PHILADELPHIA—Two pest management professionals (PMPs) walked away winners after voting for issues that matter most to the pest industry at the FMC Professional Solutions booth during the 2012 PestWorld meeting in Boston. Lauraine DeFazio, of Pestex, Newton, Mass., won a free trip to Legislative Day in March, courtesy of FMC. Joe Cantu, of The Bug […]
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NPMA seeks staff entomologist
FAIRFAX, VA.—The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is seeking an entomologist to join its team. Reporting to the director of...
Tips and Tricks: FMC Professional Solutions
By Bruce Ryser, Market Specialist Causing billions of dollars in damage and treatment costs each year, subterranean termites are a...
FMC names 5 winners in ‘Friday Night Lights’ contest
PHILADELPHIA—For five high schools throughout the southern United States, there’s one less thing to worry about before playoffs: fire ants....
Massey appoints director of marketing
ORLANDO, FLA.—Traci Thornton has joined Massey Services as director of marketing. In her new role, Thornton is responsible for market...
Tips & Tricks: Stored product pests & the economy
Editor’s Note: In several fall 2012 issues of our weekly enewsletter Buzz Online, we highlighted stored product pest control tips...
Tips and Tricks: BASF Pest Control Solutions
By Dr. Kyle Jordan, Market Development Specialist Mating disruption technology is rooted in the instinct to procreate. In nature, female...
NPMA invites PMPs to 2012 Pest Alliance
FAIRFAX, VA.—The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) invites pest management professionals (PMPs) to attend Pest Alliance 2012, where the industry...
Heron Lawn and Pest Control recognizes top employees
ORLANDO, FL—Heron Lawn and Pest Control recently recognized its 2012 Outstanding Service Award Winners. These individuals were honored for their...
Tips and Tricks: J.T. Eaton Co., Inc.
By James Rodriguez, Western Territory Manager What makes for a successful stored food pest treatment? Preparation! From large facilities to...
Del Valle joins Bell Laboratories as Southern European manager
MADISON, WIS.—Arnaud Del Valle joined Bell Laboratories in October as Southern European Manager, representing Bell products to the professional pest...
Verifi now available in Canada
PHILADELPHIA—Verifi bed bug detector, from FMC Professional Solutions, is now available to pest management professionals (PMPs) in Canada. Verifi is...
CSI announces new hires
PASADENA, TEXAS—Control Solutions Inc. (CSI) has hired Marie Ann Knox as the new technical service manager for its pest control...
FMC Corp. donates $75,000 to Red Cross’ Hurricane Sandy Relief efforts
PHILADELPHIA—On Nov. 2, FMC Corp. announced a disaster relief donation of $75,000 to the American Red Cross to support ongoing...
Dow AgroSciences’ Power of MORE rebate program under way
INDIANAPOLIS—The 2012-13 Power of MORE rebate program kicked off Sept. 1 with several bonus offerings. Customers who purchase qualifying products...
Tips and Tricks: FMC Professional Solutions
By Dr. Reid Ipser, Development Representative Commonly referred to as “pantry pests,” food invaders frequently infest cereal grain products and...