Mosquito control

EPA Announces Registration of Groundbreaking New Mosquito Control Solution

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Dengue fever, Family, Public, Genetically modified food, WHO, EPA, OMRI, World Health Organization, Environmental health, CDC, Disease, Bacteria, Notifiable disease, Male, Mosquito control, Female, Yellow, Chemical substance, Butterfly, Yellow fever, Wolbachia, Compatibility, Virus, Fever Dream, Bee, Multimedia, Community

This new mosquito control pesticide represents a significant advancement in mosquito control.

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  • This new mosquito control pesticide represents a significant advancement in mosquito control.
  • The WB1 pesticide specifically targets the Aedes aegypti mosquito, commonly known as the Yellow Fever mosquito.
  • "This approach offers targeted, species-specific mosquito control for communities and individuals, while maintaining the high safety standards expected by the EPA," Dobson emphasizes.
  • Effective Mosquito Control: WB1 Males effectively target and reduce populations of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, the primary transmitter of Dengue fever.

As Public Health Threat of Mosquito-Borne Illness Increases, Florida's World-Class Scientists & Professionals are Ready

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Monday, April 15, 2024
Dengue fever, Agriculture, Learning, Insecticide, Malaria, Population growth, Collier, Animal, Sunlight, West Nile virus, Male, Partnership, FMCA, Water, Mosquito control, Life, COVID-19, Intelligence, PCR, Oxitec, Disease, Livestock, Fever Dream, Death, AMCD

Known as the world's deadliest animal, mosquitoes also love Florida, and carry deadly diseases like malaria, West Nile virus, and dengue fever.

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  • Known as the world's deadliest animal, mosquitoes also love Florida, and carry deadly diseases like malaria, West Nile virus, and dengue fever.
  • This week is Florida Mosquito Control Awareness Week , highlighting the incredible science, training and resources dedicated to combating the world's most dangerous animal.
  • Mosquitoes are responsible for more human deaths than any another animal, killing nearly a quarter of a million people globally each year .
  • "It is a true honor to host these passionate, dedicated professionals in Florida," said Dr. Rui-De Xue, AMCD Executive Director.

ohDEER's Expansion Continues with Central Virginia Opening

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Friends, Tick, Mosquito control, Traction, Parent, Deer, Toy

WAYLAND, Mass., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ohDEER, the leader in all-natural deer, tick and mosquito control, marks a decade in franchising with continued systemwide growth, with its newest franchise location recently opened in Central Virginia.

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  • ohDEER of Central Virginia is owned by Josh Hafner and Wes Davis.
  • "ohDEER gives us the opportunity to build a thriving business that will make a positive impact in our community."
  • "As our franchise system grows, we are also celebrating a decade in business for our first two franchisees.
  • We look forward to propelling ohDEER franchise development to the next level and strengthening our presence in current and new markets."

Demeetra and Indiana University Biopesticide Platform Combining Gene Editing and Synthetic Biology Selected as a MDPI Journal Editor’s Choice Article

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Science, Other Science, Biotechnology, Research, Health, University, Genetics, Education, MDPI, Generation, Gene editing, Medicine, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Transposase, Synthetic biology, Sterilization, RNA, Gene, Female, Indiana University, Engineering, Disease, Male, Mosquito control, Plant, Publication, Transgene, SIT, RNA interference, Therapy, Multimedia, Cas9

A pioneering study, authored by scientists from Demeetra and Indiana University, has been selected for the MDPI Journals Editor's Choice Articles , highlighting the impact of advanced gene editing in synthetic biology to produce biopesticides.

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  • A pioneering study, authored by scientists from Demeetra and Indiana University, has been selected for the MDPI Journals Editor's Choice Articles , highlighting the impact of advanced gene editing in synthetic biology to produce biopesticides.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240320823585/en/
    Demeetra and Indiana University research on gene edited yeast biopesticide was featured on the front cover of Fermentation.
  • According to MDPI “Editor’s Choice articles are based on recommendations by the scientific editors of MDPI journals from around the world.
  • “We wanted to engineer the ideal yeast platform for stable RNAi expression,” said Dr. Corey Brizzee, Director of Gene Editing at Demeetra.

Virginia Green Expands Beyond Virginia's Borders with Acquisition of L.S.L. Lawn Service in Maryland

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
Mosquito control, Growth, Region, Acquisition, Retail

RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia Green, a leading provider of premium lawn care and exterior pest control, announces its first acquisition outside of Virginia with the purchase of L.S.L.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia Green, a leading provider of premium lawn care and exterior pest control, announces its first acquisition outside of Virginia with the purchase of L.S.L.
  • Lawn Service and its dedicated team to the Virginia Green family," says Gil Grattan, CEO of Virginia Green.
  • Lawn Service brings immediate benefits:
    Experienced Technicians: Virginia Green gains a team of skilled technicians with deep knowledge of the Maryland landscape and its unique needs.
  • Lawn Service.

ohDEER Names Glenn Leingang as Brand President

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Region, Mosquito control, Growth

WAYLAND, Mass., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ohDEER, the leader in all-natural deer, tick and mosquito control, announced today the appointment of its new Brand President, Glenn Leingang. The announcement coincides with ohDEER's 10th year of franchising.

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  • WAYLAND, Mass., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ohDEER , the leader in all-natural deer, tick and mosquito control, announced today the appointment of its new Brand President, Glenn Leingang.
  • "My goal is to bring a fresh perspective to ohDEER and build on its already impressive franchise development track record," said Leingang.
  • "Glenn is precisely the leader we are looking to add to our team at a pivotal time for our company," said Colleen Upham, owner and co-founder of ohDEER.
  • To learn more about ohDEER's franchise opportunities, visit ohdeerfranchising.com
    To learn more about ohDEER or to find a location, visit oh-deer.com

Franworth and MosquitoNix Announce Launch of Franchising Effort with FranDevCo to Drive National Presence and Eliminate Mosquitos from Coast to Coast

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
ANN, Partnership, Head, History, Acquisition, Mosquito control, Automation, Growth, Video game

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Franworth, a leading franchise growth partner, announces its partnership with MosquitoNix®, the National Leader in Outdoor Insect Misting Systems. Established in 2003, MosquitoNix operates in 20 territories across the south and southeast regions, including Florida, Texas, and South Carolina. Led by an accomplished leadership team with over 20 years of experience in mosquito control, MosquitoNix has a refined business model simplified by advanced technology. Strategically positioned for accelerated growth, they are set to launch their franchising model in Q1 of 2024.

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  • Established in 2003, MosquitoNix operates in 20 territories across the south and southeast regions, including Florida, Texas, and South Carolina.
  • Strategically positioned for accelerated growth, they are set to launch their franchising model in Q1 of 2024.
  • MosquitoNix offers reliable outdoor insect misting systems that provide around-the-clock protection against mosquitoes and other flying insects.
  • Franworth President, Dave Keil, expressed excitement about the partnership, stating "Franworth is thrilled to join forces with MosquitoNix.

Greenix Pest Control Expands Presence with Acquisition of Bamboo Pest Control

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Monday, November 27, 2023
Mosquito control, Acquisition, Partnership, Agriculture, Bamboo

OREM, Utah, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenix Pest Control , the 14th largest pest control provider in the U.S., is proud to announce its recent acquisition of Bamboo Pest Control in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

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  • OREM, Utah, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenix Pest Control , the 14th largest pest control provider in the U.S., is proud to announce its recent acquisition of Bamboo Pest Control in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.
  • With the addition of Bamboo Pest Control, Greenix now operates in 18 states, protecting over 180,000 households across the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Northeast, and its home state of Utah, where the company is headquartered.
  • Since its establishment in 2011, Greenix has earned a distinguished reputation for delivering trusted, sustainable, and highly effective pest control services within the communities it serves.
  • Greenix Pest Control was recently ranked as the 14th largest pest control provider in the U.S. by PCT Magazine, with over a decade of experience in the industry.

Orange County Partners with Aurigo Software to Streamline Right of Way and Project Management

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Financial management, Aurigo Software, Aurigo, State, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Software, Mosquito control, Orange County Convention Center, City, Transport, Public sector, Risk management, CIP, Capital improvement plan, Masterworks Chorale, Computer simulation, United States census, Property management, Central Florida, County

The system will also streamline key business processes in right of way management, construction management, and maintenance operations.

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  • The system will also streamline key business processes in right of way management, construction management, and maintenance operations.
  • Orange County is located in Central Florida and is the fifth-most populous county in the State.
  • "We are excited to partner with Orange County to deliver safe, resilient infrastructure and facilities for their constituents," said Balaji Sreenivasan, CEO and founder of Aurigo Software.
  • Masterworks will help modernize the County's right of way and land management processes, including parcel management, acquisitions, negotiations, leasing, and relocations.

FarmSense Awarded SBIR Grant to Develop the First State-of-the-Art Digital Mosquito Surveillance Platform

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Mosquito control, Public, SBIR, Agriculture, Pesticide, Machine learning, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Small Business Innovation Research, Artificial intelligence, Vaccine, Zika fever, Malaria

RIVERSIDE, Calif., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, agtech startup FarmSense, announces that it has been awarded Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) funds in the amount of $275,000, with potential expansion of up to $2 million for the creation of an end-to-end platform for digital mosquito surveillance. The project will support the vital work of vector control and mosquito suppression efforts, targeting the reduction of diseases like West Nile, Eastern Encephalitis, Zika, and Malaria. This development comes in the wake of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently issuing a health advisory for multiple cases of malaria in the US for the first time since 2003.

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  • RIVERSIDE, Calif., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, agtech startup FarmSense , announces that it has been awarded Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) funds in the amount of $275,000, with potential expansion of up to $2 million for the creation of an end-to-end platform for digital mosquito surveillance.
  • Current mosquito monitoring primarily relies on mechanical traps that require frequent in-person attendance and are labor and time intensive.
  • "FarmSense is honored and excited to be part of such a crucial public health project," said Dr. Leslie Hickle, FarmSense co-founder and CEO.
  • To partner with or learn more about FarmSense and their FlightSensor technology, visit https://www.FarmSense.io