FAIRFAX, VA.—The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has appointed Bennett Jordan as entomologist/staff scientist. In this position, Jordan will play an integral role in providing technical services and developing educational resources for NPMA members. Jordan will complete his doctorate in urban entomology from the University of Florida this summer, and has previously served as a […]
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Conn. House passes bed bug bill
HARTFORD, CONN.—State Sen. Andres Ayala (D-Bridgeport) has led passage of a bill to help fight bed bug infestations. Senate Bill...
Klein joins Bayer as area sales manager
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.—Ryan Klein has joined Environmental Science, a division of Bayer CropScience LP, as area sales manager for the professional...
MGK launches Hyperion Advanced Mist Concentrate
MINNEAPOLIS—MGK has launched Hyperion Advanced Mist Concentrate, which delivers kill and three-day residual activity against mosquitoes. Available immediately, the new...
Marathon adds smartphone app
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J.—Marathon Data Systems introduces another option to its suite of mobile offerings: PestPac Mobile 2.0. With PestPac Mobile...
Sandidge joins Rockwell Labs
NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO.—Dr. Jamel Sandidge has joined Rockwell Labs Ltd as a research entomologist. The Virginia native received his...
NPMA says bed bug legislative, regulatory activity is on the rise
FAIRFAX, VA.—”Just when it seemed bed bug public policy had come to a screeching halt,” a recent news article by...
NRC: Agencies should use common scientific approach to pesticides
WASHINGTON—When determining the potential effects pesticides could pose to endangered or threatened species, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Marine...
USDA, EPA release honeybee health report
WASHINGTON —The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have released a comprehensive scientific report on...
Heron hosts Employee Appreciation Day
APOPKA, FLA.—On April 19, Heron Lawn & Pest Control celebrated its Annual Employee Appreciation Day at the Bear Lake Clubhouse in Apopka. Employees...
Osborn joins J.T. Eaton team
TWINSBURG, OHIO—Dean Osborn has joined J.T. Eaton’s sales team as an independent representative. His territory includes Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana....
CSI presents mosquito misting rebate program
PASADENA, TEXAS—With mosquito season in full swing, Control Solutions Inc. is offering a $30 Visa gift card per case purchased...
Pest Management Supply becomes ActiveGuard distributor
AMBLER, PA.—Allergy Technologies has expanded the availability of its ActiveGuard Mattress Liners in the Midwest through a distribution deal with Pest Management...
Donaghy named Residex Chairman of the Board
NOVI, MICH.—In a change to the structure of the Residex LLC ownership board, Chris Donaghy, founder of Residex LLC and...
Catseye Pest Control donates $11,500 to Make-A-Wish
CASTLETON, N.Y.—Catseye Pest Control has donated $11,500 to Make-A-Wish, distributed to the Make-A-Wish chapters of two Catseye-serviced regions. The donations...
NPMA launches international bed bug survey
FAIRFAX, VA.—To better understand the effects and pervasiveness of bed bugs worldwide, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) and the...