Altriset discussion set for April 30
STONY POINT, NY—Environmental Chemical Co., Inc., in cooperation with Syngenta Professional Products, is pleased to present “Termite Management & The Latest Innovations in Control.” The discussion...
View ArticleRockwell Labs Ltd: EcoVia EC
New EcoVia EC fills the need for a broad spectrum insecticide while still being environmentally conscious. EcoVia EC is a FIFRA 25-b exempt insecticide that was created through extensive scientific...
View ArticlePassionate Technicians can win a trip to PestWorld 2014 at Disney World
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is searching for the most passionate technician in the industry and PestFactor, a new video competition for the pest management industry has been...
View ArticleNisus Corp.: Fireback Bedbug & Insect Spray
Fireback Bedbug & Insect Spray is used indoors to kill and prevent bed bugs and other insect pests. Outdoors, it can be used to control most flying and crawling insects. This product is an aerosol...
View ArticleFleas and ticks and pets
While fleas and ticks can be associated with pets, it isn’t necessarily the case in all structural pest control situations. Ticks are a problem most commonly outdoors, particularly around homes in...
View ArticleMost Wanted: Dipterology
Dipterology is the study of true flies in the order Diptera (from the Greek di, or two, and ptera, or wings). One must be a dipterologist to develop a house fly (HF) (Musca domestica) pest profile — a...
View ArticleTools & Techniques of the bird management trade
With new technology and an increase in research, the professional bird management industry has seen major changes and Stuart Aust is dressed for the elements in his outdoor arctic suit — typical bird...
View Articlefact vs fiction: Yellow Jacket
Fiction: Yellow Jackets are a type of bee. Fact: Yellow Jacket is a common name that refers to predatory North American wasps belonging to either genus Vespula or Dolichovespula. They are often...
View ArticleFMC Professional Solutions: Invader Insecticide
Ideal for food-handling areas, Invader insecticide is a carbamate aerosol insecticide that crystallizes after application, even when exposed to high heat and concentrate grease. Invader was developed...
View ArticleJ. F. Oakes, LLC: Beetle monitoring trap
J.F. Oakes presents a new monitoring trap that contains a powerful multi-food attractant for red-legged ham (Necrobia rufipes) and hide (Dermestes maculatus) beetles, plus pheromones for varied carpet...
View ArticleSyngenta offers business coaching webinars
GREENSBORO, N.C.—Syngenta Professional Pest Management (PPM) will host the Syngenta Business Seminars digital webinar series for pest management professionals (PMPs). Led by AdviCoach, an organization...
View ArticleRISE honors FMC’s Codner
PHILADELPHIA—Wendell Codner of FMC Corp. was recently honored by Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE) with the “Committee Chairman’s Service Award.” During his eight-year tenure as a...
View ArticleHassinger succeeds Galindez at Dow AgroSciences
INDIANAPOLIS—After more than 31 years of service, Antonio Galindez, president and CEO of Dow AgroSciences, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Co., will retire from the company, effective May...
View ArticleEnvironmental Science joins ISSA
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.—As part of its commitment to preserving public health and raising awareness of the value of professional pest management in commercial settings, Environmental Science, a...
View ArticleBug Doctor promotes Periard to VP, operations
PARAMUS, NJ—Stuart Aust, president and CEO of Bug Doctor Termite and Pest Control, announced the recent promotion of Timothy Periard to vice president of operations. Periard joined the company in 2009...
View ArticlePest Barrier: Cimi-Shield Green Bed Bug Eliminator
Cimi-Shield is a liquid sprayed from a pump sprayer. It “mechanically” removes the waxy layer, which causes the internal fluid in the bed bug to evaporate in just a few minutes. In addition to the...
View ArticleSprague bed bug canine retires, welcomes successor
PORTLAND, OR—Fourth-generation and family-owned Sprague Pest Solutions is welcoming the second generation of its canine family as Nikki, a black Labrador, takes over for April (pictured) as the...
View ArticleNPMA undergoes strategic reorganization
FAIRFAX, VA—In an effort to best serve its membership and take advantage of the organization’s staff assets, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has announced a significant staff...
View ArticleMassey promotes Jarzynka to new post
ORLANDO, FL—Tony Massey, president and COO of Massey Services, is pleased to announce that Tom “T.J.” Jarzynka has been promoted to senior director of Pest Prevention Quality Assurance, effective Feb....
View ArticleBird-X investigates: Why are seagulls suddenly so angry?
CHICAGO—Laridaphobia (the intense fear of seagulls) may become a common term soon enough, as the number of seagull attacks reported in the news rises worldwide. But has anything really changed? Bird-X,...
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