FAIRFAX, VA.—The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has announced a call for nominations for NPMA’s Women of Excellence Award, presented by Orkin. This is the fifth year the NPMA will recognize women who advance the pest management industry every day, in every way. Nominations open May 28 and may be submitted online by no later than August 15. Self-nominations […]
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Collapse of bee colonies is latest target for anti-pesticide groups
By Paul Driessen Editor’s Note: The PMP staff thanks Rich Kozlovich, president of Pest Management Inc., Mentor on the Lake, Ohio, for gaining the...
BASF announces Termidor You Choose Sweepstakes
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.—BASF has announced the details of its Termidor You Choose Sweepstakes, which gives pest management professionals (PMPs)...
In-Quiz-It unveils update, new product
RALEIGH, N.C.—In-Quiz-It Software announces the release of version 6.1 of the U-Trap-It System with many new features, including: ● New...
NPMA, USDA define ‘urban rodent control’
FAIRFAX, VA.—According to an announcement by the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), the organization has “reached an agreement with the...
NPMA appoints Jordan as entomologist/staff scientist
FAIRFAX, VA.—The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has appointed Bennett Jordan as entomologist/staff scientist. In this position, Jordan will play...
Conn. House passes bed bug bill
HARTFORD, CONN.—State Sen. Andres Ayala (D-Bridgeport) has led passage of a bill to help fight bed bug infestations. Senate Bill...
Klein joins Bayer as area sales manager
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.—Ryan Klein has joined Environmental Science, a division of Bayer CropScience LP, as area sales manager for the professional...
MGK launches Hyperion Advanced Mist Concentrate
MINNEAPOLIS—MGK has launched Hyperion Advanced Mist Concentrate, which delivers kill and three-day residual activity against mosquitoes. Available immediately, the new...
Marathon adds smartphone app
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J.—Marathon Data Systems introduces another option to its suite of mobile offerings: PestPac Mobile 2.0. With PestPac Mobile...
Sandidge joins Rockwell Labs
NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO.—Dr. Jamel Sandidge has joined Rockwell Labs Ltd as a research entomologist. The Virginia native received his...
NPMA says bed bug legislative, regulatory activity is on the rise
FAIRFAX, VA.—”Just when it seemed bed bug public policy had come to a screeching halt,” a recent news article by...
NRC: Agencies should use common scientific approach to pesticides
WASHINGTON—When determining the potential effects pesticides could pose to endangered or threatened species, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Marine...
USDA, EPA release honeybee health report
WASHINGTON —The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have released a comprehensive scientific report on...
Heron hosts Employee Appreciation Day
APOPKA, FLA.—On April 19, Heron Lawn & Pest Control celebrated its Annual Employee Appreciation Day at the Bear Lake Clubhouse in Apopka. Employees...
Osborn joins J.T. Eaton team
TWINSBURG, OHIO—Dean Osborn has joined J.T. Eaton’s sales team as an independent representative. His territory includes Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana....