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Alpine WSG: new size, new label and available in California
Alpine WSG Water Soluble Granule Insecticide from BASF has been approved for use in California. Pest management professionals (PMPs) operating in the state can now use the insecticide to control a...
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Rodent ‘So Big You Could Almost Ride It’ Fished Out of River
Photo: YouTubeWhen a swamp rat was mistaken for an otter swimming in a river in Ireland, the National Parks And Wildlife Service was called in to capture the creature, the Daily Mail says. Now, the 3...
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Meet the PMP Hall of Fame Class of 2015
In March, the Pest Management Professional (PMP) Hall of Fame Selection Committee convened to determine the Class of 2015. The committee discussed the industry contributions of dozens of candidates...
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BASF: Alpine WSG update
Alpine WSG Water Soluble Granule Insecticide from BASF has been approved for use in California. Pest management professionals (PMPs) operating in the state can now use the insecticide to control a...
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Social Success: LinkedIn Dos and Don’ts
A LinkedIn presence is an essential part of business in today’s digital world. Photo: ©istock.com/kycstudio Ready to make the most of your LinkedIn account? Here’s how you can achieve a lasting first...
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Angie’s List honors continue
Several pest management companies across the nation have earned the service industry’s Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the local...
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Formosan Subterranean Termites in Baton Rouge Show Signs of Rising
Photo: ©istock.com/WebSubstance An entomology professor at Louisiana State University who has been checking termite population trends in Baton Rouge doesn’t like what he sees: The number of Formosan...
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BedBug Central
BedBug Central specializes in providing a variety of industry resources for pest management firms seeking to advance their bed bug business. That includes education through the BedBug University brand,...
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RoadTrip Roundup: AMCA Showcases Mosquito Control Technologies
Nearly 1,000 mosquito control professionals gathered in New Orleans for the 81st annual meeting of the American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA), which took place March 29 through April 2. The...
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Expect Midges to Make their Way onto Windshields Soon
Photo credit: DocJ96/Source/CC BY-NCCanada’s The Weather Network reports that Midges are on the scene yet again. The small flies that travel in large groups and somehow find their way into your nose...
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CBS affiliate interviews Aust
Frequent PMP contributor Stuart Aust recently participated in a segment for CBS New York’s Channel 2 News regarding seasonal pests. Aust, president and CEO of Paramus, N.J.-based Bug Doctor, also...
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Ensystex: VECTOTHOR Fly Control Light Traps
VECTOTHOR Fly Control Light Traps feature Philips LongLife lamps in combination with 10,000 Hz electronic ballasts — producing a powerful spectrum that appears natural to flies. The exclusive...
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Sheperspective: Strategize for a Bed Bug Battle Win
Bed bug problems can only be beat with a combination approach. Photo: ©istock.com/smuay Bed bugs build resistance when challenged with a single class of chemicals. Combine chemical and nonchemical...
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Columbia Pest Control wins online accolades
When it comes to managing pests in Portland, Ore., Columbia Pest Control is one of the best in the state, according to ThreeBestRated.com. The website looks at customer reviews, company history,...
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UPFDA approves new logo
At the recent United Producers, Formulators & Distributors Association (UPFDA) spring meeting in Scottsdale, Ariz., the board reviewed new logo options and selected the logo at right. Get more of...
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Why Rodents and Insects Hide and Ride in Cars
Photo credit: Tjflex2/Foter/CC BY-NC-ND As a pest management professional, you know it’s not unheard of for rodents to take up residence in a car. Or for fleas or bed bugs to invade a vehicle’s...
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Texas A&M opens Rollins facility
PHOTO: Texas A&M AgriLife On May 4, the department of entomology at Texas A&M University held a grand opening of the Rollins Urban and Structural Entomology Facility in College Station. John...
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Bell Laboratories: Protecta EVO Landscape
The Protecta EVO Landscape now joins the EVO Family of bait stations, and comes with the same single lock key for quick servicing. The EVO key is an easy-to-use, secure locking system that PMPs...
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Have a Booth at a Trade Show? Follow 4 Steps for Success
The hard hats Johnson Pest Control home inspectors Cody Mauldin, left, and Darrell Bledsoe wore to the News Sentinel Women Today Expo in Knoxville, Tenn., drove attendees “buggy.” This is the time of...
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Tips & Tricks: 5 Ways to Control Wildlife
Buck Hempel 1. Use sweet baits/lures when trapping raccoons and skunks. House pets normally enjoy the more pungent meat baits. 2. If you think droppings are from bats, try crushing them. Bat droppings...
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