WASHINGTON — The Federal Trade Commission filed deceptive advertising charges against two marketers of remedies for bed bug infestations, who allegedly failed to back up overhyped claims that they could prevent and eliminate infestations using natural ingredients, such as cinnamon and cedar oil. One marketer also allegedly made misleading claims that its products were effective […]
PMP Updates
Burkett joins Bell Laboratories
MADISON, WIS. — Phillip Burkett joined Bell Laboratories in August as a technical sales representative for the north central United...
NJPMA mourns Ratner
Editor’s Note: The following is a statement from Leonard Douglen, executive director of the New Jersey Pest Management Association. ...
Green Shield Certified to hold IPM webinar Oct. 4
MADISON, WIS. — Green Shield Certified, an award-winning, independent certification for practitioners of effective, prevention-based integrated pest management (IPM), will...
Tips and Tricks: The 3-step spider control program
By Dr. ElRay Roper Senior Technical Representative, Syngenta Professional Products Effective control of spiders requires an integrated approach and the...
TPCA recognizes Lockhart with Lifetime Achievement award
SCHAUMBURG, ILL. — The Tennessee Pest Control Association (TPCA) awarded Drew Lockhart of Central Life Scienceswith its Lifetime Achievement Award...
Termimesh launches new website
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Termimesh, LLC, the Austin-based supplier of the Termimesh System and Termistop, has launched a new, updated website —...
NPMA, Rentokil seek to honor young entrepreneurs
FAIRFAX, VA. — The National Pest Management Association’s (NPMA’s) Young Entrepreneur Award, presented by Rentokil Pest Control, recognizes young entrepreneurs...
KPCA needs volunteers for State Fair booth
TOPEKA, KAN. — The Kansas Pest Control Association (KPCA) has a booth at the Kansas State Fair. This is a...
Project EverGreen exhibit opens
FT. MYERS, FL—Despite an uncharacteristic morning thunderstorm, Project EverGreen, the nationally recognized non-profit whose mission is to preserve and enhance...
Rockwell Labs Ltd launches new website
NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO. — Rockwell Labs Ltd is pleased to announce the launch of a new website. The new www.rockwelllabs.com features...
Greve joins Bug Doctor Termite & Pest Control
PARAMUS, N.J. — Bug Doctor Termite & Pest Control is proud to announce the appointment of Thomas R. Greve as director of...
NPMA LDG gives back in Boston
FAIRFAX, VA. — As part of its commitment to providing leadership development 365 days a year, the National Pest Management...
Service Pro opens new headquarters
COLUMBUS, OHIO — Service Pro has relocated its corporate headquarters to a bigger and more permanent address in Columbus, Ohio, where there is more...
Boeras joins Macy’s Termite & Pest Control
NORTH VENICE, FLA. — Macy’s Termite & Pest Control, one of the largest family-owned pest control firms in the region, has...
Arrow Exterminators acquires North Carolina firm
ATLANTA — Arrow Exterminators is pleased to announce the acquisition of W.H. Wilson Termite & Pest Services located in Winston Salem, N.C....