IMAGE: CONTROL SOLUTIONS INC. Tekko Pro features two insect growth regulators (IGRs): a juvenile hormone analog (JHA), pyriproxyfen, and a chitin synthesis inhibitor (CSI), novaluron. The combination of these active ingredients provides powerful pest control. Pyriproxyfen prevents immature insects from developing into adulthood, rendering them unable to reproduce. Novaluron inhibits or stops the production of … Read more
LOGO: AMERICAN PEST CONTROL Gene Higginbotham founded American Pest Control, Athens, Ga., in 1971. After his death in 2015, the family-owned firm created a scholarship program in his honor. Since the program’s inception four years ago, American Pest Control has awarded a total of $124,000 to 94 students. This year, throughout Georgia and South Carolina, … Read more
Of all the markets served by the structural pest control industry, the commercial segment has been the most severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. PMPs serving the restaurant and hospitality industry, in particular, have felt the greatest pain, but no one is immune to the financial fallout from one of the worst public health crises … Read more
Tim Peeling, Bayer’s product manager, said rodent infestations can really damage brand reputation, making this new and innovative system a great tool for pest managers to effectively maximise control in commercial settings. “Developed in collaboration with Microsoft, Bayer’s digital pest management system offers real-time data across a large network of traps in multiple locations,” he … Read more
PHOTO: M ROSE/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM California’s ban on the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) passed in the state legislature on Aug. 31, and is now waiting to be signed into law by California Gov. Gavin Newsom. Bill AB 1788, known as the California Ecosystems Protection Act of 2020, would ban SGARs until the Department of Pesticide … Read more
MEMPHIS, TENN. — ServiceMaster Global Holdings announced that, following a thorough strategic review process, it has entered into an agreement to sell its ServiceMaster Brands businesses to an affiliate of Roark Capital, for $1.553 billion. The transaction is expected to close in approximately 30 to 60 days, subject to customary legal and regulatory closing conditions. … Read more
Frances and Helen co-founded Pest magazine in 2008 and, until its recent sale to Lewis Business Media, were the title’s writers, editors and publishers. Frances also served as chair of the manufacturers & distributors committee, on the BPCA Board and is a former president of the association. Dr Jonathan Wade has had a distinguished career in the … Read more
IMAGE: NPMA Times may be uncertain, but one thing remains true: The pest management industry is stronger when we come together — whether it’s online or offline. For 87 years, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has gathered pest management professionals (PMPs) from across the globe for its annual PestWorld convention. Although this year’s convention … Read more
The new facility includes a glassed-in conference room. IMAGE: JUSTIN HOLSTROM Ecologic Entomology, a family-owned pest control firm based in a South End neighborhood of Boston, Mass., relocated its headquarters — exactly one block away from its previous location. The new address is 56 Wareham St., Suite 2B, Boston, MA. “It was important for us … Read more
(Pictured, clockwise, from top left to right: Darren Van Steenwyk, Faye Golden, Grzegorz Buczkowski, Jim Steed, Kevin Smith, and Tommy and Marsha Reeves) CLEVELAND, Ohio – The PCT Media Group and Syngenta Professional Pest Management (PPM) will recognize seven industry professionals in a special Crown Leadership Awards edition of PCT magazine in October. This year’s … Read more
Members voted on several resolutions, including to accept the minutes from the previous AGM and to ratify the 2019 BPCA financial accounts. Voting took place via an online voting portal where the results could be independently scrutinised by a third-party. As seven eligible candidates put themselves forward for only five open seats on the board, … Read more
Charlie Church, Getem Services Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has appointed Charlie Church, president of Getem Services and a member of the Virginia Pest Management Association (VPMA) board of directors, to the Virginia Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VBACS). The board is part of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS). Church moves … Read more
(Pictured, clockwise, from top left to right: Darren Van Steenwyk, Faye Golden, Grzegorz Buczkowski, Jim Steed, Kevin Smith, and Tommy and Marsha Reeves) CLEVELAND, Ohio – The PCT Media Group and Syngenta Professional Pest Management (PPM) will recognize seven industry professionals in a special Crown Leadership Awards edition of PCT magazine in October. This year’s … Read more
IMAGE: PPMA Are you ready for Rodent Awareness Week, 2020 edition? The Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA), which serves as the public outreach arm of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), is working to educate consumers about the dangers and health threats associated with rats and mice during Rodent Awareness Week: Oct. 18-24, 2020. As … Read more
JACKSONVILLE. Fla. — McCall Service announced its transition to a regional structure by creating a Northern and Southern Service Region. Along with implementing the new structure, McCall Service has announced key promotions to facilitate strategic goals. The Northern Region will be made up of existing operations servicing North Florida, Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina, including their … Read more
UK invaded by 200 billion bad-tempered ‘drunk’ German wasps – Pest The UK has been invaded by more than 200 billion German wasps, who sting for no reason. The Sun reported that the half-inch pests are bigger as well as angrier than the common wasp, have three black spots on their face and can sting … Read more
IMAGE: LYTX Lytx’s two new map-based search features allow users to quickly locate important video clips. Video Browse in Fleet Tracking and Map Search in Lytx Video Platform each enable fleets to more easily self-service to find and immediately retrieve video footage at no extra cost. Both features enable access to video in near real-time, … Read more
IMAGE: INC. MAGAZINE Inc. magazine has published its annual Inc. 5000 list, a prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment: its independent small businesses. Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their … Read more
Pictured, top left, Woody Barks; bottom, Jim Baynes (branch manager) and Madison Gunter. Right photo (l to r) Caleb MacArthur, Gabriella Rice, Laurie Higginbotham, Cadence Hadden, Anneston Curles. ATHENS, Ga. — American Pest Control, Athens, Ga., recently presented Gene Higginbotham Memorial Scholarships to local high school seniors. Gene Higginbotham founder of American Pest Control in 1971. … Read more
Pictured, top left, Woody Barks; bottom, Jim Baynes (branch manager) and Madison Gunter. Right photo (l to r) Caleb MacArthur, Gabriella Rice, Laurie Higginbotham, Cadence Hadden, Anneston Curles. ATHENS, Ga. — American Pest Control, Athens, Ga., recently presented Gene Higginbotham Memorial Scholarships to local high school seniors. Gene Higginbotham founder of American Pest Control in 1971. … Read more