Of all the insects and arthropods that can be classified as a stored product pest, the spider beetle (Ptinidae, a subfamily of Anobiidae) is unique in appearance and diversity. This insect group is found throughout the world; and within the U.S. there are more than 50 species, with about a dozen classified as pests. They’re […]
PMP Staff
dos & don’ts: bed bug sops
Dr. Stuart Mitchell – Technical Editor Incompetence is lacking the necessary skill set to carry out a task. With an...
J.T. Eaton awards $2,000 scholarship
TWINSBURG, OH—During the 78th annual Purdue Pest Management Conference, which takes place Jan. 6-8 in West Lafayette, Ind., J.T. Eaton...
Doc Mitchell earns eighth degree
SARASOTA, FLA. — Dr. Stuart M. Mitchell, principal technical specialist for PestWest Environmental and technical editor of Pest Management Professional (PMP) magazine earned a...
EPA approves CSI’s FUSE Termiticide/Insecticide label
PASADENA, TEXAS —On Nov. 7, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the label for FUSE, a new liquid termiticide/insecticide...
Maxforce on a Mission helps animal shelter
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.—Bayer’s Maxforce on a Mission initiative has continued to grow this year, with its most recent activity...
Syngenta introduces Altriset.com
GREENSBORO, N.C.—Syngenta Professional Pest Management has launched a new website, www.altriset.com, to help pest management professionals (PMPs) educate their customers about...
Hot in Phoenix, Part II
What follows is our second and final installment of some of the many product innovations that made their debut at...
Marathon Data offers Cyber Monday specials
WALL, N.J.—Marathon Data Systems has announced its participation in Cyber Monday, Dec. 2, 2013. Those interested in purchasing PestPac Software...
Hendricks joins Reynolds Pest Management
PORT ST. LUCIE, FLA.—Reynolds Pest Management welcomes Robert Hendricks to the team. Hendricks brings with him nearly 30 years of...
Nisus Corp.
Deliver termite protection for commercial construction with Bora-Care Commercial termiticide and Termistop stainless steel mesh devices. Bora-Care Commercial is applied to all...
FMC awards 7 trips to Legislative Day 2014
PHILADELPHIA—Seven pest management professionals are D.C.-bound after being chosen to win a free trip to the National Pest Management Association’s...
IAOCPI hosts February workshop
The International Association of Canine Pest Inspectors (IAOCPI) will hold its Annual Training and Recertification Workshop Feb. 20-23, 2014, in...
Nisus Corp.: Nibor-D
The revised Nibor-D label offers new applications for a variety of fly problems in home and commercial facilities and kitchens....
Schwalb earns BCE certification
KNOXVILLE, TN—Ron Schwalb, national technical manager for Nisus Corp., recently passed the requirements and examination to be recognized as a...
Hot in Phoenix: Products from PestWorld 2013
Over the next few issues of Buzz Online, the editors of Pest Management Professional will share some of the many...