AMS Inc.: Sentricon Deluxe Auger Kit
The Sentricon Deluxe Auger Kit is designed for use with Sentricon, Termitrol, Firstline and other 2-in. bait stations. The 1.875-in. flighted station auger and tips are coated with a rust-resistant...
View ArticleMore on mascots
Did you “Witness these characters” on the back page of Pest Management Professional’s April issue? If you couldn’t get enough of these walking billboards for pest businesses, read on. If you have a...
View ArticleUPFDA spring meeting: Let the good times roll
Industry producers and suppliers at UPFDA’s spring meeting forecast continued growth for the professional pest management market. It’s time to double down on professional pest management. At least,...
View ArticlePhotographer to exhibit intricate insect portraits at English museum
Photographer Levon Biss teamed up with the Oxford University Museum of Natural History to create detailed, vibrant photographs of the museum’s insects. The “Microsculpture” collection will be on...
View ArticleCarpenter ants use tree branch as pathway into home
“The Dark Side of a tree branch is the pathway to many abilities some consider to be … unnatural.” When we ask the right questions, it saves time and money.MASTER: Allen Langley, President, H&H...
View ArticleQ&A: Customer expectations, local home show and budget advice
Photo: ©iStock.com/frender Q: We are having a debate over the definition of what it means to “exceed customer expectations.” Can you please clarify? Customers expect excellent service and...
View Article4Most Innovations: Gotcha Sprayer Pro Connector
Gotcha Sprayer Pro has unveiled a brand-new connector, which can attach to any standard threaded extension pole. The original connector fit on some poles, but not all of them. The new design includes a...
View ArticleCertified relaunches website
Certified Termite and Pest Control, based in Dallas and also serving Houston, San Antonio and Austin, Texas, has relaunched CertifiedTPC.com. Encrypted for security, the new site features a “Buy Now”...
View ArticleQ&A: Stoneflies powderpost and black carpet beetles
Stoneflies, such as this Taeniopterygidae, fall into the occasional invader category. Rarely is treatment needed for these aquatic insects.Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Andrew C Q: What is the insect in the...
View ArticleVM Products: Solution-based Pest Control Devices
The Insect Bait Station (IBS) and Fly Bait Station (FBS) can be used indoors and out to provide multiple levels of intervention while reducing exposure to non-target species. The IBS and FBS are...
View ArticleBlack Diamond places third in Great Bed race
On May 2, Black Diamond Pest Control, based just north of Louisville, Ky., participated in the Kentucky Derby Festival Great Bed Races for the first time. This evening event has kicked off the famous...
View ArticleWildlife Control Supplies: Pest Armor Gutter Protection
Quick and easy to install, Pest Armor Gutter Protection’s 5-ft.-long panels are constructed of aluminium expanded mesh and flat stock to protect from debris and animal damage. The panels are designed...
View ArticleNominate a ‘Woman of Excellence’
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is now accepting nominations for its annual Women of Excellence Award, designed to recognize women who advance the pest management industry. Sponsored by...
View Article23 call-to-action tips for pest management marketing
[Blogged with permission from guest blogger, June Van Klaveren of Compelling Communications Inc.] Marketing gurus say that people don’t respond when asked just one time. It takes many, many calls to...
View ArticlePMP finds successful control method for Texas leafcutter ants
Bugtime Pest Control’s Jeff Nation had a bad feeling about the obscure Texas leafcutter ant. About 80 percent of the half-acre yard was covered in nests he could see before he even pulled into the...
View ArticleServicePro: ServBasic Refresh
ServicePro has released a mobile-friendly and completely refreshed version of its free basic software package, ServBasic. This has been the last step of the larger ServicePro rebranding project. In...
View ArticleCopesan purchases BedBug University’s e-learning series
Copesan Services Inc. recently purchased BedBug University’s e-learning modules on bed bugs to expand the educational offerings to its network. Formed in 1958, Copesan is an alliance of regional pest...
View ArticleTermites vs. carpenter ants: Know your wood destroyers
Illustration: ©Leo Michael Chances are you’ve experienced a customer call (or dozens) for “a termite infestation,” only to find no evidence of such pests on-site, but a lot of telltale signs of...
View ArticleEco-Hygienics LLC: Scent-free Bed Bug Fix
Bed Bug Fix, which eliminates and prevents bed bug infestations, is now scent-free. Formulated to be 100 percent natural, non-toxic, non-flammable, non-staining and to be used around children and pets,...
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