March 12, 2014
ByDr. Stuart Mitchell
“When a group of genetically identical mice lived in the same complex enclosure for three months, individuals that explored the environment more broadly grew more new neurons than less adventurous...
January 16, 2014
ByPMP Staff
We should always be looking ahead — spotting emerging economic trends, uncovering new technology, and making educated guesses about how governmental regulations and shifting demographics affect the way pest management...
January 15, 2014
December 16, 2013
FAIRFAX, VA—The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is pleased to announce the slate of keynote speakers who will address attendees at Legislative Day 2014, March 9-11, in Washington, DC. FMC...
November 19, 2013
Over the next few issues of Buzz Online, the editors of Pest Management Professional will share some of the many product innovations that made their debut last month at the...
September 10, 2013
1930s 1. First termiticide patented Frank Lyons, who spent 44 years (1927-1971) with what’s now known as Terminix, was granted 14 patents related to termite control, including the first termiticide...
August 10, 2013
ByDr. Jim Fredericks
Badminton is affected by the recent outbreak of bird flu in China. High-quality, professional badminton shuttlecocks (birdies) are made from cork, leather and 16 white goose feathers. Badminton aficionados in...
With clandestine and potential malicious pathogenesis, Telmatoscopus albipunctatus (meaning white-dotted sword in condition of decline) brings a crime wave of nuisance. Common within or near sewage corruption, moth flies assault...
October 1, 2012
ByPeter J. Stieglmayr
A WISE MAN ONCE SAID certain diagnoses shouldn’t be made on one’s own, including those involving brain surgery and dental work. Diets rich in deep-fried fatty foods don’t prevent heart...
April 12, 2012
ByGene Harrington and Bob Rosenberg
Editor’s note: This is part one of a six-part rodent management series. The recent revisions to rodenticide product labels — the second in the past several months — is the...