Pest Management Professional, November 2009

Dow Announces HALO Promotion INDIANAPOLIS Dow AgroSciences has announced a special promotion on HALO Electronic Termite Detection With the purchase of four cartons of HALO monitoring stations pest management professionals PMPs will receive one carton free The special promotion is good through the end of 2009 HALO Detection is state of the art termite monitoring technology It doesnt treat termites with baits or liquid chemicals but can help generate leads for future termite treatments by making homeowners aware of termite activity on their property In most states even if a company doesnt have a termite license it can monitor for activity and subcontract the work to a partner Visit www pmpbusinessbuilder com for additional information PMP DuPont Launches Environmental Packaging Initiative WILMINGTON Del DuPont Professional Products has announced its environmental packaging initiative that will dramatically advance the sustainable features of its products packaging while reducing potential exposure and waste DuPont is looking beyond its environmentally smart active ingredients and formulations to improve the environmental impact and usability of its product packaging Im impressed by this initiative and think its a significant step forward for our industry said Raleigh Jenkins president of ABC Pest Pool and Lawn and current National Pest Management Association NPMA president DuPont is clearly walking the walk and delivering real sustainable improvements that will benefit us all DuPont Arilon insecticide the first product to feature Terrene packaging is a residual spray that provides excellent control of ants cockroaches and other key insect pests species on a variety of interior and exterior surfaces Because of its label versatility and excellent toxicological and environmental profile pest management professionals PMPs can use Arilon in and around both household and commercial locations with fewer treatment limitations DuPont Terrene is our first accomplishment in a long range plan to improve our packaging and make a real difference in reducing our global environmental footprint said Mike McDermott global business leader for DuPont Professional Products Were proud to be the first company in the pest control industry to deliver a compostable and biodegradable packaging and look forward to more tangible successes as we work hard to fulfill our corporate sustainability mission Visit www proproducts dupont com for additional information PMP Circle 114 BASF Unveils SmartSolutions ST LOUIS BASF Pest Control Solutions has introduced SmartSolutions a new program approach to dealing with some of the industrys most challenging pests SmartSolutions will deliver comprehensive guides and intelligent solutions focused on bed bugs termites and other pests PMPs can look to SmartSolutions for answers that work in the short and long term and make the most sense for their customers and business BASF Pest Control Solutions has assembled an exceptionally well rounded team of people dedicated to developing and supporting smart products and smart strategies Visit pestcontrol basf us for additional information PMP www mypmp net NOVEMBER 2009 PEST MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL 17