FAIRFAX, VA—The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has declared March 15-21 as Termite Awareness Week to help educate consumers about termites and to help ensure their homes don’t become bait for these saw-toothed pests. “Termites cause costly property damage to the tune of $5 billion a year, and what’s worse, the damage typically isn’t covered […]
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Sprague employees earn company, Copesan honors
TACOMA, WA—A quartet of Sprague Pest Solutions service professionals has earned recognition for their dedication and professional prowess in solving...
Trece Inc.: CIDETRAK IMM Mating Disruption Dispenser
Trécé introduces the MESO, an extended-size dispenser for its organic-certified Indianmeal moth (IMM) mating disruptant, CIDETRAK IMM. The new size...
Syngenta debuts SecureChoice Mosquito Assurance Program
GREENSBORO, NC—Syngenta Professional Pest Management (PPM) is launching its SecureChoice Mosquito Assurance Program for pest management professionals (PMPs), which provides...
How I Got Here: Billy Tesh
Billy Tesh, Owner, Pest Management Systems Inc. (PMi), Greensboro, N.C. EDUCATION Class of 1977 Smith High School Greensboro, N.C. Class of 1979...
West Indian termite intercepted by Philadelphia customs officials
PHILADELPHIA—A routine U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) termite interception in Philadelphia turned into the area’s first recorded interception of...
Service Pro: ServSuite Mobile Bundle
The ServSuite Mobile Bundle is designed to save you money and help you run your business more effectively. Setup is quick...
Anderson Pest Solutions donates $5,000 to food bank
ELMHURST, IL—On Feb. 28, Anderson Pest Solutions presented a $5,000 donation to the Northern Illinois Food Bank (NIFB), which acquires...
My Office: Marty Whitford, Editorial Director & Publisher, Pest Management Professional
Here’s a look at the office of Marty Whitford, Editorial Director & Publisher, Pest Management Professional (PMP), Cleveland. Scroll over...
Neterer, Ciambrone take new posts with Dow AgroSciences
INDIANAPOLIS—Dow AgroSciences has named Mark Neterer to the newly created role of urban pest management sales leader. In his new...
Stein retires from Crane Pest Control
SAN FRANCISCO—After 54 years at Crane Pest Control, industry statesman Harold “Hal” Stein, 83, decided it was time to retire....
J.F. Oakes LLC: Redesigned XLure R.T.U. Trap
J.F. Oakes has improved the body design on its XLure Ready To Use (R.T.U.) Multi-Species Beetle Floor Trap. The trap...
Bayer, Ace Exterminating donate to homeless shelter
MIDDLETOWN, OH—Ace Exterminating President Rick Steinau and his company recently partnered with Bayer to complete a community service project at...
Rollins acquires Critter Control
ATLANTA—Rollins Inc., parent company of Orkin Pest Control and other industry brands, has purchased Critter Control, the franchisor of what’s considered...
Harrington, NPMA part ways
FAIRFAX, VA—Gene Harrington has left his position as vice president of government affairs for the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) to accept...
FMC Professional Solutions: Dōs Flea and Crawling Insect Spray
New Dōs Flea and Crawling Insect Spray aerosol features Dual-Spray Action (DSA) for efficient broadcast, surface, crack-and-crevice and spot control...