Newpharm Group appoints international business development manager – Pest Jurij Bilandžič Zajec recently joined the sales team at Newpharm Group as business development manager – international, to help grow the company’s international presence. With more than 20 years’ experience in international business, he has a decade of experience in the professional pest management industry, having … Read more
In a statement, posted on the NPTA’s website, Steve Hallam, the association’s chief operating officer, said: “As we’re sure you’re already aware, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has meant that following Government guidelines it’s now vital to limit social contact and avoid large gatherings. “For this reason, we’ve made the very difficult decision to postpone PestTech … Read more
What: Under Siege: Perimeter Pest Control in the Midst of a Pandemic Business Booster Webinar When: July 22, at 2 p.m. (EST) Description: Perimeter pest control is one of the industry’s most popular service offerings. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, however, it has become even more essential as customers demand exterior-only and “no-contact” … Read more
COVER ART: MIKE RIGHT, DRAWCREATIVE.COM; ISTOCK.COMWILDPIXEL, ARTEM PERETIAKO; ISTOCK.COM/PRZEMEKSUWALKI; ISTOCK.COM/SERGEIKOROLKO, APPLEUZR, ALEXANDRAGL1, BUBAONE, -VICTOR-, STEVY, JJAAKK North Coast Media’s (NCM’s) Pest Management Professional (PMP) recently won four national and three regional Azbee Awards of Excellence, bestowed by the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE). Azbee Awards of Excellence recognize the exceptional work of print and digital … Read more
FAIRFAX, Va. – NPMA Academy has traditionally been an in-person event with hands-on team building activities for developing emerging leaders. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic this year’s event is being held virtually, so while the venue has changed, NPMA’s Leadership Networking Community (LNC) and lead sponsor Corteva Agriscience have put together a program to deliver … Read more
Available to BPCA members only, the new template was written following requests from pest technicians who wanted guidance on the best information to include in a treatment report. Put together by BPCA’s technical team, the template is designed to help pest controllers feel confident that they have provided all the necessary information to the customer … Read more
LOGO: NISUS CORP. Nisus Corp. manufactures products for the pest industry, providing quality products with the lowest possible impact to the environment. Nisus carries a complete line of products for wood preservation, pest control, disinfection, and odor control. Products include: BORA-CAREA termiticide, insecticide and fungicide used in new construction and remedial applications BORA-CARE with MOLD-CARE,This … Read more
PHOTO: ISTOCK.COM/OLM26250 We asked Pest Management Professional’s columnists and editorial board members to share their most unusual tactic to retain a customer. Here are some of the experts’ responses — including a few extra that didn’t make it into our July 2020 print edition. Please share your advice in the comments below or send your comments … Read more
IMAGE: BASF Featuring advanced pressurized technology, PT Wasp-Freeze II is specially formulated to provide instant knockdown of wasps and hornets. The spray can travel 15 feet, providing applicator safety, and its residual activity ensures nest elimination. PT Wasp-Freeze II is formulated with a high dielectric strength and exhibits no breakdown up to 49,300 volts and … Read more
AUSTIN, Texas — In May 2020, ABC Home & Commercial Services pledged to donate a portion of its sales to local food banks through June, 2020, resulting in $82,380 in donations, which provided nearly 330,000 meals across Texas. The program, Project Help Our Neighbors, which started May 18, 2020, consisted of donating $20 of each new … Read more
The report cites examples of farmers, communities, councils and charities that are boosting insect populations and proving that it can be done. The Wildlife Trusts are calling on the Government to reverse the decline of insects by: Setting an ambitious pesticide reduction target, as good as, if not better than, the EU’s target to reduce … Read more
IMAGE: CRAWLSPACE DEPOT CrawlSpace Depot now offers Always Be Clean EasySnap single-pack hand sanitizers. Exceptionally convenient for technicians who always have their hands full, the EasySnap packs can be bent and opened with just one hand for a complete cleaning. The small single packets also fit anywhere – in a pocket, wallet, even a cell … Read more
HSE urges businesses to become COVID-secure – Pest The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned businesses to make sure they’re COVID-secure, as more businesses re-open. HSE said its inspectors are out and about, putting employers on the spot and checking that they are complying with health and safety law. Being COVID-secure means being adaptable … Read more
MORRISVILLE, N.C. — John Smith, a veteran of the professional products industry, has taken on a newly established role as vice president of commercial operations for AMVAC Environmental Products (AEP). In his new role, Smith oversees all marketing, branding, sales and key account management for AEP’s products and technologies in turf, ornamentals, pest control and public health. … Read more
IMAGE: CONTROL SOLUTIONS INC. Doxem IG, a new insect granule from Control Solutions Inc. (CSI), is an excellent addition to pest management indoor and outdoor baiting protocols. Outdoor insect baiting is popular for pest management because they are target-specific, economical, use less active ingredient, and are ready to use, so no mixing is required before … 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
Rollins acquires Australia’s largest independent pest control provider – Pest Following its recent acquisition of Essex-based Van Vynck Environmental, and Albany Environmental Services, located in central London, US-based Rollins has announced that one of its Australian subsidiaries has acquired Adams Pest Control Pty Ltd, the largest independent pest control provider in Australia. Orkin Australia said the … Read more
IMAGE: BIRD BARRIER Become a certified bird control expert from the comfort of your home: Bird Barrier offers free online live-training courses to individuals and companies interested in bird control. Its six modules cover a wide range of topics, including selling and estimating projects, in-depth looks at Optical Gel & StealthNet, as well as general … Read more
During this time, in addition to being a training venue for pest controllers, the facility has been the centre for PelGar’s insecticide efficacy testing and provided a base for its rodenticide field trials. PelGar said it had made the strategic decision to move it’s research and development and insecticide testing programmes to a purpose-built … 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