Forward to a friend   |  Visit us online   |  Contact Us    May 15, 2013 Digital Edition Our Sponsors On the Record How to make a bedding inspection By Joseph Latino With bed bug infestations rising at an alarming rate, proper bedding inspections have fast joined the front line of defense in protecting and preventing against the establishment of this insidious pest into expansive infestations. Read More... UPCOMING WEBINAR  Bad Habits Die Hard: Tech Training Tips & Common Label Myths Thursday, May 30, 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. GMT Speaker: Marie Ann Knox, PCO Technical Services Manager, Control Solutions Inc. It’s always important to do a refresher on “the basics” from time to time. When was the last time you worked the math for a post-construction termite treatment using the label(s) of the products you use in your business? Whether you’re a technician on the “front line” or a manager/owner it is very important to not assume that your co-workers and employees know everything. How “up” on current labels for the products your techs are using are YOU? Are you “hands on” or “hands off” when it comes to training? And how do you think this impacts your business and potential liability overall? You’re about to find out! REGISTER TODAY! Industry Headlines SEPA introduced to remove 'redundant' pesticide regulation  U.S. Senators Kay Hagan (D-N.C.) and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) announced last month they would introduce a bipartisan bill to eliminate what they deem an unnecessary and costly Environmental Protection Agency regulation on pesticides. Now a bipartisan group of senators is cosponsoring the Sensible Environmental Protection Act (SEPA) of 2013. Find out if your elected officials are among them. Read More... NPMA launches international bed bug survey The National Pest Management Association and the University of Kentucky have launched a comprehensive global bed bug study. Read More... NPMA says bed bug legislative, regulatory activity on the rise The National Pest Management Association contends that "we're in the midst of the biggest flurry of bed bug related legislative and regulatory activity we've seen since populations of the pest rebounded 10-plus years ago." Read More... Report: Agencies should use common approach to pesticides When determining the potential effects pesticides could pose to endangered or threatened species, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Marine Fisheries Service, and Fish and Wildlife Service should use a common scientific approach, says a new report from the National Research Council. Read More... USDA, EPA release honeybee health report The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency maintain there are multiple factors playing a role in honeybee colony declines, including parasites and disease, genetics, poor nutrition and pesticide exposure. Read More... Catseye Pest Control donates $11,500 to Make-A-Wish The Catseye Cares for Kids campaign raised money for Make-A-Wish Northeast New York, Make-A-Wish Northeastern California and Northern Nevada through the help of employees, family, friends and customers. Read More... CSI presents mosquito misting rebate program Control Solutions Inc. is offering a $30 Visa gift card per case of select VECTOR-BAN, VECTOR-BAN PLUS or PYSTOL products purchased between May 1, 2013, and June 30, 2013. Read More... Heron hosts Employee Appreciation Day Heron Lawn & Pest Control employees spent April 19 enjoying lunch, playing sports, fishing, listening to live music and catching up with one another. Read More... Marathon adds smartphone app With PestPac Mobile 2.0, clients now have a lightweight, easy-to-use, smart way to perform in the field. Read More... Pest Management Supply becomes ActiveGuard distributor With distribution centers in Chicago and Kansas City, Mo., Pest Management Supply will supply Allergy Technologies' ActiveGuard Mattress Liners to pest management professionals from Ohio to Colorado. Read More... BOOKSTORE SPOTLIGHT  Truman’s Scientific Guide to Pest Management Operations (7th Edition) Considered “the bible of the industry” by many! With more than 600 pages about pest analysis, habits, habitats and treatment methodology, the 7th Edition features new chapters, pictures, tables and drawings. PURCHASE YOURS TODAY >> English Version or Spanish Version Movers & Shakers UK honors Potter as Distinguished Service Professor PMP Hall of Famer Dr. Michael Potter was among the University of Kentucky Provost's Distinguished Service Professors honored in late April for a consistently high level of achievement in his contributions to entomology and to the university. Read More... Osborn joins J.T. Eaton team Industry veteran Dean Osborn has been named the family-owned pest management product manufacturer’s Southeast sales representative. Read More... PCS opens Tampa Bay branch Pestguard Commercial Services has opened a new office in Pinellas County to serve the greater Tampa Bay, Fla., region. Read More... Donaghy named Residex Chairman of the Board  In a change to the structure of the Residex LLC ownership board, Chris Donaghy, founder of Residex and orchestrator of the Residex/Turfgrass merger, will move to the position of Chairman of the Board for Residex. Read More... Sandidge joins Rockwell Labs Dr. Jamel Sandidge, a leading expert on brown recluse spiders, has joined Rockwell Labs Ltd as a research entomologist. Read More...

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