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Apr. 14, 2011
La Niña sets scene for insect surge

ST. LOUIS, MO, April 14, 2011 – La Niña, the wet winter weather pattern that dumped record rain, sleet and snow across the country in late 2010 and early 2011, has not gone away quietly. Instead, it’s being blamed for creating the perfect storm of unwelcomed insects.

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Apr. 01, 2011
BASF launches “Spring Recharge” promotion for the Advance® Termite Bait System

ST. LOUIS, MO, April 1, 2011 – Now through April 29, 2011, BASF Pest Control Solutions is offering Pest Management Professionals a $10.00 instant rebate for every two cases of Prescription Treatment® brands Advance®Termite Inspection Cartridges or Advance®Termite Monitoring Bases purchased from authorized BASF Pest Control Solutions distributors. Mix and match of cases is allowed.

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Mar. 17, 2011
BASF introduces SmartSolution for Flies

ST. LOUIS, MO, March 17, 2011 – Pest Management Professionals (PMPs) looking for a comprehensive fly control program can turn to the SmartSolution for Flies from BASF Pest Control Solutions.

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Mar. 12, 2011
BASF launches “March Right Up to Savings” Termidor® termiticide/insecticide promotion

ST. LOUIS, MO, March 12, 2011 – Now through March 25, 2011, BASF Pest Control Solutions (PCS) is offering Pest Management Professionals (PMPs) a seven percent discount on Termidor® termiticide/insecticide products purchased from participating authorized BASF Pest Control Solutions Agents. PMPs will receive an instant rebate on purchases of Termidor SC (2 x 2.5 gallon and 4 x 78 oz.) and/or Termidor 80 WG (6/4/2.61 oz. bucket). BASF Partner terms: 90 days.

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Feb. 23, 2011
BASF Pest Control Solutions names Dan Carrothers Business Manager

ST. LOUIS, MO, February 23, 2011 – BASF Pest Control Solutions (PCS) announced it has named Dan Carrothers as Business Manager for the group.

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Feb. 17, 2011
Termidor® DRY Termiticide from BASF now available - order your Starter Kit today

ST. LOUIS, MO, February 17, 2011 –Termidor® DRY Termiticide is a new way to treat for drywood and subterranean termites, in virtually any wood, almost anywhere. To purchase a Termidor DRY Starter Kit, contact your distributor.

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Feb. 04, 2011
BASF Pest Control Solutions names Key Account Manager for Animal Health business

ST. LOUIS, MO, February 3, 2011 – BASF Pest Control Solutions (PCS) announced Dale Koenig as Key Account Manager for BASF PCS Animal Health business. In his new role, Koenig will manage the U.S. Animal Health business.

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Feb. 03, 2011
BASF Pest Control Solutions names Texas Sales Specialist

ST. LOUIS, MO, February 3, 2011 – BASF Pest Control Solutions (PCS) announced Peter Arias as Sales Specialist covering south, north, central and west Texas.

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Jan. 20, 2011
BASF Pest Control Solutions announces SmartSolution for German Cockroaches

ST. LOUIS, MO, January 20, 2011 – BASF Pest Control Solutions reveals a new SmartSolution for German Cockroaches that combines a range of products to  overcome common cockroach treatment challenges, such as bait aversion and chemical resistance.

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Dec. 16, 2010
BASF Pest Control Solutions today announced its 2011 Skill Development Seminar (SDS) schedule.

ST. LOUIS, MO, December 16, 2010 – BASF Pest Control Solutions today announced its 2011 Skill Development Seminar (SDS) schedule. 

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Dec. 02, 2010
Online Video Library

ST. LOUIS, MO, December 2, 2010 – BASF Pest Control Solutions today announced the completion of its new online video library.

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Nov. 30, 2010
BASF Pest Control Leadership

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, November 30, 2010 – Please be advised that BASF has an immediate change in leadership with its Pest Control Solutions (PCS) group in St. Louis, Missouri

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Nov. 11, 2010
BASF Termite Marketing Manager

ST. LOUIS, MO, November 11, 2010 – BASF Pest Control Solutions today announced Dawn Calibeo-Hayes as the new Termite Marketing Manager.

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Oct. 29, 2010
BASF launches Termidor Hang 10 promotion

ST. LOUIS, MO, October 29, 2010 – Through November 19, 2010 BASF is offering Pest Management Professionals (PMPs) a 10 percent discount on Termidor® termiticide/insecticide (Termidor 2.5 gallon, Termidor 78 oz and Termidor 80WG).

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Oct. 28, 2010
BASF launches Reveal buy one get one promotion

ST. LOUIS, MO, October 28, 2010 – Through December 10, 2010 BASF is offering Pest Management Professionals (PMPs) a discount on the Reveal Termite Monitoring Systems and Reveal Wood Replacement products. PMPs who purchase Reveal products will receive one free case of same product for every case they purchase.

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Oct. 22, 2010
Visit Booth 412 for Smart Solutions for Commercial Pest Control

PestWorld, HONOLULU, HI, October 22, 2010 – BASF Pest Control Solutions is a leader when it comes to products and solutions for use in commercial situations. Our commercial product demonstration area at booth 412 includes the Roguard Rodent Management System (RMS), Sorexa Block, Vector® fly systems and the System III® with compatible products. Visit our booth for live demonstrations and to talk with our sales and technical specialists about how our products can help your business succeed.

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Oct. 21, 2010
Next generation bait system answers first generation challenges

PestWorld, HONOLULU, HI, October 21, 2010 – The Advance® Termite Bait System (ATBS) from BASF Pest Control Solutions is an effective, unobtrusive and easy-to-service option for customers who simply prefer a baiting system over a liquid treatment. Stop by booth 412 while at PestWorld to learn more about ATBS and our SmartSolution for termites. We will also have our sales and technical experts on hand to answer your questions about how ATBS can fit into your business model.

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Oct. 20, 2010
Some of the industries smartest products are at the BASF SmartSolutions Center, booth 412

PestWorld, HONOLULU, HI, October 20, 2010 – The hallmark of evolution is improvement. It means moving beyond yesterday’s best to find new and better ways to succeed today. That’s the idea behind SmartSolutions: some of the industry’s smartest products, strategies and support, strategically combined to form innovative solutions to existing and emerging pest control challenges.

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Oct. 20, 2010
BASF releases first Termidor brand expansion with Termidor® DRY Termiticide

ST. LOUIS, MO, October 20, 2010 – BASF Pest Control Solutions’ Termidor® DRY Termiticide can be used to treat drywood and subterranean termites, in virtually any wood, almost anywhere, with its patented Microllose™-based formulation.

Termidor DRY is for use on gallery treatments inside structures and on new “off-structure” treatment sites, including trees, utility poles, fencing, decking, railroad trestles, piers, beams and other structural or landscape timbers.

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Oct. 19, 2010
Win a ski trip for two to Squaw Creek in Lake Tahoe from BASF!

PestWorld, HONOLULU, HI, October 19, 2010 – BASF is excited to announce its Alpine Sweepstakes going on now at PestWorld. Drop by booth 412 to learn about our Alpine® product line and enter to win our sweepstakes grand prize - a trip for two including airfare, ground transportation, deluxe suite for three nights at Squaw Creek, and two lift tickets to Alpine Meadows Ski Resort. For more information on the resort, visit www.skialpine.com.

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Sep. 22, 2010
BASF introduces Alpine® Ant and Alpine Roach Gel Baits

ST. LOUIS, MO, September 22, 2010 – Pest Management Professionals (PMPs) looking for low toxicity alternatives to solve ant and roach problems can turn to BASF Pest Control Solutions’ new Prescription Treatment® brand Alpine® Ant and Alpine Cockroach Gel Baits.

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Aug. 12, 2010
BASF introduces SmartSolution for occasional invaders

ST. LOUIS, MO, August 12, 2010 – Pest Management Professionals (PMPs) who want the flexibility needed to control a wide range of invading pests with an effective process can now turn to BASF Pest Control Solutions’ SmartSolution for Occasional Invaders. It combines a powerful lineup of general pest control products and Prescription Treatment® brand Integrated Pest Management techniques.

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Jul. 29, 2010
Florida and New York top list of states with the worst bug problems

Survey respondents say Sunshine State is nation’s “buggiest”

ST. LOUIS, MO, July 26, 2010 – Florida has a bad reputation, at least when it comes to bugs. In a national survey, homeowners ranked Florida as the state with the worst bug infestation problems – including ants, termites and cockroaches. Louisiana and Texas were runners-up.

Bugs clearly are widespread across America: A whopping 90 percent of homeowners said they have experienced an insect infestation, according to the recent telephone survey, conducted by Infogroup | ORC, sponsored by BASF Pest Control Solutions.  

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Jul. 01, 2010
Win a Trip to the Daytona 500 by entering the BASF Roguard Video Contest

ST. LOUIS, MO, July 2, 2010 – Pest Management Professionals (PMPs) have a chance to win a trip to the Daytona 500 by entering the Roguard™ Rodent Management System (RMS) video contest sponsored by BASF.

BASF is looking for short and unique video clips of PMPs using the Roguard RMS Bait Station. Top videos will be posted and shared online.

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Jun. 15, 2010
BASF Introduces New SmartSolution for Ants

ST. LOUIS, MO, June 17, 2010 – Pest Management Professionals (PMPs) who want to control ants with just one treatment can now turn to BASF Pest Control Solutions. The new SmartSolution for Ants combines Termidor termiticide/insecticide with a powerful lineup of multi-situational ant control products and Prescription Treatment brand IPM techniques that exploit unique ant behavior and biology.

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Jun. 02, 2010
BASF Pest Control Solutions to host Rasberry Crazy Ant Seminar

ST. LOUIS, MO, June 3, 2010 – BASF Pest Control Solutions is conducting a free seminar for pest management professionals on Rasberry Crazy Ants and the important issues relating to this new pest. Presentations will cover research from Texas A&M University, information on the FIFRA Section 18 Quarantine Exemption Termidor® SC termiticide/insecticide label, effective solutions for managing this pest from BASF experts and important insights from industry expert Tom Rasberry.

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Jun. 02, 2010
BASF Pest Control Solutions names Midwest Sales Specialist

ST. LOUIS, MO, June 4, 2010 – BASF Pest Control Solutions today announced that Travis Chambers is the new Senior Sales Specialist covering Wisconsin, Illinois and Missouri. Chambers will support the BASF Pest Control Solutions complete portfolio of products including Termidor® termiticide/insecticide, Phantom® termiticide-insecticide and the company’s SmartSolutions for bed bug, termite and ant control.

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May. 26, 2010
BASF Pest Control Solutions Bulk Pyrethrum products back in production

ST. LOUIS, MO, May 27, 2010 – BASF Pest Control Solutions announced today that the Bulk Pyrethrum (BP) products, Prescription Treatment® brand ULD® BP-50 Contact Insecticide Formula 1, Prescription Treatment® brand ULD® BP-100 Contact Insecticide Formula 1and Prescription Treatment® brand ULD® BP-300 Contact Insecticide Formula 1, are back in production. The supply of the active ingredient, pyrethrum, has improved after a worldwide shortage.

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May. 24, 2010
BASF Pest Control Solutions website complete

ST. LOUIS, MO, May 21, 2010 – BASF Pest Control Solutions is happy to announce the completion of www.pestcontrol.basf.us. The new design merges the BASF and Whitmire Micro-Gen websites and serves as the online home for information on BASF’s pest control products and solutions, Pest Management Professional reference materials, Partner resources and literature, and the latest news and events from BASF and the industry.

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May. 20, 2010
New Termidor® label updated for general pest control

ST. LOUIS, MO, May 20, 2010 – Termidor® termiticide/insecticide, America’s No. 1 termite control product, has a new label with updated use directions for general pest control.

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May. 19, 2010
BASF Pest Control Solutions adds to marketing team

ST. LOUIS, MO, May 19, 2010 – BASF welcomes Greg Good as Termite Marketing Manager for the Pest Control Solutions business. Good will oversee marketing activities for the company’s termiticide portfolio, including Termidor® termiticide/insecticide, Phantom® termiticide-insecticide and the Advance® Termite Bait System.

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May. 19, 2010
BASF Pest Control Solutions names National Sales Manager

ST. LOUIS, MO, May 19, 2010 – BASF Pest Control Solutions today announced that Jim Derbyshire will assume the role of National Sales Manager. Derbyshire will spearhead implementation of the company’s product strategy and oversee national sales activities.

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Apr. 19, 2010
Institute™ Web site offers homeowners advanced information on America’s no. 1 pest

ST. LOUIS, MO, January 27, 2010 – Homeowners can find everything they need to know about ants – including prevention tips and how to get professional help eliminating ants – at the Ant Institute™ (www.antinstitute.com), BASF’s new and improved Web site resource.

Building on the popularity of the Termite Institute™, the Ant Institute  gives homeowners the most advanced information about America’s No.1 pest.

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Apr. 19, 2010
Insects set for spring surge, thanks to active El Nino weather pattern

BASF insect expert identifies likely culprits and potential hotspots for pest problems for regions across America

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, March 23, 2010 – El Nino – the wet weather pattern blamed for this winter’s record snowfall in the East and mudslides in the West – is expected to wreak more havoc this spring with a surge in insects.

Termites, ants and other pests thrive in moist conditions, and there will be plenty of those across America, when record snow packs begin melting from the Sierra Nevada to Capitol Hill.

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Nov. 18, 2009
BASF offers discount on bed bug control products now through December 18

ST. LOUIS, MO, November, 18 2009 – Through December 18, pest management professionals (PMPs) can earn a $5 point-of-purchase discount on each 21-ounce bottle of Phantom® termiticide-insecticide and 3 lb Alpine® dust container as part of the Bed Bug Solutions Program sponsored by BASF. PMPs can also purchase Phantom pressurized insecticide and earn an instant $2 point-of-purchase discount.

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Oct. 07, 2009
BASF Pest Control Solutions adds to marketing team

ST. LOUIS, MO, October 7, 2009 – BASF welcomes Ryan Weber as Termite Product Manager for the Pest Control Solutions business. Weber will oversee operational activities for the company’s termiticide portfolio, including Termidor® termiticide/insecticide, Phantom® termiticide-insecticide and the Advance® Termite Bait System.

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Sep. 30, 2009
“Most Endangered Studs Contest” winner announced

ST. LOUIS, MO, September 30, 2009 – A Texas family of four – whose new home stands dangerously close to their old termite-infested, hurricane-ravaged house – has won the “Most Endangered Studs Contest,” created by BASF to find and treat the property most vulnerable to termite damage in the United States.

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Sep. 08, 2009
BASF Pest Control Solutions introduces new Prescription Treatment® brand CyhaloCap CS™

Pest Management Professionals (PMPs) can now gain extended, broad spectrum control of structural pests with new Prescription Treatment® brand CyhaloCap CS™ from BASF Pest Control Solutions.

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Sep. 01, 2009
“Most Endangered Studs Contest” finalists announced

America will select winner of BASF-sponsored search for most termite-endangered home to help save it from destruction

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Jun. 25, 2009
"Most Endangered Studs Contest" targets termites

BASF looking for most termite-endangered home to help save it from destruction

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Jun. 18, 2009
May. 04, 2009
New BASF Alpine™ Products Provide Reduced Risk* Pest Control Options

New BASF Alpine™ Products Provide Reduced Risk* Pest Control Options

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Apr. 27, 2009
Updated BASF PMP Web Site

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Apr. 20, 2009
BASF Unveils Expanded Pest Control Solutions Business

Company launches new business with four new products and enhanced outdoor program

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Mar. 31, 2009
Whitmire Micro-Gen Offering Rebate in April

On Prescription Treatment brand Advance Cockroach Gel Bait

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Mar. 24, 2009
Consumers Learn How to “Save a Stud” from Costly Termite Destruction

New BASF campaign aimed at educating homeowners about termites

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Mar. 06, 2009
Advance Cockroach Gel Bait Now Registered in California

New Study Shows Advance Kills Three Times Faster Than Competitive Baits

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Feb. 05, 2009
Keith Holmes to Head Combined

BASF Whitmire Business

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Feb. 02, 2009
New URL for BASF PMP Web Site

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Jan. 20, 2009
BASF produces new podcast to stress importance of termite inspections for consumers

Seasoned realtor speaks to infestations during the course of a real estate transaction

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Jan. 02, 2009
Whitmire Micro-Gen Launches Advance® Compressed Termite Bait II

Product Allows PMPs to Extend Service Intervals with Same Results

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Dec. 19, 2008
BASF finalizes acquisition of Sorex pest control business

Deal includes Whitmire Micro-gen

Portfolio and R&D capabilities highly complementary

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Aug. 06, 2008
May. 06, 2008
BASF Names Timothy Knight Business Manager, Professional Pest Control Group

Knight to manage marketing, sales, business development and strategic planning for the Specialty Products Division business unit

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Nov. 30, 2007
Cynthia Gigandet joins BASF’s Specialty Products Division as marketing manager

Gigandet to manage strategic marketing programs for pest control group

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Oct. 10, 2007
BASF unveils new Phantom® termiticide-insecticide food handling application video

DVD offers PMPs systematic steps to correctly apply Phantom in challenging situations

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Sep. 27, 2007
Sandi Wilson joins as communications manager in the Specialty Products Division

Wilson to manage strategic communications programs for pest control group

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Jul. 12, 2007
Amended Phantom® termiticide-insecticide label now accepted in all 50 states

California approves amendments for additional nuisance pests, stored product pests, bed bugs, cockroaches and pre-construction termite treatments

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Jul. 03, 2007
New York approves usage of Termidor® NY for Outdoor Ant Control

Approval provides local PMPs with new solution for general pest control

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Jun. 12, 2007
BASF Professional Pest Control enhances product support network

Nima Samandari named Termidor® termiticide/insecticide Customer Care Specialist

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May. 04, 2007
BASF Announces Winners of Second Annual Termidor® All-Star Technician Program

Program sends the nation’s top termite technicians to the MLB All-Star Game in San Francisco, California

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Apr. 02, 2007
BASF Introduces The Phantom® Phast Shot™

New equipment offers pest professionals an easy-to-use, lightweight application tool to apply Phantom® termiticide-insecticide

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Feb. 21, 2007
AntInstitute.com Debuts As One-Stop-Shop for Ant Education

New website designed to increase homeowner awareness of professional pest control, generate leads for BASF Partners

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Feb. 15, 2007
BASF - The Chemical Company Unveils New Termidor® Termiticide-Insecticide Homeowner DVD

DVD offers pest professionals a fresh, updated tool to entice, cross-sell new and existing customers

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Feb. 01, 2007
BASF Announces Second Annual Termidor® All-Star Technician Program

Program to send the nation’s top termite technicians to the July 2007 MLB All-Star Game in San Francisco, California

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Jan. 16, 2007
Jan. 11, 2007
BASF – The Chemical Company Appoints Dave Maubach Senior Sales Specialist

Maubach to head sales for the professional pest control group’s Midwest region

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Dec. 08, 2006
BASF Professional Pest Control Group Continues Its Sports Sponsorship Program

Sports Marketing Remains Effective Tool for Termidor Partners

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Oct. 30, 2006
Pest Professionals Welcome New Bed Bug Treatment

Phantom® termiticide-insecticide now labeled for control of 37 pest species including bed bugs

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Sep. 01, 2006
BASF – The Chemical Company Names Steven Mishler Senior Sales Specialist

Mishler to head sales for the professional pest control group’s Gulf Coast and Tampa regions

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Aug. 24, 2006
ProCitra-DL – Now Registered For Use In California

The Orange Punch for Green Pest Control

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Aug. 21, 2006
BASF – The Chemical Company Welcomes Dr. Anil Menon as Market Development Specialist

Menon to manage technical support functions for the professional pest control group’s Midwest region

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