Government backtracks over the value of PestFix’s PPE contract – Pest The government has backtracked on official documents showing that it awarded PestFix £108 million to procure personal protective equipment (PPE), saying it reported the sum “in error”. Last month, the Department for Health published documents that showed PestFix secured a deal worth £108m in … Read more
Dr. Christine Rutter It’s snake season, and while most of your customers are probably wary of encountering one themselves, they may not think about the risk some snake species pose to their pets. In a news release, Dr. Christine Rutter, a clinical assistant professor at the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital at Texas A&M University and … Read more
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Since the release of information about Asian giant hornets, Texas A&M AgriLife entomologists have been inundated with cicada killers and other lookalike insects submitted for identification as a possible “murder hornet,” which thus far has only been found in Washington state. While the agency wants to encourage Texans to be vigilant … Read more
Registration now open for PestEx 2021 – Pest After a challenging year for pest management, the British Pest Control Association has announced that registration for PestEx 2021 is now open. The BPCA said that PestEx 2021 will take place at the ExCeL Exhibition Centre in London, on Wednesday, March 17 and Thursday, March 18. Ian … Read more
LOGO: HULETT West Palm Beach, Fla.-based Hulett Environmental Services has long been known for its humorous take in marketing — look no further than “the Termite-Nator” TV ad from 2019. But the locally owned and operated firm took a more reassuring tactic for this year’s TV ad campaign. The commercial, titled “We Are Here For … Read more
Are your technicians and office staff spending valuable time sending payment and appointment reminders to customers? Have you considered automating those processes? The average PestRoutes customer, who staffs two to three technicians, saves $1,021 per week sending voicemails, SMS text messages and email communications using PestRoutes software for their services. PestRoutes automated messages include appointment … Read more
LOGAN, Utah — Exotic Bee ID, a website created through a collaborative effort between the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and Utah State University (USU) to help identify non-native bees in the U.S., has been expanded to include more information and species. While Exotic … Read more
IMAGE: CONTROL SOLUTIONS INC. Now through July 30, 2020, licensed pest management professionals (PMPs) can “REFER A FRIEND” and make bank. For every Precision Delivery System Starter Kit that your fellow PMP referral purchases, you and your referral will receive a $25 gift card. In addition, both of your names will be placed in Control … Read more
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Terminix recently helped educate the public about mosquitoes and the serious diseases they can transmit, such as West Nile Virus, St. Louis encephalitis, and, globally, Zika, malaria and dengue. With travel and vacation on hold for millions across the country this summer, outdoor living spaces have become a place for families to escape. So, … Read more
New issue of Pest magazine out now! – Pest The latest issue of Pest magazine (69) has been published and is available to download on the website. The latest issue of Pest magazine (69) has been published and is available to download on the website. As the Government has started to relax the lockdown regulations, … Read more
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — To recognize National Mosquito Awareness Week (June 21-27), Terminix shared information to help homeowners ward off mosquitoes and the serious diseases they can transmit, such as West Nile Virus, St. Louis encephalitis, and, globally, Zika, malaria and dengue. With travel and vacation on hold for millions across the country this summer, outdoor … Read more
Javelin Services to recruit an operations manager – Pest Javelin Services, a privately-owned business that introduced British standards of pest control to Myanmar three years ago and now has over 125 employees, is looking to recruit an operations manager. The company is looking for an ambitious highly motivated individual with pest control experience to manage … Read more
IMAGE: FOX PEST CONTROL In Pharr, Texas, Fox Pest Control helped to host a drive-in graduation ceremony June 19 for Premier High School, a facility designed for credit recovery and early graduation. “This was a great time for the community to come together for students who have put in years of hard work,” Josh Castelan, … Read more
IMAGE: BROTHER MOBILE SOLUTIONS Brother Mobile Solutions introduces its RuggedJet Go series of mobile receipt printers. The compact units connect seamlessly to any compatible device, enabling efficient and affordable printing at the point of sale or the point of service. The series includes the RJ-2035B and 3035B, which deliver MFi and Bluetooth, and the RJ-2055WB … Read more
“While some methods can help control a population over a period of time, our client noticed the ‘real’ difference in costs,” said Joseph Trotman, managing director of Commercial Bird Control in Gloucestershire. “Visual or audio deterrents do work in some scenarios and in the short term may provide noticeable results, however, over the long-term netting was certainly the … Read more
IMAGE: PESTWEST Set your sites high. Managing flying insects doesn’t have to be complicated. Managing expectations is. Your clients expect the most from you. PestWest’s full range of professional-grade insect light traps hit the mark when it comes to integrated pest management (IPM) and flies. When you’re serious about taking flying insect management IPM to … Read more
LOGO: EXOTIC BEE ID Exotic Bee ID is a website created through a collaborative effort among the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and Utah State University (USU). Online at IDTools.org/id/bees/exotic, its purpose is to help identify non-native bees throughout the United States. As Pollinator Week draws … Read more
Editor’s note: Levi Brody, A.C.E. and co-owner of Brody Brothers, Owings Mills, Md., shared his knowledge of, and experience with, centipedes in the following article. House centipedes are believed to have originated from the Mediterranean area. These pests do not tolerate temperate regions and can only survive indoors during cold weather. Known for being nocturnal … Read more
At 1:30 p.m. Eastern on Thursday, July 16, Target Specialty Products will present a free webinar, “Mosquito Biology & Control.” Sponsored by FMC, the presentation will cover the mosquito life cycle, behavior and distribution. Speaker Brian Mount, BCE, is FMC’s technical service manager, and will also highlight tips on mosquito management with Scion and Talstar, … Read more
Editor’s note: Levi Brody, A.C.E. and co-owner of Brody Brothers, Owings Mills, Md., shared his knowledge of, and experience with, centipedes in the following article. House centipedes are believed to have originated from the Mediterranean area. These pests do not tolerate temperate regions and can only survive indoors during cold weather. Known for being nocturnal … Read more