RIVERSIDE, CA —As their name suggests, insect growth regulators (IGRs) are compounds that regulate the growth of insects. One hormone in insects, juvenile hormone, is a particularly attractive IGR target because it exists only in insects. Juvenile hormone plays key roles in insect development, reproduction and other physiological functions. An international team of scientists, including […]
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Rentokil subject of new Irish documentary
DUBLIN, IRELAND—“The Daily Edge,” which is Irish newspaper The Journal’s online news roundup, is reporting a new documentary in the...
PestWorld for Kids unveils interactive game section
FAIRFAX, VA—The Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA), which serves as the public outreach arm of the National Pest Management Association...
FBR names Mosquito Shield a Top 50 Franchise
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA—Mosquito Shield Franchise Corp. has been named as a Top 50 Franchise by Franchise Business Review (FBR). The designation...
McCall Service adds West Georgia to service area
JACKSONVILLE, FL—Since 1928, McCall Service has served northern Florida. It recently branched out into the Savannah, Ga., region, serving southern...
Orkin expands in India, Mexico
ATLANTA—Through its wholly owned subsidiary Orkin, Rollins Inc. has established its first franchise in India and expanded its presence in...
NPMA issues calls for speakers for 2015 PestWorld
FAIRFAX, VA—The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is looking for your help to identify the most innovative and exciting speakers for...
UPFDA welcomes two new members
BRASELTON, GA—The United Producers Formulators & Distributors Association (UPFDA) welcomes two new members: • Tom Wright, owner, Pest Pro Academy,...
Brownyard Group promotes Nowak
BAY SHORE, NY—Maria Nowak has been promoted to underwriting account manager for PCOpro, Brownyard Group’s pest control insurance program. She...
Viking’s Willix earns ACE designation
BRIDGEWATER, NJ—James R. Willix of Viking Pest Control was recently certified as an Associate Entomologist (ACE) by the Entomological Society...
Mosquito Joe buzzes into 2015 with 96 new territories sold
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA—Mosquito Joe, a mosquito control treatment company serving residential and commercial customers nationwide, closed out 2014 with the...
ESA appoints Mitchell as ACE Chair
ANNAPOLIS, MD—PMP Technical Editor Dr. Stuart Mitchell, BCE, has been appointed Chair of the Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) Support Committee...
Ruebeling becomes FPMA president
FORT MYERS, FL—Keith Ruebeling, owner of Larue Pest Management in Fort Myers, has been appointed to serve as the 68th...
Marathon names Bonelli to marketing post
NEPTUNE, NJ—Marathon Data Systems has appointed Joe Bonelli as senior director of corporate marketing. Bonelli will lead the global marketing,...
(888)PESTCONTROL adds Miller as sales VP
HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO—(888)PESTCONTROL has added Phillip Miller as vice president of national account sales. Once a pest management company leases the...
Paul joins Pest Control Insulation
LULA, GA—Matt Paul has joined Pest Control Insulation LLC as marketing manager. In this role, Paul will drive the company’s...