IMAGE: WILDLIFE CONTROL SUPPLIES Wildlife Control Supplies offers a family of Tube Trap products, all designed to be a natural attractant to rodents wanting to run through or hide in. The latest model in this product line is the Mini Tube Trap, specially designed for smaller rodents such as Norway rats, roof rats, chipmunks, weasels … Read more
IPM is a globally used process of pest management, defined by the World Health Organization as “a common-sense approach using a hierarchy of control practices including public education, sanitation, pest exclusion, and other biological and mechanical control methods, while limiting pesticide application.” As such, it is applicable to both commercial and residential settings. However, because … Read more
BPCA adds two courses added to its online classroom – Pest BPCA has announced two new online classroom courses, which will be led by industry experts and delivered via live presentations over Zoom. The two courses – Stored Product Insects (SPIs) in Food Environments and Flies and their control join the line-up of BPCA online classroom … Read more
IMAGE: NISUS CORP. You’ll always have a convenient, fast-kill method for wood-destroying organisms (WDO) available with a can of iStrike on your truck. iStrike kills on contact as the foam fills the galleries, voids and holes, then leaves a residual to continue protection. Specifically designed for residential structures, the easy-to-use aerosol can comes with an … Read more
IPM is a globally used process of pest management, defined by the World Health Organization as “a common-sense approach using a hierarchy of control practices including public education, sanitation, pest exclusion, and other biological and mechanical control methods, while limiting pesticide application.” As such, it is applicable to both commercial and residential settings. However, because … Read more
No confirmed sightings of Asian hornet in the UK so far in 2020, says Defra – Pest The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has said that there have been no confirmed sightings of Asian hornet in the UK so far this year. The most recent sighting of Asian hornet in the UK … Read more
The prevalence of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses has steadily increased in the U.S. over the past 20 years. Now, an inaugural nationwide study of tick surveillance and control describes a clear need for more funding and coordination among programs across the country. Among the coauthors is a Texas A&M AgriLife researcher, Pete Teel, … Read more
Metallic phosphides are widely used as a biocide, to protect goods and prevent the spread of invasive pest species during transit of those goods between countries. In 2015, during the re-registration for metal phosphide use as a plant protection product, it was deemed safe to perform fumigations providing a five-metre exclusion zone was applied to … Read more
IMAGE: AMCA As noted by the American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA), the week of June 21 is declared National Mosquito Control Awareness Week. The AMCA strives to educate the public about “the significance of mosquitoes in their daily lives, and the important service provided by mosquito control workers throughout the United States and worldwide.” With … Read more
IMAGE: PEST CONTROL BUZZ The Gotcha Pro Spray N Dust System is an ideal way to get rid of wasps, hornets and carpenter bees without using a ladder. The kit consists of the Gotcha Sprayer Pro, which triggers virtually any aerosol; a Powder Duster for applying insecticide dust; an angled scraper to remove the nests; … Read more
Strains of coronavirus found in rats at food markets and restaurants in Asia – Pest A new study has found that rats destined for South-east Asia’s markets and restaurants have been found to carry multiple coronaviruses. The Independent reported that while the strains detected in the rodents are different from the COVID-19 disease that caused the ongoing pandemic, researchers said … Read more
A Pestmaster Services technician treats ponderosa pines in Sawtooth National Forest. PHOTO: PESTMASTER SERVICES Going a little outside the norm of what most pest management firms consider to be a “general pest service,” Pestmaster Services, based in Reno, Nev., recently treated ponderosa pine trees in Sawtooth National Forest. Approximately 320 ponderosa trees in the Boise, … Read more
The prevalence of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses has steadily increased in the U.S. over the past 20 years. Now, an inaugural nationwide study of tick surveillance and control describes a clear need for more funding and coordination among programs across the country. Among the coauthors is a Texas A&M AgriLife researcher, Pete Teel, … Read more
Logo: University of Kentucky This year, the University of Kentucky (UK) will not hold the Pest Control Short Course Nov. 5-7 as planned because of COVID-19 concerns. Instead, a series of webinars will be made available so that pest management professionals (PMPs) may earn continuing education units (CEUs). “While we cannot let this virus interfere … Read more
References Cited Basio, R.G., Prudencio, M.J. and Chanco, I.E. (1970) Notes on the aerial transportation of mosquitoes and other insects at the Manila International Airport. Philippine Entomologist, 1 (5), 407–408. Cooper, R., Wang, C. and Narinderpal, S. (2014). Accuracy of trained canines for detecting bed bugs (Hemiptera: Cimicidae). Journal of Economic Entomology, 107 (6), 2171–2181. … Read more
These are interesting times in which we live. In a matter of weeks, the National Wildlife Control Operators Association (NWCOA) went from finalizing marketing details for in-person training events to hurriedly providing information regarding essential businesses, small business loans, and hosting a handful of NWCOA training courses online. We hope that you, your family, friends, … Read more
ATLANTA – Orkin’s new disinfection service, VitalClean, has provided the company with an opportunity to provide complimentary services to charities, non-profit organizations and businesses in local communities across the country. Since Orkin announced its new VitalClean service in late March to help businesses and residences quickly and thoroughly disinfect to protect against germs and pathogens … Read more
As a result, the University is no longer able to offer resistance testing or continue its part in the rodenticide resistance testing project. The announcement also means that two research officers at the VPU, Montse Talavera and Clare Jones, will be leaving the University. Ms Jones said: “We both want to thank you for your enthusiasm and participation in … Read more
Megan Provost, president of RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment), announced today that the annual meeting would take place as an online event. “The RISE Annual Meeting is our largest event of the year — and this year is extra special as we celebrate 30 years of RISE,” she said in an email to … Read more
IMAGE: ROCKWELL LABS LambdaStar UltraCap 9.7% is an innovative capsule suspension formulation with the proven potency of lambda-cyhalothrin. It provides both powerful knockdown and extended residual activity, making it ideal for mosquitoes and a wide variety of other pests, the company says. LambdaStar UltraCap 9.7% is labeled for use indoors, including food areas, as well … Read more