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TOP STORY Study: Adult bed bugs exhibit color preferences The preliminary results of a recent study by researchers from the University of Florida and Union College (Lincoln, Nebr.) revealed that the bed bugs used in their study prefer red and black, and tended to avoid green and yellow. Before you start throwing away any red sheets or painting your equipment, see what the researchers have to say about their findings and the real-life ramifications. [ read more ]

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ON THE RECORD UPFDA Spring Meeting coverage By Marty Whitford Members of the United Producers, Formulators and Distributors Association forecast continued growth for the professional pest management market. Check out some of the highlights from this year's event. [ read more ] INDUSTRY INTEL PRESENTED BY Ensystex NPMA elects 2016-2017 board The National Pest Management Association released the results of its annual board of director elections. Meet the newly elected directors and find out when they'll begin their terms. [ read more ] Liphatech hosts rodent webinar event John Murphy, Liphatech Northeast District sales manager, and Ted Bruesch, Liphatech technical support manager, provided insight for successful rodent control during the “Elevate Rodent Control Effectiveness” webinar event. Discover where to watch the recorded version. [ read more ] Terminix Service Inc. appeals to consumers for mosquito prevention To mark both National Pest Management Month and the start of mosquito season, Terminix Service released a list of steps families should follow to protect themselves from the Zika virus. Check out the full list. [ read more ] AWARDS AND RECOGNITION Nominate a young entrepreneur for NPMA award Do you know a talented entrepreneur under the age of 40? The National Pest Management Association is currently accepting nominations for the annual Young Entrepreneur Award. Read on to see how you can submit your nominee's name. [ read more ] Cleveland pest association presents entomologist with award The Greater Cleveland Pest Control Association presented Dr. Susan Jones, associate professor of entomology for The Ohio State University, with the with the Tom Evans Award. [ read more ] Do you know an outstanding female leader? The National Pest Management Association is now accepting nominations for its annual Women of Excellence Award, designed to recognize women who advance the pest management industry. Have someone in mind? Submit your nomination now. [ read more ] CLOSE-UP PRESENTED BY Crawlspace Depot Mosquito-killing sweaty billboard project hits Brazil A new billboard project aims to help fight the Zika virus by carrying the aroma of human sweat, which attracts and kills Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. See how it works. [ read more ] ASSOCIATION NEWS Bed Bug Summit date set The date for the Global Bed Bug Summit, hosted by the National Pest Management Association, is set for the end of November. Find out where it will be held and what you can expect to learn at this year's event. [ read more ] MOVERS & SHAKERS TAP Insulation now UL-certified The Thermal Acoustical Pest Control (TAP) Insulation label will soon display the Underwriters Laboratories mark. Discover what other accolades the company has earned. [ read more ] Truly Nolen promotes one of its own to manager Tucson, Ariz.-based Truly Nolen Pest Control promoted John Dorgan to manager of its Tempe, Ariz., service office. Dorgan has been with Truly Nolen since 2014. [ read more ] Certified relaunches website Certified Termite and Pest Control, based in Dallas and also serving Houston, San Antonio and Austin, Texas, relaunched CertifiedTPC.com. Check out some of the site's new features. [ read more ] Black Diamond places third in Great Bed race Black Diamond Pest Control, aka the “World’s Fastest Bed Bug Eliminators,” made their first appearance at the annual Kentucky Derby Festival Great Bed Races. Find out how they, and their bed on wheels, faired against the competition. [ read more ] CurrentIssue >10 tips for creating compelling Facebook posts >Choose weapons wisely when fighting pharaoh ants >USFS presents 2015 termiticide report

UpcomingEvents Integrated Tick Management Symposium [ May 16–17 / D.C.] Webinar: Effective Mosquito Barrier Treatments [ May 26] PollQuestion Are you seeing an increase in bed bug calls this spring? [ vote now! ]

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