{"id":3642,"date":"2015-12-08T13:50:47","date_gmt":"2015-12-08T13:50:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/international-pest-control.com\/?p=3642"},"modified":"2016-02-21T19:17:49","modified_gmt":"2016-02-21T19:17:49","slug":"novdec15-editorial-contents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/international-pest-control.com\/wordpress\/novdec15-editorial-contents\/","title":{"rendered":"International Pest Control \u2013 November\/December 2015 \u2013 Vol 57, Nr.6"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Cover Photo:<\/strong> Some of PelGar\u2019s products on the manufacturing line \u2013 see company profile<\/p><\/div>\n

Trapping insects relies as much upon knowing where best to place a trap, as using the right pheromone or attractant. In the same way, knowing which spray application method to use, is equally if not more crucial when applying a pesticide, to get the best from whichever formulation or active ingredient is chosen.<\/p>\n

Many years ago, I was fortunate to study Silwood Park which is also the home to IPARC, (The International Pesticide Application Research Consortium). A Director of IPARC for 31 years and now one of our Technical Consultants, Professor Graham Matthews helped establish IPARC as a global pathfinder in research and training, in improved methods of applying pesticides as well as running the M.Sc. course and mentoring many students and post docs. As our special feature this issue is Application Technology, Graham has contributed two articles covering vector management and crop spraying and, should you wish to read further on the subject, we are pleased to also provide a review of the recent reissue of his book: Pesticides: Health, Safety and the Environment.<\/p>\n

Also within our special feature, Martin considers how robotics are beginning to find a place in crop management systems. Maybe the \u2018I\u2019 in IPM should now stand for \u2018Intelligent\u2019? Clive meanwhile took a walk around PestTech and not finding much new in application equipment, he has prepared a wider review of what has changed in formulation management and application this year. Our company profile this issue features PelGar International, a company that is going from strength to strength, especially since its recent acquisition of Agropharm Ltd. in May this year. The newly enlarged company is certainly making an impact in global pest control.<\/p>\n

My own contributions include a review of the pest control, FAOMPA conference in Malaysia and the biocontrol industry, ABIM gathering in Switzerland. Immediately after the latter we have an article from (European Crop Protection Association) as a timely reminder that IPM involves the use of chemicals too. Not content with just writing on his specialist subject, Graham also attended the BCPC Congress in Brighton and has provided a full review of the October meeting jointly organised with TGSE, looking at the current state of the regulation of pesticides in Europe. At the same time, north of London, the Amenity Forum held its second annual conference and there is much to be proud of as the forum gathers momentum.<\/p>\n

In public health we consider recent issues on calls to ban rodent glue traps; which wood does a termite prefer; how vacuums can improve professional services; celebrations for two Central European pest management product manufacturers; and a new combination two-way insecticide mixture for indoor residual spraying.<\/p>\n

I have now completed my third year as editor and I hope you have enjoyed the last six issues. We remain open as always for contributions long and short from near and far. I hope you enjoy your year-end celebrations and I look forward to 2016 with more news and views in pest management.<\/p>\n

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Contents of International Pest Control November\/December 2015
\nVolume 57, Number 6<\/h3>\n

International News in Brief<\/h4>\n

Association News<\/h4>\n
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  • NPTA enjoy a successful PestTech<\/li>\n
  • CEPA chairman recognized at PestWorld, Nashville<\/li>\n
  • IBMA Feeding Europe while reducing pesticide dependency<\/li>\n
  • CPA respond to EFSA peer review of glyphosate<\/li>\n
  • New FAOPMA president addresses conference<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Company Profile<\/h4>\n
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    • PelGar International – making an impact in global pest control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Special Feature: Application Technology<\/h4>\n
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      • Improvements in application techniques – Graham Matthews<\/em><\/li>\n
      • Robots \u2013 the future of agriculture – Martin Redbond<\/em><\/li>\n
      • Needing a Holistic Approach to Vector Management – Graham Matthews<\/em><\/li>\n
      • PestTech 2015 \u2013 and the state of pesticide application – Clive Boase<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Focus on Public Health<\/h4>\n
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        • FAOPMA gathers in Penang, Malaysia – David Loughlin<\/em><\/li>\n
        • Is there a vacuum in your professional service? – Steve Zeilinger<\/em><\/li>\n
        • Date announced for ICUP 2017 conference<\/li>\n
        • Humane Society call for ban on rodent glue traps<\/li>\n
        • Calling all poster authors<\/li>\n
        • What \u2018Wood\u2019 a termite prefer to eat? – Kim Kaplan<\/em><\/li>\n
        • Celebrating success in Central European pest management\n
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          • Physical control pioneers open new premises in Poland – ICB Pharma<\/em><\/li>\n
          • From state farm to international business – 50 years of B\u00e1bolna Bio<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
          • Organisers expect strong interest in UK rodent control course<\/li>\n
          • Largest rat ever discovered<\/li>\n
          • New two-way insecticide mixture for indoor residual spraying<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Focus on Agriculture<\/h4>\n
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            • International biocontrol industry gathers in Switzerland – David Loughlin<\/em><\/li>\n
            • ECPA (European Crop Protection Association ) members engaged in IPM – Jean Charles Bocquet<\/em><\/li>\n
            • A Positive Outlook for the Regulation of Pesticides in Europe? – Graham Matthews<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Focus on Horticulture & Amenity<\/h4>\n
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              • Taking pride in amenity management – John Moverley<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Publications<\/h4>\n
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                • Pesticides: Health, Safety and the Environment – Reviewed by Dr Alan Baylis<\/em>, Nuvistix Innovation Ltd, Chair of SCI Agrisciences Group<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  International Pest Control calendar of events<\/h4>\n

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