Think a blow fly infestation always points to a dead animal? Research suggests that even minute levels of natural gas from a faulty stove can trigger an "invasion frenzy."
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Clinical trial to test new dengue virus treatment
A clinical trial supported by the National Institutes of Health is testing an experimental treatment designed to help people suffering...
A possible silver bullet for no-see-ums
While the virus hasn’t taken root yet in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are warning...
First severe case of H5N1 bird flu in the United States confirmed
A Louisiana patient has been hospitalized with a severe case of avian influenza A(H5N1) virus ("H5N1 bird flu") infection.
Greenix Pest Control partners with LymeDisease.org
Greenix Pest Control recently partnered with LymeDisease.org for Lyme Disease Awareness Month this May.
On the Job: How PMPs should view plague risk
Dan Baldwin, BCE, REHS/RS, CCFS, CP-FS, PCQI, vice president of technical services for Hawx Pest Control, gives his take on...
Mosquito control ensures comfort and care
Pest management professionals help customers safely enjoy the outdoors, according to results of PMP's 2024 Mosquito Management Survey.
PPMA celebrates pest awareness, adds director, releases report
Check out recent PPMA updates, including National Pest Management Month, Tick Awareness Week in May, releasing its 2023 annual report,...
USDA APHIS reports avian flu in West Virginia
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic...
CDC grants $8M for vector-borne disease research
A new grant program called Vector Educational Center for Training, Outreach and Resources (VECTOR) aims to expand and improve control...
4 changes to prepare for pest control’s future
While it may seem daunting to examine what the industry will look by 2033, reflecting on the past decade it...
CDC helps fund Penn State’s vector control program
With a projected $6.25 million in CDC funding over five years, Penn State will lead a new Vector-Borne Disease Regional...
USDA approves rodent vaccine against wildlife spread of Lyme disease
The product, which will be marketed as the LymeShield System, meets all USDA Conditional Licensure requirements, including addressing an emergency...
Bats in structures
Treating for bats in a residential or commercial structure can provide a recurring revenue stream, but it also can pose...
CDC reports positive case of avian influenza
A person has tested positive for avian influenza A(H5) virus (H5 bird flu) in the U.S., as reported by Colorado...
Catchmaster mosquito trap garners award
AP&G Co.'s Catchmaster Ovi-Catch Mosquito Trap has received the Federal Lab Consortium Award for Excellence in Technology Transfer.