Researchers and other industry professionals have found boric acid to be a popular choice for cockroach control because it is non-repellent, has almost no mammalian toxicity and can be used in a variety of formulations.

Discussions about the use of botanical insecticides for cockroach control elicit a wide range of opinions. But there are several opportunities for PMPs to use these products in specific situations.

University of Kentucky entomology researchers have found that skin triglycerides, or lipids, prevent bed bugs from staying very long on human hosts.

The San Gabriel Valley District of the Pest Control Operators of California held a tailgate party at the National Hot Rod Association Finals at Pomona, Calif., on Nov. 13.

POMONA, Calif. - The San Gabriel Valley District of the Pest Control Operators of California kicked off the end of a great season with a tailgate party at the National Hot Rod Association Finals at Pomona, Calif. on Nov. 13.

All attendees brought their families and enjoyed a day of food, fun, games and, of course, drag racing. Bell Laboratories’ Nick Branca helped sponsor the event including some awesome raffle prizes such as two radio-controlled drag cars.

There was no clear winner of the cornhole tournament. A great barbeque lunch broke it up in the middle of the semi-final match, said Jim Harmon, PCOC member and owner of California Pest Management.

NHRA Top Fuel Funny Car driver Tim Wilkerson stopped by for autographs, lunch and play time with the kids. All kids present received a Tim Wilkerson shirt and hat to remember the event.

California Pest Management and Choice Pest Control donated the incredible barbeque feast from the local butcher shop. All attendees received a yellow custom shirt for the event. A complete section of the stands was full of yellow shirts as PCOC was given a shoutout over the P.A. system by NHRA organizers.

All proceeds from the event went to the local PCOC districts. For an “end of the year,” party, all of the attendees had a blast and renewed friendships with competitors from years ago from San Diego to Santa Barbara, Harmon added.

Specific and smart product choices will help PMPs avoid cockroach bait aversion.