Orkin acquires 7 in Q1 2016
Atlanta-based Orkin, a wholly owned subsidiary of Rollins Inc., completed seven U.S. acquisitions during the first quarter of 2016. Rollins also announced its purchase of Murray Pest Control in Adelaide, Australia, earlier in the quarter. “These acquisitions add to our... Read more»
Rollins acquires Murray Pest in Australia
Atlanta-based Rollins has acquired Murray Pest Control in South Australia. The acquisition closed March 1 and continues Rollins’ expansion in Australia since entering the country in 2014. Established in 1957 and headquartered in Adelaide, Australia, Murray Pest Control is a... Read more»
Insects Limited to co-host Australian conference
The 12th Fumigants & Pheromones Conference and Workshop will take place at the Adelaide Conference Center in Adelaide, South Australia, March 6-9, 2016. It will be co-hosted by Indianapolis-based Insects Limited Inc., along with Australian Fumigation, based in Adelaide. “Helping... Read more»
Hidden Camera Captures Unexpected Pests
Are hidden cameras among your arsenal of pest management tools? They are in Australia, where the high tech equipment helps biologists determine the effectiveness of their pest management efforts, National Rural News reports. They set up cameras in Barmah National Park to monitor... Read more»Why is is Raining Spiders in Australia?
It’s raining spiders in Australia, a phenomena that occurs fairly often. Live Science and NBC News report the “spider rain” is actually spiders that are ballooning, or releasing their silk from a high location. It happens all the time, according to University... Read more»