eNex: New PestMate.com
Industry software manufacturer eNex has launched a redesign of its website for three reasons: to connect its online presence with its brand identity; to reinforce its motto of “Powerful, simple” and to...
View ArticleChoosing Between Baseball and PestWorld 2015
With the New York Mets facing off against the Chicago Cubs for a spot in the World Series, diehard Mets fan and pest management professional Mike Nihill was stuck between a rock and a hard place: Go to...
View ArticleProfessional Women in Pest Management out in force at PestWorld 2015
The fantastic turnout at the Professional Women in Pest Management meeting.The National Pest Management Association’s (NPMA’s) Professional Women in Pest Management (PWIPM) committee held its council...
View ArticleBell Labs: City Packs for Contrac, Final Blox
Designed with technicians in mind, new 1-lb. City Packs for CONTRAC and FINAL BLOX are available through Bell Laboratories’ distributors. City Packs feature lightweight pouch packaging for easy...
View ArticleKicking Off PestWorld 2015
National Pest Management Association CEO Bob Rosenberg addresses PestWorld attendees. With eager attendees filling the hallways of the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, PestWorld 2015...
View ArticleTips & Tricks: Identifying Spider-Attracting Factors
There are several insect-attracting (and thus, spider-attracting) things you can count on at many accounts. They include improper lighting on buildings and in parking lots, negative building pressures...
View ArticleUPFDA Membership Meeting Covers Much Ground
UPFDA President Tom Eichler, Neogen Corp., left, receives a plaque from Election Committee Chair Tommy Reeves, Oldham Chemicals Co., upon his election of a second term in office. Photo: Heather Gooch...
View ArticleTechnicide: Tech-Reach Bait Pro Extension
The Tech-Reach Bait Pro bait applicator extension offers pest management technicians the ability to reach far above, behind and around a customer’s items. No bait is wasted because the bait tube...
View ArticleRosie’s Pest Control becomes separate business this year
Rosie’s Pest Control, a company out of Tennessee, is now a separate entity. The business, started by Michael, Mark, and Tim Pugh, grew from their original family business, Pugh’s Flowers. The family of...
View ArticleIndustry Awards and Learning to Overcome Challenges
To kick off day three of PestWorld, outstanding members of the industry were recognized for their dedication, innovation and impact on the industry. Deni Naumann accepts the 2015 Women of Excellence...
View ArticleBed Bugs: Perfect Parasite for the Perfect Host
You can’t guarantee new bed bugs won’t enter a home or office building, but you can teach people steps to minimize the likelihood of it occurring. Photo: ©istock.com/animatedfunk Our learning curve...
View ArticleBug Doctor promotes Daniel Aust
Stuart Aust, president and CEO of Bug Doctor Inc., has announced the promotion of son Daniel Aust to director of business development. In his new capacity, Dan Aust will focus his efforts on items such...
View ArticlePCI: Attic Insulation Removal & Restoration
Disturbed or damaged insulation in the attic can result in a reduction of the overall thermal and acoustical benefits of the insulation and even create hazardous health concerns within customers’...
View ArticleOPMA presents $10,000 to OSU for bed bug research
The Oklahoma Pest Management Association (OPMA) presented $10,000 to Oklahoma State University for bed bug research this month at the OPMA conference. Brad Parker, the president of OPMA, gave the check...
View ArticleAvian acquires Rejex-it
Avian Enterprises LLC, manufacturer of Avian Control Bird Repellent, announces the acquisition of Natural Forces LLC and Ceannard Inc., the makers of Rejex-it Fog Force, Rejex-it Migrate and other bird...
View Article10 Ways to Leap Over the Growth Wall
Feel like your business is hitting a growth wall? Learn how to leap over and maintain success. Illustration: ©istock.com/yuoak Why do some companies grow, while others flounder? Learn how to leap over...
View ArticleNew Rat Hybrid Wreaks Havoc in Arizona
With traits similar to both roof rats and pack rats, these new hybrid rats are causing damage in Arizona. Photo courtesy of YouTube. A new hybrid rat has been cropping up in valley neighborhoods of...
View ArticleNPMA points out post-flood pest issues
As South Carolina begins its slow recovery process from record-setting rainfall and subsequent massive flooding, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) warns of a possible uptick in pest...
View ArticleZarbeco: MiScope Series
The MiScope handheld digital microscope connects to a laptop or tablet with 40 to 140x magnification. Use it onsite to show customers or in the office to email a specimen photo to an entomologist. For...
View ArticleTeam Pest Control wins award
The independently judged Talk of the Town Customer Satisfaction Award is bestowed on businesses that meet the publisher’s “CM Power Ratings,” a combination of excellent rankings in customer reviews,...
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