Pest Management Professional, September 2013

CIMI SHIELD news views KNOCK OUT Continued from page 22 GREEN BED BUG CONTROL Verge technology is based on the same technology as kitty litter Wartan says Its a clay based granule that breaks down and disappears into to the soil quickly and stays there This is great for schools that need help fast but its also a product that lasts RIFA live in mounds in all types of turf along driveways and sidewalks and just about anywhere theres ample soil and moisture When disturbed fire ants will attack intruders stinging multiple times Each year fire ants cost the state of Florida more than 1 billion in property and agricultural damage medical treatments and control expenses Take Care Termite wins fumigation banner contest INDIANAPOLIS The Pest Control Operators of California PCOC announced the winners of the 10th annual Fumigation Banner Bonanza Contest sponsored by Dow AgroSciences the manufacturer of VIKANE gas fumigant The contest recognizes California companies for promoting fumigation through signage at sites Take Care Termite of Tracy Calif won first place The judging panel commented the winning banner was easy to read had a good layout and used a nice tagline Let us take care of what bugs you Take Care Termite owner Ray Carrier says he entered the banner contest with the encouragement of his wife and some of his fumigators and is glad he did The company banner was designed by Carriers stepdaughter who enjoys graphic design Winning this is going to make her day Carrier says She came up with the design Im very excited we won this year There have been some really neat banners that have won in the past We appreciate Dow AgroSciences sponsoring this contest Advanced Integrated Pest Management of Sacramento finished in second place with a banner featuring dead termites with a photo of the company truck Taking third was a banner from Pest Control Center of North Highlands Calif that proclaims Another home protected with Vikane gas fumigant Fourth place was awarded to Clark Pest Control of San Diego which entered a simple clear banner in the companys trademark colors Participating fumigation companies submitted photos of their banners which included their business name logo and contact information A panel of communications specialists judged the banners on readability from a distance professionalism visual impact and attractiveness Pest control companies with the winning banners will be given the following prizes first place 1250 second 1000 third 500 and fourth 250 Dow AgroSciences is happy to sponsor the PCOC Banner Contest for the 10th year says Heather Kern Dow AgroSciences product manager for VIKANE gas fumigant The contest allows our fumigator partners to exhibit their banners engage in some friendly competition with their peers and promote the value of structural fumigation Heron names Caliendo branch manager ORLANDO FLA Heron Lawn and Pest Control promoted Chris Caliendo to manager of the Sanford TM Kills bed bugs on contact eliminates infestations and prevents re infestation for up to one year Kills bed bugs on contact 12 month residual on textile surfaces mattresses carpeting drapes furniture etc in cracks crevices Non toxic will not harm the environment Made with ResidulenTM a soybean oil extract Mechanical kill dissolves their waxy cuticle Hypoallergenic No odor or staining Applied with a pump sprayer FIFRA 25 b Generally Regarded as Safe These dead bed bugs had walked over a two week old treatment Speak to a PMP who has used Cimi Shield repeatedly Jeff McGovern 770 331 4348 P PZPVU VM PYK HYYPLY TLYPJH 0UJ 1 800 503 5444 www pestbarrier com Continued on page 26 24 September 2013 Pest Management Professional www mypmp net