First Record of Asian Subterranean Termites in California Confirmed
Termites collected by Harbor Pest Control’s Vincent Chargualaf from a sailing yacht docked in Southern California were sent to the lab of Dr. Chow-Yang Lee at UC Riverside, where they were confirmed as ASTs.
Manufacturer of the Month: MGK
As a leader in pest control, MGK continues to bring advanced solutions that help PMPs solve even the toughest pest challenges.
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Wood-Boring Beetles Identification and Control Tips
Don’t let the dull name fool you. Wood-boring beetles can wreak havoc on your customers’ homes and more.
ADM Names Plunkett’s Pest Control as a 2023 Supplier Award Winner
Plunkett’s Pest Control has been named a 2023 Supplier Award winner by ADM, a global leader in sustainability sourced solutions from nature.
PMPs Taking a More Natural Approach to Pest Management
Whether because it’s good for the planet or good for their wallets (or both!), some PMPs are taking a more natural approach in their pest management and business practices.
Terminix Named Official Pest Control Partner of United Soccer League
The multi-year deal will support both men’s professional leagues and all pre-professional USL properties.
Miami Retains Top Spot on Orkin's Top Termite Cities List
Miami ranks No. 1 on Orkin's Top 50 Termite cities list for the second year in a row. The data was collected from Orkin-serviced cities from Feb. 1 to Jan. 31, 2024, and includes both residential and commercial termite control services.
Certus Acquires Accurate Pest Solutions
Fort Myers, Fla.-based Accurate Pest Solutions will operate under the PURCOR Pest Solutions brand.
Aantex Acquires Green Hornet Pest Control
Aantex Pest Control, Brentwood, Calif., announced the acquisition of Green Hornet Pest Control, Aromas, Calif.. The acquisition, effective March 1, helps Aantex Pest Control bolster its market presence and expand its footprint.
International Visitors Double at PestEx 2024 in London
Exhibitor and delegate numbers were up across the board at PestEx 2024 held at the ExCel exhibition center in London, UK, March 13-14.
Abell Pest Control Recognized as a 2024 Great Places to Work for Women
Abell Pest Control was recognized as a 2024 Best Workplace for Women by Great Place to Work. The list is based on direct feedback from employees of the hundreds of organizations that were surveyed by Great Place to Work.
Arizona Pest Control Partners with FC Tucson Soccer Club
Arizona Pest Control announced a partnership with FC Tucson, Southern Arizona’s preeminent soccer club.
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Two-Thirds of PMPs Seeing Termite Swarms, PCT Poll Finds
Sixty-seven percent of those who responded to PCT’s recent poll said they have started seeing termite swarms in their service areas.
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'Professional-Use' Pesticides on the Internet
Joe Blow can legally buy the same products that you apply.
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Fly Control Case Studies
What follows are some hands-on examples of difficult-to-solve fly accounts. Would you have made the right call on treatments and inspections?
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Morgan Wilson on Pest Research at Dodson Urban Pest Management Lab
Wilson, Virginia Tech graduate candidate and research specialist, shared some of the work she’s completing at the Dodson Urban Pest Management Lab and her efforts on giving back to the public.
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University of Nebraska Entomologist Developing Next-Generation Mosquito Bait Station
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation awarded University of Nebraska–Lincoln a three-year, $1.43 million grant to support the development of a more effective mosquito bait station. Troy Anderson and his research team are heading the project.