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WSDA locates, eradicates first Asian giant hornet nest in U.S.

Entomologists at the Washington State Department of Agriculture have located and eradicated an Asian giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia) nest.

WorkWave, AuthVia partner for SMS real-time payments

WorkWave has partnered with AuthVia to integrate SMS payments capabilities into PestPac, WorkWave's field service software for pest control companies.

Tips to identify presence of mice, rats

Signs of rodent presence include tracks, gnawing damage, burrows, runways, urine stains and grease marks. Droppings are key to identifying...

Slingshot announces integrated chatbot, IVR-to-Text features

Slingshot has launched an interactive voice response-to-text and chatbot service to automate and speed up consumer interactions.

Target Specialty Products partners with Bell Labs for upcoming webinar

Target Specialty Products and Bell Laboratories have partnered for a free 1-hour webinar on Nov. 12 about Bell Sensing Technologies.

Insects Limited continues access to virtual training

Insects Limited is offering a free virtual education series for pest management professionals of recorded sessions that can be watched...

Eliminate rodent entry points

To close or caulk areas to prevent rodents, make sure the right material is used, as rodents can chew through...

Most Wanted Ants: Carpenter ant

The nest galleries some carpenter ant species cut into wood generally are smooth and clean, which is how they earned...

Most Wanted Ants: Pavement ant

The pavement ant is dark brown with paler legs and antennae, and a stinger used more for applying trailing pheromone...

Most Wanted Ants: Argentine ant

The Argentine ant originated in Northern Argentina near the Paraná River, and adapts well to urban and suburban environments.

Most Wanted Ants: Odorous house ant

The odorous house ant (OHA) gives off a pungent, unpleasant rotten coconut odor when crushed, which led to its common...

Most Wanted Ants: Red imported fire ants

Fire ants are capable of inflicting stings that can be serious; the venom they inject causes a burning sensation, which...

Western Pest donates services for Boy Scout fundraiser

Western Pest Services donated two disinfection treatments for a local Boy Scout Troop to have its annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser.

PART III: The symbiosis between roof rats and a western mockingbird

The rats did the heavy lifting at night by gnawing through the tough, leathery citrus fruit rinds and exposing the...

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Are insects dressing up for Halloween?

Treehoppers have the most extravagant, bizarre costumes in the insect world, says the USDA's Agricultural Research Service.