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BedBug University revamps bed bug boot camp

BedBug University, BedBug Central’s educational arm, updated its popular Bed Bug Boot Camp training session, which takes place Dec. 3-5...

Slingshot raises $2.4 million in funding

Slingshot, a call center for pest control and other home service providers, closed a $2.4 million seed round led by...

Target to host webinar on summer pests

Target Specialty Products will host its latest Business Growth Webinar Series on August 9, focusing on tips for controlling tough...

PPMA calls for participation in Rodent Awareness Week

The Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA) is working to educate consumers about the dangers of rodents during Rodent Awareness Week...

Weather radar tool tracks insect populations

A research project called BioDAR launched by researchers in the U.K. will monitor insects in the air using weather radars.

PCOC, Douglas Products sponsor website contest

Pest Control Operators of California (PCOC) and Douglas Products, the manufacturer of Vikane gas fumigant, sponsored a first-ever website contest.

Clint Miller (top left), John Adkins (top right), Marty Roberts (bottom left), Bruce Roberts (bottom right). PHOTOS: NCPMA

NCPMA appoints board members

The North Carolina Pest Management Association (NCPMA) welcomed its new slate of board members. The officers will serve a one-year...

PPMA site educates kids about pests

The Professional Pest Management Alliance's website, PestWorldForKids.org, offers educational resources for students from pre-K to eighth grade.

Truly Nolen selects manager of new Florida office

Truly Nolen promoted Rochelle Daniels from manager-in-training at the Port Charlotte, Fla., office to manager of the company’s new Estero,...

Eco Serve expands team

Gerry Mapes joined Eco Serve Pest Services, based in Orchard Park, N.Y., as a service specialist.

American Pest purchases Annapolis Pest Control

American Pest, an Anticimex company servicing the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia markets, acquires Annapolis Pest Control in its tenth...

Plunkett’s relocates in Columbus

Plunkett's Pest Control opened a 19,200-square-foot office location in Columbus, Ohio, just seven miles east of its old location.

From left, Kemp Anderson, Louie Warman, Carol Williams, Dawn Davis, Margaret Vargas and Matt Whiting. PHOTO: KEMP ANDERSON CONSULTING

Rollins acquires SOS Pest Control and Termite

Rollins strengthened its presence in the Bay area with the acquisition of Campbell, Calif.-based SOS Pest Control and Termite.

Student investigates the ground at a test crime scene in the snow. Photo: Tom Campbell

Purdue founds forensic entomology program

Purdue University launched the first formal area of concentration in forensic entomology worldwide, explains forensic sciences director Dr. Trevor Stamper.

New coalition to combat vector-borne diseases

The Vector-Borne Disease Network will advise and support federal policymakers in confronting diseases spread by insects and related arthropods.