Pest Posse Academy, an online training solution, is now an approved continuing education provider in California, Florida, Pennsylvania and Texas.
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PestRoutes announces California WDO report support
PestRoutes Software’s mobile technology solution now supports Wood-destroying Pests and Organisms Inspection Reporting for California Branch 3 Structural Pest Control.
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.
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...
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,...
Rodent Tales: Dale Shreve
Dale Shreve describes some of trickiest rodent control situations he's faced while working for Lenz Pest Control.
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.
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.