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Sponsored by Pelsis, the BPCA said the Forum will be packed with industry news, technical sessions, guest speakers and CPD opportunities. Places are strictly limited to 500 places. The Form, which is free to attend, is being held between 9.30am and 12.30pm. To take part in the Forum, all you need is a computer, laptop, … Read more
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Fox Pest Control and DaMore Lawn and Landscape teamed up to offer free landscaping and pest control services, spending a Saturday (from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) to help Donna Diekmeier, a Penfield resident. More than 25 employees volunteered their Saturday morning to lay 8 yards of fresh mulch, trimmed bushes and … Read more
IMAGE: BASF Good for business, bad for rats and mice… With its labor savings and fast colony kill, Selontra rodent bait delivers real efficiency for your business. The active ingredient, cholecalciferol, is a non-anticoagulant that is lethal to rodents in higher doses. Depending on the size of the infestation and the surrounding environment, Selontra can … Read more
The Press reported that it’s part of a new approach to help tackle the perennial problem of gull mess in Scarborough borough. To help prevent gulls nesting in the first place, Scarborough Borough Council has opened a grant funding scheme, to assist private building owners and tenants with the cost of purchasing and installing gull … Read more
For a growing pest control business, finding the time to fit training and recertification classes into the schedule can be a challenge under normal circumstances. Add a global pandemic that has technicians not coming into the office regularly and traditional in-person recertification classes cancelled, and you have a conundrum. Fortunately, Lauren Thrasher, president of Thrasher … Read more
Founded in 2012, Logan, Utah-based Fox Pest Control serves more than 50,000 customers and has 18 branch locations nationwide. Its reputation for community service continued Aug. 1, a day in which three branches undertook major projects: 1. ADDING CURB APPEAL On Aug. 1, the Rochester, N.Y., branch teamed up with Damore Lawn and Landscape to … Read more
The MoU calls for official recognition of the key role played by professional pest management in protecting the health and safety of citizens, promoting a safe and healthy environment for all, and much more. CEPA said this document fills a regulatory void which has consequences for public health and the environment through the promotion of … Read more
(Pictured: Members of the City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board (NOMTRCB) used FirstStrike Soft Bait rodenticide and Aegis Rodent Bait Stations as part of an aggressive rodent control campaign in the Big Easy.) Editor’s note: August is PCT’s annual rodent control issue, featuring several business and technical articles on rodent control. … Read more
PHOTO: WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has trapped a male Asian giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia). Collected on July 29 and processed in WSDA’s entomology lab on Aug. 13, it is considered to be the first male Asian giant hornet — dubbed the “murder hornet” in popular culture — … Read more
The BPCA said that these modules will help members to study at their own pace in the award-winning BPCA eLearning site. Study the course materials and take mini-quizzes to check your understanding throughout, the BPCA said. The modulesWhether you work at height as part of your pest control work or supervise those who do, this … Read more
LOGO: CERTUS Guilford, Conn.-based Certus Pest has purchased Puyallup, Wash.-based Whitworth Pest Solutions. Terms were not disclosed, but this acquisition continues Certus’ expansion throughout the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 1981 by Dr. Terry Whitworth, the company provides pest management services to the Seattle metro area. Erik Hodson, CEO of Whitworth, commented, “When Certus first approached our … Read more
ATLANTA – Rollins, Inc., announced the passing of R. Randall Rollins, the company’s chairman of the board, who died surrounded by family. He passed away on Aug. 17, at 88 years old. Long-standing board members Gary W. Rollins, vice chairman, and Henry B. Tippie, lead director, will continue in their respective leadership roles until succession … Read more
Whether you’re in customer service, administration, sales or you’re working in a related industry, having a basic understanding and awareness of pest management is essential. Delegates, the BPCA said, will learn the basic principles of pest control and cover key species of pests in this taught online classroom training course. The BPCA said the course … Read more
PHOTO: BOONYACHOAT/ISTOCK / GETTY IMAGES PLUS/GETTY IMAGES Last time in this space, I shared a few tips from a non-service perspective due to my background outside of pest control. When I wrote that post back in April, I don’t think I would have believed Nostradamus himself if he had predicted such a great year for … Read more
Pictured (from left to right), top row: Ben Holloway, Mark Moskwiak, Jason Pelham, Hali Smith; bottom row – Don Miller, Cathy Houde and Alyson Gilledland. ATLANTA – Atlanta-based Arrow Exterminators announced a series of internal promotions within the company. “Our vision is to provide an awesome experience in every interaction while maintaining our incredibly unique … Read more
Employ strategies to avoid falling victim to cyberattacks. PHOTO: IPOPBA/ISTOCK / GETTY IMAGES PLUS/GETTY IMAGES Cyberattacks often happen unexpectedly and can throw a company out of its digital comfort zone. Per the National Institute of Standards & Technology, a cyberattack can involve destroying data integrity or stealing controlled information. With that in mind, check out … Read more
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences’ annual BugFest, known for its educational exhibits and buggy food dishes, will take place virtually Sept. 14 – 19. BugFest is an event that celebrates all arthropods through conversations with entomologists, educational exhibits, crafts and games, and even eating bugs. Each year, the museum chooses … Read more
Asian hornets sighted in Hampshire – Pest There have been sightings of Asian hornets in Hampshire including in New Milton Christchurch and close to Basingstoke in Alton. The Hampshire Beekeepers Association is appealing to the public to keep alert for these hornets during August as the queens are currently out looking for mates. The Basingstoke … Read more
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