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SenesTech appoints leadership position

SenesTech Inc., a developer of technologies for managing animal pest populations through fertility control, added Ed Albe as senior VP...

4 tips to help lead customers through bed bug control

Preventing bed bugs requires continual vigilance and good communication skills. Controlling bed bugs, to prevent migration to adjacent rooms, requires...

The Pest Posse: Pest Posse Academy

The Pest Posse, a San Jose, Calif.-based weekly YouTube series dedicated to the pest management professional (PMP), has created a...

Rentokil Steritech acquires MCS

Rentokil Steritech acquired Mosquito Control Services (MCS), which is based in Metairie, La. The transaction closed in late 2018.

April is National Pest Management Month

For more than 40 years, this annual designation has acknowledged the pest control industry’s commitment to the protection of health,...

Ed Dolshun, Technical Director and VP of Business Development, Catchmaster

Use bed bug monitors for infestations

Studies from Rutgers University have shown that “bed bugs inhabit areas of least disturbance first.” Areas of least disturbance can...

Active’s leadership team stands on the balcony of the new headquarters. PHOTO: ACTIVE PEST CONTROL

Active purchases new headquarters

Active Pest Control relocated its headquarters from McDonough, Ga., to a new 20,000 square-foot corporate office in Locust Grove, Ga.

NCPMA kicks off 2019 PestLine

The NCPMA PestLine is a free electronic hotline that connects consumers with pest experts who help identify pests and recommend...

Joining forces to ensure protection from termites

Spray foam insulation is a popular option for homeowners who want to reduce heat loss and lower utility bills, but...

Dr. Janis Reed, BCE, Technical Services Manager, Control Solutions Inc.

Tips to evaluate products for bed bug infestations

It seems every day a new product, method or tool is being introduced for bed bug infestations. How does a...

P.E.S.T. launches Florida program

P.E.S.T. Relief International and the Florida Pest Management Association partner to offer pest control and bedding for those requiring financial...

A compilation of photos from the 2019 Pinnacle Club Awards Banquet. PHOTOS: ARROW EXTERMINATORS

Arrow recognizes top performers

Arrow Exterminators honored its top producing service professionals and inside sales specialists at the company’s annual Pinnacle Club weekend.

Bed bugs in books

Do you offer bed bug treatments for libraries? It might be worth considering. A library system in Lincoln, Nebraska inspects...

Prepare to have a “tick talk” with clients

To avoid callbacks, be sure to educate your customers about what tick treatment entails — and what to expect as...

Dr. Eric Paysen, Technical Services Manager, Syngenta Professional Pest Management

Tips for better ant identification

Ant identification can be daunting, but using a high-quality hand lens is a great place to start. With practice, it...