The product has received approval to make a FIFRA 2(ee) recommendation for use on stink bugs in 17 states hit hard by stink bug infestations

PHILADELPHIA – Talstar Professional insecticide has received approval to make a FIFRA 2(ee) recommendation  for use on stink bugs in 17 states hit hard by stink bug infestations: Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri and Florida.

Mostly a nuisance, the brown marmorated stink bug doesn’t bite or carry diseases, but it infests houses and buildings at the onset of cooler temperatures. In recent  years, stink bug populations have exploded in eastern and selected other states. When threatened by predators stink bugs excrete an offensive smelling liquid, generally compared to the smell of dirty feet.

Talstar Professional insecticide can be applied as a lawn or perimeter treatment, for prevention and control of stink bugs and more than 75 additional pests. A water-based product, Talstar Professional is non-irritating and does not leave unsightly residues or cause phytotoxicity.

“This recommendation  indicates pest professionals can use  an effective tool for use in the states currently battling high stink bug populations,” said Catherine Bernard, product manager professional pest segment for FMC Professional Solutions. “Pest and turf professionals are very familiar with Talstar Professional and can easily integrate it into their stink bug prevention and control programs.”

For more information about Talstar Professional and other FMC products, visit www.fmcprosolutions.com or contact your FMC sales representative.

For up-to-the-minute information on FMC products, including label changes, visit http://www.fmcprosolutions.com/Home/LabelsMSDS.aspx.

Dr. Eran Gilady has been added to the association's Board of Advisors in the capacity of Advisor of Veterinary Medicine.

The International Association of Canine Pest Inspectors has added Dr. Eran Gilady to the association's Board of Advisors in the capacity of Advisor of Veterinary Medicine.

Gilady is a graduate of the University of Guelph's Ontario Veterinary College. He spent four years as an emergency veterinarian at the Toronto Veterinary Emergency and Referral Centre where he honed his professional skills as an expert diagnostic veterinarian.

Over the last four years  Gilady has been a managing partner at the Doncaster Animal Clinic and Steeles Veterinary Services.

 Gilady has agreed to be a veterinary resource for our association's membership to help ensure that our K-9 partners are well treated and kept in the best of health. More details to follow.

The International Association Of Canine Pest Inspectors is an industry association whose mandate is to provide resources, ongoing training and a vehicle for professional and recognised recertification for its membership.

The 7th International IPM Symposium, "IPM on the World Stage—Solutions for Global Pest Challenges," will be held March 27–29, 2012 in Memphis, Tenn., at the Memphis Cook Convention Center.

 The 7th International IPM Symposium, "IPM on the World Stage—Solutions for Global Pest Challenges," will be held March 27–29, 2012 in Memphis, Tenn., at the Memphis Cook Convention Center. Click here for more information.

Highlights include: International IPM Achievement Awards The organizers of the 7th International IPM Symposium are seeking nominations for the "Achievement in IPM Awards". Nominations are open to individuals, organizations, or companies practicing in agricultural, urban and natural settings and worthy of recognition for implementation of integrated pest management (IPM) and innovative approaches to reduced-risk pest management.

Anyone may nominate another individual, organization or business, and self-nominations are accepted. Individuals or teams will be considered and nominations of commodity groups, private organizations, non-profit organizations, consultants, growers, and municipalities are encouraged. Award nominations must be submitted using the online nomination form available at IPM Center Achievement Award. Deadline for nominations is December 15, 2011.

Sessions and posters The Program Committee will be finalizing the program in the next few weeks, watch the website for updates. You can also expect a call for poster presentation abstracts come late October.

Sponsors, Contributors and Exhibitors Corporations, agencies and other organizations with interests in IPM are invited to provide financial support to the Symposium. Your support is critical to the networking and collaboration this event facilitates, increasing IPM adoption and benefits to health, economics, and the environment. For more information, contact Brenna Wanous, Finance and Exhibits Committee co-chair, at 307-460-9578 or bwanous@uwyo.edu.

Special Invitation for Regional Meetings, IPM-Related Programs, and Informal Conferences To save travel costs, take advantage of the opportunity to schedule meetings for your group or organization before the symposium on Sunday, March 25 or Monday, March 26 or after the symposium on March 29 or 30.  Facilities have been reserved to accommodate such meetings.  Several groups have already asked for space. *Meeting rooms are also available in the evenings during the event for informal conferences. 

To reserve space for your group, please send an e-mail to ipmsymposium@ad.uiuc.edu by December 15, 2011.  Please include the name of the group, date and time desired, anticipated number of attendees, and preferred meeting room setup.  For informal conferences, please include a brief proposal along with your request that will be reviewed by the program planning committee.  The room rental fees will be covered by the IPM Symposium. Any food or audio-visual costs will be the responsibility of the meeting group.

*There is a limited amount of space, so space will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.  

The 44-page catalog is a comprehensive guide for pest management professionals (PMP)s and distributors of Bell’s full line of rodenticides, bait stations, mechanical traps and glue traps.

MADISON, WIS – Bell Laboratories published its 2011-2012 Rodent Control Product & Label Guide this fall with updated product information in an easy-to-read format.

The 44-page catalog is a comprehensive guide for pest management professionals (PMP)s and distributors of Bell’s full line of rodenticides, bait stations, mechanical traps and glue traps.

A handy feature of the catalog is the two 2-page reference guides: the rodenticide guide gives an at-a-glance listing of Bell’s 15 rodenticides with active ingredient, product features, uses and other useful information, while the second guide lists the features and purpose of Bell’s bait stations, traps & accessories.

Product pages include more in-depth information and are organized with colored tabs according to product type for easy referencing. Specific rodenticide pages, for example, feature full-color photos of Bell’s new packaging, along with bulleted product features, packaging info, EPA registration number, and product code and bait form dimensions.

New products in this year’s catalog include Protecta EVO Express – Bell’s tamper-resistant bait station pre-weighted with a concrete block; T1 Mouse – a pre-baited mouse bait station for residential use; and Contrac with Lumitrack – a special additive incorporated into the bait which makes tracking mouse activity easier.

As an aid in referencing products, specimen labels and MSDS are grouped together in the back of the catalog, rather than with each product.

Catalogs are now available through Bell distributors and technical representatives.

The Northern Manhattan Improvement Corp. sought ways of alleviating its residents’ rodent and pest problems.

TWINSBURG, OH and NEW YORK — With the help of New York-based Bug Off Pest Control Center, the team at J.T. Eaton recently donated several cases of glue boards to the Northern Manhattan Improvement Corp., a non-profit organization. NMIC’s mission is to “serve as a catalyst for positive change in the lives of the people in our community on their paths to secure, violence-free and prosperous futures.”

“We had a surplus of glue board pallets, and wanted to do something through our Stanley Z. Baker Foundation,” said Dale Baker, grandson of the Foundation’s namesake and vice president of the family-owned pest management product manufacturer. “We knew that a call to Andy Linares would bring us the answer.”

"When the J.T. Eaton team called and asked me if I knew of a deserving organization for a product donation, I thought of NMIC right away," recalls Linares, who is president of Bug Off Pest Control Center. "With New York City's high rodent population, the glue boards have made a world of difference in the level of comfort for these families and their homes."

Barbara Lowry, NMIC’s executive director, echoes the sentiment. “We’re very happy to distribute the donation of glueboards to our clients, tenant associations and our weatherization program buildings. We appreciate the generosity and kindness of both Bug Off and J.T. Eaton.”