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J.F. Oakes

www.jfoakes.com
J.F. Oakes has improved the body design on its XLure Ready-To-Use (RTU) Multi-Species Beetle Floor Trap. The firm says the trap contains multiple pheromones and powerful food attractants for red and confused flour beetles, cigarette, warehouse and khapra beetles, plus 10 other stored product beetles and some psocids. The newly modified body now has a tab on the top, allowing the trap to be secured in place with a tether system. The tether system, also available from J.F. Oakes, will prevent removal of the trap by unauthorized personnel, providing enhanced security and preventing damage to the reusable trap, the company said. J.F. Oakes added the XLure RTU is an effective monitoring and trapping tool that is easy to use.

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Rockwell Labs

www.rockwelllabs.com
Rockwell Labs launched EcoVia WD Insecticide, a broad-spectrum botanical insecticide that can be used directly as a dust or as a wettable powder. The formula was created through a rigorous research and development process, Rockwell Labs reports. In addition, EcoVia WD has been tested extensively in the lab and proven in the real world to provide fast knockdown and long residual control on a wide range of crawling, flying and stinging insects, the firm said.

EcoVia WD can be applied indoors and outdoors, in areas including (but not limited to) livestock facilities; environmentally sensitive areas, including up to the water’s edge; and on boat docks and in other sensitive areas for spider control. It can be used for dusting in void areas and liquid applications to entry points to repel invading insects. EcoVia WD is available from distributors in 8-ounce puffer bottles and 2-pound pails that include a measuring scoop. It offers a combination of efficacy, long-term residual control and application flexibility in a minimum risk, NOP-compliant product, the company said.

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EcoRaider

www.ecoraiderpmp.com
EcoRaider recently launched a free test-run program for pest management professionals, enabling them to put EcoRaider to the test in their own field applications. EcoRaider, which says its product kills bed bugs and is effective on all stages of the pest without lingering environmental effects, was named “the most effective bio-insecticide for bed bugs” by Entomological Society of America-published lab data in the Journal of Economic Entomology, the firm reports.

The product carries no signal words or cautions, has no label restrictions or precautions on usage, and is a green product, making it an ideal fit for sensitive accounts and environments where low-impact methods are advised, the company said. It also can be incorporated with other treatment methods such as heat or steam. EcoRaider is a ready-to-use, naturally derived bio-insecticide that can be applied anywhere bed bugs are found without restriction. EcoRaider can be used in various environments, including schools, health-care facilities and public spaces.

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Pest Control Solutions

www.perimeterpestsystem.com
Pest Control Solutions, a firm based in Atlanta, has developed and patented chemical application appliances called The Perimeter Pest Control System. As part of this product line, a patented, reusable Chemical Injection Port has been developed for use on brick wall systems, suitable for residential and commercial properties.

Traditional brick walls have an enclosed gap between the exterior brick and the inner substrate with the moisture barrier. When installed, the Chemical Injection Port uses the pre-existing gap as a treatment zone to create a continuous chemical barrier around the exterior of a building by injection of a pesticide/termiticide foam. The ports can be installed on pre-existing buildings or during the construction process, and used in conjunction with existing treatments.

Pest management professionals can create a “free” sales force by utilizing mason contractors to sell and install the ports, which are installed by the mason contractor during the repair or installation of their customers’ brick wall system, the company said. In exchange for selling the injection ports to the masons at cost, masons can connect their customers with the PCO to purchase treatment services, Pest Control Solutions says. Normally the mason contractor would have a customer contact the pest management professional to discuss treatment options prior to installation of the ports. As an option, to make Perimeter Pest Control more attractive to mason contractors, PCOs could opt to provide them with the ports at no charge, the firm says.

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Dorfman-Pacific

www.dorfman-pacific.com
Stetson has created Stetson No Fly Zone Hats to help keep pests away. The hat is distributed by Dorfman-Pacific and protects against a variety of pests including mosquitoes, ticks, ants and flies. The No Fly Zone hats are EPA registered and environmentally friendly, containing permethrin fabric, which is recommended by both the CDC and WHO, the firm says. Stetson hats with No Fly Zone technology comes in a neutral khaki color, in several styles. Available in M, L and XL, they are suitable for men and women.

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JBA Telematics

www.jbatelematics.com
JBA Telematics, a fleet telematics and technology consultancy in Arlington, Texas, has completed a comprehensive guide for fleets that are evaluating or re-evaluating the processes needed to reach the best telematics/technology solutions for their needs. The Blueprint for Successful Telematics Implementation guide provides an analysis, via a step-by-step approach, for each phase of the process.

Key sections include Process Overview, Determining Immediate Requirements, Estimate Requirements 5 Years Out, Writing the RFP (Request For Proposal), Identifying Suppliers That Meet Your Requirements, Creating a Short List of Suppliers, Evaluating Potential Suppliers, Make the Decision, Order Equipment, Set Milestones, Assigning Responsibilities, Build Your Team, Equipment Installation, Training, Establish Procedures, Daily Checklists and Auditing Performance. The guide also provides sample templates for assigning numerical rankings of prospective suppliers, equipment checklist/spread sheet and implementation timelines for ongoing measurement of the plan.

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Software Advice

www.softwareadvice.com/field-service/pest-control-comparison
Software Advice is an online comparison site for pest control businesses looking to purchase software. It provides detailed research and reviews on thousands of software applications across more than 30 different industries, including pest control and other residential services. The team of software advisers provides free telephone consultations to help buyers build a shortlist of options that will meet their specific business needs, the firm says.

Software Advice recently conducted a study about Online Reviews and Residential Services. The data uncovers how online reviews impact consumers when selecting pest control providers, and why businesses should prioritize building a positive online profile. The survey of 1,239 U.S. residential service customers found:

• 96 percent say online reviews as “valuable” when seeking residen- tial service providers.
• 74 percent consult Yelp, making it the most popular review site, topping Angie’s List.
• 86 percent would pay more for providers with better online reviews and ratings.
   

The findings highlight the importance of online reputation management in retaining current customers and attracting new ones, Software Advice reports the findings can help pest control businesses use their online review profiles to gain an edge over the competition. See the full report at www.softwareadvice.com/field-service/industryview/online-reviews-report-2015/.

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Strattec

www.boltlock.com
General Motors truck owners can simplify the workday and improve security with one-key access to multiple locks using the Bolt series of locks by Strattec Security Corporation, the firm says. The patented, one-key lock technology is available to work with the high-security, center-cut key design of the 2015 GM Silverado HD, Sierra HD and 2015 Colorado and Canyon models. Bolt locks are designed to be programmed to a single truck ignition key, with products available to secure trailers, tools and gear, including:

• The weatherproof Bolt coupler pin lock to secure trailers when not in tow; it fits the 5/8-inch GM coupler and slides along a stainless steel pin.
• Bolt’s 5/8-inch and 1/2-inch receiver locks prevent theft of the trailer-ball mount or accessories, and features a durable, solid stainless steel lock shutter, designed to keep out elements and debris, and a plate tumbler sidebar that prevents picking and bumping.
• The Padlock 2.0 features a chrome-plated, hardened-steel shackle and a double ball bearing locking mechanism. It is made of weatherproof, corrosion-resistant automotive grade stainless steel.
• Flexible bolt cable locks are made from 6-foot-long, 1/4-inch black vinyl-coated coiled cable, feature a crush-resistant body shell and an auto-return spring which locks automatically when the key is removed, securing equipment, cabinets, storage compartments and more.
• The Bolt Toolbox Latch Retrofit Kit, which enables a toolbox cylinder retrofit, helps protect and secure toolboxes with an automotive-grade cylinder. Comes with an original factory handle and works with DeeZee, UWS truck accessories and other toolbox brands featuring a paddle-style handle.
   

Bolt locks come with a limited lifetime warranty. Find a Bolt retailer by using the zip code finder, www.boltlock.com/retail-finder or purchase from the Bolt website, www.boltlock.com/shop. Bolt locks are also available at 4 Wheel Parts stores, Advance Auto Parts, Basspro.com, Cabela’s, Canadian Tire, Pep Boys and Summit Racing.com.

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Nisus Corporation

www.nisuscorp.com
Nisus Corporation has announced the launch of DominAnt Liquid Ant Bait. DominAnt is a 5.4% borate-based liquid ant bait. It will be sold in gallons, pints and bait stations and be manufactured by Nisus Corporation. Nisus also will manufacture and package DominAnt in quart containers as a 1% borate-based liquid ant bait used primarily for large colony infestations (such as Argentine ants).

Nisus Corporation’s decision to manufacture the product at its facility in Rockford, Tenn., allows for strict quality control standards to be applied, the firm says.

The new DominAnt bait station will have a unique snap-to-open design that will eliminate the need to cut open bait stations with a pair of scissors or a knife. This new design will provide a faster and easier baiting solution for the industry, Nisus reports.

“One of our basic goals is to provide our PMPs and distribution partners with the highest-quality products and uninterrupted supply — manufacturing the DominAnt product will allow us to do that,” says Lee Barrett, vice president of the domestic and international pest control division for Nisus.

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