Pest Control Conference Wrap 2024
A summary of the key pest control industry conferences in the Asia Pacific region in 2024.
September 2, 2024
Professional Pest Manager Magazine
How’s the New Zealand Economy Fairing? (And its Impact on Pest Control)
A look at the New Zealand economy and the implications for the pest control sector.
September 1, 2024
Australian Pest Managers Group Prize Draw
Two lucky pest managers took home prizes in the Australian Pest Managers Group prize giveaway, organised by Serial Pest Control’s Doug Balsom.
September 1, 2024
AI is in the Picture for New Zealand Pest Control
The issue of catching on-target pests is being addressed with the use of AI in New Zealand’s South Island.
September 1, 2024
Potential for Drones in Pest Control in New Zealand
Drones may be given the green light for use in pest control applications in New Zealand.
September 1, 2024
AI Infiltration – Can you Trust Scientific Papers?
The credibility of scientific literature has been somewhat undermined by the recent publishing (and subsequent redaction) of a paper that included some very obviously incorrect AI-generated material.
August 7, 2024
Year in Review: Pest Control Market Overview, 2023
2023 saw a good deal of merger and acquisition activity in the global pest control market. Here we share an overview of the most notable transactions.
June 1, 2024
Mice Infest Kiwi Fruit Shipment on Cargo Ship
A sizeable mouse infestation has wreaked havoc on a shipment of kiwi fruit.
June 1, 2024
What is the Contribution of Pest Control to the Economy?
The economic value of the pest control market extends beyond the revenue generated by pest control companies, according to a US article in Journal of Economic Entomology.
June 1, 2024
PMANZ 2024 Biennial Conference
The biennial PMANZ conference held in Auckland is a great opportunity for pest managers to broaden their technical knowledge.
June 1, 2024
Be the Expert. Meet the Expert – Seminar Review
A summary of the 2024 “Meet the Expert. Be the Expert” Online Seminar with Prof. Chow-Yang Lee.
May 8, 2024
Red Imported Fire Ant – Senate Inquiry
A Senate Inquiry into the management of red imported fire ants in Australia was carried out in early 2024. A list of 10 recommendations have been made in an attempt to overhaul the management of the program in order to meet its aim of eradication (or at least containment).
May 8, 2024