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Industry advocates weigh in on California’s proposed rodenticide ban

Pest control industry advocates share their perspectives on California's proposed legislation to ban second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides.

Irony (and rodents) at work: Cal EPA building in Sacramento battles infestation

Rats reportedly infested California’s Environmental Protection Agency property, ironically during proposed legislation to ban rodenticides in the state.

Online ban circumvention

California’s proposed ban of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) is nothing new.

Norway rat, illustrated for the Truman's Guide. (Art: North Coast Media)

California SPAR talks about what’s next

Our September issue is devoted to coverage of the close call pest management professionals (PMPs) had in California with a...

Rodent control product manufacturers speak up

The following seven rodent control product manufacturers speak up about California's Senate Assembly Bill 1788, dubbed the California Ecosystems Protection...

California’s proposed rodenticide ban bill on hold

The California Ecosystems Protection Act, or bill AB 1788, that would ban the use of certain rodenticides in the state,...

flashlight (PHOTO: ISTOCK.COM/MIHAILDECHEV)

Rodent Tales: Dale Shreve

Dale Shreve describes some of trickiest rodent control situations he's faced while working for Lenz Pest Control.

Chemotecnica’s Jornadas Técnicas Integrales para Empresas de Control de Plagas

Andy Linares, founder of Bug Off Pest Control, shares details of his trip to Chemotecnica's 2019 Jornadas Técnicas para Empresas...

PMP Hall of Famer Corrigan is revered rodentologist

Dr. Robert “Bobby” Corrigan remains at the forefront of rodent control developments through his work as a consultant and educator.

rat in trash can PHOTO: MARK SHEPERDIGIAN

Ask the Expert: Outdoor rat-proofing tips

A pest management professional is servicing a house with a Norway rat problem, and compost bins that provide a constant...

Rat bar (PHOTO: THE SAN FRANCISCO DUNGEON)

Grab a beer in San Fran with your favorite rat

A rat-themed pop-up bar opens in San Francisco this week, where guests can enjoy the company of rodents and maybe...

Dr. Bobby Corrigan inspects a grate in New York City, in a photo used in his 2008 PMP Hall of Fame induction. PHOTO: BOBBY CORRIGAN

College group goes on ‘rat safari’ with Dr. Bobby Corrigan

Dr. Bobby Corrigan spreads the word on the importance of rodent control in urban areas like New York City in...

Experts share rodent control tips more PMPs should try

We asked Pest Management Professional's columnists and editorial board members to share some rodents control tips that more PMP's should try....

Rodent tales with Jacob Barnes, Barnes Wildlife Control

Jacob Barnes, owner of Barnes Wildlife Control, Dayton, Ohio, shares a tale of two rodent jobs and their challenges

‘Haven to Heaven’ paints quirky picture of rodent control

The cover of the September 1954 issue of Pest Control magazine, as Pest Management Professional was known, was a departure...