Why Turner Pest Control invests in technology
Staying on the cutting edge is what sets this Florida firm apart. In the booming northeast Florida pest management market, Turner Pest Control is making an impression. Based in Jacksonville, it has six...
View ArticleWhat’s the best piece of industry advice you received?
In 1963, a pre-“Doc” Austin Frishman was involved in livestock entomology at Cornell University. PHOTO: DR. AUSTIN FRISHMAN On p. 10 of our November issue, you’ll see great responses from Dr. Austin...
View ArticleLiphatech announces Challenge winners
This fall, Milwaukee, Wis.-based Liphatech invited U.S. pest management professionals (PMPs) to “Take the Soft Bait Challenge.” PMPs saw what happened when FirstStrike, Resolv or TakeDown went...
View ArticleBird Barrier launches new website
Bird Barrier America unveiled its new website, which showcases additional resources and user-friendly features, the company says in a news release. Bird Barrier manufacturers and supplies solutions to...
View ArticleJ.T. Eaton: Skinny Pete
Available for pre-order, the Skinny Pete Super Slim Multiple Catch Mouse Trap with Clear Inspection Window (#418CL) features a long, narrow design for specialized areas into which even the Little Pete...
View ArticleBeth Z: How PMPs can use technology to solve problems
Wouldn’t it be great to have a “nerdy best friend” who tries out all the newest smartphone apps and then lets you know which ones you just have to try? Beth Ziesenis, or Beth Z as she’s known, has...
View ArticleSenesTech Inc.: ContraPest
Now distributed by Univar, SenesTech’s ContraPest product is patented technology for managing rodent pest populations through reducing fertility. Using proprietary bait stations, ContraPest is...
View ArticlePurdue University: Pest Conference
The 82nd Annual Purdue University Pest Management Conference is one of the oldest and largest pest management conferences in the country. Visit with old friends and make new ones, and learn the latest...
View ArticleAvitrol Corp.: Updated website
The relaunched Avitrol.com features intuitive search features for finding information on bird control quickly, an improved navigational menu, full mobile compatibility for access to bird information on...
View ArticleTo record dusts, learn to love your grams
In my August column (“From dust to dust”), we discussed how dust is a must for good cockroach control. Now’s let’s talk about how to record what we’ve applied at an account. How accurate can we be,...
View ArticleTruly Nolen promotes Nickerson
Truly Nolen Pest Control, based in Tucson, Ariz., has promoted Mike Nickerson to sales development manager, Western Region. His focus is on the Arizona and California service offices. Nickerson has...
View ArticleWeb Exclusive: Ant ‘don’ts’
Photo courtesy of, and copyrighted by, Gene White, pmimages@earthlink.net Editor’s Note: In PMP’s November issue, read more ant tips from Alan — as well as from other industry supplier experts. The...
View ArticlePetri Pest Control Services: Investments spur growth
Petri Pest Control Services expands, despite a crowded Florida market. Brendan Cavanagh has been in the Florida market for 45 years, and seen it grow dramatically.Photo: Petri Pest Control Services...
View ArticleJ.F. Oakes: 2018 Product Catalog
J.F. Oakes’ 2018 catalog contains new products, solutions for stored product and non-stored product insects, bait stations, lures for rodents and wildlife, and equipment and tools. Several QR codes are...
View ArticlePestWorld ’17 breaks attendance record
The last day of PestWorld 2017 featured a Black Friday sale. The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) reports that 3,700 pest management professionals (PMPs) navigated more than 125,000 sq. ft....
View ArticleSlingshot: 24/7 sales
Slingshot provides pest management companies with tools and services that create instant lead contact, enhance close rates and turn customers into raving fans. It offers everything from web lead...
View ArticlePestVets members ‘Roll Thunder’ to Washington
UNACCOUNTED FOR FROM PAST CONFLICTS WWII: 73,015 Korean War: 7,729 Vietnam War: 1,603 Cold War: 126 Iraq & Other Conflicts: 6 Total: 82,479 On May 28, three members of the National Pest Management...
View ArticleMosquito control: Identify larval development sites
Paul Curtis, BCE, Director, Technical Services, Terminix International Effective mosquito control strategies usually require using multiple methodologies. Finding and eliminating larval habitats is one...
View ArticleJoin PWIPM for holiday painting party
Calling all women in pest management: On Dec. 8, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., support Toys 4 Tots with a holiday painting party taking place in Lansing, Mich. The event is sponsored by the Michigan Chapter...
View ArticleRats and disease
Rats invade millions of homes — and are capable of transmitting deadly disease. During a suspected rat infestation inspection, pest management professionals (PMPs) will find them living in attics,...
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