[News]

Bayer ES sells TurboCide to MGK; announces new product registration

MONTVALE, N.J. — Bayer Environmental Science recently announced that it sold its TurboCide pest control system to McLaughlin Gormley King (MGK) Company, Golden Valley, Minn. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Bayer ES is taking this action to better focus on its core pest control brands, including Premise, Maxforce, Tempo Ultra and DeltaGard, according to Steve Burt, vice president, professional pest management.

The patented TurboCide technology — well known throughout the industry — is a unique aerosol application system that uses liquid carbon dioxide to dissolve, propel and dispense pressurized insecticides as an indoor spray to control flying and crawling insects.

In other news at Bayer ES, the company announced the registration of Premise Foam, which is "a new weapon in the termiticide arsenal in a convenient handheld container to target hard-to-reach places," the company says.

"The foam is yet another way we’re strengthening our core brand, Premise," said Chuck Cole, marketing manager for Premise Termite Elimination. "We know it’s essential to give our customers — both PMPs and homeowners — the least invasive, most effective treatment possible. The convenience of Premise Foam in a can offers significant labor savings and eliminates the hassle of mixing."

Premise foam in a can will be available though standard distribution in August, pending state registrations, according to Bayer ES.

Pressing pest issues discussed at NCUE

PHOENIX, ARIZ. — Leading researchers and other industry professionals gathered in May at the National Conference on Urban Entomology (NCUE) to share important findings and open the channels of communication among scientists in industry, academia and government.

Topics discussed at this year’s conference were a representative sampling of the research community’s major focuses — ant, termite and cockroach research — which is being performed, among other reasons, to address the most pressing issues affecting the pest management industry.

While ants and termites have dominated recent NCUE meetings, the resurgence of the German cockroach due, in part, to bait aversion (see Stayin’ Alive, PCT, January 2003) made this a hot topic at this year’s conference. University researchers such as Dini Miller (Virginia Tech) and Mike Scharf (Purdue), as well as manufacturers and other industry professionals, discussed how they’ve addressed the issue.

Joe Barile of Bayer Environmental Science and Orkin’s Frank Meek provided the pest control industry’s perspective, noting that industry has had to retrain service technicians on German cockroach control because baits have been so effective for so long that some technicians aren’t as adept at inspecting and using "traditional" control products.

A highlight of this year’s conference was the Mallis Memorial Award Lecture given by Dr. Roger Gold, the recipient of this year’s Distinguished Achievement Award. Gold, professor and endowed chair holder in the Center for Urban & Structural Entomology in the Department of Entomology at Texas A&M University, has provided the pest control industry with important research, worked closely with PCOs to address their changing needs and educated many future industry professionals.

For his lecture, Gold drew on his 30 years in urban pest management as well as personal experiences. In reflecting on the impact the research community and the pest control industry has had, Gold said, "We oftentimes forget that people in rural settings also live in structures and they have stored goods and insect problems. So I would contend that the entomology we represent in which we do research and extension programming, affects everyone — and that is a nice thing to be able to say you did in your life. You had the opportunity of helping everyone around you, regardless of where they might live and their standard of living."

This year’s program featured a session on desert termite activity and it was dedicated to the late William (Bill) Nutting, a pioneer in desert termite research.

Mike Rust, University of California — Riverside, explained the effect that rapid urbanization has had on drywood termites in the Southwest. Rust noted the following three factors:

• Commerce and distribution factor – humans are bringing them via non-native lumber, agriculture, etc., allowing termites to move past natural barriers such as mountains.

• Use of non-native lumbers.

• Providing sheltered microhabitat (temperature).

Other hot termite topics included the spread of the Formosan termite and research and control efforts being done to counter this threat. In regards to ants, the rapidly spreading (and costly) red imported fire ants (RIFA), and Argentine ants, another rapidly spreading species, were major focuses of this year’s conference.

Bayer Environmental Science provided student scholarships to Eric Paysen (Clemson University), Marc Fisher (Virginia Tech) and Katie O’Brien (Louisiana State University, while Nisus Corporation presented a scholarship to Deanna Branscome (University of Florida). Paysen, Fisher and O’Brien had the opportunity to present their research during an afternoon session.

Purdue rededicates Entomology Hall

WEST LAFAYETTE, IND. — Purdue alumni, faculty members and friends gathered on April 17 for the rededication of Pfendler Hall (formerly Entomology Hall), the building in which renowned entomologists taught and learned and where the B&G sprayer was invented. The building, which is now home to Purdue’s Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, underwent a $14 million renovation and addition project financed by the U.S. Forest Service, the Wright Endowment Fund, and other gifts from alumni and friends of the university.

Charlie Hromada, retired senior vice president of licensee operations and technical services for Terminix and a Purdue alumnus, was among those who attended the rededication. Hromada personally financed renovation of the Pfendler Hall grand foyer.

Constructed in 1901, Pfendler Hall is the second oldest building on Purdue’s campus. The build-ing’s architect was the renowned Robert Frost Daggest, who also built the Chicago Art Institute, a building similar in style. Pfendler Hall’s architectural features include oak interiors, Greek columns, chandeliers and a tin roof.

At one point Purdue had planned on tearing down Pfendler Hall, but a group of students, faculty members, preservationists and others, led a campaign to save the building. Cathy Heinsohn, regional entomologist, Western Pest Services, Leesburg, Va., was a grad student at Purdue during this time and was among those who fought to save the building. This group held numerous strategic meetings to develop fundraising strategies and also presented a convincing case for saving the building to the university.

"I remember explaining that part of my decision to attend Purdue was based on this ivy-covered building that housed so many famous entomologists," Heinsohn said. "It was a wonderful experience in grass-roots politics."

National Pest Management Association reports spike in mosquito services

DUNN LORRING, VA. — The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) reported that its member pest control companies have responded to the public outcry for residential mosquito control services. According to research conducted by Specialty Products Consultants, since 2000, there has been an 85 percent increase in the number of pest control operators offering mosquito control. As of 2003, almost one in three companies offered these services.

According to NPMA Public Affairs Director Cindy Mannes, "Mosquito-transmitted diseases have become a daunting public health issue. The public has demanded better, more-effective methods of controlling mosquitoes in and around their homes and the professional pest control industry has responded."

In 2003, the CDC received reports of almost 10,000 cases of mosquito-transmitted West Nile virus. South Florida experienced several cases of malaria and Virginians as well as Texans had to contend with Eastern equine encephalitis, both transmitted by mosquitoes.

"The majority of the public do not realize they have an option for mosquito control provided by their professional pest control company," Mannes said.

Fumigation expert David Mueller in Thailand

INDIANAPOLIS, IND. — David Mueller, president of Fumigation Service & Supply Inc., Westfield, Ind., has been selected by The World Bank to be the International Consultant on its Methyl Bromide Phase-Out Project. The World Bank is an implementing organization for the United Nations based in Washington, D.C. Mueller travels to Bangkok this summer to start working with the Thai Department of Agriculture, The National Ozone Officer and the National Consultant to draft a plan to submit to the Executive Committee of the Montreal Protocol later this year.

Mueller was the Fumigation Expert for Thailand in 1999. Then he designed demonstration projects for replacing the fumigant methyl bromide in rice mills, tapioca warehouses and grain bins. More than 25 percent of the world’s exported rice comes from Thailand each year. Thailand uses methyl bromide on rice, soil, tapioca, food factories, rice mills, cut lumber and maize. The purpose of these demonstrations was to test alternatives in the native developing countries to determine their feasibility.

"What works in a developed country like the U.S. may not work in a developing county. Weather conditions, structures, and the insects are much different in Thailand. I look forward to working in a country where everyone works together to find a solution to this serious global challenge to phase out methyl bromide," Mueller stated. "Thailand has been a leader in Asia in looking for alternatives. Thailand, being a developed country, doesn’t have to phase-out this controlled substance until 2015, but with the help of the Montreal Protocol, they are working to eliminate 650 tons of methyl bromide ahead of schedule."

Truly Nolen signs deals in nine countries; enters six of these countries for first time

ORLANO, FLA. — Truly Nolen International is expanding its global presence with the addition of nine new branches in various parts of the world in three months.

Truly Nolen opened a branch in the Philippines (Manila) for the first time and expanded its presence in Mexico (Monterrey) and Portugal (Leiria), with its third and ninth branches in each country, respectively. The company has plans to open its second branch in Argentina in the capital city of Buenos Aires.

In the near future, Truly Nolen will enter five new countries: Pakistan (Lahore) and Jordan (Amman) opened in June. France (Paris), Spain (Valencia) and El Salvador (San Salvador) will begin eradicating pests this month. With these new franchises, Truly Nolen International will have 78 branches in 40 countries.

In other company news, for the first time in its 65-year history, Truly Nolen of America has converted a branch office into a franchise. Pest control industry veteran and entrepreneur Mark Valerien took over the Jacksonville branch near the end of 2003 and said he has increased sales 250 percent.

"We have instituted an aggressive marketing campaign," said Valerien, who grew up in Jacksonville. "We are doing lots of direct mail. If we do a job in a neighborhood, we drop mail in that neighborhood. We’re telemarketing and even going door-to-door. We are knocking on those doors."

Bill Nolen, director of domestic franchising for the company, said Valerien’s successful pest control background and enthusiasm were key factors in the company taking this step.

Arrow Exterminators celebrates 40th anniversary

ATLANTA, GA. — Atlanta-based and family-owned Arrow Exterminators Inc. recently recognized its 40th anniversary with a celebration at the Chastain Equestrian Center in Atlanta. With more than 300 people in attendance including current employees, retired employees, event sponsors and friends, the Thomas family — who owns the company — entertained their guests with a fun-filled evening featuring live music, fine cuisine and refreshments.

"It’s been a fantastic 40-year ride and we thought a festive night would be a great way to help mark the occasion," said Joe Thomas, CEO, and eldest son of Arrow founders Starkey and Jean Thomas.

Joe’s daughter Emily Thomas, COO, added, "We just wanted to kick up our heels a little to celebrate our success and to thank the Arrow family as well as our key vendors. I can hardly wait for our 50th anniversary!"

Arrow Exterminators is one of the largest termite and pest control companies in the United States with revenues of $70 million and 47 offices in Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Arizona, Texas and Nevada.

Industry mourns loss of Albert Mueller

EVANSVILLE, IND. — Albert F. Mueller died on April 25 at 87. Mueller, who earned emeritus membership status in the International Association of Operative Millers (IAOM), began his career in 1953 at General Foods, located in his hometown of Evansville, Ind. He was the superintendent of the company’s flour mill and grain elevator. He was also responsible for all fumigations at this location that stored grain, milled the flour, and produced cake mix.

Mueller was a pioneer in the fumigation of grain, railcars and structures. After his retirement from General Foods in 1976 he worked for several years for Industrial Fumigant Co. before leaving to help his sons, David and John, with their company Fumigation Service & Supply Inc. He worked as a part-time salesman and consultant up until his death.

A World War II veteran, Mueller served in the U.S. Navy on the light cruiser the USS Columbia for four years and received several medals of commendation for bravery and service in the South Pacific.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Etta Mae; sons David and John; daughters Susan and Cyndi; and nine grandchildren.

IRC changes favor pest management industry

OVERLAND PARK, KAN. — A proposed change to the International Residential Code (IRC) that would not have permitted pretreatments was rejected by IRC officials in May’s final action vote. Another pro-industry proposal from Nisus Corp. was voted down at the same meeting. RB-108, code changes proposed by the American Forest and Paper Association, passed the committee in September, but failed to get the necessary votes from the entire voting body. If RB-108 would have passed, it would not permit any pretreatments and it specified that only pressure-treated lumber or durable wood could be used.

A coalition including representatives from NPMA, RISE, Nisus, BASF and ASPCRO, gave testimony prior to the vote. The team included NPMA Technical Director Greg Baumann, Ron Schwalb of Nisus, Frank Gasperini of RISE, John McCauley of BASF, and Ray Siegel of ASPCRO. The group also worked with the National Association of Home Builders, which sided with and testified on behalf of the industry coalition.

The second proposal referred to the full body was the Nisus proposal (RB-110), which the industry supported. This proposal would permit the use of any EPA-registered products for pretreats or methods not registered by EPA but had been reviewed by a code evaluation service. There were some technical concerns about the language and it was voted down. The group will arrange a new proposal for submittal in August.

Analysis of pest control industry now available

MENDHAM, N.J. — Specialty Products Consultants LLC recently completed a market assessment of the structural pest control industry in the United States covering 2003.

This past year was one of unusual circumstances. Cool, wet weather in some parts of the country adversely affected the termite swarm season. While the post-construction termite market was "soft" this past year, the residential and commercial general pest control markets generated considerable growth. Nationwide, pest control companies earned an estimated $6.14 billion in total service revenues in 2003. Nearly three-quarters of this revenue was generated from residential and commercial general pest control services. The remainder came from termite control services, which includes post-construction treatments, pre-construction treatments, fumigations and termite renewal service fees.

Bayer ES remains the leading supplier of insecticides with more than 28 percent marketshare. Whitmire Micro-Gen is second, with almost 20 percent share from their broad portfolio of Prescription Treatment insecticide products. FMC and Syngenta were tied for third with strong sales of bifenthrin (Talstar) and lambda-cyhalothrin (Demand), respectively.

Dow’s Sentricon (hexaflumuron) termite bait system continued to dominate the termite market despite the expanded use of the non-repellant liquid termiticides, according to Specialty Products Consultants. Total revenues from new Sentricon installations and associated renewal fees were virtually unchanged compared to 2002. The non-repellent termiticides, Termidor (fipronil) and Premise (imidacloprid), each grew by nearly 10 percent over the prior year.

In addition, SBC has completed a "benchmark" market research study of the professional turf and ornamental pesticide market in the U.S. More than 1,000 golf course superintendents, lawn care operators and others were surveyed for this report.

Professional lawn care operators are caring for about 3 million acres of residential and commercial turf across the U.S. Nationwide, professional lawn care companies recorded revenues of $4.2 billion for their service in 2003. TruGreen-ChemLawn, the nation’s largest lawn care company, has about 22.4 percent share of this market.

Specialty Products Consultants LLC is a market research and business development consultancy dedicated exclusively to the specialty (non-crop) products industry. For more information, contact Gary Curl at 973/543-5195 or specialtypc@aol.com.

University of Kentucky announces 34th annual program

LEXINGTON, KY. — The 34th Annual University Of Kentucky Pest Control Short Course will be held Sept. 28-30, in Lexington, Ky. The conference includes a money-back satisfaction guarantee.

Featured topics include the state of termite management, backyard mosquito control, practical ant research, bed bug elimination, resurgence of the German cockroach, new information about Asian lady beetles, maggots, murder and mayhem, and a session on the "pedigree" of a pesticide. Featured speakers include Austin Frishman, Bobby Corrigan, Stoy Hedges, Jay Bruesch, Steve Kells, Greg Baumann, Michael Weisburger, Jeff O’Neill, Faith Oi, Dan Suiter, Nick Hamon and Neal Haskell.

For more information, contact Dr. Michael F. Potter, Department of Entomology, S-225 Agric. Sci. Building N, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40546-0091; phone 859/257-5955; fax 859/323-1120; e-mail dthorpe@uky.edu.

 Liphatech offers rodent reference guide

MILWAUKEE, WIS. — A reference guide titled "Commensal Rodent Facts" is now available courtesy of Liphatech. Packed with information, the 14-page guide provides pest management professionals with tips on a variety of topics including how to conduct a proper inspection, the different characteristics and behaviors of Norway rats, roof rats and house mice, as well as baiting techniques and other ways to gain control.

To obtain copies of the reference guide:

• Contact your distributor

• Attend a training session presented by a Liphatech sales representative

• Call Liphatech at 888/331-7900 or

• Visit www.rodent-control.com

PestWest wins Queen’s Award For Enterprise

YORKSHIRE, U.K. — PestWest Electronics Limited, a manufacturer and distributor of flying insect control equipment, recently received the coveted Queen’s Award for International Trade. Of the hundreds of United Kingdom companies that annually apply for the award, only one in six secures the accolade.

PestWest, a wholly owned trading division of the Killgerm Group, is a designer and manufacturer of electronic fly killers and sticky trap units. Both are exported to more than 70 countries throughout the world via a network of distributors and wholly-owned subsidiary companies. Acquired by the Killgerm Group in 1991, PestWest has experienced rapid growth, entering the European and North American markets as well as Asia, Australia and South America.

The award itself was based on an assessment of PestWest’s sales and marketing strategy, as well as its implementation across its various markets. This information, together with an in-depth submission by the company concerning its approach to "corporate responsibility," formed the criteria by which the judges came to their decision.

Orkin launches new mosquito treatment

ATLANTA, GA. — In response to customer demand and concern about mosquito-borne diseases, Atlanta-based Orkin Pest Control is now offering a new service to help homeowners control mosquito populations this summer.

Orkin’s three-pronged mosquito treatment service is available in more than 80 cities to help reduce mosquito activity in residential and commercial settings. The treatment begins with an inspection of potential breeding sites. Following the inspection, larvicides may be used in standing water, such as ponds or other water features in the landscape, to stunt the growth of mosquitoes’ offspring before they become biting adults.

The service also includes a thorough application of insecticides to the underside of leaves on shrubbery, ornamental plantings and other areas where adult mosquitoes tend to land and rest.

The treatments are customized for each customer, but service for an average-sized quarter-acre lot will cost approximately $75 per month and includes scheduling a six-month service agreement.

Service is available in Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, D.C., West Virginia and Wisconsin.

Five Questions

NPMA Executive Vice President Rob Lederer discusses one of the association’s newest initiatives — QualityPro.

Q: How long has QualityPro been in the works?

A: QualityPro was first conceptualized in February 2002 at an industry strategic planning meeting hosted by NPMA. NPMA gathered over 60 industry leaders, representing virtually every aspect of the industry, to identify industry trends and challenges in the future.

Q: What prompted NPMA to create such a program?

A: QualityPro was initiated by members, developed by industry leaders, and launched with input from all aspects of the pest management industry. In a series of industry strategic planning meetings held over a 12-month period, NPMA members identified the need for our industry to have a version of the "Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval." The need for the industry to move from a reactive to a proactive mode was a key component of the discussions. Consistent with our newly energized, proactive approach to shaping the future of the pest management industry, QualityPro was born.

Q: What are the key components of the QualityPro program?

A: There are several goals of QualityPro: Increase the professionalism of the industry through self-regulation; stimulate consumer demand through increased confidence; create a higher public perception of industry professionalism; proactively respond to and control negative publicity by creating common-sense, quality industry standards; and provide marketing opportunities to participating companies by recognizing commitment to excellence and higher performance standards.

QualityPro will represent companies that voluntarily go above state requirements and beyond federal laws to provide their customers excellent service, employ highly trained technicians and salespeople, and practice environmentally sound pest management practices.

The main QualityPro components are: business operations, environmental stewardship, consumer relations and sales/technician training. Each component is made up of several qualifications, including criminal background checks, a drug-testing policy, safe driving practices, good hiring practices, pesticide handling practices, service agreements and many more.

Q: If a company doesn’t meet the ethical standards spelled out in the program, will they be disciplined in some way? If so, how?

A: The qualifications are the most important aspect of QualityPro. Each company signs an affidavit vouching their complete compliance with QualityPro qualifications. If a company is not meeting every qualification, the QualityPro oversight committee will take action. The committee is made up of leaders both from within and outside the PMP community who will review the complaint, research the company and render an opinion. Reprimands will range from requiring the company to correct the error to removal from QualityPro.

Q: What do you hope QualityPro will accomplish in terms of the industry’s image?

A: QualityPro builds on what NPMA has been doing for the past 70 years: educating the industry on what it means to be a quality company. For the first time we now have a standard to judge professionalism in the industry. The QualityPro program offers companies instruction and guidance about what an excellent pest management company is, and recognizes companies that meet these standards. The more QualityPro companies we have in the industry, the better regarded our industry will be by consumers and regulators.

Uncle Albert’s reformulates gel bait

MIAMI, FLA. — Uncle Albert’s Gel Bait has made significant changes/improvements to its bait product, the company says. The product now comes with 42 percent more gel per syringe at the same price. Uncle Albert’s Gel Bait has been thickened to ensure a consistent, "no run" formula and includes several new attractants, the company says. The bait is now heat resistant up to 150 degrees and its new color is clear — just like the gel. Uncle Albert’s is effective on a wide range of ants and is well suited for both IPM and sensitive account applications, the company says.

A first: UF researchers help eradicate exotic termite

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. — University of Florida experts and state officials have eradicated a newly introduced termite species from America’s shores, and they say this is the first time such an invasion has likely ever been stopped. UF researchers say the tree termite, a tropical wood-devouring insect first discovered in Florida three years ago, could have caused as much as a billion dollars in property damage if it became established here.

"Because it damages homes, this pest ranks right up there with citrus canker in terms of the economic damage it could do," said Rudolf Scheffrahn, an entomologist at UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. "We believe we’ve eliminated most if not all of the colonies of tree termites in South Florida, stopping the termite from getting a foothold here."

Scheffrahn was the first entomologist called in when a pest control operator spotted an unusual insect in a house in Dania Beach in the spring of 2001. The bugs had built a network of tunnels on the exterior walls of the house and were gnawing away at the wood from the outside, leaving unsightly scars on the building.

Scheffrahn, based at UF’s Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, identified the bug as Nasutitermes costalis, a pest commonly found throughout the Caribbean and South America. Unlike most termite species in the United States, which spend much of their lives underground, the exotic termites build nests above ground, usually in trees, and travel above ground in search of wood to devour. That posed a problem for local pest control operators hoping to stop the insect.

In late 2002, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services created an emergency task force dedicated to limiting the spread of the new termite. The task force included Scheffrahn and UF’s Brian Cabrera, as well as state officials and pest control operators.

"We weren’t sure we’d be able to wipe it out completely," said Scheffrahn. "Most termites are hard to spot, and a new population is usually well established by the time it’s discovered in an area. The tree termite is different, however, because the nests, tubes and damage are usually obvious. No one had ever completely eliminated an exotic termite before."

When Scheffrahn and other UF researchers surveyed the area, they estimated the tree termite had been in Dania Beach for at least eight years before the insect was discovered. The infestation appeared to be centered in a junkyard, where the termites had built colonies in some abandoned tractor-trailers before spreading into the surrounding area. The bugs had even spread to a pair of boats in a marina not far from the junkyard. Even so, the UF researchers found the infestation was limited to an area of one square kilometer — about a third of a square mile — a relatively small area for a newly discovered infestation. The finding raised the possibility that the task force might be able to eliminate the entire infestation.

With a $30,000 grant from the state, the UF researchers found that a pair of widely used pesticides could kill the bugs when sprayed on nests or infested trees. After three treatments with the pesticides, a survey of the area in early 2004 revealed only three remaining nests, which have since been treated. The UF researchers say further surveys and possible sprayings are planned in case some of the bugs remain. But the researchers say the tree termite has effectively been defeated.

"When we started this program, virtually every piece of wood in the ground in the infested area had termites in it," said Scheffrahn. "The change is remarkable. It’s a different place after the treatments."

Task force members say the program saved the state from a potentially costly pest, at little cost to state government.

"Our estimates show that if this termite had become established, it could have easily cost Florida residents a billion dollars through damage to buildings and added pest control costs," said Steve Dwinell, an assistant director of the Division of Agricultural Environmental Services for the state’s agriculture department and the organizer of the termite task force.

"If you’re looking for a cost-effective program, it would be hard to find anything better than that," Dwinell said.

Termite I.D. guides available from NOMCB

NEW ORLEANS, LA. — The New Orleans Mosquito & Termite Control Board (NOMCB) has published termite identification guides designed to assist pest management professionals and others to identify termite species. A total of four identification guides have been produced: The Termite Species of Louisiana: An Identification Guide, The Termite Species of Alabama: An Identification Guide, The Termite Species of Arkansas: An Identification Guide and The Termite Species of Mississippi: An Identification Guide.

Each guide includes high-quality color photos as well as key characteristics, distribution, pest status and other relevant information. The guides are available at no cost from NOMCB, however, there is a $2-per-I.D. Guide charge for shipping. To order, contact, New Orleans Mosquito & Termite Control Board, 6601 Stars & Stripes Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70126, phone 504/241-2370.

Brownyard Group offers workers’ compensation programs to PMPs

BAY SHORE, N.Y. — The Brownyard Group recently announced that the company provides workers’ compensation programs to pest management professionals. The group says its expertise in this market permits it to offer such coverage at competitive pricing. The Brownyard Group has been serving the pest control industry since 1987. For more information visit www.brownyard.com.