http://www.pestweb.com/ Get the most recent Pest Control News from PestWeb. en-us Copyright 2007 Univar USA http://www.pestweb.com/rss/ Tue, 13 May 2008 04:55:07 PST 1440 http://www.pestweb.com/images/pestweblogo.jpg http://www.pestweb.com/ http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION: May 12, 2008 Contact Trish Grove at 636-861-4247 Whitmire Micro-Gen Introduces New Consumer Brochure For Reveal" Termite Monitoring System ST. LOUIS, MO -- Whitmire Micro-Gen introduces a new consumer sales brochure for use by PMPs that highlights the features and benefits of the recently introduced Reveal" Termite Monitoring System. The brochure is available through www.advancetbs.com or by calling 800-777-8570. The brochure explains the importance of monitoring for termites before problems occur around the home. PMPs can use the brochure to introduce termite monitoring and as a leave-behind for customers who are buying or considering a termite monitoring system "With termite swarm seasons up in most parts of the country, now is an ideal time for consumers to consider termite monitoring," says Marketing Manager Jeff Vannoy. "The Reveal Termite Monitoring System is based on the proven technology and design of the Advance® Termite Bait System (ATBS), giving PMPs the peace of mind of going with one of the leaders in the termite baiting category." The Reveal Termite Monitoring System features a station head similar to ATBS, but with a smaller, two-inch housing with only wooden monitors in the units. The stations are designed to be placed around customer homes, typically about 6-10 monitors per structure. The monitors are designed only to reveal the presence of termites. There is no bait tube or treatment component. If termites are found within a Reveal monitor, the technician has the option of educating the homeowner on the occurrence and upselling the homeowner to a protection level of service that would include either a liquid or bait installation. The two-inch housing makes installing the monitors a snap for technicians. The Quik-Lock® cap is easily opened with Whitmire Micro-Gen's Spider® Station Access Tool and the station head appeals to homeowners because it is unobtrusive and looks like a sprinkler head. Reveal offers superior wood-to-soil contact, which maximizes how quickly termite activity is noticed by the PMP and can be treated. For more information about the Reveal Termite Monitoring System, visit www.advancetbs.com # # # ... Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ LITITZ, Pa. (May 1, 2008) Wild animals, like rabbits, squirrels, raccoons, and skunks, have created big problems for homeowners. From noises in the attic to ravaged gardens to raided trash cans, homeowners are fed up and frustrated with these furry bandits. In an effort to solve this critter dilemma, PA based Woodstream Corporation now offers professionals the Havahart® Easy Set Live Animal Cage Trap in two sizes: a small trap model# 1084 for rabbits, squirrels, and skunks and a larger size model# 1085 for raccoons, stray cats, and groundhogs. Designed to reduce time and labor these traps can be set quickly and easily with one hand. Simply pull the handle back to set the trap or remove the catch. This dramatically simplifies setting the trap when on a roof or in an attic. Havahart® Easy Set Live Animal Cage Trap lives up to its name -- easy to set and easy to release Made of durable, high-tensile wire mesh, the patent pending, innovative design by Havahart® is lightweight and easy to handle, even with an animal inside. Tested by professional trappers, Havahart® Live Animal Cage Traps have set the industry standard for safe and effective trapping. Used by professional trappers and animal control agencies nationwide, Havahart® is unsurpassed for product innovation and quality. For additional information please contact your distributor or visit www.woodstreampro.com ... Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ Contact: Pete Farno Bayer Environmental Science 919-549-2536 Peter.farno@bayercropscience.com Lauren Humann Tierney Communications 215-790-4403 lhumann@tierneyagency.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bayer ES Announces Dan Meek, Termite Market Manager, has Retired Research Triangle Park, N.C. -- May 5, 2008 -- Bayer Environmental Science has announced that Dan Meek, Termite Market Manager for its Professional Pest Management business, has retired. Meek has nearly 30 years of experience in sales and marketing for the pest, crop, and garden industries. He has been involved with Bayer's termite market business, including sales and development of its flagship non-repellent termiticide, Premise Termite Control, since the product's development. "I leave behind not only many fine colleagues, but also close friends at Bayer and throughout the industry," says Meek. "I will always look back fondly on the many experiences at the company that allowed me to be successful, and the people who helped me along the way." Meek received a Bachelor of Science degree in Agronomy from Northeast Missouri State University (now Truman University). He accepted a sales position just before graduating from the University, and has been with the company in a variety of capacities throughout the duration of his nearly 30-year career. He is recognized throughout the industry as not only an expert in termite control, but a dependable friend and colleague. His peers have continually depended on him to evolve with innovation throughout the past three decades, as evidenced by his success at the helm of Bayer's termite products. "On behalf of the entire marketing team at Bayer, I want to express heartfelt congratulations to Dan," says Pete Farno, Director of Marketing, PPM. "His legacy will be that of a trusted friend and colleague, and the professional pest management team and the industry as a whole will miss his contributions." ### Bayer Environmental Science, a business operations unit of Bayer CropScience, is a leader in environmental science and provides innovative products to professionals and consumers for turf and ornamentals, termite control, general insect control and vector control applications. Bayer CropScience LP is the U.S. business of Bayer CropScience, which has its global headquarters in Monheim, Germany. Bayer CropScience, a subsidiary of Bayer AG with annual sales of about EUR 5.7 billion (2006), is one of the world's leading innovative crop science companies in the areas of crop protection; non-agricultural pest control, including consumer lawn and garden; seeds; and plant biotechnology. The company offers an outstanding range of products and extensive service backup for modern, sustainable agriculture and for non-agricultural applications. Bayer CropScience has a global workforce of about 17,900 and is represented in more than 120 countries, ensuring proximity to dealers and consumers. Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and forecasts made by Bayer Group management. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could lead to material differences between the actual future results, financial situation, development or performance of the company and the estimates given here. These factors include those discussed in our public reports filed with the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The company assumes no liability whatsoever to update these forward-looking statements or to conform them to future events or developments ... Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ Research Triangle Park, N.C -- Bayer is pleased to announce the kick off of its 2008 "free bait program." For every 100 pounds or more of TopChoice® insecticide purchased from now until December 31, pest management professionals (PMPs) can receive a free 2-pound bottle of new Maxforce® FC Fire Ant Bait. "As part of the Backed by Bayer promise, we are committed to helping PMPs control this serious public health pest," says Gordon Morrison, Maxforce Insecticides Market Manager for Bayer Environmental Science. Simply complete the "free bait" coupon and return it to Bayer with an invoice showing proof-of-purchase for TopChoice, and your free bait will be shipped without delay. "New Maxforce FC Fire Ant Bait is an ideal choice when used alone or in combination with TopChoice because the bait will control fire ants fast in hard-to-reach areas with the Maxforce Domino Effect", and TopChoice will control and prevent fire ant mounds from forming for a full year," says Morrison. "It's a one two punch with fipronil that enables PMPs to offer fast, long-term control with one visit." Maxforce FC Fire Ant Bait is available in 2-pound bottles and convenient 10-pound resealable bags and provides effective control of fire ants by delivering the powerful active ingredient fipronil in a unique, low-dose, easy-to-use granular bait. For more information on the fire ant bait promotion, visit www.BackedbyBayer.com, or contact your local Bayer field sales representative, Bayer authorized distributor or Bayer Customer Service at 1-800-331-2867. # # # Bayer Environmental Science, a business operations unit of Bayer CropScience, is a leader in environmental science and provides innovative products to professionals and consumers for turf and ornamentals, termite control, general insect control and vector control applications. Bayer CropScience LP is the U.S. business of Bayer CropScience, which has its global headquarters in Monheim, Germany. Bayer CropScience, a subsidiary of Bayer AG with annual sales of about EUR 5.7 billion (2006), is one of the world's leading innovative crop science companies in the areas of crop protection; non-agricultural pest control, including consumer lawn and garden; seeds; and plant biotechnology. The company offers an outstanding range of products and extensive service backup for modern, sustainable agriculture and for non-agricultural applications. Bayer CropScience has a global workforce of about 17,900 and is represented in more than 120 countries, ensuring proximity to dealers and consumers. Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and forecasts made by Bayer Group management. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could lead to material differences between the actual future results, financial situation, development or performance of the company and the estimates given here. These factors include those discussed in our public reports filed with the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (including our Form 20-F). The company assumes no liability whatsoever to update these forward-looking statements or to conform them to future events or developments. ... Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ Research Triangle Park, N.C. -- Bayer is pleased to announce the availability of Maxforce® FC Fire Ant Bait in two convenient package sizes: 2-pound plastic jugs and a 10-pound re-sealable bag that is easy to handle. Pest management professionals (PMPs) can now provide their customers with quick, long-term control of fire ants with Maxforce FC Fire Ant Bait's proven bait matrix and the power of fipronil. "We're pleased to offer two convenient package sizes of Maxforce FC Fire Ant Bait to help PMPs tackle fire ant infestations of any size," says Gordon Morrison, Maxforce Insecticides Market Manager for Bayer. "The cost-effective, easy-to-use granules can be broadcast at a rate of 1.5 to 5 pounds per acre or applied as a mound treatment at a rate of 2 to 5 tablespoons per mound, allowing PMPs to use minimal bait and still get maximum results." Labeled for broadcast and mound treatments, Maxforce FC Fire Ant Bait can be applied to home lawns, golf courses, sod farms, commercial and recreational turf, and landscape beds. And because the bait features the Domino EffectTM, a delayed action kill whereby fire ants share the active ingredient throughout the colony, Maxforce FC Fire Ant Bait can be used to target mounds in hard-to-reach areas, such as under sidewalks and driveways. For more information, visit www.BackedbyBayer.com, or contact your local Bayer field sales representative, Bayer authorized distributor or Bayer Customer Service at 1-800-331-2867. Bayer Environmental Science, a business operations unit of Bayer CropScience, is a leader in environmental science and provides innovative products to professionals and consumers for turf and ornamentals, termite control, general insect control and vector control applications. Bayer CropScience LP is the U.S. business of Bayer CropScience, which has its global headquarters in Monheim, Germany. Bayer CropScience, a subsidiary of Bayer AG with annual sales of about EUR 5.7 billion (2006), is one of the world's leading innovative crop science companies in the areas of crop protection; non-agricultural pest control, including consumer lawn and garden; seeds; and plant biotechnology. The company offers an outstanding range of products and extensive service backup for modern, sustainable agriculture and for non-agricultural applications. Bayer CropScience has a global workforce of about 17,900 and is represented in more than 120 countries, ensuring proximity to dealers and consumers. Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and forecasts made by Bayer Group management. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could lead to material differences between the actual future results, financial situation, development or performance of the company and the estimates given here. These factors include those discussed in our public reports filed with the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The company assumes no liability whatsoever to update these forward-looking statements or to conform them to future events or developments. # # # ... Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 30, 2008 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Trish Grove at 636-861-4247 Whitmire Micro-Gen Hires Animal Health Field Specialist ST. LOUIS, MO -- Whitmire Micro-Gen announced today that it has hired Lyndsay Knoblock-Fast as an Animal Health Field Specialist. In this role, Knoblock-Fast is responsible for sales across the United States for Whitmire Micro-Gen animal health products. Knoblock-Fast comes to Whitmire Micro-Gen from the University of Rhode Island's Department of Plant Sciences, where she served as research assistant at the Center for Vector-Borne Disease. Her experience also includes work in the departments of entomology at both the University of Arkansas and Purdue University. Knoblock-Fast holds a bachelor's degree in entomology from Purdue University, and a master's degree in entomology from the University of Arkansas. She resides in Manchester, Mo. # # # ... Thu, 1 May 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, March 18, 2008 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a label amendment for Termidor® SC termiticide/insecticide and Termidor® WG termiticide/insecticide, a non-repellent, undetectable product manufactured by BASF. The new Termidor labels allow for the usage of Termidor to treat additional perimeter pests; offer more flexible application options for PMP's using the product for pre-construction treatments; and further define applications made for the purpose of protecting structures from termite infestation. This new label is NOT yet approved in the states of California or New York. "The expanded Termidor label is yet another example of the commitment BASF has to investment in the professional pest management industry," said Paul Rea, director of the Specialty Products Division for BASF. "This new label flexibility provides additional opportunities for our Partners to profit with Termidor through expanded pre-construction and perimeter pest treatment options and additional guidance on preventative termite treatments, which we see as a critical growth opportunity for the entire marketplace." In addition to killing and providing residual control of ants (acrobat, Argentine, big-headed, carpenter, crazy, odorous, pavement, pharaoh, and thief), Termidor can now be used to treat for the following pests: Asian lady and darkling beetles; box-elder bugs, pillbugs; centipedes; cockroaches (Australian, Oriental, smoky brown); house crickets, European earwigs, cluster flies, millipedes; silverfish; spiders (black widow, brown recluse, cellar, hobo); brown dog ticks, paper wasps, and yellow jackets. While the previous Termidor labels implicitly allowed for use in both preventative and curative termite treatments, the amended Termidor labels now clearly define the flexibility for both types of structural termite treatments, offering Partners additional mileage from their ongoing usage of Termidor, in addition to a host of sales and marketing opportunities. The label was amended to clearly define that post-construction treatments can be made for the purpose of protecting structures from termite infestation and/or for controlling existing termite populations. Partners can visit the new Termidor Prevention Center on PestControlFacts.org/prevention to view marketing materials available from BASF to educate consumers about the value of preventative Termidor treatments. Partners can also now apply Termidor as a vertical exterior perimeter pre-construction treatment when a borate-based termite control product is used as the primary pre-construction treatment for subterranean termites. All applications must be made in accordance with label directions-for-use and state requirements. For more information on pre-construction treatments with Termidor, pest professionals can download the updated label from PestControlFacts.org. ... Thu, 1 May 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ Contact: Kristen Brodeur Lori Dandelias Bayer Environmental Science Tierney Communications 800.233.6164 X 2748 215.790.4383 kristen.brodeur@bayercropscience.com ldandelias@tierneyagency.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Bayer ES Announces the Final "Call for Entries" for the Third "Young Scientist of the Year" Contest Graduate students urged to submit research by June 1, 2008, and not miss the opportunity to earn scholarships, grant money, and a trip to PestWorld 2008 Research Triangle Park, NC -- May 1, 2008 -- With the deadline drawing near, Bayer Environmental Science, in partnership with the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), has announced the final call for entries for the third Bayer Environmental Science "Young Scientist of the Year" contest, a scholarship and grant program for graduate students currently researching the pest management industry. One individual selected as the "Young Scientist of the Year" will receive a $2,500 scholarship, as well as a $10,000 grant to continue his or her research. In addition, a $1,000 scholarship will be donated to the general scholarship fund at the schools attended by each of the three finalists. The second and third place finalists will each receive a $1,500 and $1,000 scholarship, respectively. Applications must be postmarked by June 1, 2008. Additional applications can be obtained by calling 1.800.233.6164 ext. 2748. In order to be eligible for the contest, an applicant must be a candidate for a master's or doctoral degree at an accredited college or university in North America. A panel of university and industry professionals will determine the final awards, and the three finalists will present their research at the annual NPMA convention. The awards will be presented at PestWorld 2008 in Washington, D.C. in October 2008. Bayer Environmental Science, a business operations unit of Bayer CropScience, is a leader in environmental science and provides innovative products to professionals and consumers for turf and ornamentals, termite control, general insect control and vector control applications. Bayer CropScience LP is the U.S. business of Bayer CropScience, which has its global headquarters in Monheim, Germany. Bayer CropScience, a subsidiary of Bayer AG with annual sales of about EUR 5.7 billion (2006), is one of the world's leading innovative crop science companies in the areas of crop protection; non-agricultural pest control, including consumer lawn and garden; seeds; and plant biotechnology. The company offers an outstanding range of products and extensive service backup for modern, sustainable agriculture and for non-agricultural applications. Bayer CropScience has a global workforce of about 17,900 and is represented in more than 120 countries, ensuring proximity to dealers and consumers. Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and forecasts made by Bayer Group management. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could lead to material differences between the actual future results, financial situation, development or performance of the company and the estimates given here. These factors include those discussed in our public reports filed with the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (including our Form 20-F). The company assumes no liability whatsoever to update these forward-looking statements or to conform them to future events or developments. # # # ... Thu, 1 May 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ A new reality television show, Verminators, premiered on Discovery Channel Monday, April 21. Featuring Mike Masterson and his Elite IsoTech Pest Management Team as they overcome pest management challenges around California. In an episode that was taped in late March (and will air later in the season), IsoTech called Bird Barrier in regard to a large church and private school that was well entrenched with a flock of pigeons. Not only is the campus comprised of several historic buildings, but the church has a budget of zero. "This church had a real problem," says Masterson. "They could no longer perform wedding ceremonies in their courtyard; and they were spending about 15 hours per week just cleaning up after the pigeons." Bird Barrier's president, Cameron Riddell, got a call from Mike Masterson. "Mike was asking if we 'd like to contribute products to help a good cause," said Riddell. "IsoTech would contribute the manpower if we 'd donate the materials. Mike said we might even get on Verminators, he said all the right things, so we decided to go for it." Riddell showed up at the church with the materials, and was literally assaulted by a team of camera crews. "This show is going to be top notch," he said. "They must have had about 20 people out there all day filming the cleanup and the installation of the products. They even asked me questions about what we were doing; it was nerve-wracking to say the least." Riddell is not used to helping PMPs install projects with video cameras and boom microphones jammed in his face. The wide variety of architectural configurations demanded a variety of Bird Barrier products. Twenty rolls (1,000 feet) of Bird-Shock Flex-Track were installed on roof peaks and parapet caps; Bird-Flite Spikes were applied to steeples and other smaller sites, and StealthNet was used to exclude birds from a large vent shaft. Additionally they installed Daddi Long Legs on top of chimneys and Polly-Spike in small openings at the front of the school. "Bird Barrier 's products went down so easily, it was really a dream job," said Masterson. "The camera crews got a total kick out of the pressure washing, and the installation of all the products; I"d bet they filmed more than 40 hours in that one day." Be sure to check out Verminators on Mondays at 7:00 pm Eastern.... Thu, 1 May 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ A new reality television show, Verminators, premiered on Discovery Channel Monday, April 21. Featuring Mike Masterson and his Elite IsoTech Pest Management Team as they overcome pest management challenges around California. In an episode that was taped in late March (and will air later in the season), IsoTech called Bird Barrier in regard to a large church and private school that was well entrenched with a flock of pigeons. Not only is the campus comprised of several historic buildings, but the church has a budget of zero. "This church had a real problem," says Masterson. "They could no longer perform wedding ceremonies in their courtyard; and they were spending about 15 hours per week just cleaning up after the pigeons." Bird Barrier's president, Cameron Riddell, got a call from Mike Masterson. "Mike was asking if we 'd like to contribute products to help a good cause," said Riddell. "IsoTech would contribute the manpower if we 'd donate the materials. Mike said we might even get on Verminators, he said all the right things, so we decided to go for it." Riddell showed up at the church with the materials, and was literally assaulted by a team of camera crews. "This show is going to be top notch," he said. "They must have had about 20 people out there all day filming the cleanup and the installation of the products. They even asked me questions about what we were doing; it was nerve-wracking to say the least." Riddell is not used to helping PMPs install projects with video cameras and boom microphones jammed in his face. The wide variety of architectural configurations demanded a variety of Bird Barrier products. Twenty rolls (1,000 feet) of Bird-Shock Flex-Track were installed on roof peaks and parapet caps; Bird-Flite Spikes were applied to steeples and other smaller sites, and StealthNet was used to exclude birds from a large vent shaft. Additionally they installed Daddi Long Legs on top of chimneys and Polly-Spike in small openings at the front of the school. "Bird Barrier 's products went down so easily, it was really a dream job," said Masterson. "The camera crews got a total kick out of the pressure washing, and the installation of all the products; I"d bet they filmed more than 40 hours in that one day." Be sure to check out Verminators on Mondays at 7:00 pm Eastern.... Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST