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Lack of Lyme disease cases has unexpected cause

Research shows reptiles are poor transmitters of the Lyme disease bacterium, which means fewer southern ticks are infected and so...

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Run Your Business: By the numbers

Michael Broder shares how keeping a close eye on the financial numbers helped his company, BHB Pest Elimination, increase profits.

Insects Limited: Bullet Lure

The Bullet Lure from Insects Limited has an exclusive design with several features that enhance functionality and performance.

Arrow's Xavier Cugnon, left, receives the PestVets award from GPCA President Brantley Russell. IMAGE: ARROW EXTERMINATORS

PestVets honors Georgia Members of the Year, presents donation

Arrow Exterminators and PestVets, the military veteran-focused group of the NPMA, have made headlines together in recent weeks.

IPM Symposium postpones to 2022, names award winners

The 10th International Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Symposium is now scheduled for Feb. 28-March 3, 2022, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

From left, FMC's Tom Wharton, Arrow Exterminators' Marie Horner, and Catchmaster's Dr. Stan Cope stand in front of a truck used in military parades that is parked in front of the new veterans' apartment complex. The trio represented the PestVets group and delivered the donation check. PHOTO: ARROW EXTERMINATORS

Veteran shares passion for pest control

Marie Horner, ACE, writes about being part of a team that delivered a $10,000 check to Operation Stand Down Tennessee...

5 questions withMarsann McCants

Pest Management Professional recently caught up with Marsann McCants, a U.S. Air Force veteran and strategic account executive at Wil-Kil...

Zoëcon Professional Products: Essentria Line

Featuring botanical active ingredients derived from the essential oils of plants, these environmentally friendly products offer broad application opportunities.

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Orkin acquires Connecticut Pest Elimination

Connecticut Pest Elimination Inc., also known as CT Pest Elimination, has been acquired by Atlanta, Ga.-based Orkin. Terms were not...

Target Specialty Products webinar to feature mosquito, tick products

Target Specialty Products will host a mosquito and tick product showcase webinar on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern.

AMVAC adds Eastern, Southeastern sales reps

Industry veterans Richard Spigler and Brett Gagner have joined as Turf & Ornamental and Pest regional sales managers for AMVAC...

Jason Heiser, senior service team lead for Sherrill Pest Control, models the new three-in-one jacket. PHOTO: SHERRILL PEST CONTROL

The clients go crazy for a sharp-dressed tech

Safety and morale are two big reasons to consider what your technicians are wearing in the field.

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4 tips to make success your standard

Jerry Schappert, ACE, offers four tips that pest management professionals can use to make success standard and be the best...

Be honest with bed bug customers

Be honest and tell the client there’s a good chance you’ll have to return because it’s virtually impossible to eradicate...

Earth Care Products: Redesigned Odor Remover Bags

Earth Care Odor Remover Bags are designed to remove chemical spill odors; carcass, urine and feces odors; and even "mystery"...