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
IMAGE: INSECTS LIMITED Insects Limited has successfully integrated the SightTrap with the Blu Star Field Service Management System. Locations that have an Insects Limited SightTrap installed will now display the data and images downloaded directly from those devices on the Inspection Points. Blu Star was created and is owned today by a second-generation pest management … Read more
An effective pest control management program includes multiple lines of defense. While insect growth regulators, or IGRs, may not show an immediate effect on mosquito populations, when paired with an adulticide, they can be a key component in ongoing pest control. As the adulticide knocks down the existing mosquito population, IGRs keep those mosquitoes from … Read more
BPCA releases pesticide labels toolbox talk for members – Pest A new pesticide labels toolbox talk template, for British Pest Control Association members and their employees to use, has been uploaded to the member documents area of the association’s website (login required). The BPCA said it is important that employers make sure that their employees … Read more
IMAGE: BELL LABS The new Protecta EVO Tunnel can be used indoors or outdoors, and can be secured to fences or pipes via cable ties in both the vertical and horizontal positions. With a low and discreet profile, the EVO Tunnel provides tamper-resistant coverage of a variety of rat and mouse traps. It accommodates two Trapper … Read more
Okehampton Today reported that previously, the contract provided free pest control treatment for rats and mice for domestic premises, but when a procurement exercise to renew it was undertaken, the tender prices received were far in excess of the previous contract price and the budget that the councils have available. Ian Luscombe, head of environmental … Read more
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports the death of a man in his 20s from Rio Arriba County of septicemic plague, the first human plague death in New Mexico this year, and the second human plague case overall. The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports the death of a man in his … Read more
Photo: courtesy of, and copyrighted by, Gene White, [email protected] We asked Pest Management Professional‘s columnists and editorial board members to share what they consider the most challenging aspect of bed bug control. Here are some of the experts’ responses — including a few extra that didn’t make it into our August 2020 print edition. Please share … Read more
In what is thought to be a first for UK sports, Rentokil Initial will become the club’s ‘Official Hygiene Partner’. Rentokil Initial will provide the club with a combination of bespoke disinfection services as well as installing hand sanitiser dispensers. Disinfection treatments will be tailored to each individual area of the site from the players’ … Read more
As the country attempts to contain the spread of COVID-19, for many families, vacation funds are being put towards creating an at-home oasis. With customers looking for a “staycation” destination in their own backyard, frequent mosquito bites definitely put a damper on the fun. That means, for a savvy pest control professional, it could be … Read more
Now a third-generation family-owned company, our team’s strong midwestern work ethic, family values and commitment to excellence have helped establish Kness as the industry standard. Proven, durable and produced from the highest-grade materials, our range of pest trap products can be trusted to perform, time and time again. Learn more at www.kness.com.
LOGO: U.S. PEST PROTECTION Based in Henderson, Tenn., family-owned U.S. Pest Protection has opened a branch location in Murfreesboro, Tenn. It joins branch locations in Nashville and Gallatin, Tenn., and is located in the newly constructed Fountains at Gateway business complex in Murfreesboro, approximately 25 miles outside of the downtown metro Nashville area. According to … Read more
STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. — Bill Blasingame, Sr., a legendary entomologist and trainer who has been involved in the structural pest control industry for 70 years, turns 96 on Friday. After serving in the Navy during World War II, Blasingame first became involved in the industry in 1950 after graduating from the University of Georgia with a … Read more
BPCA reports that PestEx 2021 exhibition space is 50% sold or reserved – Pest Stands for next March’s PestEx 2021 are already at 50% sold or reserved, the British Pest Control Association has announced. PestEx 2021 is taking place on March 17 and 18 at the ExCeL Exhibition Centre in London. With less than a … Read more
IMAGE: FIPRONIL-PLUS-C New Fipronil-Plus-C is an innovative formulation of fipronil in combination with cellulose technology, which allows for the active ingredient to be applied at lower dose rates with high efficacy against labeled pests. It is labeled for both indoor and outdoor use; has reduced toxicity; is protected from ultraviolet (UV) and microbial degradation and … Read more
STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. — Bill Blasingame, Sr., a legendary entomologist and trainer who has been involved in the structural pest control industry for 70 years, turns 96 on Friday. After serving in the Navy during World War II, Blasingame first became involved in the industry in 1950 after graduating from the University of Georgia with a … Read more
IMAGE: TARGET SPECIALTY PRODUCTS As part of Target’s Strike MAX line, Clean MAX is a concentrated, dual-purpose cleaning agent: Apply directly to tough stains as a ready-to-use (RTU) product, or dilute for maintenance of tank pigment, dyes, oils and general hard-to-remove stains. Ideal for most surfaces that come in contact with spray equipment, use Clean … Read more
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Terminix announced Alex Ho has been named chief marketing officer for its residential business. In this role, Ho will oversee all aspects of the marketing function, including digital, brand, product management, pricing and eCommerce platforms. “Alex’s experience building high-performing marketing organizations at multiple Fortune 1000 companies uniquely positions him to guide the Terminix … Read more
BPCA to host rats and drains webinar – Pest With drains one of the most common sources of rodent infestations, the British Pest Control Association is to host a free webinar later this month. The webinar, which is being held on Thursday, August 20, will discuss the options open to pest controllers and the risks … Read more
IMAGE: ROCKWELL LABS As a new and improved version of Rockwell Labs’ top-selling Foamer Simpson foamer, the Foamer Simpson 5.0 has a 5-liter (1.3-gallon) tank, and includes several new features that make it easier to use while still offering the same quality and reliability as the previous model. This unit is more compact, making it … Read more