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Xcluder Introduces Dock Leveler Rear Hinge Seal for Loading Dock Rodent Proofing
Xcluder expands its rodent-proofing solution collection with the Xcluder Pest Control Dock Leveler Rear Hinge Seal
Penn State Study Examines Feeding Damage Caused by Spotted Lanternflies on Young Maples
Short-term, heavy feeding by adult spotted lanternflies on young maple trees inhibits photosynthesis, potentially impairing the tree’s growth by up to 50 percent, according to the study.
McCloud Services’ Pest Invasion Food Safety Set for April 4-5
The Oak Brook, Ill., event is an opportunity to network with peers, connect with exhibitors and learn from industry experts on strategies to optimize, modernize, train and innovate.
CDC Study Details County-Level Distribution of Seven Diseases Spread by Blacklegged Ticks
The report offers up-to-date county-level maps of both where blacklegged ticks are prevalent and where they’ve been found infected with any of seven different disease-causing germs or pathogens.
Shannon Sked Talks Bed Bug Encasement Study
Entomologist Shannon Sked was part of a study that looked at the effect of encasement presence and type of material used on bed bug distribution. In this video, Sked discusses the results and more.
Research Published in Science Studies Effect of Termites on Wood Decay Rates
The research, from Wright State biological sciences alumna Michaela Woods, among others, focuses on a global study that explores how decomposition rates varied with temperature and precipitation, in part because of the effects of climate on decomposer organisms such as microbes and termites.
No Northern Giant Hornets Detected by WSDA in 2022
The hornet is not yet considered eradicated. Federal guidelines require three consecutive years without a confirmed detection to declare the hornets eradicated. WSDA also announced spongy moth and Japanese beetle catches.
Hidden Diversity: When One Wasp Species is Actually 16
A study published in Insect Systematics and Diversity suggests that the wasps currently called Ormyrus labotus are actually at least 16 different species, identical in appearance but genetically distinct.
Sprague Pest Solutions Debuts Advanced Customer Portal
The digital customer portal will aim to help clients visualize their pest prevention program.
Suterra’s Organic Solution for Indoor Indianmeal Moth Control
The company said its aerosol mating disruption product for commercial food processing industry is now OMRI listed.