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Bell Labs: City Packs for Contrac, Final Blox

Designed with technicians in mind, 1-lb. City Packs for CONTRAC and FINAL BLOX are available through Bell Laboratories’ distributors. City Packs feature...

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Choose weapons wisely when fighting pharaoh ants

Infestations of pharaoh ants (Monomorium pharaonis) can be a persistent source of consternation for pest management professionals (PMPs) in commercial...

Study: Desert ants beat heat with mirror-like coats

A study published on April 13 revealed that the silvery coat of an ant species in the Sahara Desert reflects...

Truly Nolen becomes franchise Hall of Famer

Tucson-based Truly Nolen Pest Control has been inducted into Franchise Business Review’s Hall of Fame, for making the publication’s “Best...

Avitrol: Online resource

DriveByBirdControl.com is Avitrol’s new resource website. It’s home to the manufacturer’s new fast tips video series, “Drive By Bird Control,”...

Can you see the termite forest for the trees?

An early detection/protection program can help your termite customers minimize property damage, and help your business receive recurring revenue. Remember...

P.E.S.T. Relief International continues mission

Through its REST Initiative, Professionals, Empowering, Sustaining & Transforming (P.E.S.T.) Relief International coordinated with the pest management industry to provide a sanitary...

Booth celebrates 50 years with founder, 91

At 91, Russell Booth is celebrating Booth Exterminating’s 50 years of business in Cary, N.C., just as he celebrated the first...

Assure 10 years in business with these tips

Pop the champagne! Bring out the giant cake! Schopen Pest Solutions is 10 years old this month! If anyone is...

Emerald ash borer info shared at Colorado bars

Colorado’s Boulder County is addressing the presence of emerald ash borers (EAB) through its new awareness campaign focused on local...

Calling All Fantastic Fleets!

An upcoming issue of PMP will feature a piece on fleet management for industry vehicles. We’re turning to you to...

NPMA to host Zika event May 4

On Wednesday, May 4, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) will host a virtual workshop titled “Zika: What You Need...

Control Solutions Inc.: Mosquito Mist Ultra

CSI has launched its synergized permethrin formulation as Mosquito Mist Ultra, which contains 20.6 percent permethrin with 20.6 percent piperonyl...

Tips & Tricks: Locate moisture sources for Oriental cockroach control

The first step in controlling any pest is to make sure you identify it correctly. Unfortunately, misidentification can give cockroaches...

8 ways to humanely rid spiders

The public still wants spiders gone, but more humanely. We need to plan our management actions accordingly. When I was...