PestWest: Mantis Uplight LED

Pest management professionals (PMPs) can now upgrade Mantis brand flying insect management systems to energy-efficient light-emitting diode (LED) technology in the way that works best for your operation:

• For technicians who prefer to retrofit existing systems on their own schedule, the exclusive PestWest LED Lamp Conversion Kit (product code: 130-000328) provides a simple upgrade from 15-watt fluorescent lamps (with magnetic ballast) to LEDs. Installation requires only replacing the fluorescent lamp and starter with the included LED lamp and dedicated LED smart starter.
• Now for a limited time, PestWest also offers a convenient, ready-to-use option: a complete Mantis Uplight that has already been retrofitted with LED technology (product code: 125-000553). This eliminates the need for field conversion and allows PMPs to order a fully assembled LED-equipped system — same classic design, powered by next-generation LED technology.
  

Why upgrade to PestWest LED Technology?

• Flexible options: Retrofit an existing Mantis system or order a complete, field-ready, retrofitted Mantis LED Uplight.
• Simple installation: Each conversion lamp includes a dedicated LED starter.
• Each complete LED Uplight (125-000553) contains the 64-diode lamp, smart starter and the LED glue board for maximum catch.
• Energy savings: Reduce energy consumption by up to 60 percent.
• Extended service life: Rated for up to three years of operation.
• Effective attraction: Produces 365nm UV-A light to attract flying insects.
• Broad compatibility: Designed for 120-volt direct, 15-watt magnetic ballast systems.
• Quality construction: Features metal end caps, an uncoated glass tube and UL-listed components.
  

The PestWest LED Lamp Conversion Kit (product code: 130-000328) LED-compatible black glue boards (product code: 135-000247) and complete retrofitted Mantis Uplight (product code: 125-000553) are available through preferred structural pest management distributors. Installation videos and additional LED flying insect management options are also available online.

About PestWest USA

Based in Sarasota, Fla., PestWest USA is a leading manufacturer of insect light traps (ILTs) and part of the Killgerm group of companies. PestWest offers a full range of traditional fluorescent and advanced LED ILTs, Bio-gel+ biological cleaning products, bed bug inspection tools, and expert training for pest management professionals.

Expert support

Dr. Stuart Mitchell, a frequent Pest Management Professional contributor, is also a valuable member of the PestWest USA team and has an “Ask Doc” and a FAQ section on the PestWest website.

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AMGUARD: ProVerde Wasp & Hornet Killer

Wasps and hornets are a liability that pest management professionals cannot ignore. ProVerde Wasp & Hornet Killer delivers rapid knockdown and kill in a formulation that is exempt under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) 25(b) provision.

It’s part of the AMGUARD Pest Solutions Fall Savings program, running now through Oct. 31, 2026. No enrollment form. No signing up, just order to access discounts on every case and can.

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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Scherzinger buys second Central Kentucky pest control firm

Scherzinger Pest Control acquired Harrodsburg, Ky.-based Blankenship Pest Control. It’s the company’s third acquisition in the past two years and its second in Central Kentucky.

Leaders of the two companies sent a letter to Blankenship’s commercial and residential customers that cited their common heritage as multi-generational, family-owned businesses and shared commitment to customer service as factors in moving forward with the deal.

“This is another strong addition to our growing network and deepens our ability to serve homes and businesses in Mercer and Boyle counties,” said Scherzinger Pest Control President and Pest Management Professional (PMP) Editorial Advisory Board member Kurt Scherzinger. “We see strength in Central Kentucky and we’re excited to grow our presence here.”

Operations will be combined at Scherzinger Pest Control’s existing offices Lexington, Ky. The company also has facilities in Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky, Dayton and Columbus, Ohio.

About Scherzinger Pest Control

Since 1934, Scherzinger Pest Control has been an innovator in the safe and responsible protection of residences, businesses and public spaces. PMP Hall of Famer Ed Scherzinger (Class of 2011) transitioned the company to the third generation of Sherzingers in 1980. Serving homeowners and businesses in Cincinnati, Columbus, Lexington, Dayton and Northern Kentucky, the company also partners with cultural and non-profit organizations to preserve the heritage of its shared communities.

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BASF: Fall Promotion

BASF’s Fall Promotion, which runs from Oct. 1, 2026, through Oct. 30, 2026, is the perfect time to stock up on the essentials you need. As temperatures shift and pest pressure moves indoors, save on the solutions you need for perimeter invaders, active insect or rodent infestations, and termites.

Products featured in the promotion include Fendona CS Controlled Release Insecticide for outdoor maintenance, Alpine WSG Water Soluble Granule Insecticide for flexible indoor and active-infestation control, and Ridesco WG Insecticide for situations requiring speed and impact. The promotion also includes popular PT Alpine brands that target flies, fleas and bed bugs, as well as Selontra Rodent Bait, designed to enhance the efficiency of rodent management programs by helping to reduce bait waste.

Anchoring the Fall Promotion are the hard-working liquid termiticides and bait systems from the BASF termite control portfolio: Trelona ATBS Annual Bait Stations, Advance Termite Bait Stations and the Termidor brand family of products.

Strategic stocking can help technicians respond confidently, reduce last-minute purchasing and support consistent service. Contact a BASF authorized distributor or BASF sales representative for more information or visit the BASF Fall Promotion page for all qualifying products, pricing, availability and regional details.

The seasonal savings end on Oct. 30, 2026. Eligible agency-product purchases include extended payment terms through March 21, 2027.  

About BASF

BASF Corp., headquartered in Florham Park, N.J., is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has more than 15,000 employees in North America and had sales of approximately $70 billion in 2025.

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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LabelSDS.com: Digital Label and SDS Book

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

LabelSDS.com offers an easy way to keep all your company’s label and SDS books updated and organized. Update all your Labelbooks with just a click of a button from your computer or smartphone. Easily add and delete products to all your Labelbooks without asking your technicians to bring them into the office. Never worry about having to print Labelbooks or update flash drives for your commercial accounts; with LabelSDS.com it is all digital and easily managed from your computer or smartphone.

LabelSDS.com also keeps you in the know with industry changes like Envu acquiring Bayer and FMC. With these acquisitions, the product formulations stay the same, but the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reference numbers change. This is important, because it will require you to have the correct label and SDS for these products with the corresponding EPA numbers.

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 computer, tablet or smartphone. 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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Bats given new origin story, thanks to research

Recent research reveals a major new discovery about bats: the mammals most likely originated in Europe around 65 million years ago. Previously, bats were believed to have originated in Asia, Africa or North America.

The publication Nature shared the findings on Sept. 23 in an article titled “Reference genomes and fossils revise bat family phylogeny and biogeography.”

News outlets worldwide covered the news, calling it a “landmark study” that solved a mystery going back millions of years. One fifth of all living mammals are bats, and more than 1,500 species can be found throughout the world. In the United States, certain species are protected under the Endangered Species Act.

The discovery was a team effort on a global scale. The Bat1K consortium, consisting of 137 researchers from 64 countries, collaborated to combine genomic and fossil evidence that revealed the new origin story. They now believe bats traveled from Europe to Africa and then made their way to Asia, the Americas and Australia.

The team of researchers used a single evolutionary model that incorporated fossil and living species to identify the oldest group of fossil bats while incorporating genomic evidence to determine when and where bats first originated, according to the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). Scientists from the Bronx, N.Y.-based organization were among the researchers who contributed to the study.

WCS said the team assembled the largest collection of high-quality bat genomes to date. It covers 103 species and representing each of the currently recognized 21 bat families. Researchers combined them with 44 fossil bats from across the globe to reconstruct bats’ evolutionary history. Samples were collected over decades from bats across the world, including representatives of some of the rarest and most unusual bat families, found in the most remote locations.

The genomic resource also gives scientists an evolutionary framework that will allow them to investigate the genes behind bats’ resistance to disease and longevity. This work eventually could inform research into human aging, immunity and disease resistance.

In addition to pinpointing where bats originated, the fossil evidence shed light on when echolocation and flight evolved. The research suggests these two traits were established near the time bats originated.

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PBC: Pest Control Insurance

Since 1934, Program Brokerage Corp. (PBC) has been the go-to insurance partner for pest management professionals nationwide. As the official endorsed broker of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), the firm brings industry-leading expertise and tailor-made coverage to keep your business safe and thriving.

Coverage you can count on:

• General Liability
• Property
• Inland Marine
• Umbrella Excess
• Commercial Auto
• Worker’s Compensation
• Nationwide coverage (excluding Alabama)
  

Customized. Cost-Effective. Trusted. Let PBC handle your insurance needs so you can focus on what you do best: protecting homes and businesses. Learn more or get a quote today using the URL below.

About PBC

Program Brokerage Corporation (PBC) is a powerful market resource known for its wide range of offerings and capabilities. The New York City-based firm is also a partner for carriers reaching out to the commercial insurance buyer in innovative, cost-effective ways and has pioneered an innovative approach to Purchasing Group Insurance buying, which has won popular acclaim.

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