http://www.pestweb.com/ Get the most recent Pest Control News from PestWeb. en-us Copyright 2007 Univar USA http://www.pestweb.com/rss/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:39:46 PST 1440 http://www.pestweb.com/images/pwlogo.jpg http://www.pestweb.com/ http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ (Austin, Texas -- March 5, 2010) -- Univar USA, North America's leading distributor of pest control products and services in the U.S., recently relocated its W. Sacramento office just 10 minutes from the old location. The new Pro Center location has a full service will call display area and built in classroom facilities. The Sacramento facility will support sales operations for al... Fri, 5 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ From March 1, 2010 through April 30, 2010 visit www.pestweb.com/optigardflex and participate in a brief, interactive, online tutorial for Optigard Flex from Syngenta. Upon completion of the tutorial, you'll receive a coupon to print for $5 off per bottle* of Optigard Flex. A versatile, non-repellent general pest product, Optigard® Flex offers PMPs a complete treatment option. Flex may be appli... Mon, 1 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ (Austin, Texas -- February 25, 2010) -- Univar USA, the nation's largest distributor of professional pest control products, has named Jim Sparks to the position of Business Development Manager, PP&S Specialty Ag Business. In this newly created position, Sparks will direct and manage the growth and expansion of Univar's specialty business. Sparks joined Univar in 2001 as an Outside Sales Represe... Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ (Austin, Texas -- February 18, 2010) -- Univar USA, the nation's largest distributor of professional pest control products, announces that Chad Cordell has joined Univar's Professional Products & Services business unit as an Outside Sales Representative. Chad comes to Univar with over 9 years professional sales experience. He most recently was with HomeTeam Pest Defense in Greensboro,... Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has named Dow AgroSciences the winner of its 2009 Commissioner's Award for Pesticide Stewardship. Anderson (Andy) Rackley, director, Agricultural Environmental Service, FDACS, presented the award Jan. 13, to company representatives during its Pesticide Review Council meeting in Gainesville, Fla. The award recognizes the company's ... Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ "Reducing customer complaints in stored products" is the theme for the 9th Fumigants & Pheromones Technical Conference & Workshop to be held March 3 to 5 in Valencia, Spain. The conference will stress protecting product integrity and the reputation of the producer by using available, environmentally friendly products and methods. "This conference is unique in that it focuses on the practical si... Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ Syngenta introduces Optigard® Fire Ant Bait, the latest addition to the Optigard family of products. This new product offers a powerful, dual mode-of-action formula with both a stomach insecticide and an insect growth regulator to provide long-lasting control of both workers and reproductive fire ants. "This product rounds out the Optigard brand family, which includes Optigard Flex and Optigar... Mon, 8 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ Milwaukee, Wis., February 1, 2010 -- We all learn from stories. So it makes sense that the best way to share first-hand knowledge about Liphatech's FirstStrike" soft-bait product is through customer stories. That's what the company's FirstStrike Success Story Challenge is all about. Liphatech, the leading developer of rodent control technology, launched FirstStrike a little over a year ago a... Wed, 3 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ ST. LOUIS, MO, January 27, 2010 -- Homeowners can find everything they need to know about ants -- including prevention tips and how to get professional help eliminating ants -- at the Ant Institute" (www.antinstitute.com), BASF's new and improved Web site resource. Building on the popularity of the Termite Institute", the Ant Institute gives homeowners the most advanced information about America... Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ UNIVAR NAMES CHRIS WESCOTT DIRECTOR -- PP&S INTERNATIONAL AND EXPORT BUSINESS (Austin, Texas -- January 22, 2010) -- Univar USA, the nation's largest distributor of professional pest control products, has named Chris Wescott to the position of Director -- PP&S International and Export Business. In this newly created position, Wescott will direct and manage the growth and expansion of Univar's b... Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ DECATUR, AL -- DEC. 16, 2009 -- The team at Cook's Pest Control recently protected its 100,000th structure with the SENTRICON® Termite Colony Elimination System. The Decatur, Ala.,-based company is one of the first Authorized Operators of the SENTRICON System to reach this milestone. "We've worked hard to promote the SENTRICON System and are grateful for the 100,000 customers who trust us to prot... Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ Are pesky rodents keeping you busy this quarter? Pest management industry experts refer to rodent control as both an art and a science because it requires the technician to "outthink" the rat or mouse. So, how do you outthink these small, furry pests? Visit www.SyngentaPMP.com to read a new technical article, "Outthinking Rodents", which features seven steps for rodent management. The seven steps ... Wed, 9 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ Research Triangle Park, N.C. -- December 8, 2009 -- The free Maxforce® FC Fire Ant Bait program from Bayer Environmental Science is still available until December 31, giving pest management professionals (PMPs) one more chance to save on fire ant control products before the end of the year. For every 100 pounds or more of TopChoice® purchased, PMPs can receive a free 2-pound bottle of Maxforce FC... Tue, 8 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ MADISON, WIS -- Lawn damage caused by moles plagues homeowners and lawn care specialists alike. Seldom seen as they tirelessly tunnel underground, moles leave their telltale marks aboveground as unsightly mounds of soil, "mole hills," or grassless brown streaks. To address this problem, Bell Laboratories introduces its new TALPIRID Mole Trap,a heavy-duty, dual-spring trap designed for use by th... Thu, 3 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.pestweb.com/industrynews/ Winners Show Skill, Learn Rodent-Control Product Details on Liphatech's Rodent Rally Course at PestWorld 2009 "Drivers" take part in fun, interactive radio-controlled mouse course that takes participants through company's product line Milwaukee, WI (November 19, 2009) The fastest mouse took more than the cheese at Liphatech's second Rodent Rally during PestWorld 2009. The prize was cash,... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST 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