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People in the news: Hirings and promotions from Arrow Exterminators, Sprague and Skyhawk Trapmate

Read the latest hiring and promotion news from pest control companies, Arrow Exterminators, Sprague Pest Solutions and Skyhawk Trapmate.

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IN MEMORIAM: Pest industry loses 3 legends

Dr. C. Douglass Mampe, Edward J. Sheehan and Thomas Forshaw III have passed away in recent weeks.

Neogen promotes two to newly created PPM roles

Neogen recently promoted Emily Norman and Sarah Starinshak to newly created roles within the Professional Pest Management team.

Target webinar to share new revenue stream ideas for PMPs

Target Specialty Products will host the next installment of its free, one-hour Business Growth webinar series, titled “From Leading Industry...

Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis) PHOTO: CDC

Why the Asian longhorned tick is cause for concern

While prior studies have shown that this tick is not a competent vector of B. burgdorferi, the CDC’s recent findings...

Properly communicate your ant control protocol to instill confidence with clients

No matter how many of these challenges you encounter, communicating your ant control protocol and progress with customers will help...

German yellowjacket (Vespula germanica) PHOTO: © GENE WHITE

How to calm chaos caused by stinging insects

Simply killing the few yellowjackets was not the answer. Learn more about how this pest opens the door to an...

Natural oil-based treatments can offer protection against mosquitoes

Stay competitive by staying sustainable. Natural oil-based mosquito treatments can offer powerful, eco-conscious protection for residential lawns and outdoor spaces.

photo of Daddi Long Legs in use on an HVAC unit

Bird Barrier America: Daddi Long Legs

Daddi Long Legs is designed to be a great bird deterrent for large birds like gulls and pigeons.

Correctly ID mosquitoes before inspecting or implementing any treatment

Correctly identifying these mosquitoes is important before inspecting or implementing any treatment.

Focus on control efforts seasonally to keep mosquito populations in check

y focusing your control efforts seasonally, you’ll have a better chance of keeping mosquito populations in check and helping your...

Effective communication and collaboration play a significant role in combating mosquitoes

Mosquitoes carry diseases such as West Nile virus, dengue and Zika virus. Wet and warm conditions create a breeding ground...

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Chicago once again takes top spot on Orkin’s Top 50 Bed Bug Cities List

Chicago, Ill., takes the top spot as one of the worst cities for bed bugs for Orkin’s Top 50 Bed...

Arkion: Eraditick Tick Killer Concentrate

New Eraditick kills ticks on contact with lasting residual control that kills long after application.