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Governor McDonnell Reminds Virginians of the Importance of Managing Pests |
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Governor’s Message Cites April as Virginia Pest Management Month
FREDERICKSBURG, VA
(April 2, 2012) – Calling on Virginians to observe April as Virginia
Pest Management Month, Governor Robert McDonnell encouraged the public
to understand and appreciate “the important role that pest management
providers play in ensuring the health and well-being of Virginians”
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a statement released on March 29, 2012 to the Virginia Pest Management
Association (VPMA), the Governor said he applauded the efforts of those
in the professional pest management industry for their efforts to
protect homes and businesses from the damage caused by pests.
“Effective pest management in homes, businesses, and public places
throughout our Commonwealth is an important factor in maintaining the
health and well-being of all Virginians,” wrote Governor McDonnell.
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Termite Swarms Striking East Coast of America |
The following article was distributed as a press release to all media outlets in Virginia. For a copy of the press release click here.
Imagine this headline in your newspaper. You would be very concerned about a disaster
that caused five billion dollars in losses. Or damage that in most years is
five times the dollar amount of hurricanes and fires combined. This is a conservative estimate for the cost
of controlling termites and repairing termite damage yearly in the United
States.
The mild and wet winter that we have experienced has
set the parameters for the largest termite swarm to ever be known in this
region.
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Stink Bugs Smelling Up Virginia |
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Have you
recently encountered the smelly bugs with the five-sided shield shaped body in
your home or office? Then you probably have stink bugs. This aptly named pest
has pores on it sides that will emit a bad smelling and bad tasting fluid when
handled or disturbed. This odor is a self-defense mechanism that protects them
from being eaten by hungry birds, lizards and spiders.
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VPMA Press Release "April is Pest Management Month" |
GOVERNOR MCDONNEL REMINDS VIRGINIANS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF MANAGING PESTS
Governor's
Message Cites April as Virginia Pest Management Month
FREDERICKSBURG, VA
(March 29, 2011) - Calling on Virginians to observe April as Virginia Pest
Management Month, Governor Robert McDonnell encouraged the public to
"understand and appreciate the important role that pest management providers
play in ensuring the health and well-being of Virginians".
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