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APRIL 21, 2021

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Purdue research: Essential oils add to bed bug control

By Heather Gooch
New research from Purdue University finds that plant-based essential oils can be lethal for bed bugs, particularly in combination with deltamethrin.

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Even mice socially distance when needed, study finds

By Heather Gooch
A recent study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology finds that mice can notice the signs of illness in others and are able to recognize the threat.

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The Zoëcon (S)-hydroprene Molecule

Zoёcon’s (S)-hydroprene controls insects by interfering with normal hormone levels at critical development periods. It is mainly used to control insects such as cockroaches, bed bugs, drain and fruit flies, and stored product pests.

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How work-from-home options impact recruitment

By Scarlett Nolen
The president of Truly Nolen shares her thoughts on how COVID-19 has changed the workforce and how working from home may impact recruiting.

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PMP poll results uncover useful info

Poll results from the first quarter of 2021 have included interesting tidbits and tips from readers of Pest Management Professional (PMP). Read some of our favorite responses.

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Get incognito mosquito management with Ovi-Planter

The Ovi-Planter Mosquito Trap makes mosquito management attractive. Trapping one female mosquito can eliminate up to 1,000 future mosquitoes. Ovi-Planter is backed by peer-reviewed science and fits a monthly service schedule.

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UF study finds paternal health affects mosquito offspring

By Heather Gooch
There is a link between healthy yellow fever mosquito fathers and their healthy offspring, according to researchers at the University of Florida.

INDUSTRY INTEL

• CSI promotes technical service manager

• Target Specialty Products, Bayer plan April 22 vector control webinar

• P.E.S.T. Relief International to participate in ‘The Amazing Give’

• Truly Nolen names experienced manager in South Miami

• Arrow Exterminators opens 14th commercial office

READER POLL

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Reader poll: Challenges of mosquito control

Please take a minute to answer our latest one-question reader poll: What is the most challenging aspect of mosquito control, and how do you overcome it?

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