Skyhawk: Trapmate

Today’s pest management professionals (PMPs) need solutions that are efficient, scalable and built for long-term use. Skyhawk Trapmate delivers with a full suite of reusable electronic remote monitoring (ERM) devices designed to modernize pest control operations.

Every Trapmate device is battery-powered with replaceable batteries, eliminating the need for hardwiring or external power. This allows for flexible deployment in virtually any environment, while ensuring devices can be reused across accounts — reducing costs and maximizing return on investment.\

A complete monitoring ecosystem

Trapmate offers a comprehensive platform that supports:

• Rodent and wildlife monitoring across virtually any trap type
• Insect monitoring solutions, including vision-based systems like Trapmate InsectaVision
• Environmental sensors for temperature, humidity, water, entry and power
• A cellular-connected hub and software platform for real-time alerts and reporting

All devices communicate wirelessly, enabling remote visibility without relying on Wi-Fi or on-site infrastructure.

Built for the real world

Designed for durability and repeat use, Trapmate devices can be easily deployed, repositioned and redeployed as needs change. The battery-powered system ensures reliable performance across food facilities, warehouses, commercial properties and wildlife applications — especially in areas where power access is limited.

Smarter, more efficient operations

With continuous monitoring and real-time alerts, Trapmate shifts pest control from routine checks to exception-based servicing. Technicians can focus only where activity is confirmed — reducing unnecessary visits, improving documentation and optimizing service efficiency.

About Skyhawk

Based in Derry, N.H., Skyhawk Trapmate is a division of Skyhawk, a U.S.-based company specializing in remote monitoring technology for pest and wildlife professionals. Trapmate’s wireless, battery-powered sensors provide real-time trap activity and data to enhance technician efficiency, reduce service visits, and increase client retention.

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Wildlife Control Supplies: WCS iChase Autonomic Laser

The trademarked Wildlife Control Supplies (WCS) iChase Autonomic Laser (ICH-AIBR) is an advanced bird deterrent powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and designed to protect sensitive environments from bird activity without harm. Using proven laser technology, the system projects a controlled moving laser pattern that birds perceive as a physical threat, encouraging them to leave the area without injury.

Fully automated, humane and chemical-free, the iChase operates 24/7 to reduce contamination, structural damage and biosecurity risks in farms, warehouses, roofs, and open structures. Other features include:

• Class 3B laser designed to startle birds without causing harm
• Programmable movement patterns
• Durable, commercial-grade construction for indoor and outdoor use
• IP66-rated for reliable performance in outdoor environments
• Operates in temperatures from -4 degrees Fahrenheit to 122 degrees Fahrenheit
• Wide coverage range of approximately 320 to 650 feet
• Compatible with 100- to-240-volt alternating current (VAC) power supply (50 to 60 Hertz)
• Supports professional integrated pest management (IPM) programs
• Discreet, quiet operation suitable for sensitive environments

About Wildlife Control Supplies

WCS was founded in 1998 by the late Alan Huot and his wife, Carol — both experienced wildlife trappers and experts. The company has been helping wildlife and pest control professionals capture, control and prevent wildlife in the field, in commercial buildings and in residential environments ever since. The Suffield, Conn.-based company not only offers a variety of brands and products, but also has developed its own WCS Premium Grade Bait products and breakthrough inventions in response to customer needs.

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Polti USA: Bed Bug eGuide

Bed Bug Tool Kit: Control Methods to Combine in an IPM Bed Bug Protocol is a new, downloadable guide for pest management professionals (PMPs). It examines the strengths and limitations of all major bed bug control methods and, importantly, how each can be combined with superheated steam as part of an integrated pest management (IPM) approach. This comprehensive resource can be invaluable for companies looking to build more effective treatment programs.

About Polti

Founded in 1978, with North American headquarters based in Los Angeles, Calif., Polti was built on two pillars that characterize the company and its products to this day: quality and innovation. Over the decades. Polti has combined technological innovation with Italian-made quality and environmental compatibility to offer a clean and simple vision of the future. As a European leader in steam appliances, Polti’s patented products are available in more than 50 countries worldwide.

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New insurance benefit for NPMA members

The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has partnered with VIU by HUB — a personal insurance platform backed by HUB International — to offer pest management professionals and their communities a simple, modern way to shop for home, auto, condo, renters and other personal insurance coverages. Program Brokerage Corp. (PBC) served as the catalyst behind this new member benefit.

Through VIU by HUB, members can compare quotes from more than 50 A-rated insurance companies in minutes. The experience is fully digital for those who prefer self-service, or one-on-one with a licensed advisor for those who want personalized guidance.

This benefit is available to NPMA members, their employees, friends and family, vendor employees, partners and business associates.

About the National Pest Management Association

The National Pest Management Association is a non-profit organization with more than 4,000 members. It was established in 1933 to support the pest management industry’s commitment to the protection of public health, food and property from the diseases and dangers of pests. The association has had many notable leaders over the years, including Pest Management Professional Hall of Famers Bill Buettner (Class of 1998), Dr. Ralph Heal (Class of 2003), Dr. Phil Spear (Class of 2004) and Bob Rosenberg (Class of 2013), to name just a few.

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Bite Back: An integrated approach to smarter mosquito control and disease prevention

Mosquitoes remain among the most significant and persistent pest groups worldwide, with more than 3,490 species identified. While many species are simply a nuisance, others serve as vectors of serious diseases such as malaria, dengue, Zika virus and West Nile virus.

In pest management, control efforts typically focus on a limited number of species that pose the greatest public health risks. Despite their diversity, mosquitoes share key biological and behavioral traits that can be leveraged for effective control. An effective mosquito management program should follow an integrated approach. Try using BITE as a mnemonic device:

B is for breeding site removal

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Routine inspection and maintenance are essential for reducing mosquito populations. Key actions include:

• Removing standing water from containers, tires and gutters
• Draining or modifying areas prone to water accumulation
• Treating unavoidable water sources with appropriate larvicides

I is for impacting populations

For adult mosquitoes, barrier treatments are a common strategy. Such applications target mosquito resting sites such as vegetation and structural
perimeters. Best practices include:

• Targeting shaded resting areas and the undersides of foliage
• Avoiding flowering or edible plants to protect pollinators
• Following all directions per the product label
• Maintaining proper equipment and application techniques
• Considering environmental conditions and local ecosystems

Larvicides, meanwhile, are essential for preventing mosquito development. Selection depends on site conditions and species. Common categories include:

• Biological larvicides such as Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (BTI), Bacillus sphaericus and spinosad
• Insect growth regulators (IGRs) such as methoprene
• Larvicidal oils

T is for timing of applications

Apply treatments strategically based on mosquito activity and environmental conditions. Timing plays a critical role in control effectiveness.

• Reapply barrier treatments every three to four weeks as needed
• Begin treatments prior to peak mosquito season
• Monitor environmental conditions to adjust timing accordingly

E is for exclusion

Preventing mosquito entry is a key component of control:

• Seal cracks and gaps around structures
• Install door sweeps
• Maintain intact window screens
• Use air curtains in high-traffic areas

Exclusion measures, when combined with other strategies, significantly reduce indoor mosquito activity. Effective mosquito management requires a comprehensive, integrated approach that targets all stages of the mosquito life cycle. By combining breeding-site reduction, targeted treatments, strategic timing and exclusion practices, pest management professionals can reduce mosquito populations and mitigate the risks of mosquito-borne diseases.

Mosquito biology basics

Both male and female mosquitoes feed on plant nectar for energy. However, only females require bloodmeals to support egg development.

Female mosquitoes locate hosts using a combination of well-documented cues, including:

• Carbon dioxide (CO2)
• Body odor
• Heat
• Moisture
• Visual contrast

Understanding these cues supports more effective control strategies, including targeted trapping, habitat modification and environmental management.

Eastern treehole mosquito (Aedes triseriatus) (PHOTO: JAMES D. GATHANY)

Mosquito larvae develop in a wide range of aquatic habitats, including natural sites such as tree holes and phytotelmata (accumulated water in plant cavities), as well as artificial containers like tires, clogged gutters and flooded areas. These environments provide organic material and microorganisms that serve as larval food sources.

In colder climates, mosquitoes survive unfavorable conditions through diapause or dormancy. For example:

• Culex species overwinter as adult females and become active in spring.
• By comparison, the eastern treehole mosquito (Aedes triseriatus), a primary vector of La Crosse encephalitis, overwinters as eggs in northern regions and may persist as larvae in warmer climates.

Understanding these seasonal patterns improves the timing and effectiveness of control programs.

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LabelSDS.com: Commercial Customer Portal

LabelSDS.com continues to revolutionize the way that pest management professionals (PMPs) manage and distribute their product label and safety data sheet (SDS) books to technicians and their commercial customers.

Do you have commercial customers that require you furnish them with a Label/SDS Book of the products used at their facilities? LabelSDS.com has you covered! Easily create custom lists of the products that are used at their facilities. Your commercial customers can access this information by logging into their customized portal or through a QR code. The QR code provides unrestricted access to their labels and SDS in the event of a spill or inspection. Note that the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard requires that all employees always have unrestricted access to these documents. 

Using a new product at their facility? Easily add new products with just a click of a button. No need to print out new labels or SDS or to update jump drives. As soon as you add the new product to the portal, it is viewable when logging in and through the QR code instantly.

The Commercial Customer Portal is perfect for property management groups, school districts, food-processing plants, restaurants and more.

About LabelSDS.com

LabelSDS.com is a web-based program with more than 20,000 product labels and safety data sheets (SDS) specific to the pest and turf industries. You can create your own company label and SDS “digital book” with the products your company uses. Easily add and delete products from your list. Don’t see the product you are looking for? With LabelSDS.com, you can submit a product request, and the team will add the product for you. All your employees can access, download, print, email and text your company’s labels and SDS from their computers, tablets or smartphones. Best of all, your company’s labels and SDS update automatically whenever there is a revision. LabelSDS.com is designed to be an easy and affordable way to access and manage your company’s labels and SDS.

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Yates-Astro acquires A-1 Economic Exterminators

Savannah, Ga.-based Yates-Astro Termite & Pest Control has acquired the Brunswick, Ga.-based operations of A-1 Economic Exterminators.

The acquisition officially closed on June 30, 2026. Customers previously served by the acquired A-1 Economic Exterminators business in Glynn, Brantley and McIntosh counties are now served through Yates-Astro’s Brunswick branch. The acquisition does not include the St. Marys, Ga.-based A-1 Economic Exterminators of Camden Inc., only the Brunswick-area business.

“We are honored to continue the legacy that A-1 Economic Exterminators has established over the past several decades,” said Rick Culbreth Jr., president of Yates-Astro Termite & Pest Control. “A-1 Economic Exterminators has been serving Brunswick families and businesses since 1977, and their reputation for dependable service, professionalism, and strong community relationships makes them an excellent fit for our organization. This acquisition expands our local presence while preserving the values that customers have come to expect. The transaction was made even more meaningful by the genuine respect and trust that exists between our company and the sellers, creating a smooth transition and a bright future for both our employees and customers.” 

About Yates-Astro Termite & Pest Control 

Yates-Astro Termite & Pest Control is a family-owned pest management company serving residential and commercial customers throughout Georgia and South Carolina. With a long-standing commitment to customer service, professionalism, and community involvement, Yates-Astro provides comprehensive pest, termite, mosquito, and wildlife management services across the region 

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