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Jun 11
As #pest pressure rises and resistance grows, experts recommend #insecticides with multiple modes of action to protect #soybean #yield and support strong IPM programs. Read @farmdaily for more.
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Jun 8
#OrangePeels are more than kitchen scraps. Experts say they enrich #compost, repel #insects, #disinfect tools, and even help mask odors in the #garden. Read The Spruce article below.
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Jun 5
With massive #FormosanTermite swarms hitting coastal #Mississippi, experts stress prevention: reduce wood‑to‑soil contact, limit outdoor lights during swarming season, and maintain an annual #termite contract. @PCTMagazine offers insight below.
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Jun 3
Pest pros agree: #coffee #grounds aren’t an effective #ant solution. They may mask trails briefly, but better options include DE, peppermint oil, and sealing entry points. Read the #MarthaStewart article below.
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May 25
Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave service members who gave their lives in service to our country. We are grateful for their sacrifice and the freedoms they protect.
Brownyard Group will be closed this Monday in honor of #MemorialDay.
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May 21
#Sprikets, aka #SpiderCrickets, thrive in dark, damp spaces and can chew through fabrics, cardboard, and wood. Dry out the area, declutter, and trap them before they multiply. Read Better Homes & Gardens' article below to learn more.
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May 18
With recent #hantavirus headlines, many homeowners are worried about #rodents. The risk remains extremely rare — and preventable. #PMPs can ease concerns with facts, safe‑cleanup guidance, and proactive exclusion. Read @PMP_magazine below.
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May 15
A rare #AndesHantavirus #outbreak aboard a cruise ship has raised alarms after likely human‑to‑human #transmission. @WHO says the risk to the #public remains low, but the situation is being closely monitored. Read the @NPR article to get the latest.
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May 12
#Caffeine doesn’t just wake up humans — it sharpens #ants too. #ArgentineAnts given caffeinated sugar learned routes faster and cut travel time by up to 38%. The discovery could make future baits far more effective. Read @ScienceDaily below.
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Apr 30
The #PestControl market is shifting fast. In the debut episode of #RoutestoRiches, @PCTMagazine’s Brad Harbison sits down with Kemp Anderson and discusses what owners should prepare for over the next 12–24 months. Watch the podcast below.
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Apr 28
Do dryer sheets repel #mosquitoes? Experts say only briefly—and not well. Their scent fades fast, and there’s no scientific evidence that they work. Read below to learn more about mosquitoes in the home.
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Apr 23
The #PestManagement industry is shifting fast. Consolidation, competition and rising valuations make strong loss history and smart #RiskManagement essential. Read John Culotta’s latest insights below. ow.ly/VelE50YBrVj
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Apr 20
After months of unanswered complaints, a #Bronx tenant dealing with a #rat‑infested apartment is finally receiving help — thanks to community attention and a local #pest management company stepping in at no cost. Watch the @ABC7NY report below. ow.ly/JFpr50YFSTI
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Apr 17
As we near the end of #AntAwarenessWeek, we wanted to give an honorable metion to the Bigheaded Ant (Pheidole megacephala). This @UF_IFAS study warns that soil piles along walkways or “tubes” on trees may signal this invasive species and its supercolonies.
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Apr 15
#AsianNeedleAnts are growing across the U.S., displacing native ants and posing #healthrisks with their sting. Experts urge residents to avoid contact and report sightings to local agriculture offices. Read the Kolo 8 News article below. #AntAwarenessWeek
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Apr 10
It’s #NationalPestManagementMonth. As spring #pests surge, @NationalPestMgt is urging #homeowners to call in the pros. Trained technicians can find what you can’t see and stop small problems before they become big ones. Read @BusinessWire below.
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Apr 7
Workers’ comp rates are leveling out, signaling a more balanced market ahead.
Brownyard’s Gamble Cuce shares insights on rate trends and the rise of #AI‑driven #riskanalysis in Rough Notes Magazine.
Link below.
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Apr 1
#IowaState researchers are building an AI-powered app that lets farmers snap a photo to instantly identify #pests, #weeds, and #diseases—bringing expert crop advice right to their pocket. Read the @AgClips article below.
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