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JULY 17, 2019

TOP STORY

Las Vegas PMPs see pest activity surge

By Ellen Kriz
Two recent earthquakes centered near Ridgecrest, Calif., were strong enough to be felt in Las Vegas. Check out why some PMPs in the area attribute increased pest activity to these quakes.

ON THE RECORD

Sprayer system designed with techs in mind

By Diane Sofranec
If you’ve ever wished you could improve upon the equipment you use when servicing commercial accounts, check out how one pest management professional did just that.

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Your business needs a brand that will move forward with you

Control Solutions Inc. does just that. "I love the company. They're striving to bring in new products," says Aaron Brunell, owner of Brown Exterminating Co. See which products Brunell recommends.

INDUSTRY INTEL

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Termites serve as inspiration for building HVAC

By Danielle Pesta
Termites might have the answer to better-designed heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems. See how we can get inspiration from these tiny insects.

Maryland courts uphold pesticide ban in Montgomery County

After a nearly six-year fight to stop Montgomery County, Md.’s ban on the use of state-approved pesticides on private lawns, legal remedies available to challenge the county’s law on state preemption grounds have been exhausted.

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Keep annoying backyard insects at bay this summer

Do you want to make your residential clients happy this summer? Help them enjoy their backyards by eliminating mosquitoes, ants, ticks, wasps and other annoying insects. Learn about where to locate wasp and hornet nests and get more backyard pest control tips from Zoëcon.

Woodstream, Senet partner on IOT rodent trap

Leveraging Senet’s Network-as-a-Service connectivity and device management services, Woodstream is enhancing its Victor brand rodent control platform.

Arrow opens two offices in Atlanta

Arrow Exterminators opened two Atlanta, Ga.-area locations. The 120th and 121st offices are in Decatur and Marietta. Learn more about the company’s 30 offices serving Atlanta.

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EFFECTIVELY CONTROL ANTS WITH AMVAC’S NAVIGATOR® SC

When applied to exterior structural surfaces and perimeters, NAVIGATOR SC’s active ingredient fipronil controls ants and protects against future infestations. Ants pass through treated areas and transfer the non-repellent fipronil back to their nests, spreading it to the colony.

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Seagulls: Feathered health hazards

By Stuart Aust
Seagulls cause health hazards. Learn how to use caution and protect yourself from these carriers of disease.

ASSOCIATION NEWS

NPMA video project showcases termites’ surprising appetites

The National Pest Management Association’s (NPMA's) "Will They Eat It?" series shows what really happens when everyday household objects are placed into a tank of 100,000 hungry termites.

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We help you keep track of crawl space conditions

Monitor humidity and temperature to ensure that the conditions in your crawl space aren’t conducive to mold or condensation. Shop the instruments at Crawlspace Depot to get the measurements you need.

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Rose names district supervisor

Rose Pest Solutions promoted John Kandler to district supervisor, overseeing the company’s Lansing, Mich., service area.

Truly Nolen promotes Florida manager

Truly Nolen Pest Control selected Chris Clemente to manage the company's new Venice, Fla., service office.

PelGar recruits four new team members

PelGar International appointed new team members at its Alton, England-based head office and Church Farm Training Centre.

Microsoft recognizes Hitachi for sales achievement

Hitachi Solutions America, a provider of industry solutions powered by the Microsoft Cloud, was awarded the 2019/2020 Inner Circle for Microsoft Business Applications for the 16th consecutive year.

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Product insights: Green pest control solutions

We spoke with 11 industry suppliers to discuss strategies, products and equipment for pest management professionals who want to "go green," and what environmentally friendly trends are on the horizon for the industry. Read on for their insights and announcements.

Coverage from the South America pest control conference

South American pest control product formulator Chemotecnica hosted the 2019 edition of Jornadas Técnicas Integrales para Empresas de Control de Plagas in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Read Andy Linares' first-hand account of his trip as a representative of PelGar USA.

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