ATLANTA – Rats have taken to the streets of Chicago, yet again. Orkin released its Top 50 Rattiest Cities List last week, and for the sixth consecutive time, the Windy City takes the top spot. New to the Top 10 this year is Baltimore, taking the eighth spot, and moving into the Top 20 is … Read more
Tim Peeling, Bayer’s product manager, said the company was extremely honoured for the nomination for this award and thankful to everyone who voted for it; and he is delighted the product has been recognised with this award. “It’s a fantastic achievement and something that couldn’t have been achieved without the input and support of pest … Read more
COVID-19 has forced the government’s hand in raising taxes to keep our economy in motion. PHOTO: GESREY/ISTOCK / GETTY IMAGES PLUS/GETTY IMAGES With the government pumping trillions of dollars into the economy to deal with COVID-19, who do we think will pay for it? Without getting political here, we all will — through increased taxes. … Read more
Pelsis launch electrostatic ULV fogger in fight against COVID-19 – Pest Pelsis Group has launched a product help stop the spread of COVID-19. The Hurricane ES (Electrostatic) fogger is an ultra-low volume (ULV) handheld fogging machine and is made by the group’s American-based business Curtis Dyna-Fog. The Hurricane ES uses electrostatic technology to charge tiny … Read more
Private equity firm Vestar Capital Partners has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Woodstream, a leading manufacturer and marketer of branded pest and animal control products, to Bansk Group. Terms were not disclosed, but the deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2020. Headquartered in Lancaster, Pa., Woodstream has manufacturing operations … Read more
ATLANTA – Rats have taken to the streets of Chicago, yet again. Orkin released its Top 50 Rattiest Cities List last week, and for the sixth consecutive time, the Windy City takes the top spot. New to the Top 10 this year is Baltimore, taking the eighth spot, and moving into the Top 20 is … Read more
Syngenta heralds the launch of Talon Glow – Pest Syngenta Professional Solutions said a new addition to the Talon rodenticide range is set to show operators’ quick results. Talon Glow has an integrated UV tracer that reveals when target pests have been successfully treated. The highly palatable pasta-based bait is supplied in easy to use … Read more
FAIRFAX, Va. – What started as Ben Nemtin’s idea to help him “get out of a funk” has turned into a career and – more importantly – a project that has helped him better not only himself but others. That project is “The Buried Life” – a chronicled journey of Nemtin and three hometown friends … Read more
LOGO: TARGET SPECIALTY PRODUCTS Target Specialty Products, a service provider of pest and turf and ornamental solutions in the United States and Canada, will hold a 1-hour webinar on Thursday, October 22, at 1:30-2:30 p.m. Eastern. As part of its Business Growth Webinar Series of 2020, the webinar will cover new products released at PestWorld … Read more
FAIRFAX, Va. – What started as Ben Nemtin’s idea to help him “get out of a funk” has turned into a career and – more importantly – a project that has helped him better not only himself but others. That project is “The Buried Life” – a chronicled journey of Nemtin and three hometown friends … Read more
Ben Nemtin speaks to PestWorld 2020 attendees. IMAGE: PMP STAFF Today, Ben Nemtin is a 36-year-old speaker and fitness consultant. But when he was 18, his anxiety and depression kept him from leaving the house for months. The former high school rugby star from Victoria, Alberta, British Columbia, lied to his parents about going for … Read more
BPCA training manager Karen Dawes said to support those who have given their time and input to drive professionalism within the sector and used their own knowledge, skills and experience to benefit others working in pest management, the association has introduced its new Master Technician category. Members can apply for the top Master Technician category … Read more
FAIRFAX, Va.— When the National Pest Management Association chose Nashville as the location for its 87th annual convention and exposition, the association had the sights and sounds of Music City in mind as a backdrop — not computer screens. But the pest control industry has once again proven its ability to adapt by participating in … Read more
The Asian longhorned tick was first identified inside the United States in 2017. Populations spread quickly because females can lay viable eggs without mating. An adult female Asian longhorned tick hangs out on a blade of grass. PHOTO: CDC Urban pest management is largely the practice of controlling introduced species — and it appears another … Read more
Take part in the BPCA’s COVID-19 pest management impact study – part two – Pest Shortly after the COVID-19 lockdown began, BPCA sent out a survey to try and find out to what extent the pest management sector had been affected by the pandemic. Six months on, the association said it wants to find out … Read more
FAIRFAX, Va.— When the National Pest Management Association chose Nashville as the location for its 87th annual convention and exposition, the association had the sights and sounds of Music City in mind as a backdrop — not computer screens. But the pest control industry has once again proven its ability to adapt by participating in … Read more
LOGO: BAYER Bayer Environmental Science’s Pest Management and Public Health business unit is collaborating with Woodstream. The collaboration will enable Woodstream’s Victor VLINK rodent traps to function with the Bayer Rodent Monitoring System platform. The Bayer Rodent Monitoring System allows for sensors to be retrofitted on multi-catch traps, snap traps and bait stations to offer … Read more
LOGO: ROSE PEST SOLUTIONS Rose Pest Solutions, based in Troy, Mich., is celebrating its 160th anniversary of business. Founded in 1860 by Solomon Rose, PMP Hall of Famer (Class of 2001), the company was originally known as Rose’s Rat Exterminator Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio. The original Rose company also gave rise to Rose Pest Solutions … Read more
The Pest Management Foundation Scholarship Program will award up to five scholarships, of up to $2,000 each, to outstanding students at accredited entomology programs at U.S. colleges or universities. The Pest Management Foundation Scholarship Program will award up to five scholarships, of up to $2,000 each, to outstanding students at accredited entomology programs at U.S. … Read more
The staff of Pest Management Professional (PMP) is reporting on PestWorld 2020, held virtually this year on Oct. 13-15. Click on the links below for news, photos and videos about the event, and check back frequently for live updates and more. Check out a preview video and more at PestWorld2020.org. IMAGE: NPMA PESTWORLD 2020 NEWS EXHIBITOR NEWS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE … Read more