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Majority Leader McCarthy to speak at NPMA Legislative Day

FAIRFAX, VA—The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has announced that House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy — the second House’s highest-ranking member — will...

Braman celebrates 125th anniversary

AGAWAM, MA—Braman Termite and Pest Elimination is celebrating 125 years in business. Originally founded in Boston in 1890, Braman moved...

Roadtrip Roundup: Univar ES Open House

EASTLAKE, OHIO — In mid-December, Univar Environmental Sciences (ES) held its annual holiday open houses at multiple Univar ES locations...

PWIPM accepting nominations for 2015 grant

FAIRFAX, VA—The National Pest Management Association’s (NPMA’s) affiliate organization Professional Women in Pest Management (PWIPM), is now accepting nominations for...

Atlas Pest Control: Exterm-A-Therm

Exterm-A-Therm from Atlas Pest Control, an affiliate of American Dryer Corp. (ADC), uses controlled heat to eradicate bed bugs right...

BEAPCO: Bed Bug Detecting Surge Protector

BEAPCO’s new patent-pending trap also functions as a heavy-duty, 900-Joules surge protector. Its built-in 9-volt heat attractant can lure bed...

UC-R researcher helps discover mosquito IGRs in plants

RIVERSIDE, CA —As their name suggests, insect growth regulators (IGRs) are compounds that regulate the growth of insects. One hormone...

Rentokil subject of new Irish documentary

DUBLIN, IRELAND—“The Daily Edge,” which is Irish newspaper The Journal’s online news roundup, is reporting a new documentary in the...

PestWorld for Kids unveils interactive game section

FAIRFAX, VA—The Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA), which serves as the public outreach arm of the National Pest Management Association...

FBR names Mosquito Shield a Top 50 Franchise

NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA—Mosquito Shield Franchise Corp. has been named as a Top 50 Franchise by Franchise Business Review (FBR). The designation...

McCall Service adds West Georgia to service area

JACKSONVILLE, FL—Since 1928, McCall Service has served northern Florida. It recently branched out into the Savannah, Ga., region, serving southern...

Orkin expands in India, Mexico

ATLANTA—Through its wholly owned subsidiary Orkin, Rollins Inc. has established its first franchise in India and expanded its presence in...

Syngenta Professional Pest Management: Altriset termiticide

Altriset termiticide provides long-term structural protection from termites by paralyzing the termites’ mouthparts and halting feeding within hours of exposure....

NPMA issues calls for speakers for 2015 PestWorld

FAIRFAX, VA—The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is looking for your help to identify the most innovative and exciting speakers for...

UPFDA welcomes two new members

BRASELTON, GA—The United Producers Formulators & Distributors Association (UPFDA) welcomes two new members: • Tom Wright, owner, Pest Pro Academy,...