Early registration open for WorkWave-FPMA conference
WorkWave, a provider of cloud-based field service management and “last-mile” fleet management software solutions, and the Florida Pest Management Association (FPMA) recently launched registration for...
View ArticleRecruit HD receives U.S. patent
Featured in the Sentricon System with Always Active technology, Recruit HD termite bait has received U.S. patent protection. “The patent for Recruit HD bait comes after more than 10 years of research...
View ArticleJ.T. Eaton: 1-oz. Bait Blocks
Coming in 2016: J.T. Eaton Bait Block in 1-oz. blocks! The diphacinone rodent bait blocks will feature more edges for gnawing, yet still fit any bait station. J.T. Eaton’s peanut butter and apple...
View ArticlePhoto Finish: In the Pink
October was National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and pest management professionals (PMPs) nationwide stepped up to the plate. We tip our hats to everyone who is helping to bring us one step closer...
View ArticleTruly Nolen promotes 3 in Florida offices
From left are Matt Lentine, Ben Newkirk and Jason Dixon. Truly Nolen Pest Control, headquartered in Tucson, has promoted three Florida-based employees in its Southeast United States Commercial...
View ArticleThe Perfect Cockroach Accessory
Ever wish you could proudly flaunt your profession to all in a chic and clever way? Are you looking for a new backpack for all your PMP tools? Luckily for you, there may be the perfect accessory for...
View ArticleNPMA urges PMPs to write Congress
Section 179 of the IRS tax code allows businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment from gross income from the year the equipment was purchased, rather than writing off the...
View ArticleRockwell Labs: EcoVia G
EcoVia G granular insecticide is a new research-based botanical insecticide that contains a higher level of botanical active ingredients compared to other 25(b) granules for lower use rates — while...
View ArticleRoadtrip Roundup: 2015 PMP Hall of Fame
The PMP magazine staff celebrated with the friends, families and colleagues of the Class of 2015: John Cook, Noad Corley, Dr. Laurel Hansen and Dr. Phil Koehler. The black-tie event took place at the...
View ArticleAnimal Doctor truck gets graphic
Bug Doctor Inc., Paramus, N.J., has rolled out its first customized vehicle wrapped truck for Animal Doctor, one of its seven divisions. Animal Doctor was founded in 2004 by Stuart Aust, President and...
View ArticleRemembering Pearl Harbor
As terrorism events seem to be reported with frighteningly more increased regularity these days, it’s important to look back to what’s considered to be the first attack on U.S. soil: the Japanese...
View ArticleRoute4Me Inc.: Auto Check-in Feature
Route4Me has added an auto check-in feature for drivers to its route sequencing and optimization platform. The new feature is designed to cut costs, save time and boost employee productivity. It uses...
View Article2016 State of the Industry: It All Adds Up
The numbers don’t lie. We’re in a relatively mature, stable industry with plenty of growth opportunities ahead. It’s that time of year again — summer season’s numbers are in and it’s likely that...
View ArticleNPMA seeks entomologist/staff scientist
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA), Fairfax, Va., is seeking a scientist to join its team. Reporting to the Vice President of Regulatory and Technical Services, the entomologist/staff...
View ArticleThe Fab 5
To tweens, this might refer to a beloved boy band (before one member’s departure this summer, anyway). But PMPs know the only quintet truly worth making a fuss about is comprised of ants, bed bugs,...
View ArticleThe Ones to Watch
Sure, the marquee pests get all the attention. But certain other pests are growing in number — and importance. We discovered something unusual this year while crunching numbers for the 2016 Pest...
View ArticleBusiness 101
Employment issues, tax codes, new regulations, equipment investments — what’s not to love about running a professional pest management firm? with the exceptions of the mafia and the county morgue, the...
View ArticleInsects Limited to co-host Australian conference
The 12th Fumigants & Pheromones Conference and Workshop will take place at the Adelaide Conference Center in Adelaide, South Australia, March 6-9, 2016. It will be co-hosted by Indianapolis-based...
View ArticleDow AgroSciences: Recruit HD Patent
Recruit HD termite bait, featured in the Sentricon System with Always Active technology, has received U.S. patent protection. Its formulation uses a highly dense cellulose bait matrix containing...
View ArticlePPMA’s Rodent Awareness Week campaign a success
Dial Environmental, Roseland, N.J., was among the pest management firms that posted on Facebook for #RodentAwareness week. The Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA), which serves as the public...
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