Barbie to bond with bugs this fall
On Jan. 31, Mattel Inc. announced a worldwide licensing agreement between its Barbie brand and National Geographic to create a product line and content centered around exploration, science, conservation and research. The Barbie and National Geographic product line features career dolls and... Read more»
A compassionate industry, but one with room to grow
University of Florida (UF) entomologist Dr. Faith Oi says she is proud to be part of an industry that is so charitable. “Many companies very quietly provide services pro bono, so that people who cannot afford pest control can live... Read more»
Virginia Tech receives endowed professorship
Joe Wilson, former owner of PermaTreat Pest Control, Fredericksburg, Va., and his wife have established the Joseph R. and Mary W. Wilson Endowed Urban Entomology Professorship in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and... Read more»WSU entomology department houses over 3.1 million insects
Washington State University houses over 3.1 million insects that pest management professionals and entomologists can use as a resource. Read more»
5 questions with Purdue entomology master’s student
"I did my senior-year project on termite control by formulating effective baits." Read more»
Video shows subterranean termite’s damage to a house
The video represents an analogy of damage the Formosan subterranean termite can have to a structure. Read more»
Online resources: Why customers still call PMPs
you ever notice that today’s consumer performs an extraordinary amount of research before calling in an expert? Read more»
35th annual Insect Fear Film Festival showcases ticks
TheUniversity of Illinois department of entomology's 35th annual Insect Fear Film Festival showcased ticks, illustrating various aspects of the arthropod's biology. Read more»