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LOGO: TARGET SPECIALTY PRODUCTS Target Specialty Products, a service provider of pest and turf and ornamental solutions in the United States and Canada, will host two free webinars in July as part of its Business Growth Webinar Series of 2021. On Thursday, July  8, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern, Target Specialty Products will present "Product Showcase IV: Unique Indoor Solutions." During this product showcase, manufacturers will discuss the latest products available for pest management professionals (PMPs) and other product details. Technical experts from Catchmaster, J.F. Oakes, Liphatech, and AMVAC  will share the latest advancements and updates on their company's respective unique indoor pest control solutions . PMPs will have the opportunity to ask questions of the experts and technical specialists during the live event. Interested PMPs can register for the webinar free of charge here. On Thursday, July 22, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern, Target Specialty Produ

Kevin Hathorne, BCE Columbia, S.C.-based Terminix Service has donated $1 million to launch the Urban Entomology Initiative at Clemson University, Clemson, S.C. According to a news release, "this lead gift will be used to support research, education and training in urban entomology — the study of non-agricultural pests, focusing on solutions to pest problems in and around structures used by people." Terminix Service Technical Director Kevin Hathorne, BCE, graduated with a bachelor's degree in 1997 and a master degree in 2000, both in entomology and both from Clemson. In the news release, Hathorne explained that "the ongoing study of urban entomology delivers crucial information and guidance to pest management professionals across the state. Staying up-to-date on the latest training and best practices is vital for us to deliver quality service to our customers, as well as recruit and retain talent." Rion Cobb, VP of human services for the firm, agreed: &qu

Photo: istockphoto.com Typical Range: $111 to $261 National Average: $176 A sudden bloom of spiders in the springtime, a trail of tiny ants, or the occasional group of fleas can be dismissed as seasonal nuisances. But a cockroach scuttling out of sight in the corner of your peripheral vision, mouse or rat droppings in the pantry cabinet, wood dust suggesting termites, or a string of bedbug bites on your leg is another matter entirely and can quickly become matters of health and safety. For small infestations, extermination may be something you can handle yourself, but larger infestations or pests can cause structural damage or serious health concerns that warrant professional treatment. Before you call in assistance, there are several factors to consider and questions to ask as you begin to assess how much to budget. Keep unwelcome visitors out of the house An exterminator can help. Get free, no-commitment estimates from top-rated experts near you. +

Photo: amazon.com Termites are elusive pests that can quickly form colonies in your home before showing significant signs of the infestation. Since termites feed primarily on wood and wood products, a colony in your home can quickly cause a lot of damage. Common signs of termites include discolored drywall, peeling paint, hollow-sounding wood, and pinpoint holes in the drywall. If a colony is left untreated long enough, your walls will literally begin to crumble. However, you can eliminate and prevent termites from reentering with the best termite treatment for your home. These product categories and their respective recommendations can help you choose. BEST OVERALL: Taurus SC 20 oz bottle RUNNER-UP: Ortho 0200010 16 Oz Concentrated Termite Killer NATURAL PICK: ECO-Safe Wood Guard Termite Prevention And Treatment BEST CONCENTRATE: Bifen IT Control Solutions Insecticide Concentrates BEST FOAM: BASF 805571 Termidor Foam Termiticide BEST BAIT: Spectracide

The novel coronavirus, or Sars-CoV-2, likely arose in a bat and then jumped from the flying mammals to another species before finally infecting humans. So, yes, animals other than homo sapiens can catch the virus and, if tested, will show presence of the virus in their bodies. Earlier this month a lioness in a Tamil Nadu zoo succumbed to the infection while nervous zoo officials have now tested a group of elephants to see whether any among them has an infection. How Do Animals Catch Covid-19? "Four legs good, two legs bad", is the famous slogan that the domesticated lot of animal rebels in George Orwell's Animal Farm adopt as they band together to keep humans away from their surroundings. When it comes to the novel coronavirus, it would seem that distancing from each other is a good idea for members of the animal kingdom. That is because cases have been documented of both the virus spreading from humans to animals and from animals to humans. According to the US di

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO)— The first woman general in the Louisiana National Guard retired this month and her colleagues held a ceremony in her honor. Salute The Badge: Minden School Resource Office officer saves man trying to jump off I-20 overpass Maj. Gen. Joanne F. Sheridan retired from the Louisiana National Guard after 38 years of military and state service. Loading... She was honored at the Adjutant General's Office at Jackson Barracks in New Orleans. Louisiana National Guard Maj. Gen. Joanne F. Sheridan's husband and father remove her old rank and replace it with the new rank of Maj. Gen at the Ansel M. Stroud Military History & Weapons Museum at Jackson Barracks in New Orleans, July 23, 2017. In her new role as the assistant adjutant general, she now serves serves as a principal advisor to the adjutant general. She is responsible for assisting the adjutant general in the deployment and coordination of programs, policies, and plans for

CLOSE Buy Photo Mauricio Duran of Battleborn Rattlesnake Commission holds a rattlesnake with a hook before releasing the snake back into the wild on June 8, 2021.   (Photo: Richard Bednarski/Reno Gazette Journal) Beneath a blazing June sun, Alysa Lloyd and Mauricio Duran prepare to hike into a rocky area known as Rattlesnake Mountain in southeast Reno. Before they start walking, a tiny ant cruises by, carrying a blade of grass. Lloyd is terrified of ants, but she watches from a distance as the ant carries its heavy load. Then, she bends down to pick up a five-gallon bucket with a rattlesnake inside. She doesn't even flinch. "Snakes don't scare me," she said. "I've been bravened by Mauricio." Lloyd and Duran walk up the rocky Nevada hill, each clutching a long metal pole with a hook at the end. The bucket swings between them, the lid screwed on tightly so the snake can't escape. A hiker coming down