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Amorphous silica dust proven to be effective for bed bug control

1 month ago | mypmp.net | Cisse Spragins |Andrew Fisher |Bob Davis |Sylvia Kenmuir

Amorphous silica dust is one of the most effective and longest-lasting products available for bed bug control. It delivers rapid control even on resistant strains and remains viable for up to 10 years when undisturbed. It is also low-toxicity, non-repellent, odorless and non-staining. One of the best amorphous silica dust application methods for many surfaces is with a paint brush.
Rockwell Labs: Eco Extend Adjuvant

Jan 8, 2025 | mypmp.net | Cisse Spragins |Joey Ciccolini

Rockwell Labs introduces Eco Extend Adjuvant (EEXA128), optimized to help extend the residual of botanical pesticides. This innovative adjuvant combines 100 percent bio-based surfactants with a proprietary ultraviolet light (UV) inhibitor. This combination functions as a spreader-sticker as well as a residual extender for botanical pesticides such as Rockwell Labs’ broad-spectrum EcoVia EC emulsifiable concentrate and EcoVia MT, its low-use rate concentrate for mosquito and tick treatments.
Rockwell Labs offers new solution for fly management

Nov 20, 2024 | mypmp.net | Cisse Spragins |Joey Ciccolini

Dr. Cisse Spragins, CEO of Rockwell Labs, shares more about new EcoVia Fly Killer, a botanical pesticide that targets all fly life stages. Dr. Spragins, Pest Management Professional Hall of Famer (Class of 2018), explains the various application options with EcoVia Fly Killer, including the ability to dilute it with water and spray it, as well as being able to apply it directly into a drain.
Rockwell Labs: Eco Extend Adjuvant | Pest Management Professional

Sep 6, 2024 | mypmp.net | Joey Ciccolini |Cisse Spragins

Rockwell Labs introduces Eco Extend Adjuvant (EEXA128), optimized to help extend the residual of botanical pesticides. This innovative adjuvant combines 100 percent bio-based surfactants with a proprietary ultraviolet light (UV) inhibitor. This combination functions as a spreader-sticker as well as a residual extender for botanical pesticides such as Rockwell Labs’ broad-spectrum EcoVia EC emulsifiable concentrate and EcoVia MT, its low-use rate concentrate for mosquito and tick treatments.
Rockwell Labs adds industry veteran for South Central sales | Pest Management Professional

Aug 27, 2024 | mypmp.net | Joey Ciccolini |Cisse Spragins

Rockwell Labs added Ed Bredemeyer as a new member of its team as a technical sales representative for the South Central region, which includes New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana. Bredemeyer has 27 years of experience in the pest management industry. After studying genetics and entomology at Texas A&M University-College Station, he worked with Central Life Sciences and Bayer CropScience.
RISE engages in regulatory advocacy

Jun 12, 2024 | mypmp.net | Megan Provost |Marty Whitford |Andrew Fisher |Cisse Spragins

Collaboration lies at the heart of RISE’s (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment’s) mission, bringing tremendous value to the specialty pesticide industry and our user community.
5 focal points for cattle farm inspection & treatment

Jun 12, 2024 | mypmp.net | Andrew Fisher |Cisse Spragins |Sandra Sleezer |Dan Gordon

NeogenFly control usually occurs in commercial accounts like restaurants, but many PMPs are facing new challenges in specialty markets, such as animal production and hobby farms. On cattle farms, there’s a heightened risk of fly presence thanks to the large size of cows and their waste, providing ideal conditions for flies to flourish. For a technician, managing such environments can be challenging without prior experience. Here are five focal points for cattle farm inspection and treatment:1.
Address small flies with bio-sanitation

Jun 10, 2024 | mypmp.net | Cisse Spragins |Sandra Sleezer |Sylvia Kenmuir |Dan Gordon

Rockwell LabsSmall flies — fruit flies, phorid flies and drain flies — are a sanitation pest that can be challenging to control, given their ability to multiply quickly when their food sources and breeding sites are available. A successful integrated pest management (IPM) program will include sanitation measures that address organic build-up and chronic moisture problems.
Quips and Quotes from the PMP Growth Summit

May 15, 2024 | mypmp.net | Andrew Fisher |Cisse Spragins

THE COMPANY: AprehendWHAT: Aprehend biopesticide for bed bug controlWHO: Don McCandless, CEOWHAT HE SAID: “Aprehend is different. It’s a biopesticide; there’s no resistance to it. This product will work against pesticide-resistant bed bugs. It requires a different mental attitude because you don’t have to spray every surface. You only have to put up a perimeter barrier around a primary or secondary feeding site.
Gallery: PMP Growth Summit Edition

May 14, 2024 | mypmp.net | Cisse Spragins |Ellen Wagner

1. PMP GROWTH SUMMIT HEADQUARTERS The Reunion Resort & Golf Club has hosted all seven PMP Growth Summits since 2017. 2. MEET AND GREET PMP Editor-in-Chief Heather Gooch was among the staff members welcoming attendees and partners at the registration table. 3. SPOTLIGHT ON SUPPLIERS The Meet the Partners portion kicked off the event, giving attendees a chance to learn more about our partner companies before their one-on-one meetings.