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Batzner rebrands as Batzner Pest Control
On May 6, New Berlin, Wis.-based Batzner Pest Management announced it is changing its name back to Batzner Pest Control as part of a multifaceted rebranding effort. Founded as Batzner Pest Control in...
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Dow sells Vikane, ProFume to Douglas Products
In early May, the Dow Chemical Co. (Dow) signed a definitive agreement to sell its Dow AgroSciences post-harvest and structural fumigant business, sulfuryl fluoride, to Douglas Products, Liberty, Mo....
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Harris joins Pest Control Insulation team
Stacy Harris has joined Pest Control Insulation as its marketing coordinator. In this role, Harris will work with Marketing Manager Matt Paul to drive the company’s marketing efforts through...
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Bed Bugs Major Pest Problem Half a World Away
Photo credit: Paolo Margari/Modern Furniture/CC BY-NC-NDA recent survey of residents in Dubai goes to show that pest problems are the same all over the world. Well, except for the lizards perhaps. The...
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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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Control Solutions Inc.: Pivot Ultra Flea & Tick Aerosol
New Pivot Ultra is a quick-knockdown indoor insecticide with an insect growth regulator (IGR) to break the life cycle of fleas, ticks, ants, cockroaches, spiders and more. It kills adult fleas and...
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ServSuite debuts GPS module
Service Pro Inc. has released a GPS module as an addition to its ServSuite software. What this module covers is a GPS unit that can be installed in company vehicles, and provide information on vehicle...
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Callback Cures: Tips for Dealing With Bees, Wasps and Anxious Customers
Photo: Whitney Cranshaw, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org Stinging insects can present many problems for pest management professionals (PMPs) and homeowners. For some, the mere presence of bees...
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The Weather Channel Name-Checks NPMA, Provides Pest Control Advice
The Weather ChannelThe National Pest Management Association gets a shout-out on The Weather Channel website, which lists the top pests to watch out for this spring. Those mentioned include termites,...
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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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BASF Pest Control Solutions: Termidor Quarterly Program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a label change to allow Termidor SC termiticide/insecticide* to be used up to four times per year. The overall volume of Termidor SC active...
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FEMO Group forms Infinite Outdoor Solutions
FEMO Group Holdings LP, based in Carrollton, Texas, has created Infinite Outdoor Solutions, a new company that will sell outdoor lifestyle products, including mosquito control products and supplies to...
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How to Take a Green Approach to Subterranean Termite Control
You can install and maintain rain gutters, proper downspouts and gutter protector material as another income stream. Photo: ©istock.com/maunger Termites serve an important function in an ecosystem....
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Custom Agents Bust Traveler with Luggage Full of Bugs
Photo credit: rbglasson/Foter/CC BY-NC-SA A man accused of smuggling a suitcase full of dead insects into the country from Japan has pleaded not guilty, WestsideToday.com reports. The charges stem from...
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In Memoriam: Bill Schnetter
Bill Schnetter, former owner of American Pest Control in Mason City, Iowa, died May 6 at age 84. The Korean War veteran first entered the industry in the early 1960s with Lystad’s Pest Control (which...
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Bayer offers Premise Foam discount
Environmental Science, a division of Bayer CropScience LP, announces a promotion offering pest management professionals (PMPs) instant savings on Premise Foam. The promotion runs through May 31 and...
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AMVAC Chemical Corp.: NUVAN fogging line
Targeted for use in commercial applications, the latest products in the NUVAN line — NUVAN Fog 5%, NUVAN Fog 4EC and NUVAN Fog 2EC — offer professional applicators a range of convenience and economy....
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Difference Maker: Dr. Faith Oi
Dr. Faith Oi takes a group of EPA administrators on a tour of PMU. Photo: Dr. Faith Oi Dr. Faith Oi considers the hours she spends helping pest management professionals (PMPs) solve problems time well...
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Bird Barrier gets the poop on sparrow droppings
This little guy made 200 deposits in 24 hours in Bird Barrier’s study. PHOTO: BIRD BARRIER AMERICA How much waste can a 1-oz. house sparrow (Passer domesticus) produce in 24 hours? A week? A month? A...
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PMP’s Persistence Pays off for Dogs, Neighborhood
Photo credit: IrisDragon/Foter/CC BY-SA A pest management professional’s assessment of a neighborhood fly problem led to the discovery of a home with 40 neglected dogs, according a story on the Asbury...
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