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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
 
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Bees are omnivores, new research shows
 
Contrary to the belief that bees eat just nectar and pollen, a team of scientists has shown that bee larvae have a taste for "microbial meat."
 
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  ON THE RECORD
 
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Never forget by observing Patriot Day 2019
 
By Heather Gooch
The 9/11 Memorial Museum offers a virtual tour on its website, as well as several ways to get involved to ensure future generations understand the meaning of today's anniversary.

 
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  INDUSTRY INTEL
 
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Rockwell earns patent for ant bait
 
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued patent number 10,398,141 to Rockwell Labs for the company's invention, titled "breakable non-flowing gel bait."
 
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Industry acquisitions continue
 
This week, there was flurry of pest control company acquisition announcements, including the following. Click on the headlines below for more details of each.

ServiceMaster enters European pest control market

Terminix acquires Desert Pacific Exterminators

Waynes purchases Dayton’s Pest Control
 
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Arrow celebrates top performers at annual event
 
Arrow Exterminators hosted the company’s top performing sales professionals and management team members at its annual event. Find out more about their weekend in Montreal.
 
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21 interesting facts about springtails
 
By Diane Sofranec
Springtails do not bite, sting or transmit disease, nor do they damage food, clothing, furniture or structures. Read on for more facts about these harmless hexapods.

 
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  PEST TRENDS
 
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Mating temporarily blinds honey bee queens
 
New research from the University of California at Riverside finds male honey bees inject toxins during sex that cause temporary blindness in queens.
 
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Anopheles mosquito (PHOTO: JIM GATHANY/CDC)
 
Mosquito salivary glands curb spread of malaria parasites
 
If the chitin wall around salivary ducts can be fortified, scientists say, human infections may be thwarted.
 
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Educate your wildlife customers
 
By Heather Gooch
It’s important for those offering wildlife services to educate customers on the risks of "scary animals," and dispel inaccurate rumors and myths.

 
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  MOVERS & SHAKERS
 
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FSS expands to Southeast, selects manager
 
Fumigation Service & Supply (FSS) is extending its coverage area to the Southeast and named James "Beau" Bridwell, ACE, manager of the new region.
 
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Truly Nolen selects district manager of 'Team Thunder'
 
Truly Nolen Pest Control promoted Tom Larrabee to district manager of "Team Thunder," a district of six up-and-coming service offices throughout Florida, Texas and Arizona.
 
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  CURRENT ISSUE
 
 
 
Wildlife control captures profits
 
Wildlife control can present a lucrative opportunity for pest management professionals because there is significant room for reward and profit, if it’s done right.
 
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O'Donnell's Termite & Pest honors employee with 3 decades of service
 
O'Donnell's Termite & Pest Control honored one of their employees, lead technician Tom Kelty, who has been with the company for 30 years.
 
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