trains, October 2026. |
 UK | Avoiding bed bugs on trains | Article quoting Greg Baumann on keeping bed bugs out of luggage on trains, October 2026. |
 | Bed bug travel prevention | Article quoting Greg Baumann on bed bug travel tips, October 2026. |
| What attracts spiders into bathrooms | Article quoting Greg Baumann on what draws spiders into bathrooms, September 2026. |
 | U.S. Supreme Court decision reinforces EPA authority over pesticide labels | Authored analysis highlighted in PMP’s August 2026 issue. |
| The PMP guide to termite liability and revenue protection | Authored guide highlighted in PMP’s February 2026 issue. |
 | Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner? Termites! | Article quoting Greg Baumann during his NPMA work. |
 | Easterners Battle Bloodsucking Bedbugs | National article quoting Greg Baumann on bed bugs. |
 | Construction Basics: Codes and Foundation Types | Authored technical article. |
| The Perimeter Treatment Debate | Cover story including comments from Greg Baumann. |
| NPMA Milestones | Industry milestone coverage referencing media and public education work. |
 | Household pest prevention segment | National television appearance referenced by industry coverage. |
 | Take it from the (roof)top | Authored column preserved in USDA-hosted PDF scan. |
 | What’s Working for Bed Bug Control in Multifamily Housing | Acknowledged input on bed bug control guidance. |
 | Animals of Unusual Sizes / Ratzilla Special | Expert interview and pest-related media work. |
 | Modern Marvels: Rats | Expert segment on pest biology and management. |
View additional media and professional references
Additional references include CNN, BBC News, ABC Primetime Live, MSNBC, WJLA Washington DC, WTVD Raleigh, Fox News Washington DC, Quality Assurance & Food Safety, Food Engineering, Food Processing, Baking & Snack, McKnight’s Marketplace, Railway Tie Magazine, Journal of Light Construction, PMP columns, PCT news coverage, Rollins / Orkin materials, Nisus announcements, NPMA resources, Mallis Handbook of Pest Control, NPMA Field Guide to Structural Pests, and Pest Management Standards for Food Plants.
Professional Focus
Greg’s professional work has included termite biology and control, bed bug education, structural pest management, food plant pest management, product stewardship, regulatory compliance, professional training, media education, consumer pest guidance, and the development of technical resources for the pest management industry. If you manage a food plant, a warehouse or just a busy pantry, start with the pantry pests guide and the warehouse beetle guide.
Read Greg’s Pest Sherpa Articles
Greg’s articles on Pest Sherpa explain pest identification, pest behavior, risk factors, prevention strategies, treatment considerations, and when a problem may require professional evaluation.
Start with the Pest Guides, then read the species pages when you need identification detail.