Tag: Public Health
International Pest Control – September/October 2015 – Vol 57, Nr.5
I was always told that studying Latin would be good for a science career so I have for a long time now believed pheromones are not biopesticides. The word pesticide is derived from Latin – ‘pestis’ meaning ‘plague’ and ‘cide’ from caedere ‘to kill’. Semiochemicals do not kill when used as control agents –they simply […]
International Pest Control – July/August 2015 – Vol 57, Nr.4
Everyday should be a school day. Life is full of learning opportunities but as we are bombarded with information every day, it is sometimes difficult to take in and retain new facts. Certainly as I get older, my retention ability seems to dwindle, despite frequent exercise at the pub and village quizzes. Perhaps we rely […]
International Pest Control – May/June 2015 – Vol57, Nr.3
I am not clear how long a pest has to reside in a new locality to no longer be consider as an invasive pest and to be added to the list of ‘natives’. Many pests we deal with every day will have been a new comer at some time and as international communication and travel […]
International Pest Control – March/April 2015 – Vol57, Nr.2
The word pest can so often conjure up thoughts of insects and yet weeds are pests too (plants in the wrong place) and as IPC covers all pests, this month our special feature considers weed management. Herbicides are still the most economical way to control weeds and they account for the largest share of sales […]
International Pest Control – January/February 2015 – Vol57, Nr.1
At the end of 2014 we enjoyed three days in Paris at Parasitec and then after the New Year, France and the rest of the world was turned upside down. We hope that 2015 is a peaceful one for you all and please travel safe. We review Parasitec in pictures. With 2015 come a few […]
International Pest Control – July/August 2013 – Vol.55, Nr.4
Summer is well and truly upon us in the Northern hemisphere and the rains and winds of 2012 have been replaced by the heat and sun of 2013. Pest management is all about coping with changing situations that confront us and the weather certainly makes forward planning a challenge. One of the challenges of Editor […]
International Pest Control – May/June 2013 – Vol.55, Nr.3
Gradually over the last few weeks, announcers on radio and television have shown considerable improvement in their ability to pronounce the word ‘neonicotinoid’. Sadly it appears to be yet another occasion when our industry gets into the public consciousness with negative connotations. It takes little more to raise the general populace’s emotions, than concerns over […]
International Pest Control – March/April 2013 – Vol.55, Nr.2
You may notice a few changes to IPC magazine this issue. Besides aiming to cover all aspects of pest control in print, we have now embraced the digital age and have broadened our reach to include social media. We invite you to search out our various locations on Linkedin, Twitter and Facebook where we welcome […]
