By Dr. ElRay Roper, Senior Technical Representative Fire ants are more than a nuisance; they can cause painful stings and scars. To control them, it is important to understand their biology and habits, as well as the benefits and disadvantages offered by various control methods. Fire ant queens can lay thousands of eggs each day, […]
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4Most Innovations: Stinging Insects
By Kim Schultz, Owner The first step for wasp elimination is to understand the differences among the various species. The...
Orkin: Orkin Element
For businesses that want or need to meet stricter sustainability standards, Orkin now offers an effective, environmentally friendly integrated pest management (IPM)...
Copesan elects Ogle to Board
MENOMONEE FALLS, WIS.—Jamie Ogle, president/CEO of Lloyd Pest Control, San Diego, was elected to the Copesan Board of Directors at...
In Memoriam: Kevin Keane
LUCAS, TEXAS—Kevin Keane, vice president of professional sales for AP&G Co., Inc., passed away earlier this month at his home...
Target now carries Allergy Technologies’ ActiveGuard coast to coast
AMBLER, PA.—As a result of Target Specialty Products combining its business with Ehrlich Distribution, ActiveGuard Mattress Liners from Allergy Technologies...
Kness Mfg. Co.: Pro-Ketch Junior
You asked for it, Kness designed it: Just like Pro-Ketch Multiple Catch Mousetrap, the new Pro-Ketch Junior is always properly...
MosquitoNix co-sponsors PGA event
CARROLLTON, TEXAS—MosquitoNix has become the official mosquito control provider of the 2013 HP Byron Nelson Championship, a mainstay of the...
NPMA: ESA ‘Mega-Suit’ dismissed
WASHINGTON—The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is celebrating the dismissal of litigation filed by an activist group under the Endangered...
Catseye Pest Control earns local award
CASTLETON, N.Y.—Catseye Pest Control has earned a prestigious spot on the Albany Times Union’s 2013 list of Top Workplaces. The annual...
Kelly joins Rockwell Labs Ltd
NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO.—Jim Kelly has joined Rockwell Labs Ltd as a sales representative. Based in Fort Wayne, Ind., Kelly...
MGK: Exponent
Exponent Insecticide Synergist, an emulsifiable concentrate for use as a tank mix with insecticides, is now labeled for residential misting...
Niban helps battle South Florida’s giant snail problem
KNOXVILLE, TENN.—As the giant African land snail invades southern Florida, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has done...
Nisus Corp.
Nisus DSV is ideal for cleaning and sanitizing surfaces contaminated by bird droppings, such as on sidewalks and window ledges...
Bass joins PCS as marketing coordinator
SARASOTA, FLA.—Pestguard Commercial Services (PCS) welcomes Cindi Bass as marketing coordinator. “Cindi joins Pestguard at an exciting time in our...
BedBug Central announces one-day training events
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J.—After a brief hiatus, BedBug University is bringing back its On-The-Job Observation (OJO) course. Participants will accompany the BedBug...