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How to make a bedding inspection
By Joseph Latino
With bed bug infestations rising at an alarming rate, proper bedding inspections have fast joined the front line of defense in protecting and preventing against the establishment of this insidious pest into expansive infestations.
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UPCOMING WEBINAR
Bad Habits Die Hard: Tech Training Tips & Common Label Myths
Thursday, May 30, 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. GMT
Speaker: Marie Ann Knox, PCO Technical Services Manager, Control Solutions Inc.
It’s always important to do a refresher on “the basics” from time to time. When was the last time you worked the math for a post-construction termite treatment using the label(s) of the products you use in your business? Whether you’re a technician on the “front line” or a manager/owner it is very important to not assume that your co-workers and employees know everything. How “up” on current labels for the products your techs are using are YOU? Are you “hands on” or “hands off” when it comes to training? And how do you think this impacts your business and potential liability overall? You’re about to find out!
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Industry Headlines |
SEPA introduced to remove 'redundant' pesticide regulation
U.S. Senators Kay Hagan (D-N.C.) and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) announced last month they would introduce a bipartisan bill to eliminate what they deem an unnecessary and costly Environmental Protection Agency regulation on pesticides. Now a bipartisan group of senators is cosponsoring the Sensible Environmental Protection Act (SEPA) of 2013. Find out if your elected officials are among them.
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NPMA launches international bed bug survey
The National Pest Management Association and the University of Kentucky have launched a comprehensive global bed bug study.
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NPMA says bed bug legislative, regulatory activity on the rise
The National Pest Management Association contends that "we're in the midst of the biggest flurry of bed bug related legislative and regulatory activity we've seen since populations of the pest rebounded 10-plus years ago."
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Report: Agencies should use common approach to pesticides
When determining the potential effects pesticides could pose to endangered or threatened species, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Marine Fisheries Service, and Fish and Wildlife Service should use a common scientific approach, says a new report from the National Research Council.
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USDA, EPA release honeybee health report
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency maintain there are multiple factors playing a role in honeybee colony declines, including parasites and disease, genetics, poor nutrition and pesticide exposure.
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Catseye Pest Control donates $11,500 to Make-A-Wish
The Catseye Cares for Kids campaign raised money for Make-A-Wish Northeast New York, Make-A-Wish Northeastern California and Northern Nevada through the help of employees, family, friends and customers.
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CSI presents mosquito misting rebate program
Control Solutions Inc. is offering a $30 Visa gift card per case of select VECTOR-BAN, VECTOR-BAN PLUS or PYSTOL products purchased between May 1, 2013, and June 30, 2013.
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Heron hosts Employee Appreciation Day
Heron Lawn & Pest Control employees spent April 19 enjoying lunch, playing sports, fishing, listening to live music and catching up with one another.
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Marathon adds smartphone app
With PestPac Mobile 2.0, clients now have a lightweight, easy-to-use, smart way to perform in the field.
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Pest Management Supply becomes ActiveGuard distributor
With distribution centers in Chicago and Kansas City, Mo., Pest Management Supply will supply Allergy Technologies' ActiveGuard Mattress Liners to pest management professionals from Ohio to Colorado.
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