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The field sites were selected based on the presence of suitable harborages for Asian tiger mosquitoes, such as moderate to dense foliage, adult mosquito resting areas, and artificial containers for the development of immature mosquitoes. PHOTO: ANASTASIA MOSQUITO CONTROL DISTRICT

Study: Botanical formulation shows promise for mosquito control

It’s time to take a closer look at the use of botanical-based treatments for mosquito control, says research from the...

Rodent Tales: Matt Hamblin

Matt Hamblin is the owner of Smart Pest Solutions, Gilbert, Ariz. We caught up with him to hear some stories...

Insects Limited director receives BCE

James Feston, director of product research, is Insect Limited's newest staff member to become a Board Certified Entomologist.

P.E.S.T. Relief International announces mask donation project

The non-profit charity Professionals Empowering, Sustaining & Transforming (P.E.S.T.) Relief International is reaching out to the pest management industry to...

NPMA to host second COVID-19 webinar March 31

The NPMA is offering a free webinar for members and non-members alike on Tuesday, March 31, from 11 a.m. to...

BBBK introduces ‘Corona Two-Step’ service

Miami, Fla.-based "Bugs" Burger Bug Killers Inc. (BBBK) announced a pioneering initiative for its customers: The "Corona Two-Step" service.

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PMP encourages colleagues to donate PPE, service

Bill Hoffman urges PMPs to donate personal protective equipment and sanitizing products and services to healthcare facilities.

UF offers license assistance, industry tips during pandemic

Dr. Faith Oi created a fact sheet that offers six tips for pest management professionals in light of the COVID-19...

Smith, an “American Ninja Warrior” competitor, also is a husband and father of four children under the age of 6. PHOTO: PREFERRED PEST CONTROL

5 questions with Tyler Smith

Tyler “Ninja Bug Man” Smith, a service technician at Preferred Pest Control, Des Moines, Iowa, shares his experience competing on...

Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C. PHOTO: DKFIELDING/ISTOCK / GETTY IMAGES PLUS/GETTY IMAGES

New legislation passes related to COVID-19

The National Pest Management Association reports that the industry has been deemed essential, and breaks down relevant changes to FMLA...

Collect a better mouse trap

Check out the collection of antique rodent traps that Dannis Warf, ACE, Central Life Sciences, has been building up over...

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New, free program for business owners regarding opioid abuse

Operation Prevention provides workplaces across the United States with no-cost, self-paced resources for the ongoing opioid epidemic.

What makes a bird tech tick

Sometimes, taking a general pest control technician off the route and onto a bird control project works. Sometimes, it doesn’t.

Learn the ins and outs of lift safety before taking on a big job like this, installing bird repellent dishes on the roof tiles of a pier structure. PHOTO: BIRD BARRIER

Build your bird business

Whether you focus on subcontracting or taking it in-house, experts agree: Do your homework first when it comes to bird...

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Expert bird control advice

Is bird control right for your company? Experts share bird control advice for adding the service and learning proper procedures.