Usually when we report on libraries, it’s in the context of pests like rodents, silverfish or bed bugs shutting them down until the infestations can be brought under control by a pest management professional (PMP). That’s why it’s such a joy to report on a different kind of pest invasion going on at the Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) in Columbus, Ohio. Now through Oct. 30, 2025, visitors to the library can wander through an interactive, free exhibit of “giant bug models.”
As the news release notes, the library is “inviting customers of all ages to come face-to-face with an 8-foot-tall firefly, dragonfly and moth, a 7-foot-tall grasshopper and a 4-foot-tall bumblebee.
Special staff-led programs and customer-led activities will accompany the exhibit, and CML staff will have bug-themed books available for customers to check out. The exhibit even merits its own page on the website: ColumbusLibrary.org/giant-bugs-at-main.
Columbus is less than a two-hour drive from Pest Management Professional’s headquarters office in Cleveland, Ohio, so maybe a staff field trip is in order. The only way this story would have been sweeter is if a local pest control company had been a part of the program. At the very least, it could have been a good way to remind them that while all bugs are insects, not all insects are bugs!
That said, the models were provided by Frisco, Texas-based Billings Productions Inc. — in case this sparks any ideas for your business and community outreach plans.
And if you want to do outreach without 8-foot animatronics, check out the offerings of the industry fraternity Pi Chi Omega. In addition to its scholarship and grant programs, the organization offers its Jr. Entomologist Program, billing it as “a free educational initiative designed to inspire curiosity about insects and the field of entomology among young learners. Developed by professional entomologists, the program offers downloadable PowerPoint presentations, pre-recorded video sessions, and customizable certificates of completion.”
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About Neogen
Neogen Corp. provides a comprehensive range of solutions and services for the food processing, animal protein and agriculture industries. The company has a presence in more than 140 countries with a dedicated network of scientists and technical experts focused on delivering optimized products and technology for its customers.
Pasadena. Tex.-based Control Solutions Inc. (CSI) has announced the retirement of co-founder and president Mark Boyd.
Mark Boyd
Mark Boyd
CSI notes Boyd’s entrepreneurial drive, industry insight and commitment to customer success as the pillars to his lasting legacy as they move into the future. Boyd will continue to support the company as an advisor during the transitional period.
Boyd said, “CSI has always been about innovation and trusted relationships. I’m proud of what we’ve built and confident the company will continue to thrive.”
The future of CSI
To strengthen alignment with global leadership, CSI and Alligare will align to form the newly created ADAMA Professional Solutions Commercial Unit (APS CU).
Trey Kendrick
Trey Kendrick will serve as President & CEO of Control Solutions and Head of ADAMA Professional Solutions Commercial Unit (APS CU), reporting directly to Eric Dereudre, ADAMA Chief Commercial Officer. Trey brings extensive experience from his long career with CSI and successful leadership as President & CEO of Alligare.
Reporting to Trey Kendrick, with more than 16 years of experience at ADAMA, including the past four years as Sales Director of Alligare, Austin Tinsley has been named President & CEO of Alligare.
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.
About Alligare
Opelika, Ala.-based Alligare is America’s largest post-patent herbicide company, founded in 2002 with a mission to be a partner in vegetation management. With an alliance of experts, distributors and supply chain partners, Alligare focuses on innovative and user-friendly solutions to control problematic vegetation. Alligaire is also a member of the ADAMA Group.
Pest Management Professional (PMP) caught up with Frank Meek, BCE, PHE, PCQI, manager of Rollins Inc.’s entomology department in Atlanta, Ga., and Dr. Dan Suiter, the Orkin Professor of Urban Entomology at the University of Georgia (UGA) in Athens, Ga., to talk about how a $500,000 endowment created a partnership between their respective organizations — and for the benefit of pest management professionals (PMPs) worldwide. The endowment is from Rollins’ flagship brand, Orkin Pest Control.
Frank Meek, BCE, PHE, PCQI
1. How did the partnership between Orkin and UGA start?
Dr. Dan Suiter (DS): The partnership began in April 2023. Orkin created an endowment to help strengthen the entomology program in UGA’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES). As the Orkin professor of urban entomology here, my primary responsibility, with a 90 percent extension appointment, is to provide continuing education to the structural pest control industry and serve as a technical resource for agriculture and natural resources agents in Georgia. I also keep Frank and other Orkin leaders in the loop on new research and trends we uncover through our work.
2. How has the partnership evolved over the past two years?
Dr. Dan Suiter
Frank Meek (FM): Through the funding, Orkin supports UGA in delivering transformative research related to urban entomology, which is critical to the advancement of pest control treatments and services. For Orkin, it’s hugely beneficial. Dr. Suiter will call us with breaking news on an invasive species, like when the spotted lanternfly was found in Georgia. Thanks to this partnership, we’re able to evolve alongside the natural world by developing updated protocols, assisting in species identification and more.
DS: The partnership is unusual because it is an official extension program, which allows me to provide direct support to graduate students. Most people who go into an agricultural science must obtain a graduate degree, and very often, there’s an expectation for those grad programs to be paid for. Students in UGA’s program receive a stipend to go to school, conduct research, etc. This program keeps us from having to find funding or financial support in the community. We can focus instead on educating the next generation of urban entomologists.
3. What are some specific projects you can speak about publicly?
DS: On our end, we have a grad student focusing on a specific treatment within residential pest control programs and how the treatment changes over time. Our student is working with a chemist to analyze and understand the impact of application technique, location and time. Depending on the findings, it could question the use of a long-standing practice in residential pest control. If so, we will definitely bring the findings to the industry!
FM: As I mentioned, when the spotted lanternfly was discovered in Georgia, that was huge — and Dan was one of the first people to know. This boots-on-the-ground research insight is vital to helping keep cities across America safe and informed about invasive species. You’re probably also seeing a lot of news around the Asian needle ant. Dan’s work with this particular species is a huge benefit for Orkin and the broader community. His knowledge of entomology is unparalleled, and it helps immensely for us to have another Ph.D. we can tap for guidance.
4. How do you hope to see the partnership evolve in the future?
FM: My hope for the future is that Dan can continue to use the endowment to fund graduate research that helps solve problems for the professional pest control industry as a whole.
This way, the program gives back to Orkin and other companies.
DS: Agreed! The larger result in all of this is that the partnership facilitates more research that helps PMPs do their jobs better, which in turn allows homeowners and business owners to protect their livelihoods and their families. The continuation of this partnership means we’re able to develop greater research that helps PMPs every day.
5. Frank, what advice do you have for other PMPs looking to support their local extension programs?
FM: I would love to see more pest control companies investing in urban entomology programs at universities. These programs are suffering because, unlike other entomology programs — like forest entomology, which is supported by the timber industry, or agricultural entomology, which is supported by the farming industry — urban entomology isn’t as well-funded. Companies need to invest in this type of program to ensure professional pest control remains a priority.
Gooch can be reached at hgooch@northcoastmedia.net or 330-321-9754.
Envu is helping pest management professionals (PMPs) prepare for the busy fall season with the 2025 Fall Savings Program. Running Sept. 1, 2025, through Oct. 31, 2025, the program offers instant off invoice savings on select formulations including dusts, baits, aerosols and insecticides commonly used in structural pest management through authorized distributors.
“Seasonal transitions bring distinct shifts in pest activity, and this program is timed to align with those patterns,” said Gokhan Vergon, head of pest management and public health at Envu. “By structuring the promotion around fall demands, we are providing PMPs with straightforward access to proven formulations at a reduced cost, allowing them to secure many of their preferred solutions and the industry’s most trusted products during this seasonal program.”
The 2025 program is designed to provide PMPs with access to the solutions that support their business goals. Qualifying products during the promotional period include best sellers such as:
Formulated with a polymer layer that protects the active ingredient from weather, Suspend PolyZone provides long-lasting residual control of mosquitoes and other perimeter pests.
As a versatile granular bait for ants, cockroaches and other common household pests, Maxforce Complete delivers targeted control at the source.
Temprid Dust is a lightweight control product that contains two active ingredients,
beta-cyfluthrin (pyrethroid) and the all-new flupyradifurone (butenolide). Both have a unique mode of action and are amended on a silica aerogel carrier for the delivery system, ensuring precise insect contact for optimum control.
Talstar Professional is a broad-spectrum insecticide for ticks, ants and more across indoor and outdoor sites.
The program is also compatible with Envu Dynamic Rewards, allowing PMPs to maximize savings and benefits across both programs. For additional details about the 2025 Fall Savings Program, contact an Envu distributor.
