October 16 Virtual Conference: Cockroaches
The PCT Cockroach Control Virtual Conference, sponsored by Syngenta, will be held Oct. 16. Speakers include Dr. Ameya Gondhelaker, Purdue University; Dr. Andrew Sutherland, UC ANR; Chad Gore, Rentokil Terminix; and Chris Keefer, Ph.D., Syngenta. See the states that have approved CEUs. More are being added every week!
READER POLL RESULTS
PCT keeps a pulse on the industry with timely Reader Poll questions. Here are results from a recent poll question for pest management professionals.

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Tongan Island Rat Eradication
A significant increase in seabird populations and other land wildlife was observed less than one year since the Kingdom of Tonga carried out a ground-breaking mission to restore and re-wild Late Island by eradicating invasive rats, potentially marking it as the largest rat-free island in the Pacific. Bell Laboratories, a longtime supporter of rodent eradication initiatives in sensitive environments, as well as a supplier of rodenticide for Island Conservation projects, was involved in this project. Learn more about this project.
More About the New Rentokil Terminix Innovation Center
Included in this month’s issue is a news report about the new Rentokil Terminix Innovation Center.
The facility opened June 6, which is World Pest Day.
Watch a video in which Cassie Krejci, Ph. D., head of science and innovation for North America at Rentokil Initial, explains why the center was built, some of its features and the company’s current and future plans for the facility.
The new Rentokil Terminix Innovation Center in Irving, Texas.
Recently Added Videos on PCT Online
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Explore the August 2024 Issue
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