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Cockroaches on remote control may save humans

Cyborg Cockroach

Cockroaches, labeled by many as the ultimate household and commercial pest, may turn out to be the insect to count on in the event of a disaster. Fortune.com has recently featured a research that could make cyborg roaches unlikely allies of emergency first responders in navigating disaster wreckage.  A cockroach with miniature camera can be controlled remotely to get a first look at the situation.  Click on the image to the right to learn more about the said study that utilizes video game technology also used in Xbox….

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Food processing plants can be shut down due to cockroach infestation

Foster Farms truck courtesy of NBC news

Don’t underestimate the power of insect pests over your business.  Business owners in the food and hospitality industry, especially restaurants and hotels, are very conscious of what pests can do to their brand and image.  Food manufacturing firms should be equally aware that infestations can shut their operations down and tarnish their reputation as well. This is what happened to a poultry plant in California where United States Department of Agriculture inspectors found cockroaches in its fresh chicken processing facility.  The inspection and resulting shutdown are in line…

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Pest in the News: Cockroach in the White House

Pest control is once again in the minds of many people as news about the White House, the home of U.S. President Barack Obama, being plagued with roaches hit the internet this week.  This is not the first time in the 213-year history of this famous landmark that problems on pests and pest control became news. Thirty six years ago and also in the month of September, then President Jimmy Carter was furious when mice scampered across his office during a state visit of the Italian Prime Minister. …

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April is National Pest Management Month

National Pest Management Association International logo

As a proud member of one of the most recognized pest control association worldwide, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), Bio-Tech Environmental Services Philippines Inc. congratulates fellow pest control companies in the United States of America as they celebrate the National Pest Management month this April. For more than 30 years, this annual celebration recognizes the role of pest control professionals in protecting people’s health and property against threats from various invertebrate and vertebrate pests in the urban environment.  Learn more about this month’s celebration in this press…

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