California moves a step closer to rodenticide ban
Legislation to ban certain rodenticides passed the Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee on April 9. Read more»
1946 study looked to primary sources of secondary infestations
In this look back, we examine how the industry managed carpet beetles and clothes moths Read more»
Xtreme Pest wins PCOC banner contest
The Pest Control Operators of California (PCOC) has announced the winners of the 15th annual Fumigation Banner Bonanza Contest, sponsored by Douglas Products and Vikane gas fumigant. The contest recognizes the promotion of structural fumigation through job site signage. This... Read more»
WCRA raises money for UCCE research
The West Coast Rodent Academy (WCRA) held its third academy Nov. 15-17, 2017 at the University of California’s South Coast Research and Extension Center in Irvine, Calif. This three-day workshop on urban rodent management was a joint effort among the... Read more»
BugOut wins PCOC banner contest
Pest Control Operators of California (PCOC) has announced the winners of the 14th annual Fumigation Banner Bonanza Contest, sponsored by Douglas Products and Vikane gas fumigant. The contest recognizes the promotion of structural fumigation through job site signage. This year,... Read more»
PestCal wins PCOC-Vikane contest
Pest Control Operators of California (PCOC) has announced the winners of the 13th annual Fumigation Banner Bonanza Contest, sponsored by Vikane fumigant. The contest recognizes California fumigators for promoting structural fumigation through signage at job sites. This year, there were... Read more»
Whitmore launches fumigation firm
Lee Whitmore, a 17-year industry veteran, has launched Quality Pest Services. With three locations, the Anaheim, Calif.-based company is poised to provide fumigation and heat subcontractor services in the Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara and... Read more»Target Specialty Products helped exceed fundraising goal at conference
Target Specialty Products helped raise at this year’s Pest Control Operators of California (PCOC) Association Expo more than $15,000 for the University of California schools. The company hosted the annual silent auction with co-sponsors Drexel Chemical and Epic Brokers. The $15,860 collected exceeded the... Read more»