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Pest pros agree: #coffee #grounds aren’t an effective #ant solution. They may mask trails briefly, but better options include DE, peppermint oil, and sealing entry points. Read the #MarthaStewart article below.
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Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave service members who gave their lives in service to our country. We are grateful for their sacrifice and the freedoms they protect.

Brownyard Group will be closed this Monday in honor of #MemorialDay.

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#Sprikets, aka #SpiderCrickets, thrive in dark, damp spaces and can chew through fabrics, cardboard, and wood. Dry out the area, declutter, and trap them before they multiply. Read Better Homes & Gardens' article below to learn more.
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With recent #hantavirus headlines, many homeowners are worried about #rodents. The risk remains extremely rare — and preventable. #PMPs can ease concerns with facts, safe‑cleanup guidance, and proactive exclusion. Read @PMP_magazine below.
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A rare #AndesHantavirus #outbreak aboard a cruise ship has raised alarms after likely human‑to‑human #transmission. @WHO says the risk to the #public remains low, but the situation is being closely monitored. Read the @NPR article to get the latest.
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#Caffeine doesn’t just wake up humans — it sharpens #ants too. #ArgentineAnts given caffeinated sugar learned routes faster and cut travel time by up to 38%. The discovery could make future baits far more effective. Read @ScienceDaily below.
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#NeemOil is a go‑to for organic gardeners. It tackles #aphids, #mites, #beetle larvae and even some #fungal issues — just apply carefully and avoid harming beneficial #insects. Read the Better Homes & Gardens article below for insight.
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The #PestControl market is shifting fast. In the debut episode of #RoutestoRiches, @PCTMagazine’s Brad Harbison sits down with Kemp Anderson and discusses what owners should prepare for over the next 12–24 months. Watch the podcast below.
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Do dryer sheets repel #mosquitoes? Experts say only briefly—and not well. Their scent fades fast, and there’s no scientific evidence that they work. Read below to learn more about mosquitoes in the home.
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The #PestManagement industry is shifting fast. Consolidation, competition and rising valuations make strong loss history and smart #RiskManagement essential. Read John Culotta’s latest insights below. https://t.co/DXelUuKRKx

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After months of unanswered complaints, a #Bronx tenant dealing with a #rat‑infested apartment is finally receiving help — thanks to community attention and a local #pest management company stepping in at no cost. Watch the @ABC7NY report below. https://t.co/5X10GGbLoL

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As we near the end of #AntAwarenessWeek, we wanted to give an honorable metion to the Bigheaded Ant (Pheidole megacephala). This @UF_IFAS study warns that soil piles along walkways or “tubes” on trees may signal this invasive species and its supercolonies.
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#AsianNeedleAnts are growing across the U.S., displacing native ants and posing #healthrisks with their sting. Experts urge residents to avoid contact and report sightings to local agriculture offices. Read the Kolo 8 News article below. #AntAwarenessWeek
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It’s #NationalPestManagementMonth. As spring #pests surge, @NationalPestMgt is urging #homeowners to call in the pros. Trained technicians can find what you can’t see and stop small problems before they become big ones. Read @BusinessWire below.
https://t.co/Jqyf30c1YA

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Workers’ comp rates are leveling out, signaling a more balanced market ahead.
Brownyard’s Gamble Cuce shares insights on rate trends and the rise of #AI‑driven #riskanalysis in Rough Notes Magazine.
Link below.
#WorldHealthDay #WorkersComp
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#IowaState researchers are building an AI-powered app that lets farmers snap a photo to instantly identify #pests, #weeds, and #diseases—bringing expert crop advice right to their pocket. Read the @AgClips article below.
https://t.co/JPT9oGiHkX

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10 #herbs that do more than flavor your food. From chives to #lavender, these companion #plants help repel #pests, attract beneficial #insects, and keep your garden thriving naturally. Learn more below. https://t.co/mf1zM7OjqF

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Warmer days are the green light #pests have been waiting for. NPMA experts say #ants, #termites, #mosquitoes, and #ticks are already on the move! Read #NPMA's @BusinessWire article below.
https://t.co/AUIZEoO4zd

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#Mosquitoes don’t swarm your head because they follow each other — they’re following the same signals! New research visualizes their flight patterns, revealing how CO₂ and contrast guide them. Click the @gatechengineers article below to access the video.
https://t.co/EsWJRnjjz2

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The #PestManagementFoundation has announced two new scholarships — each designed to support #students pursuing #careers in #pest management, #public policy, and the biological sciences. Applications open in October. Click the @PCTMagazine article below.
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