KNOXVILLE, TENN.—As the giant African land snail invades southern Florida, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has done extensive research on the eradication of this pest and has identified a number of ways to eliminate it. One product it recommends that pest control companies and residents can use is Nisus Corp.’s Niban Granular Bait, an […]
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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...
NPMA announces dates, speakers for Academy 2013
FAIRFAX, VA.—Academy 2013, the annual summer conference hosted by the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), will be held July 17-19...
Sprague Pest Solutions expands Portland presence
TACOMA, WASH.—To meet the needs and demands of a growing market, Sprague Pest Solutions has expanded and moved its Portland,...
NPMA weighs in on Pest Free Food Supply Act
WASHINGTON—On April 11, U.S. Reps. Tom Graves (R-GA-14) and Kurt Schrader (D-OR-5), along with a bipartisan group of 13 other...
Exponent adds misting to label
MINNEAPOLIS—MGK’s Exponent Insecticide Synergist, an emulsifiable concentrate for use as a tank mix with insecticides, is now labeled for residential...
BASF extends Termidor promotion to April 19
ST. LOUIS—BASF Pest Control Solutions’ Termidor Spring Termite Promotion is offering big savings to introduce its Termidor H•E High-Efficiency Termiticide....
Aggson becomes ACE
MANHATTAN, KAN.—Travis Aggson, vice president of American Pest Management, was recently certified as an Associate Entomologist by the Entomological Society...
Duke joins NPMA as director of regulatory affairs
FAIRFAX, VA.—The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has appointed Dr. Marcia Duke as director of regulatory affairs, a newly created...
FMC names West to national post
PHILADELPHIA—FMC Professional Solutions, a division of FMC Corp., has appointed Bob West as National Pest Segment manager. In this position,...
Herrmann joins Zoëcon
SCHAUMBURG, ILL.—Central Life Sciences is pleased to announce that James Herrmann has joined the Zoëcon Professional Products (ZPP) division as...
BASF offers three promotions
ST. LOUIS—BASF Pest Control Solutions is currently offering three promotions on its professional pest management products: The BASF Spring General...
Happy National Pest Management Month
FAIRFAX, VA.—The Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA), which serves as the public outreach arm of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), is...
Bayer CropScience launches 2013 Spring Savings Program
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.—Environmental Science, a division of Bayer CropScience LP, has announced its 2013 Spring Savings Program, offering pest...
Nominate for the 2013 Hall of Fame
By Will Nepper As I write this, I’m still reeling from the media response to this year’s Oscars. (Still nauseated, maybe? Yes. That sounds...