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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. ow.ly/9boq50Ysppj

Demand for #mosquito control is rising fast—and customers are looking for #data‑driven, solutions. From #disease concerns to smarter baiting strategies, providers are adapting to meet a growing #publichealth need. View the @lawnlandscape article below. ow.ly/2YtW50Ysofa

Meet the plant’s hidden protectors: #endophyticfungi that kill #pests, strengthen defenses, and support #healthier, more resilient #crops. To learn more, visit the @EntsocAmerica article below. ow.ly/ZFfz50Ypavh

Coastal living brings beauty—but also persistent #pests. A new Hello Nation feature breaks down how seasonal strategies and safe, proactive treatments help protect #families and #pets in waterfront communities. Read the full article below. ow.ly/MC5750YpH14

This #TermiteAwarenessWeek, @NationalPestMgt is urging #commercialproperty owners to act before #spring activity peaks. With $6.8B in annual damage and hidden vulnerabilities in commercial #buildings, proactive #inspections and prevention are essential. ow.ly/SWyY50YpaIL

Last month, we welcomed Tiggy the groundhog from #SweetbriarNatureCenter! Our team was filled with joy (and plenty of fuzziness) as we learned all about how #Groundhogs live and thrive. Thank you for spending time with us, Tiggy! 🐾 #WorldWildlifeDay2026

This upcoming #WorldWildlifeDay, we celebrate the #wildlife that sustains our #food, protects our #ecosystems, and supports #communities around the world—protecting every species protects us all. Read the @World_Wildlife article below. ow.ly/wcap50YlWmO

#Termites cause an estimated $6.8B in damage each year — mostly without #homeowners noticing. #PPMA is rallying the industry for #TermiteAwarenessWeek (March 1–7) to educate and empower consumers before costly damage occurs. Read @PMP_magazine below. ow.ly/aeXz50YhNnE

A microscopic #aphid destroyed millions of vines and changed wine forever. #Phylloxera ’s devastation — and the American rootstocks that saved the industry — still define modern vineyards. Read the #PeopleInc article below. ow.ly/eivR50YhN5P

Most #Americans feel only somewhat prepared for #pests. Only 22% feel confident handling them, while 60% feel only somewhat confident and 18% aren’t confident at all. Read the @PCTMagazine article below for “Myths and Misconceptions About Pest Risks”. ow.ly/uOBP50YcWwO

With #PunxsutawneyPhil calling for 6 more weeks of winter, cold snaps are driving some #pests indoors—while a warmer‑than‑usual season is pushing others in early for birthing prep. Read the @Forbes article below for more on winter #pestcontrol. ow.ly/YtoF50YcWeZ

Recent Harris Poll surveys for #NPMA show that 17% of Americans encountered #rodents in their homes in #2025, and 21% saw a #cockroach. With numbers like these, #winter #pest encounters remain a real concern. Read the @PMP_magazine article below. ow.ly/nM9j50Y90hO

Improved sterile #insect technique methods developed through an #IAEA international research project can now be applied to many insect #pests, offering a potential way to reduce dependence on #pesticides. Read the @iaeaorg article below. ow.ly/SfX550Y626i

#Springtails or #Snowfleas show up on snow because cold temps slow them down “just enough for us to notice their chaotic parkour routine,” per #USFWS. Read the PopSci article below to learn more about these #prehistoric #pests! ow.ly/yyIL50Y57IE

Step back in time with us this #GroundhogDay! Brownyard staff rocked their favorite decades—from the ’50s to the ’80s—and had a blast. We also made a donation to support Tiggy the Groundhog at Sweetbriar Nature Center, helping care for her and her friends.

#Pesticides are widely used because they help #farmers protect crops, boost yields, and improve efficiency. The emergence of synthetic pesticides after #WW2 has shown significant gains in #agriculture, benefiting growers. Read the @theNASEM study below. ow.ly/9nhq50XXoIW

A recent panel highlighted major #regulatory changes ahead, including the @EPA’s #ESA reviews, new #mitigation measures, and expanding label/geographic-use limits. Read the @PCTMagazine article below to learn more. ow.ly/aC3R50XWXJS

Researchers say #biodiversity in plants, #fungi, #arachnids, #insects and #amphibians is likely far richer than we thought, according to @uarizona – led study in Science Advances. Read the @PCTMagazine article to learn more. ow.ly/H5sK50XTc6c

In #pest management, #Calliphoridae — the blow flies — have a well‑earned reputation for unpleasant situations. However, residential cases show the culprit behind an #infestation isn’t always a #carcass. Read the @PMP_magazine article below. ow.ly/678e50XXonP

The @PMP_magazine team are grateful for another strong year with the #pest management industry. To close out #2025, they've rounded up our most‑viewed posts to look back at the year’s biggest moments. See more below. ow.ly/I2wz50XTqnA