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Disinfectant Wipes & other Disinfectants in Schools

John Allran, the Environmental Toxicologist for NCDA&CS Structural Pest Control & Pesticides Division sent the following email to over 2700 schools across the state regarding...

“Bug Bombs” Are Ineffective

Researchers at NCSU have published a study showing that “Total Release Foggers” (or “TRFs”) are ineffective at controlling German cockroaches.  The study published in BMC Public...

Termite swarms

We are at the time of year where termite swarms will start showing up outdoors and possibly indoors.  Swarms outdoors are likely to occur not...

Disinfectant wipes in schools

The National Pesticide Information Center has released a new poster about using disinfectant wipes in schools.  They can be very valuable when used properly, but should never...

Bidding IPM contracts for Schools

The EPA has published recommendations for contracts related to IPM in Schools.  Check out https://www.epa.gov/managing-pests-schools/school-ipm-program-bid-and-contract-guidance