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Industry advocates weigh in on California’s proposed rodenticide ban

Pest control industry advocates share their perspectives on California's proposed legislation to ban second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides.

From left are California Pest Management's Alex Ramirez, Josh Alvarez, Jorge Sanchez and Derek Harmon-Wong. PHOTO: CALIFORNIA PEST MANAGEMENT

PMPs recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Pest management professionals (PMPs) around the country are donning pink in recognition and in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Truly Nolen promotes regional sales manager

Truly Nolen Pest Control promoted Leo Gomes to sales manager of the company's western region, with a focus on the...

Norway rat, illustrated for the Truman's Guide. (Art: North Coast Media)

California SPAR talks about what’s next

Our September issue is devoted to coverage of the close call pest management professionals (PMPs) had in California with a...

Cats USA deploys ContraPest in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, Calif., will begin implementing SenesTech Inc.'s ContraPest solution in its current integrated pest management (IPM) programs.

Mating temporarily blinds honey bee queens

New research from the University of California (UC) Riverside finds male honey bees inject toxins during sex that cause temporary...

Terminix acquires Desert Pacific Exterminators

Terminix International — a subsidiary of ServiceMaster — acquired Desert Pacific Exterminators, located in Yucca Valley, California.

Associations weigh in on proposed California ban

The NPMA and UPFDA have weighed in on the implications of the proposed law in California: Senate Assembly Bill 1788.

California’s proposed rodenticide ban bill on hold

The California Ecosystems Protection Act, or bill AB 1788, that would ban the use of certain rodenticides in the state,...

flashlight (PHOTO: ISTOCK.COM/MIHAILDECHEV)

Rodent Tales: Dale Shreve

Dale Shreve describes some of trickiest rodent control situations he's faced while working for Lenz Pest Control.

From left are Rich Records of Agri-Turf Distributing, Aaron Rhoderick of Tri-West Ltd., Kristen Thompson of the American Cancer Society, Allen Gage of Tri-West Ltd., and Lon Records of Agri-Turf Distributing. PHOTO: AGRI-TURF DISTRIBUTORS

Agri-Turf raises $75K for cancer research

Santa Fe Springs, Calif.-based Agri-Turf Distributing raised $75,000 for the American Cancer Society at its fifth annual charity golf tournament.

California moves closer to rodenticide ban

California's ban on second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides for use in the state, and first-generation anticoagulant rodenticides for use on state-owned property,...

PCOC, Douglas Products sponsor website contest

Pest Control Operators of California (PCOC) and Douglas Products, the manufacturer of Vikane gas fumigant, sponsored a first-ever website contest.

From left, Kemp Anderson, Louie Warman, Carol Williams, Dawn Davis, Margaret Vargas and Matt Whiting. PHOTO: KEMP ANDERSON CONSULTING

Rollins acquires SOS Pest Control and Termite

Rollins strengthened its presence in the Bay area with the acquisition of Campbell, Calif.-based SOS Pest Control and Termite.

Las Vegas, as seen from a High Roller cabin 550 feet in the air. PHOTO: DIANE SOFRANEC

Las Vegas PMPs see pest activity surge

Pest management professionals (PMPs) in Las Vegas, Nev., are seeing an upsurge in service calls following two earthquakes near Ridgecrest,...