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Pest Convention News PestWorld 2015

ecord attendance, top-notch speakers, displayed Bell’s product range and new addi- Ran informative exhibit hall and popular tional label amendments. The Bell social events made for a memorable PestWorld team was there to introduce PMPs and dis- 2015 in Nashville, Tenn, this last October. tributors to new City Packs for CONTRAC More than 3,000 people from over 80 coun- and FINAL All-Weather Blox. tries met in the Music City to learn about the On the tradeshow floor, Bell representatives latest products, technology and innovative pest were busy meeting with customers and techni- control techniques, all while networking with cians. Bell's EMEA, Australasian and South industry professionals. American business managers – Tino Panetta, Bell’s booth featured a 16-foot tower that Andy Knox and Dan DePoli all flew to the U.S.

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PRSRT STD US Postage PAID Bell expands ® 3699 KINSMaN BLVD. l MaDISON, WI 53704 Madison, WI ContraC Permit 1355 ™ www.belllabs.com all-Weather Blox label Address Service Requested with additional species

he No. 1 bait in professional pest Western Regional T control, Contrac® All-Weather Blox™, is Sales Manager. now available with an amended label for ap- “Adding these species proved use on 11 additional species. The ex- to our labels will not panded label includes (deer , only broaden pest and white footed mouse), controllers’ customer meadow voles and other invasive rodent base, but also provide species, including: confidence that they are 4Cotton rats using products with a strong track record of 4Eastern harvest mouse success.” ® ™ continued from above 4Golden mouse Contrac All-Weather Blox is approved for 4Polynesian rat use on Peromyscus species. Peromyscus, in Species Spotlight – DEER MICE 4 for the event, meeting with international cus- cians about Bell products. White-throated woodrat particular the deer mouse and white-footed 4 Peromyscus maniculatus tomers from around the world. “Customers loved the new litera- mouse, are the primary vectors of the Han- Deer mice ( ) are in a 4 To kick off the National Pest Management ture we debuted at the show,” said tavirus, a dangerous and sometimes deadly dis- different family from the well-known house Mus musculus Association event, Bell sponsored the well at- Brady Hudson, Bell’s U.K. & Ire- The expanded label provides Pest Manage- ease spread by rodent urine and droppings. mouse ( ) and are the most widely tended president's leadership reception. land Marketing Manager. “The ment Professionals (PMPs) with greater flexi- “Because of their role in spreading damage distributed in North America. They clean, and updated design was a bility to obtain control against invasive and disease, it is extremely important to pro- are found in habitats that range from forests PestTech 2015 in the UK great way to unveil our new prod- non-commensal rodent species while closely tect both property and public health by con- and grasslands, to garages and everywhere in Bell's international sales team also partici- uct labels for the U.K. market.” adhering to label guidelines. The revision trolling these rodent species,” said Lynch. between. ® ™ pated in PestTech in Birmingham, U.K. this Bell representatives also attended comes after a recent U.S. Environmental Pro- Contrac All-Weather Blox (18-pound and Sometimes, it can be difficult to tell if a cus- past November. Over 1,000 attendees flocked a pest control news dinner, organ- tection Agency (EPA) decision that lifts a pre- 4-pound pail, and new 1-pound City Pack) tomer has a house mouse or deer mouse infes- to the largest one-day pest control exhibition ized by Killgerm. Bell sponsored vious ban against the use of rodenticides on with expanded species labeling is now shipping tation. Knowing the difference is an important in Europe. The EMEA team discussed new the band entertainment enjoyed by pests other than house mice, Norway rats and from Bell facilities. The balance of Bell’s prod- skill, since the deer mouse is one of the pri- product and label updates to showgoers, and the 200 dinner guests.n Bell’s EMEA Team - Martin Kuffel, Arnaud Del Valle and Brady roof rats. uct line will be updated and begin shipping mary reservoirs for the Hantavirus. Identifica- talked face-to-face with hundreds of techni- Hudson at Pestech 2015. Photo credit: Pest Management UK “We realize how important it is for PMPs to over the coming months. tion is crucial so technicians can take certain have every tool available when combating ro- For more information, visit precautions during servicing to avoid the dent infestations,” said Patrick Lynch, Bell’s www.belllabs.com/additional-species. spread of the disease. Continued on page 2 Dunlop 266341_Dunlop 266341 12/17/15 2:54 PM Page 2

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New video spotlights manufacturing, research BEHAVIOR 4Lifespan: 2-24 months and development 4Diet: insects, larvae, grains, seeds, al- most anything. Known for caching ell’s new corporate video showcases why trusion process that yields the distinctive cog- large amounts of seeds and nuts to last Bell is The World Leader in Rodent Con- shaped BLOX bait. Finally, off to the ware- the winter (since they don’t hibernate) B ® trol Technology . The short two-minute video house where pails of bait are stacked floor to BELL 4Sexual maturity: 1 – 2 months brings viewers into Bell’s manufacturing, re- ceiling, ready and waiting to be shipped 4Gestation Period: 19 days search & development and warehousing facil- around the world. 4No. of Young: 3 – 5 per litter LAUNCHES ities, showing our commitment to advancing 4No. of Litters: 2 – 4 per year the rodent control industry. 4Nests: Outdoor nests are in logs, From concept to final product, the Shot across Bell’s five-building headquarters tree trunks and abandoned nests. video highlights the most critical NEW CITY PACKS in Madison, Wis., the video utilized drones and “ 4Tend to be active at night GoPro® cameras to let viewers be a fly on the stages of product development and wall in day-to-day operations. From laborato- CONTROL manufacturing. Each step being ries to the warehouse, the video documents A Bait That Goes Where You Do As with all rodent species, the best ap- vital to Bell’s assurance of every step of development, manufacturing and proach to control is through Integrated Pest logistics. Bell’s work on rat eradication proj- uncompromising quality and Management (IPM). Start with Bell’s ell Laboratories launched the new 1- CONTRAC is the No. 1 bait in the pro- ects on islands around the world is also fea- efficacy for its users, and all of Trapper Mini-Rex Snap Traps – because pound City Pack for CONTRAC and fessional pest control industry. The Broma- tured in the video. which are performed at its B deer mice are known to hoard seeds and FINAL BLOX at PestWorld 2015 in diolone formula is known for outstanding For a bird’s eye view of Bell’s new ware- nuts, try gluing grains in the removable bait operations in Wisconsin. Nashville, Tenn. Now, the bait BLOX rodent acceptance and control. FINAL All- house, drones were called in to give an aerial cup to entice . - Todd Butzow, Bell’s Vice trusted by pest management professionals Weather BLOX contain the powerful active perspective of the 300,000 sq foot facility and Bait is another way to eliminate persist- President of Ma“rketing (PMPs) is available in lightweight packaging ingredient, Brodifacoum, the strongest sin- the surrounding 32 acres. ent infestations. Now, PMPs can use the for easy transportation. gle-feeding anticoagulant on the market The video takes viewers behind the scenes, trusted Contrac All-Weather Blox to con- Designed with technicians in mind, today. detailing everything from mechanical trap as- To view the video, visit www.belllabs.com.n trol populations when present. Because of CONTRAC and FINAL City Packs use the CONTRAC and FINAL City Packs are sembly, to glue formulation and state-of-the-art their hoarding tendencies, it is important to same reliable and effective rodenticide for- approved for use on commensal rodents as injection molding of Bell's family of tamper- secure BLOX into tamper resistant bait sta- mulations, but in an easy-to-carry 1-pound well as meadow voles and seven other addi- resistant bait stations. tions. pouch. The smaller pack size is useful to tional species (certain restrictions may The video reflects the essence of how Bell’s Finally, technicians should take certain control inventory in the field and has a zip apply). CONTRAC City Packs are also ap- quality assurance program is integrated into precautions when servicing an account with lock closure to keep bait fresh. proved for use on Peromyscus (deer mouse, every aspect of its operations, with a closer a deer mouse infestation. The Hantavirus “It’s exciting to offer PMPs new, conven- cotton mouse and white-footed mouse). look at how bait is made from development to is spread through the aerolization of mouse ient packaging for our most popular roden- The 1-pound City Pack for CONTRAC distribution. urine, feces and saliva – wear a respirator, ticide formulations,” said Sheila Haddad, and FINAL All-Weather BLOX is now The narrative begins in the chemistry lab, and don’t vacuum or sweep dust that might Bell’s Eastern Regional Manager. “I am available through Bell distributors. For where the making of a rodenticide begins with be contaminated. Instead, disinfect the area certain this will be a huge benefit for all more information, visit www.belllabs.com active ingredient development and bait for- and use a damp cloth to remove nesting PMP’s in the city who have limited space to n mulation. Off to the production floor; the materials and droppings. n carry supplies.” video gives an up-close look at Bell’s unique ex-