By Dr. Kyle Jordan, Market Development Specialist Mating disruption technology is rooted in the instinct to procreate. In nature, female Indianmeal moths (IMM) attract males by releasing sex pheromones, which the male moths follow. To control stored product pests, mating disruption technology interferes with the pheromone communication between male and female moths to prevent mating […]
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NPMA invites PMPs to 2012 Pest Alliance
FAIRFAX, VA.—The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) invites pest management professionals (PMPs) to attend Pest Alliance 2012, where the industry...
Heron Lawn and Pest Control recognizes top employees
ORLANDO, FL—Heron Lawn and Pest Control recently recognized its 2012 Outstanding Service Award Winners. These individuals were honored for their...
Tips and Tricks: J.T. Eaton Co., Inc.
By James Rodriguez, Western Territory Manager What makes for a successful stored food pest treatment? Preparation! From large facilities to...
Del Valle joins Bell Laboratories as Southern European manager
MADISON, WIS.—Arnaud Del Valle joined Bell Laboratories in October as Southern European Manager, representing Bell products to the professional pest...
Verifi now available in Canada
PHILADELPHIA—Verifi bed bug detector, from FMC Professional Solutions, is now available to pest management professionals (PMPs) in Canada. Verifi is...
CSI announces new hires
PASADENA, TEXAS—Control Solutions Inc. (CSI) has hired Marie Ann Knox as the new technical service manager for its pest control...
FMC Corp. donates $75,000 to Red Cross’ Hurricane Sandy Relief efforts
PHILADELPHIA—On Nov. 2, FMC Corp. announced a disaster relief donation of $75,000 to the American Red Cross to support ongoing...
Dow AgroSciences’ Power of MORE rebate program under way
INDIANAPOLIS—The 2012-13 Power of MORE rebate program kicked off Sept. 1 with several bonus offerings. Customers who purchase qualifying products...
Tips and Tricks: FMC Professional Solutions
By Dr. Reid Ipser, Development Representative Commonly referred to as “pantry pests,” food invaders frequently infest cereal grain products and...
SynTech acquires Bayer ecotoxicology unit
STILWELL, KAN—SynTech Research is acquiring Bayer CropScience’s state-of-the-art US Ecotoxicology capability at the Bayer Research Park near Stilwell, Kan. The unit’s...
Allergy Technologies’ PestWorld ‘Island’ event a success
AMBLER, PA.—Pest management professionals (PMPs) from across the country gathered at Allergy Technologies’ “Evening on the Island” event during PestWorld...
Green Lawn Fertilizing does pest cross-training
WEST CHESTER, PA—In an effort to provide the best possible service for their customers and encourage career growth and development...
Cryonite now available at Bug Off Pest Control Center
NEW YORK—Silvandersson Sweden AB has selected Bug Off Pest Control Center to distribute its Cryonite System. Introduced in 2008, Cryonite...
CSI offers two Taurus promotions
PASADENA, TEXAS—Pest management professionals (PMPs) can take advantage of two promotional offers on Taurus SC termiticide/insecticide products from Control Solutions...
SciEd Services announces bed bug seminar
BRUNSWICK, GA.—Industry veterans Bob Clements and Paul Bello, through their cooperative consulting company Scientific Education (SciEd) Services, have announced that...