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From left, Kemp Anderson, Louie Warman, Carol Williams, Dawn Davis, Margaret Vargas and Matt Whiting. PHOTO: KEMP ANDERSON CONSULTING

Rollins acquires SOS Pest Control and Termite

Rollins strengthened its presence in the Bay area with the acquisition of Campbell, Calif.-based SOS Pest Control and Termite.

5 questions with David Fleming

A Q+A with David Fleming, owner of Pest Management Solutions, Spartanburg, S.C., reveals how he created a special compressed air...

Student investigates the ground at a test crime scene in the snow. Photo: Tom Campbell

Purdue founds forensic entomology program

Purdue University launched the first formal area of concentration in forensic entomology worldwide, explains forensic sciences director Dr. Trevor Stamper.

5 experts tips for flea control

Although fleas can be difficult to control in some environments, proper preparation can enhance your success.

New coalition to combat vector-borne diseases

The Vector-Borne Disease Network will advise and support federal policymakers in confronting diseases spread by insects and related arthropods.

3 skills for better bed bug treatments

A skilled technician gets better results in less time. Time spent practicing skills involving furniture and carpet manipulation can improve...

MPMA to host ACE workshop

The Michigan Pest Management Association (MPMA) will hold its second Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) workshop for 2019-20 this fall.

Expert tips for fleas, flies, ticks

Ticks hitchhike on wildlife and can reside on bushes. Fleas like to be where pets lay the most. In kitchens,...

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Test your knowledge of bed bugs

Use these questions to see how much you really know about bed bugs.

MGK acquires brand from Piedmont Animal Health

Minneapolis, Minn.-based MGK executed a purchase agreement to acquire the Flynexx brand assets from North Carolina-based Piedmont Animal Health.

An Africanized honey bee (left) and a European honey bee on honeycomb. Despite color, they normally can’t be identified by eye. Photo: Scott Bauer, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org

Enhanced bee allergy vaccine succeeds in clinical trials

Australian researchers successfully completed a human trial on a vaccine designed to eliminate the risk of severe allergic reactions to...

Green pest control solutions

Product manufacturers share what’s new — and their forecasts for 2019-2025. We spoke with 11 industry suppliers to discuss strategies,...

PelGar recruits four new team members

PelGar International is appointing new team members at its Alton, England-based head office and Church Farm Training Centre.

Arrow opens two offices in Atlanta

Atlanta, Ga.-based Arrow Exterminators opened two new locations in metropolitan Atlanta and now has 30 offices serving the area.

Termites serve as inspiration for building HVAC

Termites might have the answer to better-designed HVAC systems and building ventilation, according to a new study.