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Bayer: Maxforce Fleet
Fleet is a fipronil-based ant gel bait that can be used both outdoors and indoors, providing fast control. Its new formula, designed to be effective even on vertical surfaces, is thick enough to stand...
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5 questions with Innovation Resource’s Robert Tucker
Robert Tucker is president of Innovation Resource Consulting Group, a global research and executive development firm that helps companies use innovation to drive growth. Recognized throughout the world...
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Study: How Indian jumping ants use scent
No Tinder app needed for this pair of Indian jumping ants.Photo: Dr. Jürgen Liebig/Arizona State University According to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,...
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#ArrowCares campaign raises $5,000
Atlanta, Ga.-based Arrow Exterminators has wrapped up its third year of #ArrowCares, a social media campaign to raise money for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The fundraising campaign ran...
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Tips for using interceptors for bed bug services
Crystal Giberson, Director of Public Relations, BedBug Central Have you used interceptors for bed bug services, but aren’t getting results? These tips might help: While “under-the-leg” interceptors are...
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4 reasons why your website should be optimized for mobile in 2018
Not so long ago, a website used to be all you needed to stand out among the competition in pest management. Now that the mobile experience has taken over, simply having a website is no longer enough to...
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J.F. Oakes: Pro-Pest UV LED Flashlight
The 3-watt Pro-Pest Ultraviolet (UV) Light-emitting Diode (LED) flashlight features a 3-volt battery and on/off switch. The energy-saving LEDs contain no filament to burn or break. The unit can be used...
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Snuggling bats have better survival rates
New imagery from temperature-sensing cameras suggests bats that warm up from hibernation together throughout the winter may be better at surviving white nose syndrome, a disease caused by a...
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What are dark-winged fungus gnats?
Diptera: Sciaridae are also known as root gnats. The name “fungus gnats” refers to the fact that many species feed on fungi. Some species can be major insect pests of greenhouse plants and can cause...
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Usual suspects comprise PMPs’ growth obstacles, opportunities
The usual suspects comprise pest management professionals’ (PMPs’) projected 2018 growth obstacles and opportunities. Top obstacles include lowballing competitors, healthcare coverage, and hiring and...
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PCO Supply: Poly Spikes
There is a reason PCO Supply’s Poly Spikes have been a favorite of pest management companies for years, the company says: The one-piece, 5-in. ring shank nail keeps vapor barriers tight and secure. The...
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Hire hard so the managing’s easy
Photo: Ray Johnson During your recruiting process, consider the following: How do you find new employees? What qualities, requirements and talents are you looking for in your next hire? With the...
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ESA’s Fall 2017 ACEs, BCEs
The Entomological Society of America (ESA) Certification Corp. offers two certification programs, the Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) and the Board Certified Entomologist (BCE). Since July 2017,...
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Mattress Safe: KleenCover made in the USA
As of February 2017, Mattress Safe has been manufacturing the KleenCover product line in the USA. The KleenCover Ultimate Mattress Encasement, which was once an import product, is now being sewn in...
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Edge CEO talks tech, gives company updates
Edge | The Service Company Founder and CEO Andrew Richardson catches up with Pest Management Professional (PMP) at the National Pest Management Association’s PestWorld 2017, which took place Oct....
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Truly Nolen promotes Wilcox
Truly Nolen Pest Control, based in Tucson, Ariz., has promoted Bill Wilcox to sales trainer for its western commercial division. He will continue to be based in the company’s Tempe, Ariz., commercial...
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Target acquires Precision Chemical
Target Specialty Products, a Santa Fe Springs, Calif.-based national wholesale distributor of pest management and turf and ornamental products, expanded its footprint to Baton Rouge, La., by acquiring...
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2018 State of the Industry survey: PMPs say future is bright
The 2018 State of the Industry Survey finds that PMPs are ready for another banner year. Illustration: Jasper Rietman If you’re looking forward to another great year in the pest management business,...
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Extending the ThanksGIVING season
Some Americans may consider last Thursday simply the precursor to the holiday shopping season. I hope you and yours didn’t fall into that retail trap. While it’s perfectly fine to have enjoyed the...
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