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Pest Control Insulation: TAP Insulation
Registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Pest Control Insulation (PCI) products and revenue program opportunities are proactive, preventative, and follow current integrated pest management (IPM) techniques while offering your clients cost-reducing solutions for their homes.
Celebrate Termite Awareness Week, National Pesticide Safety Education Month
The Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA) is calling on the pest control industry to educate homeowners about termites during Termite Awareness Week, taking place March 3-9, 2024. Recognized by Chase’s Calendar of Events, this annual event highlights the threat posed by termites, advises homeowners on the best ways to prevent an infestation and encourages them to work with a pest control professional.
Pesticide platform facilitates searches
Anyone who works in the pest control industry must deal with pesticides, at least from time to time. Even companies that focus on trapping and removal may still need to use baits or repellent pesticides to kill or repel pests. When using pesticides, it is very important to choose the right product for the job. Pesticides come in different formulations, with various active ingredients, and are registered for specific sites and pests.
The mysterious boric acid and its relatives - Pest Management Professional
Boric acid and other boron-containing compounds such as borax and disodium octaborate tetrahydrate (DOT), collectively called sodium borate salts, are well-known for their insecticidal properties. One of the earliest mentions of borates in pest control goes back to the late 1800s, in which borax was recommended as a bait toxicant for controlling cockroaches and ants (Riley, 1889).
SenSci’s Virtual Bed Bug Boot Camp Returns
RANCHO SANTA FE and HIGHLAND PARK, Calif. — Two more new Formosan subterranean termite (Coptotermes formosanus) infestations in Southern California were confirmed by Dr. Chow-Yang Lee and researchers from his lab at the University of California, Riverside Department of Entomology. Joshua Clements, owner of Already a Better Choice Termite & Pest Control, El Monte, Calif., made the Highland Park discovery during a June 10 termite inspection.
NPMA PestVet of the Year Award Re-Named in David Cooksey's Honor
RANCHO SANTA FE and HIGHLAND PARK, Calif. — Two more new Formosan subterranean termite (Coptotermes formosanus) infestations in Southern California were confirmed by Dr. Chow-Yang Lee and researchers from his lab at the University of California, Riverside Department of Entomology. Joshua Clements, owner of Already a Better Choice Termite & Pest Control, El Monte, Calif., made the Highland Park discovery during a June 10 termite inspection.
More Formosan Termite Infestations Confirmed in Southern California
RANCHO SANTA FE and HIGHLAND PARK, Calif. — Two more new Formosan subterranean termite (Coptotermes formosanus) infestations in Southern California were confirmed by Dr. Chow-Yang Lee and researchers from his lab at the University of California, Riverside Department of Entomology. Joshua Clements, owner of Already a Better Choice Termite & Pest Control, El Monte, Calif., made the Highland Park discovery during a June 10 termite inspection.
Editor's Choice for the Week of July 26, 2021
RANCHO SANTA FE and HIGHLAND PARK, Calif. — Two more new Formosan subterranean termite (Coptotermes formosanus) infestations in Southern California were confirmed by Dr. Chow-Yang Lee and researchers from his lab at the University of California, Riverside Department of Entomology. Joshua Clements, owner of Already a Better Choice Termite & Pest Control, El Monte, Calif., made the Highland Park discovery during a June 10 termite inspection.
A Closer Look into Drywood Termite Detection Using Microwaves
Figure 1. Western drywood termite (Incisitermes minor) workers (pseudergates) and soldiers. Siavash Taravati The western drywood termite (Incisitermes minor) (see Figure 1) is an important structural pest, especially in California and Arizona, causing an estimated damage of $250 million annually (Cabrera and Scheffrahn 2017). These termites are hard to detect in structures due to their very cryptic nature. Most drywood termites live entirely within wood and rarely leave their galleries.
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