Rockwell Labs acquires Aprehend

PHOTO: APREHEND

Rockwell Labs Ltd and ConidioTec announce the acquisition by Rockwell of the patented Aprehend biopesticide for bed bugs and associated spray application products.

“Aprehend is a perfect complement to our product line with its one-of-a-kind mode of action,” said Dr. Cisse Spragins, Rockwell Labs’ founder and CEO, and a Pest Management Professional Hall of Famer (Class of 2018). “I’ve admired the product from afar for some time, along with the excellent job Dr. Nina Jenkins and her team have done developing the product formulation, application technology and treatment protocol, and launching it into the market.

“The Aprehend team has been great to work with through this process, with their commitment to a successful transition. I’m pleased that Drs. Jenkins and [Giovanni] Bellicanta will continue to support the product and its industry users through the transition period, to ensure we maintain the high standards they have set for both technical training and production operations,” Dr. Spragins added in the news release.

“We are delighted to see Aprehend join the incredible product portfolio at Rockwell Labs,” said Dr. Nina Jenkins, founder and CTO of ConidioTec. “It was our aim right from the beginning to find the right partner for Aprehend, to ensure its expansion and continued success in the industry. Rockwell is the perfect home for Aprehend, where it joins our other favorite bed bug product, CimeXa. Rockwell now offers the optimal one-two punch for the control and prevention of bed bugs. I am excited to continue in my role of technical support for industry users, and look forward to seeing everyone at PestWorld Orlando in October.”

Effective immediately, operations and order fulfillment are shifting to Rockwell. Distributor partners and prior ConidioTec direct customers will receive instructions by email for ordering. Contact Rockwell at sales@rockwelllabs.com with any questions. For questions regarding orders placed with ConidioTec prior to Aug. 1, 2025, and associated accounts receivable, contact ConidioTec at orders@conidiotec.com.

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AMGUARD: Pest & Green Solutions Fall Savings

Save during AMGUARD’s Pest & Green Solutions Fall Savings promotion. No enrollment form. No signing up. Simply order Aug. 1, 2025 – Sept. 30, 2025. Save now on:

• Commercial kitchen solutions
• Termite and exterior ant control
• Bed bug control
• Mosquito control
• General pest control
• Green solutions

Included AMGUARD products:

• Avesta CS (lambda-cyhalothrin)
• BioMop Plus (bacillus microbial blend)
• DrainGel (bacillus microbial blend)
• Navigator SC (fipronil)
• Nuvan Directed Spray Aerosol (dichlorvos)
• Nuvan ProStrips (dichlorvos)
• Nuvan ProStrips+ (dichlorvos)
• Orthene PCO Pellets (acephate)
• ProVerde Broad Spectrum Insect Killer*
• ProVerde Dust Insecticide*
• ProVerde Wasp & Hornet Killer*
• Wisdom G L/N (bifenthrin)

About AMGUARD Environmental Technologies

AMGUARD Environmental Technologies is an emerging provider of non-crop and specialty technology solutions for the U.S. public health; pest control; ornamental and greenhouse; golf; lawn and landscape; foodservice and consumer markets. It is the specialty markets division of AMVAC Chemical Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of American Vanguard Corp.

From its headquarters and labs based in Morrisville, N.C., part of the Research Triangle Park region, AMGUARD discovers, develops and commercializes a diverse portfolio of proven chemistries, innovative technologies and green solutions into diverse markets. Its team is committed to protecting the population from disease vectors, mitigating structural pest damage, creating healthy foodservice environments and outdoor living spaces, and maintaining outdoor sports and recreation venues. Its mission is to provide customers with powerful technology solutions to keep their businesses strong and growing.

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*  25(b) category, minimum-risk product through the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), and is exempt from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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Elevate service and retention with smart pest monitoring

[SPONSORED] Skyhawk Trapmate is the go-to solution for remote monitoring in modern pest control. Its powerful ecosystem of wireless, battery-powered, trap-agnostic sensors runs on a single, intuitive platform—bringing intelligence, adaptability, and efficiency to every layer of your operation.

From field techs to company leadership, Trapmate delivers measurable value. Technicians get real-time alerts that eliminate time-wasting trap checks. Managers gain full visibility into deployments to improve efficiency and identify issues early. Business owners and executives use AI-driven insights to scale operations and retain customers through enhanced service. Trapmate isn’t just a product—it’s a strategic tool for building a smarter, more profitable pest control business.

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CSI: Stryker Wasp and Hornet Killer

IMAGE: CSI

Don’t let wasps, hornets or spiders take over your customers’ outdoor spaces. Stryker Wasp and Hornet Killer delivers powerful results on contact, up to 20 feet away. Its rapid knockdown formula hits hard and fast, preventing insects from releasing stinging pheromones, and helping reduce the risk of stings to the applicator.

Perfect for tough-to-reach nests in attics, crawlspaces and outdoor areas, Stryker is also electrically non-conductive up to 37,160 volts, making it harmless to use around electrical equipment.

Key features and benefits

• Kills on contact from up to 20 feet away
• Fast knockdown reduces risk of stings
• Safe for use near electrical equipment
• No mixing required — ready to use
• Also effective against spiders, including black widow and brown recluse species

About CSI

Control Solutions Inc. (CSI) is a hybrid manufacturer specializing in both innovative and post-patent insecticides and insect growth regulators. This dual focus allows the Pasadena, Texas-based company to offer a blend of products that caters to the needs of pest management professionals while maintaining a strong competitive edge in the market.

CSI leverages its position as a subsidiary of the ADAMA Group, one of the world’s largest agricultural chemical companies, to access a wide range of active ingredients and offer an extensive product portfolio.

The company can actually trace its roots to 1958, when President and CEO Mark Boyd’s father, Richard, purchased a small pest control company in Pasadena and founded Ford’s Pest Control. By 1960, Richard Boyd launched Ford’s Chemical to formulate and sell pest control solutions to colleagues and the public. In 1976, he merged the two businesses into Ford’s Chemical and Service. Read more about the history in Pest Management Professional’s anniversary coverage in its July 2018 issue here.

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Rock and roll pest control

Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, center, is surrounded by band members Tony Iommi, Bill Ward and Geezer Butler, circa 1972.

As rocker Ozzy Osbourne is laid to rest today in his hometown of Birmingham, England, we look back at his unorthodox run-ins with birds and bats.

The legendary singer for Black Sabbath, who successfully launched a solo career and appeared on a wildly popular reality TV show, died July 22 at age 76, weeks after performing at his star-studded Back to the Beginning farewell concert.

When you’re known as the Prince of Darkness, a lack of proper pest control protocols and personal protective equipment (PPE) should come as no surprise. Tributes after Osbourne’s death noted he was one of a kind, and fortunately, that pertains to his run-ins with bats and birds.

Osbourne reportedly bit the head off a bat onstage. The infamous event took place on Jan. 20, 1982, in Des Moines, Iowa, during a tour for his second solo album, “Diary of a Madman.” At the time, the singer’s act included tossing raw meat and animal parts into the audience.

Fans felt compelled to participate and often brought similar items to shows. On that fateful night, a 17-year-old concertgoer brought a bat to the show, where it landed onstage. Osbourne picked it up, thinking it was a fake rubber bat like the ones used as Halloween decorations, and chomped down on its head, the BBC noted. The impulsive act was widely considered one of the wildest myths in rock and roll history; however, Osbourne himself confirmed it did happen.

Nine months earlier, according to the BBC, Osbourne pulled a similar stunt during a meeting in Los Angeles, Calif., with his record label.

In a “symbolic gesture of peace,” he brought along three live doves he planned to release into the air after giving a speech of thanks, the BBC said. Accounts of what happened next vary, but rest assured, Osbourne bit the head of at least one dove, perhaps two. Whether they were living or dead is under dispute.

Osbourne’s antics on and offstage remain unmatched as millions of fans around the world mourn his passing.

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ohDEER adds Texas franchise

Jef and Whitney Fair

 ohDEER, a leading provider of all-natural deer, tick and mosquito control, announces its first Texas location with the opening of ohDEER Northwest Austin. The new location is owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Jef and Whitney Fair, bringing ohDEER’s eco-friendly services to one of the fastest-growing regions in the state.

With a career in the outdoor retail space, Jef Fair brings a mix of operational expertise, environmental passion, and love for the outdoors to his new role as ohDEER owner. Most recently, he served as a software success manager and project manager for outdoor lifestyle brand Orvis. In addition, his connection to sustainable living deepened during his time working at an organic nursery, where he saw firsthand the importance of nature-friendly practices for healthy, thriving landscapes. 

“Jef and Whitney are exactly the kind of passionate, values-driven leaders we look for in ohDEER partners,” said Colleen Upham, co-founder and owner of ohDEER. “Jef’s background in outdoor retail and his commitment to environmentally responsible living make him a perfect fit for our brand. We are thrilled they are the first to bring ohDEER to Texas.”

As residents of an area with a high deer population, the Fairs saw a growing need for effective, all-natural solutions to protect local yards and landscapes. 

“In Texas, deer will eat almost anything during a drought, and homeowners had no truly effective options to protect their landscapes. ohDEER’s all-natural solutions fill that gap,” said Jef. “I’m happiest spending time outdoors with my hands in the dirt landscaping or a ball at my feet — making ohDEER’s mission to reclaim outdoor spaces for play, rest and connection one that deeply resonates with me.”

About ohDEER

Established in 2006 in Wayland, Mass., by co-founders Kurt and Colleen Upham, ohDEER is a leading provider of innovative and environmentally friendly solutions for deer, tick and mosquito control. ohDEER specializes in all-natural products designed to address outdoor pest challenges effectively, ensuring the well-being of both the environment and customers. ohDEER began franchising in 2014 and today has 19 locations spanning across Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, Virginia, Ohio, Missouri, Texas and New Hampshire.

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IN MEMORIAM: Rob Lewis

Rob Lewis

Atlanta, Ga.-based Arrow Exterminators has announced the unexpected passing of Robert Lewis. Per the news release, Lewis had been “an integral part of Arrow’s training team in Florida since his family business, Lewis-Cobb Exterminating, merged with Arrow five years ago.”

“We will be forever grateful to Rob for his dedication and service to my family’s company, operating in Florida as Stark Exterminators,” said Emily Thomas Kendrick, CEO of Arrow Exterminators. “It was a privilege for me and many of our Arrow team members in Florida to have met and worked with Rob. All those who knew Rob will forever remember him with a smile on his face. He will be greatly missed.”

Tim Pollard, President and COO of Arrow Exterminators, added, “I am very saddened by Rob’s passing. He was an important piece in the training arm of Arrow, and I will always be appreciative of his positive impact on the company. The Arrow family offers our thoughts, prayers and support to his wife, Carrie, his father, Roger, and the entire Lewis family at this time.”

No services have been announced at press time. The Pest Management Professional staff offers its condolences to Lewis’ family, friends and colleagues.

About Arrow Exterminators

Family owned and operated since 1964, Atlanta-based Arrow Exterminators is the largest family-owned pest and termite control company in the United States ranked by revenue. Arrow boasts a modern fleet of more than 3,400 vehicles, 190 service centers, over 3,500 team members with revenues exceeding $450 million and has been named a Top USA Workplace for four years in a row. Chairman Joe Thomas is a Pest Management Professional Hall of Famer (Class of 2009). Featuring QualityPro accreditation by the National Pest Management Association, the company offers innovative and environmentally responsible services to protect homes and businesses of customers in Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.

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