Evictor founder hosts squirrel seminar
Bill Earl is founder and technical director of Pest Tools, which manufactures the patented Evictor Strobe Light. He recently held a free seminar in Strafford, Pa., on “How to Evict Squirrels!...
View ArticleMarkel acquires SureTec
Richmond, Va.-based insurance provider Markel Corp. has completed the acquisition of SureTec Financial Corp., one of the largest privately owned surety companies in the U.S. SureTec is based in...
View ArticleEducate customers about ants
Most ants thrive in warm and moist conditions, which is why it’s best to eliminate moisture or standing water near or inside the home. To fight the problem, you first have to identify your enemy. Here...
View ArticleAzuga announces Safe Driving awards
In preparation for June being National Safety Month, Azuga, a global provider of connected vehicle and fleet technologies, announced its first Safe Driving Award recipients of 2017. These quarterly...
View ArticleBayer Temprid Value Calculator
Want to know how much you could save by simplifying your operations and reducing costly retreats? Download the Temprid eLearning Module Value Calculator and see the difference Temprid could make for...
View ArticleBayer: Temprid FX
Temprid FX is a new co-milled, dual-active combination product, featuring an expanded label for Temprid. Temprid controls more than 50 pests, including spiders and scorpions. It combines the...
View ArticleKnow the law before you hire
The hiring process can be complicated and time-consuming. State and federal regulations don’t make the task easier; however, following the rules will help protect you and your company from litigation....
View ArticleAllergy Technologies marks Bed Bug Awareness Week with seminars
Allergy Technologies is joining the efforts of the Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA) to educate on bed bug prevention during Bed Bug Awareness Week, June 4-10, 2017. The team of Joseph...
View ArticleBASF: Fendona CS
New Fendona CS controlled release insecticide features advanced micro-mesh encapsulation technology that preserves the active ingredient, alpha-cypermethrin, in a protective cage. It’s ready to work on...
View ArticleArrow expands in southwest Florida
From left are Arrow’s Tim Pollard, Tommy Giardino and Brad Short; owner Gary Maschmidt; and Arrow’s Kevin Burns. Atlanta-based Arrow Exterminators announces the merger and acquisition of Gary’s Quality...
View ArticleQ&A with Syngenta’s Andy Bywater
This month, our question-and-answer session features Andy Bywater, head of marketing for Pest Management at Syngenta. He is Syngenta’s corporate liaison for the Innovative Vector Control Consortium...
View ArticlePMP responds to bird call, finds bobcat kittens in chimney
Photo: fhtimes.com An Arizona pest management professional (PMP) responded to a homeowner’s call for a bird stuck in their chimney, only to find two mammals inside: baby bobcats. Josh Burton, general...
View ArticleRockwell Labs: InTice Gelanimo Ant Bait Station Redesign
Rockwell Labs recently redesigned its InTice Gelanimo Ant Bait station to improve its performance and versatility. The new station design is even easier to use, increases the longevity of the rigid...
View ArticleAmvac Chemical Corp.: Avesta CS
New Avesta CS broad-spectrum insecticide is the first Amvac product to feature lambda-cyhalothrin as its active ingredient. Its low toxicity and ability to control dozens of pests, including...
View ArticleTerminix releases Top Mosquito City list
Memphis, Tenn.-based Terminix examined service data from branches across the country between April 1, 2016, and April 1, 2017, to determine the areas where customers are most pestered by mosquitoes....
View ArticleHappy World Pest Day Eve!
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is joining the Federation of Asian & Oceania Pest Managements Association (FAOPMA), the Chinese Pest Control Association and the Confederation of...
View ArticleUT study looks at bed bug monitors
Photo: Dr. Gerald Wegner, BCE-Emeritus Dr. Karen Vail, professor and extension urban entomologist at the University of Tennessee, recently released her findings in the Journal of Economic Entomology...
View ArticleAnticimex acquires R&K Pest Control
Swedish pest management firm Anticimex continues its expansion into the United States with the acquisition of R&K Pest Control, a family-owned company based in Westchester County, N.Y. The...
View ArticleNPMA, Orkin co-sponsor inaugural World Pest Day
The inaugural World Pest Day is taking place today in Beijing, China, initiated and hosted by the Chinese Pest Control Association (CPCA). World Pest Day brings together representatives from academia,...
View Article2017 reader survey: Co-engineer PMP, win prizes
Take PMP‘s reader survey now: http://readersurvey.org/pmp/indexM.asp. Pest Management Professional (PMP) needs your feedback to ensure we provide the industry information you want, when and how you...
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