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Tips and Tricks: Handling Cockroach Infestations
Much like humans, cockroaches need resources — food, water and shelter — to survive. Denying these commodities should be the first step to control an infestation. Pest professionals have access to...
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Tips & Tricks: Commercial Kitchens with Cockroaches Require Focus-Zone...
Commercial kitchens are complex environments that require thorough inspection to develop the best pest management plan for German cockroaches. Using a focus-zone inspection, for example, ensures...
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Nisus Corp.: Bora-Care 30-year Warranty
The new Bora-Care 30-Year Limited Warranty is available to pest control companies who register treated homes and inspect them annually. As a result, homes can be protected from termites for the length...
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Rockwell Labs: OutLAST Pro Foaming Agent
OutLAST Pro Foaming Agent is a broad-use, proprietary adjuvant that can be used for foaming termiticides, insecticides and cleaning products, as well as foam marking. The formula features a Caution...
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Tips & Tricks: Old-School Observations Contribute to Success
Although the following cockroach management observations and tips might be considered old school, this information will continue to contribute to a pest management professional’s (PMP’s) success. ■...
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In Memoriam: Al Smith, Cooper Pest Solutions
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ—Alan Smith, 39-year veteran in the pest management industry, passed away peacefully in his home on Dec. 13 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Smith spent the past 14 years...
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Syngenta Professional Pest Management: Talon Ultrablok
Talon Ultrablok contains brodifacoum, as well as exclusive ingredients that have been shown to improve acceptance of the bait. Rodents are only required to eat a small dosage of the active ingredient,...
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Tips & Tricks: How to Avoid Potential Cockroach Resistance Problems
If one thing is known about cockroaches, it’s they shouldn’t be underestimated. To avoid potential resistance problems, rotate a minimum of two gel baits. When selecting products to rotate, it’s wise...
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Technicide: Mint-X Trash Bags
Technicide is an authorized distributor of Mint-X rodent- and raccoon-repellent trash bags. With its infused mint scent, the product has proven to be effective for thousands of commercial and...
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Tips & Tricks: To Control Cockroaches, Consider an IPM approach
Cockroaches can be potential vectors for the transmission of human diseases. Pest professionals should consider an integrated pest management (IPM) approach to control that includes: Inspection and...
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CleanBrands Takes Bed Bug Fight ‘to the Mat’
MMA fighter Lewis Corapi beats back bed bugs with Gary Goldberg, founder and CEO of CleanBrands. WARWICK, RI—Rising New England mixed martial arts (MMA) star Lewis Corapi recently joined CleanBrands to...
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Zoëcon Professional Products: Essentria
Zoëcon has bolstered its lineup with the addition of natural and botanical offerings, including the versatile Essentria line. These products are powered by proprietary Octopamine Blocker Technology,...
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Tips & Tricks: How to Determine a Chemical Control for Cockroaches
Cockroaches need food, water and adequate harborage to thrive. Eliminate these, and you can prevent infestations. Even with thorough sanitation, cockroaches can infest. After a visual inspection and...
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Bed Bugs: Perfect Parasite, Perfect Storm
Why is the bed bug the perfect parasite? Look at its profile: ■ While feeding, they inject an anti-itch compound so they feed while you sleep. ■ If you decide to sleep during the day, they’ll alter...
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Make Employees Your No. 1 Market
Marketing isn’t just for attracting and retaining customers. To create a powerful image and value proposition, you must convince your employees first. Internal marketing is just as important as...
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Mobile Matters: Saying Farewell with a Look to the Future
It’s hard to believe, but it’s been nearly 17 years since I wrote my first column for then-Pest Control magazine. Throughout that time, I’ve seen innumerable technological changes to office and mobile...
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Difference Makers: Mike Katz, Rentokil North America
As a child, were you fascinated by or fearful of pests? I never had much interest in insect or vertebrate pests. Mike Katz When and why did you first become interested this business? I went to work for...
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FMC Professional Solutions: Transport Mikron
Transport Mikron is a non-repellent liquid insecticide that provides fast-acting, long-lasting control of spiders, bed bugs, ants, crickets and more, including pyrethroid-resistant pests. Featuring a...
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Tips & Tricks: Advise Customers How to Help Keep Cockroaches Out
Cockroaches are one of the most common insect pests. In addition to transmitting bacteria throughout the building and triggering allergies in humans, they’ve been linked to asthma development in...
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Ensystex: Bithor Insecticide
Bithor Insecticide is new chemistry for spiders and other persistent pests. It combines the power of imidacloprid (a neonicotinoid) with a pyrethroid (bifenthrin). This “dual action” synergy is much...
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