The potential consequence of de-extinction
When pest management professionals (PMPs) think of nuisance birds, the first species that usually comes to mind is the rock pigeon, Columba livia. But the common pigeon wasn’t always the most...
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Flea Control: It’s All in the Details
On Feb. 2, more than 111 million viewers tuned in to watch the Seattle Seahawks defeat the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII. Aside from being disappointed by the Broncos lackluster game, many people...
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NPMA Tips: Fruit Flies and Fighter Jets
Adapt high-speed research for low-tech control methods In April, scientists from the University of Washington published new research detailing the speed at which fruit flies move during flight to avoid...
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The Architectural Challenge of Green-Roof Rats
When most pest management professionals (PMPs) discover rodents are active on a roof, they focus on roof rats, which have a propensity for nesting in trees and attics. Norway rats, on the other hand,...
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NPMA Tips: Lessons from Social Spiders
Photo: ©istock.com/nicolasprimolaSocial behavior in animals can be classified in different categories based on the level of sociality the organism in question displays. For example, termites, honey...
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The go-to speech for elementary school career day presentations is often about good bugs vs. bad bugs; and pollinators, particularly honey bees, are referred to with special reverence as one of the...
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NPMA Tips: Reflections on Brazilian Mirror Turtle Ants
Researchers from the George Washington University, in cooperation with Brazilian biologists, recently identified a new ant species in the Brazilian savanna region. The research, published in the...
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NPMA Events App
PestWorld attendees, have you downloaded the NPMA events app yet? It’s extremely helpful to keep track of exhibitor booths, classes, speakers and more. There’s even a directory of local restaurants so...
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NPMA advises PMPs to take action for Farm Bill
Photo: ©iStock.com/dkfielding The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) reports that the U.S. House of Representatives failed to pass H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (the “Farm...
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NPMA: Future of our industry looks bright
Two years ago, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) created a roadmap for its future. Its goals include: 1. Focusing on our members and providing them with the tools and training they need...
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