http://www.pestweb.com/ Get the most recent Pest Control News from PestWeb. en-us Copyright 2007 Univar USA http://www.pestweb.com/rss/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:15:55 PST 1440 http://www.pestweb.com/images/pwlogo.jpg http://www.pestweb.com/ http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ Greensboro, N.C., USA, November 18, 2009 -- Syngenta announces the launch of EcoBalance", an engaging, educational, consumer-facing Web module developed to help pest management professionals (PMPs) communicate how they deliver lower environmental impact pest control services. "Our discussions with customers revealed that many PMPs find it challenging to explain integrated pest management service... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ Research Triangle Park, N.C. -- November 18, 2009 -- In a struggling economy, giving back to those in need is more important than ever. Bayer Environmental Science was pleased to join the Greater Dallas Pest Control Association (GDPCA) in its thirteenth year of participation in the city of Dallas' "People Helping People" initiative, a program that partners local companies with volunteer organizatio... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ BASF offers discount on bed bug control products now through December 18 New Bed Bug Solution Program features Prescription Treatment" Phantom® pressurized insecticide, Phantom® termiticide-insecticide and Prescription Treatment" Alpine® dust insecticide ST. LOUIS, MO, November, 18 2009 -- Through December 18, pest management professionals (PMPs) can earn a $5 point-of-purchase discount on ... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE J.F.Oakes Sales & Marketing, LLC PO Box 115 Yazoo City, MS 39194 DATE: November 17, 2009 J.F.Oakes, LLC announces the release of their new 2010 Pheromone Solutions Catalog for Stored Product Insects and other Pests. The 2010 Pheromone Solutions Catalog contains our full line of pheromones, monitors and traps for store product pest. Catalog co... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ Greensboro, N.C., USA, November 17, 2009 -- Syngenta announced that three pest management professionals (PMPs) each received a 2009 PestWorld Syngenta booth drawing prize for a $300 gift certificate. Scott McNeely, founder and president of McNeely Pest Control in Winston-Salem, N.C.; Phillip Cooper, president of Cooper Pest Solutions in Lawrenceville, N.J.; and Jeff Annis, president and CEO of A... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ (Austin, Texas -- November 2, 2009) -- Univar USA, the nation's largest distributor of professional pest control products, is pleased to announce the winners from the iPod touch drawing held during the exhibit hours of the 2009 PestWorld convention in Las Vegas, NV. The drawing was held daily during the convention and was a way to reinforce Univar's new campaign One Source. Countless Resourc... Tue, 3 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ INDIANAPOLIS -- Oct. 30, 2009 -- Dow AgroSciences is offering a special promotion on HALO" Electronic Termite Detection. With the purchase of four cartons of HALO monitoring stations, pest management professionals will receive one carton free. The special promotion is good from now through the end of 2009. HALO Detection is state-of-the-art termite monitoring technology. It doesn't treat termites... Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ MADISON, WIS -- Bell Laboratories' introduces non-toxic DETEX BLOX now with Biomarker, a non-toxic substance that aids monitoring by making rodent droppings glow under black light. The special additive, visible only under black light, makes it easy to detect and identify rodent feces. Droppings from rodents that have consumed DETEX Biomarker appear normal color under regular light but glow a bri... Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ Eradicating fall invaders from service accounts is often a daunting task for PMPs. In a new technical article on SyngentaPMP.com, Dr. ElRay Roper, senior technical representative for Syngenta, likens top techniques for PMPs to football defense of pesky fall invaders. "Iron Curtain Defense to Stop Fall Invaders," contains useful information that PMPs can apply daily on the job with the best methods... Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ UNIVAR HIRES A NEW MARKETING MANAGER (Austin, Texas -- October 16, 2009) -- Univar USA, the nation's largest distributor of professional pest control products, announces that Andrew Assir has joined Univar's Professional Products & Services business unit as a Marketing Manager. Assir comes to Univar with over 10 years of professional marketing experience. He earned his MBA from Texas Christi... Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ SyngentaPMP.com hosts a new Tech Corner article that spotlights best practices for tackling cockroach infestations with an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach. "Improve Your Success with Cockroach Baiting" includes seven tips to maximize success when baiting. Dr. ElRay Roper, senior technical representative for Syngenta, offers insight on how cockroach control has changed over the years and ... Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ ST. LOUIS, MO, October 7, 2009 -- BASF welcomes Ryan Weber as Termite Product Manager for the Pest Control Solutions business. Weber will oversee operational activities for the company's termiticide portfolio, including Termidor® termiticide/insecticide, Phantom® termiticide-insecticide and the Advance® Termite Bait System. "Ryan Weber brings an outstanding combination of experience and a stro... Wed, 7 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ Save on Maxforce® FC Select Roach Killer Bait Gel Research Triangle Park, N.C. -- Bayer Environmental Science is pleased to announce a special promotion to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Maxforce baits with instant savings on Maxforce® FC Select Roach Killer Bait Gel. The promotion, part of the company's 'Backed by Bayer' promise, runs through October 31, 2009 and rewards PMPs when they purc... Thu, 1 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ Contact: Gordon Morrison Meredith Setzman Bayer Environmental Science Tierney Communications 919-549-2535 215-790-4398 Gordon.Morrison@bayercropscience.com msetzman@tierneyagency.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BAYER ANNOUNCES BACK-TO-SCHOOL PROMOTION Count on Bayer to make the grade with instant savings on top products Research Triangle Park, N.C. -- September 1... Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ INDIANAPOLIS -- Sept. 9, 2009 -- Dow AgroSciences has received federal registration from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for Recruit" HD termite bait, a new durable bait for the SENTRICON® Termite Colony Elimination System. Recruit HD contains noviflumuron, the same proven active ingredient currently used in Recruit" IV termite bait for the SENTRICON System, but is contained in a specia... Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ MADISON, WIS -- Bell Laboratories introduces its newest bait to control rats and mice, FORMUS, with the powerful single-feed, second-generation anticoagulant, Brodifacoum. Specifically developed to appeal to mice, FORMUS is formulated in an economical 15g BLOX with its active ingredient at 0.0025 percent, half the concentration of conventional Brodifacoum baits, yet strong enough to control mice... Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ Members of PestPartners®, Syngenta's free customer rewards program, are eligible to earn double points on all rodenticide purchases made September 1, 2009 through September 30, 2009. The Syngenta portfolio provides pest management professionals with effective and trusted rodenticides that are backed by extensive research and impressive results. These products range from uniquely formulated baits f... Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ Dow AgroSciences Announces New Account Representative Responsibilities for PROFUME® Gas Fumigant in Florida INDIANAPOLIS -- Aug. 28, 2009 -- Dow AgroSciences recently announced that sales specialists Rudy Subieta and Eric Hobelmann will now also service PROFUME® gas fumigant customer accounts in Florida, in addition to their current sulfuryl fluoride responsibilities. Previously, account represen... Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ The Entomological Society of America (ESA) has elected ten new Fellows of the Society for 2009. The election as a Fellow acknowledges outstanding contributions in one or more of the following: research, teaching, extension, or administration. The following Fellows will be recognized during the 2009 ESA Annual Meeting, which will be held December 13-16 in Indianapolis, Indiana: Dr. Charles... Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ MADISON, WIS - Organic farmers and pest management professionals alike now have a newly formulated bait to fight rodent infestations using the unique active ingredient, Vitamin D3. After years of extensive research, Bell scientists have developed TERAD3 Ag for rodent control in the rapidly growing organic production market and TERAD3 for structural pest control. These Vitamin D3 baits kill anti... Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ As temperatures continue to skyrocket and UV light increases, now's the time to think about how products will perform under the vast heat wave sweeping the country. SyngentaPMP.com features a new, educational article that spotlights how Demand® CS and Demand® EZ insecticides stack up against the competition by providing extended residual control under harsh conditions. "Demand CS & Demand EZ Produ... Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ Research Triangle Park, N.C. -- August 5, 2009 -- Maxforce® turns 25 this year -- and to begin the celebration, Bayer Environmental Science with its distributor partners is offering instant savings to pest management professionals (PMP) on several leading cockroach control products. The promotion, which runs through August 31, 2009, includes discounts on Maxforce Cockroach Bait Stations, Maxforce FC ... Wed, 5 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ Research Triangle Park, N.C. -- August 4, 2009 -- Bayer Environmental Science has announced its end-of-summer Premise® 75 WP "Buy Two, Get One Free" promotion. The promotion, part of the company's 'Backed By Bayer' promise, runs through September 30, 2009. For a limited time, pest management professionals (PMPs) who purchase two Premise 75 WP cases will receive one Premise 75 WP case free of cha... Wed, 5 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ Bird Barrier is proud to introduce several new products this summer. Get a brief personal introduction to each product video by Bird Barrier's president, Cameron Riddell. In this video, he'll discuss: " Dura-Spike": Our 100% Stainless Steel bird spike " Bird-Off" Clear Gel: Clear Gel: this eco-friendly gel is now available in a clear formula " Eagle Eye": Gold Hat: this model is ideal for det... Mon, 3 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ Contact: Brenda Franke Jeanne Murphy 302-999-5423 207-221-3059 brenda.g.franke@usa.dupont.com jmurphy@vianow.com DuPont" Arilon" Insecticide Receives EPA Registration New Residual Spray Controls Diverse Range of Pests on Interior and Exterior Surfaces Features Industry's First Biodegradable and Compostable Packaging WILMINGTON, Del., July 30, 2009 -- DuPont Professional Products ... Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ MADISON, WI -- Ken Parry joined Bell Laboratories in May as a technical sales representative for Australia, representing Bell products to the professional pest control and animal agricultural markets in Australia. Parry works with Bell's pest control distributors and their sales representatives on the use and promotion of Bell's rodent control products. In the field, he provides technical assist... Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ WILMINGTON, Del., July 22, 2009 -- DuPont Professional Products today announced it is adding new talent and expanding roles within the sales organization as demand for its products grows throughout the pest management, turf and golf industries. David Buzzelli has joined as the U.S. sales manager for the pest management market, and will oversee sales responsibilities supporting the DuPont" Advion®... Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ INDIANAPOLIS -- July 7, 2009 -- The Pest Control Operators of California (PCOC) and Dow AgroSciences, the manufacturer of VIKANE® gas fumigant, are pleased to announce the winners of the sixth annual "Fumigation Banner Bonanza Contest." The contest recognizes California fumigators for displaying easy-to-read, professional and creative signs around fumigation sites. This year's first-place prize w... Tue, 7 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ Mosquito season is gearing up and to help PMPs handle these pesky pests, SyngentaPMP.com is hosting a new Tech Corner article that discusses localized mosquito control. "Mosquito Control with Microencapsulated Insecticides" explains the services PMPs can offer their customers and guidelines to consider before suggesting these services. In the article, Dr. ElRay Roper of Syngenta spotlights researc... Wed, 1 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ Contacts: Nancy Schwartz 302-999-5433 nancy.schwartz@usa.dupont.com Jeanne Murphy 207-221-3059 jmurphy@vianow.com DuPont Professional Products Continues to Grow Sales Force; Hires Adam Neate as Sales Representative for Turf and Ornamental Products WILMINGTON, Del., June 25, 2009 -- DuPont Professional Products today announced it has added Adam Neate as a Turf & Ornamental sal... Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ WILMINGTON, Del., June 29, 2009 -- DuPont Professional Products today announced that DuPont" Advion® insect granule has been registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state approvals are in progress. Pest control and lawn care professionals now have a granular formulation that controls household and commercial pests across a wide range of applications with the trusted perform... Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ Research Triangle Park, N.C. -- June 23, 2009 -- Bayer Environmental Science, a business group of Bayer CropScience LP, has announced that Temprid® SC Insecticide is now registered and available for use in the state of California. Temprid is now registered in 48 states with registration pending in New York. "This increased availability will now allow pest management professionals (PMPs) in Califor... Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ Falcon Termite & Pest Control has provided preventative and curative treatments for over 100 of Habitat for Humanity's construction projects, including Pre-treatments and Integrated Pest Management. The pest, lawn, and termite company will be using its own process; Pest Shield® which utilizes Nisus® Borate products to prevent termites and pest infestations to the Staghorn Villa complex. CEO. Lou... Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ MOONACHIE, NEW JERSEY (May 31, 2009) -- Based on the findings of a recent scientific study along with years of experience with dealers, distributors and end-users, Monzi, Inc. has now certified the use of its industry-leading Leaf Defier® family of products to include the prevention of insect infestation and breeding. In recent months, Dr. Eugene J. Gerberg, a world renowned consulting entomolog... Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ BASF rebate offer on Vector fly traps ends June 30 ST. LOUIS, MO, June 18, 2009 -- Through June 30, BASF is offering pest management professionals (PMPs) a rebate on qualifying purchases of Vector Eclipse" and Vector Plasma® fly traps. Each purchase of either a Vector Eclipse fly trap -- the latest in style and function for installation in sensitive areas, or a Vector Plasma fly trap -- the most a... Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ Sandwich Isle Pest Solutions eradicates both drywood and subterranean species PEARL CITY, Hawaii -- June 12, 2009 -- The Battle of Midway was the turning point of World War II in the Pacific. One of its historic islands was more recently the site for a battle with termites. After an army of termites invaded, the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge staff called in Sandwich Isle Pest Solutions to... Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ Liphatech® Introduces New Video to Demonstrate Versatility of Aegis®-RP Rodent Bait Station Presentation details service and varied uses of rodent control industry's most advanced bait station Milwaukee (June 1, 2009) You can never have too much information, especially when the question at hand is proper bait station use and application. Liphatech®, a global leader in the development of r... Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ SyngentaPMP.com now hosts a new feature article that highlights the effect inerts can have on an active ingredient (AI) in a finished product. "What Every PMP Should Know About Brands Vs. Generics" explains how two products with the same AI can be more or less effective on target pests, because of the inerts. The article includes insight from Dr. Bob Cartwright, technical manager with Syngenta, wh... Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ ST. LOUIS, MO, May 20, 2009 -- Pest Management Professionals (PMPs) can now control general pests more quickly and easily with new Prescription Treatment® brand Phantom® pressurized insecticide from BASF Pest Control Solutions. The unique formulation of Phantom pressurized insecticide kills on contact a broad spectrum of pests for effective indoor general pest management, including use in commercia... Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ MADISON, WI - Bell Laboratories, Inc, was honored recently with a 2009 Wisconsin Business Friend of the Environment Award from the Wisconsin Environmental Working Group for its demonstrated leadership in environmental stewardship. One of three Wisconsin winners in the environmental innovation category, Bell was singled out for its participation in the Aleutian Seabird Restoration Project on Rat... Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (May 8, 2009) -- MGK® Company adds J.B. Howell as the new South Central Sales Representative to handle sales and technical support for MGK's Professional Pest Control product line in New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. Howell, based in Houston, Texas, brings a strong background in entomology and Integrated Pest Management to MGK. In addition ... Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (March 3, 2009) -- MGK® Company adds Anthony Griffin as the new west coast territory manager to handle sales and technical support for MGK's agricultural product line (PyGanic® Crop Protection, EverGreen® Crop Protection and Exponent® Insecticide Synergist) in Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah and Washington. Griffin, based in North Eastern, Cali... Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ MINNEAPOLIS, MN (March 9, 2009) -- Pest Management Professionals who value Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies can now use NyGuard® IGR Concentrate from MGK® in more situations to control more pests. The new formulation label bears the "Caution" signal word (from Warning), it increases the number of pests controlled, and it expands the instructions for more mixing options as well as outdoor... Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ MINNEAPOLIS, MN (March 16, 2009) -- Exponent® Insecticide Synergist product from McLaughlin Gormley King Company® (MGK®) now comes in convenient pint bottles to help pest management professionals quickly raise the performance of their insecticides to a higher level. Exponent, an emulsifiable concentrate synergist, is uniquely formulated to tank mix with pyrethroids, carbamates, abamectin insect... Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ New BASF Alpine" Products Provide Reduced Risk* Pest Control Options ST. LOUIS, MO, May 4, 2009 -- The BASF Pest Control Solutions product portfolio now includes Prescription Treatment® brand Alpine" ant and termite foam, Prescription Treatment® Alpine" dust insecticide and Prescription Treatment® Alpine" pressurized insecticide. The new, nonrepellent Alpine line of products features dinote... Wed, 6 May 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ Updated BASF PMP Web Site ST.LOUIS, MO, April 27, 2009 -- The BASF Pest Control Solutions Web site for pest management professionals now includes current information about the company's new products and post-merger organization, including the new sales and technical representatives serving the United States. Visit pestcontrol.basf.us for news about BASF Pest Control Solutions and to access... Wed, 6 May 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ Thousands of Boy Scouts and other youth from the San Diego area visit the San Diego Youth Aquatic Center, operated by the San Diego-Imperial Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The center is located on Fiesta Island in Mission Bay Park and allows local youth to take advantage of recreational instruction in activities such as swimming, sailing, canoeing and kayaking. Recently, an extensive inf... Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ U.S. rodenticide manufacturer, Bell Laboratories, Inc. has launched its new company website at the same URL, www.belllabs.com. Light and fresh in appearance, the site seamlessly integrates the manufacturer's roots in the U.S. rodent control industry with its growing presence on six continents. Users in nearly 40 countries can now readily view Bell's complete line of rodent control product... Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ Updated BASF PMP Web Site ST.LOUIS, MO, April 27, 2009 -- The BASF Pest Control Solutions Web site for pest management professionals now includes current information about the company's new products and post-merger organization, including the new sales and technical representatives serving the United States. Visit pestcontrol.basf.us for news about BASF Pest Control Solutions and to access a vari... Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ BASF Unveils Expanded Pest Control Solutions Business Company launches new business with four new products and enhanced outdoor program RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, April 20, 2009 -- With the launch of the BASF Pest Control Solutions, Pest Management Professionals (PMPs) have more tools available to help make their businesses successful. The BASF product portfolio now includes new Prescripti... Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST