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        <p><em>(Photo: A floating "raft" of red imported fire ants (RIFA) in North Carolina over land that normally forms the bank of a pond. The land had become submerged due to excessive rain and resultant flooding which inundated the nest. The raft is anchored to some blades of grass extending above the water's surface. Source: TheCoz)</em></p><p>Rafts of fire ants have been spotted floating around floodwaters in Houston, Texas, colonies banding together to weather super-storm Harvey, <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/floating-venomous-fire-ants-add-threats-hurricane-s-wake-n797261"><strong>NBC News reports</strong></a><strong>.</strong><br></p><p><iframe src="https://www.nbcnews.com/widget/video-embed/1035479107843" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p><p>
The tiny creatures link together in colonies of as many as 100,000 to survive threats like floods. Many giant floating nests have been spotted around Houston and surrounding communities; the latest safety concern in the vast flood-zone left behind by Hurricane Harvey.<br><br></p><p>Source: <em>NBC News</em><br><br></p><br>
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        <p>WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The <strong><a href="http://www.conf.purdue.edu/pest">82nd annual Purdue Pest Control Conference</a></strong> will be held Jan. 8-10, 2018 at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind.<br> <br>This year’s conference features the latest research findings and field observations from renowned industry speakers, as well as an exhibit hall filled with the latest product innovations from industry suppliers.<br> <br>Some of the speakers and topics include:<br><br>Harry Bryan<br>Small Flies</p><p>Dan Collins<br>Food Pest IPM</p><p>Stan Cope<br>Vectored Diseases</p><p>Mike Corbitt<br>Cockroaches</p><p>Bobby Corrigan<br>Rodents</p><p>Ed Hosoda<br>Fumigation</p><p>Mike Leahy<br>Ticks</p><p>Pete Markham<br>Wildlife</p><p>Jeff McGovern<br>Borates for WDO</p><p>Jason Meyers<br>Termites</p><p>Dini Miller<br>Bed Bugs</p><p>Dave Mueller<br>Food Pest Pheromones<br></p><p>Phil Nixon<br>Occasional Invaders<br></p><p>Bonnie Rabe<br>IPM Law<br></p><p>Scott Robbins<br>New Technologies<br>& Pesticide Safety<br></p><p>Mark Sheperdigian<br>Labeling & Ants</p><p>Gene White<br>New Technologies<br>& Food Pest Reporting<br><br>Register at <strong><a href="http://www.conf.purdue.edu/pest">http://www.conf.purdue.edu/pest</a></strong> or call 866/515-0023<br><br>For CCH & Program Info: Holly Fletcher-Timmons; 765-494-5856; or email: <a href="mailto:htimmons@purdue.edu">htimmons@purdue.edu</a></p>
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        <p>ATLANTA – Atlanta-based <a href="http://www.arrowexterminators.com">Arrow Exterminators</a> announced the conclusion of another successful year of educating the next generation on the pest control industry through its summer internship program. The internship program was designed to introduce students and recent graduates to all facets of the pest control industry as well as corporate support roles within the company. This year’s program consisted of 13 interns who worked across a number of departments including Customer Care, Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, Fleet and Safety and more.</p><p>“Hiring, training and retaining the best people is an integral part of Arrow’s Vision,” said Shay Runion, Chief Human Resources Officer. “These young individuals have the opportunity to learn about our industry and the various career paths that are available and further their educational and career planning goals. The interns spent two full days at Arrow’s National Training Center learning all about the unique culture at Arrow Exterminators and the industry before they received their department assignment based on their interests. This was Arrow’s seventh year providing this opportunity and we could not have been happier with the talented group of young professionals and hope to see them again next summer!” </p><p>Michael Strickland, Jr., a recent graduate of Georgia College in Business Management said, “I started the intern program working in Human Resources with a focus on Benefits. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and recently accepted a fulltime position in the Risk Management department as a Corporate Fleet Coordinator. I’m excited to say that I am a part of the Arrow family.”</p><p>Erika Vazquez, a current student at Georgia State University majoring in Psychology and minoring in American Sign Language stated, “My experience at Arrow has been wonderful. Everyone was so welcoming and although I am an intern I feel like I am part of the Arrow Family. Working in the Customer Care Department has given me insight to how Arrow’s customers and team members communicate with each other.” </p><p>Jasmine Brown, a recent Kennesaw State University graduate said, “I had the opportunity to work at Arrow University where I was able to utilize my background in communication and videography. The internship program helped me perfect, practice and utilize the skills I learned in college and apply them to real life situations. Arrow truly embodies the culture of family and I’m happy to say that I have accepted a full-time position as a Training Videographer Specialist.”</p><p>Runion went on to say, “Our commitment to training and professional career development through Arrow University cannot be understated.  We understand the tremendous value of investing in these talented individuals at a young age and we are thrilled that several of the interns from this summer are now full-time team members. "</p>
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        <p>INDIANAPOLIS - The <strong><a href="http://baderrutter.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%253d%253e1929%2526JDG%253c%253d1%253c0%253c2.LP%253f%2540083%253a&RE=MC&RI=5070980&Preview=False&DistributionActionID=24462&Action=Follow+Link">IPM Experience House</a></strong> in Dallas is the newest hands-on setting for seeing the Sentricon System at work. One of just a handful of similar facilities around the country, the IPM Experience House is intended as a working classroom where pest management professionals (PMPs) can gain experience in settings similar to where they will be working. The facility is designed and maintained by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, with an intent to show PMPs what to look for and how to treat household and commercial pests.</p><p>Dow AgroSciences has been a substantial contributor to the house since its inception. Not only was Dow AgroSciences the first donor, it’s one of the largest. This spring, Sentricon bait stations were installed around the front and side of the house to provide a valuable termite control learning experience focused on the baiting system. Although the house has no current signs of infestation and no termites have been detected in monitors, according to Dr. Mike Merchant, Extension Urban Entomologist and director of the facility, the stations have much value.</p><p>“We anticipate the Sentricon stations will be a great learning experience for new technicians who may never have seen a baiting system at work. The Sentricon system has been a useful tool in termite control for a long time, but there is a new generation of PMPs out there who are not very familiar with baits,” he said. “This gives us a chance to explain the science behind baiting and, we hope, a chance to see the stations at work.”</p><p>The house, which opened its doors in spring 2017, is an old dormitory. The house is already being used as a site for training classes on termites, mosquitoes and other general household pests. In addition, features are being added that will allow visitors to go on a self-guided tour.</p><p>“We’re still working on furnishing and interpreting a number of house features,” Merchant said. “Our goal is for PMPs to be able to spend as much, or as little, time as they’d like in each room, depending on their professional focus.”</p><p>The IPM Experience House consists of several rooms, each demonstrating special features related to pest control. Rooms include mock commercial and residential kitchens, a pantry, nursing home room, hotel room and a residential living room with television and sofas. The living room is sponsored by Dow AgroSciences and is named the Sentricon Room.</p><p>Observant visitors will notice the house holds some surprises, like a live German cockroach infestation in one of the kitchen cabinets or an active colony of powderpost beetles in some decorative wood balls. There is also, according to Merchant, a low-level resident population of American cockroaches. “And a lot of spiders!” Merchant said. “We can’t vacuum and mop fast enough to keep the spiders out completely.” </p><p>The site is still under construction, but once finished, it also will have a covered pavilion with simulated crawl spaces, an open concrete pad to practice spill control and different types of foundations to practice with.</p><p><img src="/fileuploads/image/2017/08/IPM%20House_DeMark%20Merchant%20Keim.jpg" alt="" style=""></p><div><br></div>
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        <p>AMBLER, Pa. — <strong><a href="http://activeguard.allergytechnologies.com">Allergy Technologies</a></strong>, makers of <em>Active</em>Guard Mattress Liners, announced Proactive Prevention Bed Bug Symposia will be held Dec. 5 in San Jose, Calif. (Hyatt House), and Dec. 7 in Anaheim, Calif (Hilton Anaheim).</p><p>These Symposia are being held with the goal of assisting commercial sales representatives and pest professionals in providing preventive service programs that protect their clients, beds, guests and reputation from bed bug infestations. </p><p>Dr. Phil Koehler, Endowed Professor, Urban Entomology at the University of Florida, Gainesville, will speak in session 1, which is geared to hoteliers, assisted-living and property managers. Joseph Latino, President of Allergy Technologies, will speak in session 2, which is for pest management professionals and sales representatives.<br></p><p>The agenda and further details will follow as the symposia dates approach.  For more information on the California Symposium or to register to attend, visit the event website at: <strong><a href="http://activeguard.allergytechnologies.com/CAsymposium">http://activeguard.allergytechnologies.com/CAsymposium</a></strong>. RSVP is required and seating is limited. There is no charge to attendees.</p><div><br></div>
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                var trackingUrl = '/TrackAdBlocker/track?siteId='+'9'+'&browser='+'Unknown'+'&ip='+'128.173.49.88'+'&agent='+'python-requests/2.10.0'+'&referer='+''+'&isMobile='+'False';

                if(window.canHaveAds === undefined && 'False' === 'False' && 'False'==='False') {
                    $.ajax({
                        url: trackingUrl,
                    });
                }
            });

            $(window).on('load', function () {
                /* Sticky content */
                $(function () {
                    //785
                    if (Modernizr.mq('(min-width: 768px)') && $('.sticky').length) {

                        var stickyTop = $('.sticky').offset().top;

                        $(window).scroll(function () {
                            var width = $('.side-bar').width();

                            var windowTop = $(window).scrollTop();

                            if (stickyTop < windowTop) {
                                $('.sticky').css({ position: 'fixed', top: 24, width: width });
                            }
                            else {
                                $('.sticky').css('position', 'static');
                            }
                        });
                    }
                });

                $(function () {
                    var inlineContainer = $('#inline-medium-rectangle1');
                    var inlinePresent = $.trim(inlineContainer.html());

                    // Hide the inline content ad container if no ad is present
                    if (!inlinePresent) {
                        inlineContainer.hide();
                    }
                });
            });

            /* Site search toggle */
            $(".search-toggle").on('click', function (e) {
                e.preventDefault();

                toggleSearch();
            });

            function toggleSearch() {
                if ($(".site-search").hasClass('hidden')) {
                    $(".site-search").removeClass('hidden').hide().fadeToggle();
                    $(".search-toggle span").removeClass('fa-search').addClass('fa-close');
                }
                else {
                    $(".site-search").addClass('hidden');
                    $(".search-toggle span").removeClass('fa-close').addClass('fa-search');
                }
            }

            /* Sticky nav bar */
            if ($('.yamm')[0]) {
                $(window).bind('scroll', function () {
                    var navHeight = $('#header').height() - 52;
                    if ($(window).scrollTop() > navHeight) {
                        $('.navbar-default').addClass('navbar-fixed-top');
                        $('.navbar-brand').removeClass('visible-xs');
                    }
                    else {
                        $('.navbar-default').removeClass('navbar-fixed-top');
                        $('.navbar-brand').addClass('visible-xs');
                    }
                });
            }

            // Get the ads
            var loadAds = true;

            if (loadAds)
            {
                // Lytics callback
                !function (l, a) { a.liosetup = a.liosetup || {}, a.liosetup.callback = a.liosetup.callback || [], a.liosetup.addEntityLoadedCallback = function (l, o) { if ("function" == typeof a.liosetup.callback) { var i = []; i.push(a.liosetup.callback), a.liosetup.callback = i } a.lio && a.lio.loaded ? l(a.lio.data) : o ? a.liosetup.callback.unshift(l) : a.liosetup.callback.push(l) } }(document, window);
                window.liosetup.addEntityLoadedCallback(function (data) {
                    var segments = data.segments;
                    //console.log(segments);

                    MediaServer = {
                        adScript: (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://" : "http://") + 'mediaserver.gie.net' + '/ads/ads.js',
                        siteId: '9',
                        newsCategories: getNewsCategories(),
                        keywords: getKeywords(),
                        adSpaces: getAdSpaces(),
                        adID: Utilities.GetQueryStringParams('ad_id'),
                        subscriptionId: '',
                        pageID: '33177884',
                        lyticsSegments: segments
                        //stateCode: '(new HttpSessionStateWrapper((System.Web.HttpContext.Current.Session)).GetDataFromSession<string>("clientState"))'
                    }

                    $.getScript(MediaServer.adScript, function() {
                        Ads.GetAds();
                    });
                });
            }

            function getNewsCategories() {
                // Get the news category ids for category ads
                var newsCategories = [];
                var newsCategoryIds = [165];
                var newsCategoryId;
                if (newsCategoryIds) {
                    for (var i = 0; i < newsCategoryIds.length; i++) {
                        newsCategories[i] = newsCategoryIds[i];
                    }
                }
                else if (newsCategoryId) {
                    newsCategories[0] = newsCategoryId;
                }

                return newsCategories;
            }

            function getKeywords() {
                // Get the keyword ids for the keyword ads
                var keywords = [];
                var keywordIds = [461];
                var keywordId;
                if (keywordIds) {
                    for (var i = 0; i < keywordIds.length; i++) {
                        keywords[i] = keywordIds[i];
                    }
                }
                else if (keywordId) {
                    keywords[0] = keywordId;
                }

                return keywords;
            }

            function getAdSpaces() {
                // Setup the ad spaces
                var adSpaces = [
                    {
                        adTypeName: "promo",
                        quantity: 2
                    },
                    {
                        adTypeName: "leaderboard",
                        quantity: 1
                    },
                    {
                        adTypeName: "medium rectangle",
                        quantity: 4
                    },
                    {
                        adTypeName: "inline medium rectangle",
                        quantity: 1
                    },
                    {
                        adTypeName: "bottom leaderboard",
                        quantity: 1
                    }
                ];

                if (Modernizr.mq('(min-width: 768px)')) {
                    // Desktop and tablet ad spaces
                    var dtAdSpaces = [
                        {
                            adTypeName: "lightbox",
                            quantity: 1
                        },
                        {
                            adTypeName: "half page",
                            quantity: 1
                        },
                        {
                            adTypeName: "sponsor button large",
                            quantity: 12
                        },
                        {
                            adTypeName: "sponsor button",
                            quantity: 12
                        },
                        {
                            adTypeName: "wallpaper",
                            quantity: 1
                        }
                    ];

                    $.each(dtAdSpaces, function(index, adSpace) {
                        adSpaces.push(adSpace);
                    });
                }

                return adSpaces;
            }
        </script>

    </body>
</html>
