BASF: Fendona CS

Effective mosquito control requires an integrated approach that combines source reduction, larval control, adulticide applications and community education. Professional-grade insecticides remain a vital tool in protecting public health when mosquito populations pose disease risks.

One solution supporting these efforts is Fendona CS controlled release insecticide from BASF. Powered by alpha-cypermethrin and formulated with advanced microencapsulation technology, Fendona CS provides up to 90-day residual control on a variety of mosquito species and other key labeled pests. The controlled release helps protect the active ingredient from environmental degradation, delivering consistent performance even in challenging outdoor conditions. 

For mosquito management programs, Fendona CS can significantly reduce adult resting populations around structures. Targeting shaded harborage areas — such as under decks, along foundations and around dense vegetation — creates a protective perimeter that complements larval control programs and source reduction efforts. Fendona CS has also shown to have ovicidal properties, preventing mosquito eggs from hatching into adults when treated.

In addition to mosquito treatments, Fendona CS is recommended for quarterly outdoor maintenance, perimeter treatments including landscape and turf areas, spiders and tick management. Talk to your distributor about special pricing when you purchase Fendona CS 120-ounce bottles by pallet or half pallet.

About BASF

BASF Corp., headquartered in Florham Park, N.J., is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has approximately 16,000 employees in North America and had sales of $25.7 billion in 2022.

BASF creates chemistry for a sustainable future by combining economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. More than 110,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of its customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. BASF’s portfolio is organized into six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions.

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Pro Techs Pest Control keeps company in the family

Todd Gennette, who founded Concordia, Kan.-based Pro Techs Pest Control in 2023, has sold the company to his son Ty Gennette and longtime employee Derek Newlin and his wife, Paula Newlin.

Ty Gennette, and Derek Newlin, who worked with Todd for years and Derek’s wife, Paula, have purchased Pro Techs and will lead it into the next generation of pest control. Both Ty and Newlin are qualified as Master Technicians in pest control. Ty will handle the operational side of the company. Derek, who is a loan officer at the Guaranty Bank in Beloit, will help out in the evenings and on weekends.

“Dad always hoped that Derek and I would take it over, but things held that back for awhile,” said Ty told the Concordia Blade Empire in a news article about the sale. “Derek and I and Paula started talking about it last summer. And Derek’s son Will always had aspirations to be in the business, too. The timing was perfect.”

Ty and the Newlins plan on aggressively expanding the business. “Right now we basically service a 60-mile radius, up into southern Nebraska,” added Ty. “Our goal is to expand that and add more technicians. The sky is the limit for Pro Techs. There’s smaller companies in the area that Derek and I have talked about owning, so we’re going to be very aggressive in expanding.”

“Our role models are our fathers, Martin Newlin and Todd Gennette and also Tom Zugelder,” Derek told the Concordia Blade Empire. “They were in this business their whole lives, and Ty and I learned a lot from them. The pest control industry has always been a part of us, and we will continue that tradition into the next chapter of our lives.”

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Protected: What 100 PMPs told me about their phones

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Bird-X acquires Symterra

The acquisition expands the Bird-X portfolio and marks another step forward in the company’s mission to lead the future of technology-driven bird management solutions.

Symterra built its reputation on an innovative approach to bird deterrence using proprietary electromagnetic frequency technology designed to prevent birds from landing and establishing roosting sites. Under the new ownership structure, the technology will now operate as Symterra by Bird-X, supported by Bird-X’s engineering expertise, customer support infrastructure, operational capabilities and global market reach.

The addition of Symterra Pulse introduces a new technology tier to the Bird-X ecosystem and expands the company’s ability to address complex bird pressure challenges with more integrated and sophisticated solutions.

Symterra Pulse features a clean, low-profile design and scalable installation options suitable for commercial buildings, warehouses, industrial facilities, towers, transportation infrastructure and other sensitive applications. The system is designed to create an invisible deterrent zone that birds instinctively avoid.

“When we set out to find the right home for Symterra, we weren’t looking for just any acquirer — we were looking for the right one,” said John Smalley, former CEO of Symterra. “Bird-X is the undisputed leader in innovative bird control, with a legacy and market presence that no other company in this space can match. But what truly convinced me was their vision. The Bird-X leadership team doesn’t just want to maintain that position — they’re committed to pushing the technology forward in ways that genuinely excite me. Symterra Pulse was built to solve a problem the industry hadn’t properly cracked and for the first time, we now have the resources, infrastructure and support behind us to scale that solution the way it deserves.”

“This acquisition is about more than adding a product line,” said Jeff Spencer, President & CEO of Bird-X. “Symterra’s technology represents an exciting step forward for the bird control industry. Combined with Bird-X’s expertise, service and global reach, we can offer customers more advanced and integrated solutions than ever before. By bringing together EMF technology with Bird-X’s proven sonic, visual, laser and physical deterrent systems, we’re expanding our ability to solve complex bird control challenges for facilities around the world.”

About Symterra by Bird-X

Symterra Pulse is an advanced, patented bird deterrent system that uses proprietary electromagnetic frequency (EMF) technology designed to discourage birds from landing and establishing roosting sites. Featuring a clean, low-profile design and scalable installation options, the system is well suited for commercial buildings, industrial facilities, warehouses, towers, transportation infrastructure and other sensitive environments.

Now operating as Symterra by Bird-X, the technology is backed by Bird-X’s engineering expertise, customer support infrastructure and global operational capabilities, further strengthening the company’s portfolio of advanced bird control solutions.

About Bird-X

Bird-X is a global provider of bird control and bird management solutions, with more than 60 years of experience protecting commercial, industrial, agricultural and government properties worldwide. The company offers the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of bird deterrent technologies, including sonic, visual, laser, physical exclusion and advanced technology systems, supported by technical expertise, responsive customer service and reliable fulfillment capabilities.

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Syngenta: SecureChoice Mosquito Assurance Program

Mosquito season means customers want fast-acting, reliable mosquito control so they can enjoy their properties to the fullest. The SecureChoice Mosquito Assurance Program from Syngenta can help you deliver proven mosquito reduction on a 30- or 60-day treatment cycle.

The 60-day treatment protocol features the combination of Demand CS insecticide and Archer insect growth regulator, which provides a quick knockdown of adult mosquitoes while disrupting the mosquito life cycle.

The Demand CS + Archer Multipak — containing 2 quarts of Demand CS and 5 pints of Archer — can provide a cost-effective solution for the 60-day treatment cycle. Demand CS at a lower use rate is recommended for the 30-day treatment cycle.

Offer your customers a life uninterrupted by mosquitoes with the SecureChoice Mosquito Assurance Program. 

About Syngenta PPM

Syngenta Professional Solutions is focused on developing tomorrow’s technologies and practices that empower customers today to protect and enhance the places where people live, work and play. Its scientific discoveries deliver better benefits for customers and society on a bigger scale than ever before. The company holds a presence in over 100 countries with multiple headquarters across the globe for its branches.

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PMP nabs national and regional Azbee Awards of Excellence

Pest Management Professional (PMP) nabbed two national and six regional Azbee Awards of Excellence from the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE).

ASBPE recognizes editorial, design and online content excellence for business-to-business (B2B), trade, association and professional media. The organization’s annual Azbee Awards of Excellence competition is open to all U.S.-based publications.

At the 2026 Azbee Awards of Excellence held during the ASBPE’s virtual conference on May 14, PMP received:

Gold National Azbee Award — Design/Opening Spread for GAME ON: Get Ready to Take on Space-Invading Invasive Species

Gold National Azbee Award — Design/Front Cover, for PMP’s August 2025 GAME ON: Get Ready to Take on Space-Invading Invasive Species

PMP’s 2026 National Azbee Awards

PMP also received six Azbee Awards in the Heartland Region covering Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and West Virginia:

Gold Regional Azbee Award — Design / Front Cover, for PMP’s GAME ON: Get Ready to Take on Space-Invading Invasive Species

Gold Regional Azbee Award — Design / Opening Page / Spread, for GAME ON: Get Ready to Take on Space-Invading Invasive Species

Silver Regional Azbee Award — Print / State of the Industry, for PMP’s 2026 State of the Industry Report: Let the Good Times Roll (November 2025)

Silver Regional Azbee Award — Design / Front Cover, for What’s Next for Ant Control (July 2025).

Bronze Regional Azbee Award — Print / Single-Topic Coverage, for PMP’s GAME ON: Get Ready to Take on Space-Invading Invasive Species

Bronze Regional Azbee Award — Print / Article Design, for Tiny Pests, Enormous Risk (February 2025).

PMP’s 2026 Regional Azbee Awards

PMP staff recognized for their work include Art Director Tracie Martinez, Editor-in-Chief Heather Gooch, Senior Editor Diane Sofranec and VP of Content Marty Whitford.

Since being acquired by Cleveland-based North Coast Media, LLC (NCM) in 2012, PMP has earned more than 100 Azbee Awards of Excellence from ASBPE. Launched in 1964, the professional association’s members include full-time and freelance editors, writers, art directors and graphic designers who work for business, trade and specialty publications.

“PMP’s edit team possesses nearly 150 years of combined journalism experience, most covering pest control,” Whitford said. “Our can’t-resist content and graphic design is why PMP has attracted 1,500 more subscribers than its closest competitor. Advertisers, in turn, trust PMP because our audited audience of pest control buyers is second to none.”

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About Pest Management Professional (PMP)

Pest Management Professional (PMP) has served as pest control’s most trusted technical resource since 1933. PMP captivates its audience — via print, digital and social media, content marketing, custom media and exclusive buyer-seller networking events — with its unique brand of industry INFOtainment. PMP educates pest management professionals (PMPs) through species identification and control tips; updates on emerging business obstacles, opportunities and tools; and news regarding control technologies, techniques and regulations.

About North Coast Media (NCM)

North Coast Media, LLC (NCM) is a progressive business-to-business (B2B) media company headquartered in Cleveland. NCM’s flagship brands include Pest Management Professional (PMP), Golfdom, Landscape Management (LM),  GPS World, LP Gas, Pit & Quarry and Portable Plants. Each NCM brand consists of multiple experiences that make powerful connections between the buyers and sellers in each marketplace served, including print, digital and social media, content marketing, custom media and exclusive buyer-seller networking events (Summits and Roundtables), Hall of Fame industry recognition banquets and industry leading educational webinars.

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Technicide: Lithium-Ion Exacticide

The new Lithium-Ion Exacticide is built to be the ultimate workhorse for pest management professionals. Designed with a powerful, long-lasting battery, it delivers consistent precision and reliability all week long — no cords, no interruptions. The upgraded lithium system provides extended run time and faster charging, keeping you efficient on every job. A new ergonomic rubber grip ensures comfort and control, while the lightweight design makes it easier than ever to treat both large and confined areas. This redesigned unit continues to offer power, precision and performance.

About Technicide

Technicide, founded in 1989 by third-generation pest management professional Jim Harper, has been helping pest management professionals (PMPs) take control of their work with smarter tools for over 35 years. Born from hands-on experience and driven by innovation, Technicide products are crafted to save time, reduce labor, and improve results in the field — all proudly manufactured in Heber City, Utah.

From the original Injecticide to the Exacticide, to the Tech-Reach Bait Pro, Techni-Baiter and more, its tools are built to empower the professionals who protect our communities from pests every day.

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