Dave Braness is a third-generation pest management professional (PMP), with more than 20 years of industry experience ranging from service technician to a decade with the Bayer sales and marketing team. He is now drawing on his experience to create DataWave Research, providing data-driven insights to help PMPs set strategies and make informed decisions. “In … Read more
IMAGE: CONIDIOTEC A new, free “Protect People & Property with Aprehend” brochure is now available to Aprehend professionals. It explains the benefits of the bio-pesticide as a proactive bed bug treatment. ConidoTec will add your logo and contact information to the back of the brochure file so you can then print your own or share … Read more
WONDER LAKE, Ill. – Laura Lentz was recently promoted to operations manager at Schopen Pest Solutions. During the past five years, Lentz has held many positions at Schopen, including customer service rep (CSR), head programmer and office manager. In her new duties, she will oversee all aspects of operations such as service pricing, advertising, chemical … Read more
IMAGE: B&G, A PELSIS GROUP BRAND The AccuSpray Elite boasts a small profile and a non-slip, next-gen precision valve. Made from heavy-duty stainless steel, this 16-ounce sprayer helps you get into hard-to-reach spaces with pinpoint accuracy. The lightweight, durable sprayer is designed for easy repairs, and attaches directly to your belt for quick access while … Read more
IMAGE: J.T. EATON For pest management professionals (PMPs) looking for alternatives to second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs), J.T. Eaton has a variety of options. For example, Bait Block First-Generation Anticoagulant, featuring an active ingredient of diphacinone, is available in apple and peanut butter flavors (No. 709-AP & 709-PN); the 1-ounce blocks are designed to be a … Read more
PROVO, Utah ꟷ Aptive Environmental pest control announced it will donate $275,000, and counting, to the United Nations Foundation’s “Nothing but Nets” in 2020. In honor of Malaria Awareness month in November and Giving Tuesday, Aptive pledges to match donations up to an additional $50,000 from its community of customers and sales representatives on Tuesday, Dec. … Read more
Terminix UK supports Valley Kids charity – Pest Terminix has shown its support to the Valleys Kids Rhydyfelin Project, with a donation of £1,000 to help with its festive work. Gareth Davies, Terminix’s director of specialist services, is pictured with the Valley Kids team and more than 1,000 Christmas treat bags. Valley Kids co-ordinator Erika … Read more
Editor’s note: The Federation of Asian & Oceania Pest Managers Associations held its Pest Summit virtually last week. UK-based freelance journalist Frances McKim filed the following report for PCT. MANILA, The Philippines – Forced by the current coronavirus pandemic to hold its annual Pest Summit Nov. 18-19 as a virtual event, it was appropriate the organizers, FAOPMA (Federation … Read more
“A Bag of REST” backpacks were filled by PMPs to go to homeless military veterans. IMAGE: P.E.S.T. RELIEF INTERNATIONAL P.E.S.T. Relief International recently showed its support for military veterans with “A Bag of REST,” a project that launched during the Certified Pest Control Operators (CPCO) of Georgia conference. During that event, which took place in … Read more
IMAGE: PELGAR USA Brigand is a lard-based soft bait available in the U.S. market; this is the key ingredient. Lard’s high fat content, combined with PelGar’s other food-grade quality ingredients, makes the bait highly attractive to rodents — even against competing food sources. The lard content is also the reason it is able to stay … Read more
Editor’s note: The Federation of Asian & Oceania Pest Managers Associations held its Pest Summit virtually last week. UK-based freelance journalist Frances McKim filed the following report for PCT. MANILA, The Philippines – Forced by the current coronavirus pandemic to hold its annual Pest Summit Nov. 18-19 as a virtual event, it was appropriate the organizers, FAOPMA (Federation … Read more
Ken Black, national account manager at Bayer, said the poor 2020 harvest means there needs to be a pro-active approach to protecting straw bales from rodents that are now seeking cover, harbourage and winter feed. “According to AHDB, straw prices are up by over 40% on this time last year, that reflects the limited availability – thorough rodent … Read more
IMAGE: BELL LABS Bell Laboratories’ full line of iQ rodent monitoring products now has the added benefit of being integrated into WorkWave’s PestPac software. Whether capturing the rodent activity through the Bell Sensing app or through PestPac’s mobile app, Bell’s iQ products collect the data to show pest management professionals exactly when and where rodents … Read more
Karen Dawes, BPCA’s training development manager, said: :”Our 2020 online courses are discounted for a very limited time. Submit a special Black Friday booking form before 11.59pm on November 29, and you’ll get some last-minute CPD at a bargain price. There is no minimum or maximum order.” This offer excludes Using rodenticides safely. Live online … Read more
TROY, Mich. – Rose Pest Solutions announced that Joe Flood, Cleveland district manager, has earned the prestigious Board Certified Entomologist (BCE) title. Flood has worked with Rose Pest Solutions since 2007 and was promoted to his current position of district manager in 2018. According to the Entomological Society of America (ESA), there are only 30 … Read more
Bayer appoints new sales manager to lead Digital Pest Management – Pest Bayer has appointed a new sales manager, Gary Nicholas, to lead its latest offering to the pest control sector, Digital Pest Management. Starting his career as a trainee technician for a pest control company in Lancashire, Mr Nicholas has been involved in the … Read more
TROY, Mich. – Rose Pest Solutions announced that Joe Flood, Cleveland district manager, has earned the prestigious Board Certified Entomologist (BCE) title. Flood has worked with Rose Pest Solutions since 2007 and was promoted to his current position of district manager in 2018. According to the Entomological Society of America (ESA), there are only 30 … Read more
IMAGE: LYTX Lytx has added a number of new capabilities to its safety offerings featuring its proprietary machine vision and artificial intelligence (MV+AI). They include such features as the “Inattentive” trigger, which detects when the driver’s attention may be unfocused or the driver may be experiencing a condition such as fatigue or drowsiness without the … Read more
TROY, Mich. – Rose Pest Solutions announced that Joe Flood, Cleveland district manager, has earned the prestigious Board Certified Entomologist (BCE) title. Flood has worked with Rose Pest Solutions since 2007 and was promoted to his current position of district manager in 2018. According to the Entomological Society of America (ESA), there are only 30 … Read more
Basking Ridge, N.J.-based Viking Pest Control, an Anticimex company, has acquired RID Pest Control of Egg Harbor Township, N.J. Founded in 1979, RID Pest Control offers primarily residential services to Cape May and Atlantic counties. Terms were not disclosed; the Potomac Pest Control Group represented and acted as exclusive financial advisor to RID Pest Control … Read more