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Crape myrtles have adapted well to the climate of the south and southeastern United States. They are a significant component of low-maintenance landscape. One of the toughest and showiest plants for Texas landscapes, their colorful flowers, long bloom season, attractive bark and beautiful shape make them among our most valued landscape ornamentals.

For many years, a fungal disease -- powdery mildew -- was the major pest of crape myrtles, but hybridizers were successful in breeding resistance into newer varieties. However, a new pest is causing some concern. Crape myrtle scale, which first appeared in the Dallas area in 2004, seems to be spreading and has found its way to Brazos County.

No cause for alarm though, as experts are hard at work and already have some suggestions for managing this unwelcome intruder. In a May 2, 2014, news release by Ag Communications, Steve Byrns shared the following information on this pest from two Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.

Dr. Mike Merchant, AgriLife Extension urban entomologist at Dallas, said the new scale pest turns the bark of crape myrtle trees an ugly black color .

"We are still figuring out the identity of this insect, but we believe it is Eriococcus lagerstromemia, a scale previously known only from Asia," said Merchant. "We've been referring to it as the crape myrtle bark scale."

Dr. Mengmeng Gu, AgriLife Extension horticulture specialist at College Station, had the chance to see the scale up close in its native China during a trip she made there last year.

"It's not pretty," she said. "Crape myrtles we saw in Chinese gardens show the same symptoms as trees here in Texas." Gu's horticultural contacts in other states revealed that the pest is not restricted to the Dallas area as was previously thought.

"As of today, scale infestations have been found on crape myrtles in North Texas, College Station, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and in the Memphis, Tenn. area," she said.

Official confirmation of the scientific name must await verification by molecular biologists and taxonomists, Merchant said. In the meantime, he said the pest continues to spread.

Merchant first discovered the scale on a commercial property at Richardson in 2004. "We believe someone brought a cutting of crape myrtle that was infested with this scale into the country in luggage," he said. "It's a perfect example of why it's a bad idea to bring home undeclared illegal plant material from other countries."

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Julia Ratcliffe, a technical consultant with The Bug Factory, a company that supplies insects for natural pest control, examines marijuana plants for pests at the MediJean medical marijuana facility in Richmond, B.C., on Friday March 21, 2014. The number of Canadian firms applying for lucrative medical marijuana licences has topped 1,000, as a so-called 'greenrush' continues to overwhelm Health Canada. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

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By Dean Beeby, The Canadian Press

OTTAWA - The number of Canadian firms applying for lucrative medical marijuana licences has topped 1,000, as a so-called "greenrush" continues to overwhelm Health Canada.

So far, only two new licences have been approved this summer even as the department tightens the application rules and as nervous investors await decisions on their multimillion-dollar bids.

Health Canada says that as of Aug. 25, it had received 1,009 formal licence applications to grow medical weed since a call for proposals was issued last year, with 462 returned as incomplete, 201 rejected and 32 withdrawn.

That still leaves almost 300 applications being assessed.

Some 13 licensed producers are actively providing medical marijuana to patients, while another nine Health Canada-approved producers are about to market their products.

Just two new licences were issued in the last three months, raising questions among applicants about why the department's approval process is so slow.

In July, Health Canada tightened the rules for prospective producers, increasing some security requirements to ensure inventories of medical marijuana were stored in secure facilities.

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Julia Ratcliffe, a technical consultant with The Bug Factory, a company that supplies insects for natural pest control, examines marijuana plants for pests at the MediJean medical marijuana facility in Richmond, B.C., on Friday March 21, 2014. The number of Canadian firms applying for lucrative medical marijuana licences has topped 1,000, as a so-called "greenrush" continues to overwhelm Health Canada. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

OTTAWA The number of Canadian firms applying for lucrative medical marijuana licences has topped 1,000, as a so-called greenrush continues to overwhelm Health Canada.

So far, only two new licences have been approved this summer even as the department tightens the application rules and as nervous investors await decisions on their multimillion-dollar bids.

Health Canada says that as of Aug. 25, it had received 1,009 formal licence applications to grow medical weed since a call for proposals was issued last year, with 462 returned as incomplete, 201 rejected and 32 withdrawn.

That still leaves almost 300 applications being assessed.

Some 13 licensed producers are actively providing medical marijuana to patients, while another nine Health Canada-approved producers are about to market their products.

Just two new licences were issued in the last three months, raising questions among applicants about why the departments approval process is so slow.

In July, Health Canada tightened the rules for prospective producers, increasing some security requirements to ensure inventories of medical marijuana were stored in secure facilities.

A spokesman for the department says the new restrictive rules have not affected the approval process.

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Applications up, approvals slow for Health Canada medical marijuana licences

OTTAWA The number of Canadian firms applying for lucrative medical marijuana licences has topped 1,000, as a so-called greenrush continues to overwhelm Health Canada.

So far, only two new licences have been approved this summer even as the department tightens the application rules and as nervous investors await decisions on their multimillion-dollar bids.

Health Canada says that as of Aug. 25, it had received 1,009 formal licence applications to grow medical weed since a call for proposals was issued last year, with 462 returned as incomplete, 201 rejected and 32 withdrawn.

That still leaves almost 300 applications being assessed.

Some 13 licensed producers are actively providing medical marijuana to patients, while another nine Health Canada-approved producers are about to market their products.

Just two new licences were issued in the last three months, raising questions among applicants about why the departments approval process is so slow.

In July, Health Canada tightened the rules for prospective producers, increasing some security requirements to ensure inventories of medical marijuana were stored in secure facilities.

A spokesman for the department says the new restrictive rules have not affected the approval process.

The increased security requirements have not had an impact on the processing of active applications, said Gary Scott Holub in an email.

Even so, some applicants say the move appears to be aimed at smaller players, to discourage them from applying. And some still-unapproved firms are under pressure from their impatient investors, who have leased buildings, hired staff and paid legal fees with no returns in sight.

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Andy Howards Pest Control also handles many other types of businesses for commercial pest control in the Austin and surrounding areas.

Preventive commercial pest control maintenance is important. Larger businesses that have a high traffic flow are at a greater risk pest infestation. It takes only a few pests to build up infestation.

Rodents, ants, flies, and cockroaches are common commercial problems. Monthly pest control maintenance will prevent these problems. On an initial inspection, we will thoroughly search for any possible problems.

If a pest control problem exists, we will give you a fair solution to your problem. Not only is liability an issue with a business that has a pest infestation, but your businesses reputation is on the line as well. Protect yourself; call Andy Howards Pest Control to make an appointment for an inspection.

Currently, we serve the following industries:

Medical Offices Restaurants Apartment Complexes Day Care Facilities Home Owners Associations Golf Courses Beauty Salons City/County office buildings Convenience Stores Veterinarian Offices Storage Facilities

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(MENAFN - Arab News) Facilities Management (FM) services contracts in the UAE could be valued at approximately AED20 billion per annum by next year according to G4S a leading global security and outsourcing group in UAE.

The statistic included FM services that ranged from cleaning services pest control office services landscaping waste management and building management systems with the exclusion of security services an average of 60 percent of most industries in the UAE may outsource its FM requirements says the firm.

G4S which employs more than 11500 employees in the UAE to provide manned security services electronic security solutions and cash solutions in addition to FM believes that the emirates' ongoing delivery of new commercial and residential buildings coupled with an increasing demand for ever-higher levels of service provision will see the industry continue to grow healthily into the next decade.

"Annual growth in the UAE is driven by the construction boom as well as the increasing customer demand for improved service levels not just personnel" said Dubai-based Nigel Hall UAE director of outsource service in G4S with reference to an internal study held by G4S.

"The single most important critical improvement we are seeing in the UAE market is the sophistication of the contracting. FM contracts are becoming more integrated more metric-based and crucially longer in duration. The combined effect of these improvements is better service for customers and of course improved cost-efficiency for all parties. The UAE is the GCC's leader in this respect" Hall added.

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Irvine, CA (PRWEB) August 26, 2014

Bird B Gone, the worlds larger manufacturer of professional bird control products for commercial, industrial and residential applications was recently granted a US patent for its Repeller 360 Bird Deterrent. The wind-powered device provides an effective and humane solution for keeping pest birds off boats, docks, AC units, light posts, signs, rooftops, skylights and more!

When dealing with pest birds, it is essential to take a proactive approach. Birds, bird droppings, and nesting materials can negatively impact our surroundings by creating multiple health and safety risks. Effective bird control solutions keep our environment safe as bird droppings and nesting materials have been known to carry 60 known diseases including E. Coli, Salmonella, Psittacosis and fungal infections. Bird B Gone, Inc. continues to lead the bird control industry with innovative and cost effective humane bird control solutions including the patented Bird B Gone Repeller 360.

Bird B Gone Repeller 360 is a humane spinning bird deterrent used to prevent birds from landing. Covering areas up to 6 ft. in diameter, Bird B Gone Repeller 360 uses wind power to spin continuously and scare birds away from the protected area. Bird B Gone Repeller 360 is pre-assembled, easy to install, and can be used in a variety of settings.

Bird B Gone Repeller 360 spins in the wind to prevent large birds such as gulls, pigeons and crows from landing in areas where pest birds create problems. The unit deters pest birds in a wide 6-foot diameter swath, keeping birds from perching and loitering. Easy to set up, Repeller 360 features two "sails" mounted at both ends of a 6-foot stainless steel arm. Each sail features a reflective and intimidating predator eye. When the wind spins, Repeller 360s arms intimidate and frighten any bird pests daring to land near them. The wind-powered arms rotate continuously in the slightest breeze.

Because Bird B Gone Repeller 360 uses sustainable wind energy, it can be placed virtually anywhere pest birds gather, perch, or roost. No electrical cords or connections are required. The unit is easy to set up using a patented clip that locks it into place. Engineered for outdoor use, Repeller 360 uses UV-protected materials, including polycarbonate fins and a rugged base supported by two stainless steel rods which ensures lasting performance in punishing outdoor weather. Each Repeller 360 comes standard with a glue-on base that can be glued down permanently to flat surfaces. To maximize portability, optional bases available to secure the Repeller 360 include a removable railing mount and sand bag base (sold separately). Bird B Gone Repeller 360 is manufactured by Bird B Gone, Inc. in the United States.

Features and Benefits of Repeller 360 Bird Deterrent

Bird B Gone is the worlds largest manufacturer and distributor of professional grade bird deterrents and is an industry leader in commercial, industrial, and residential bird control. Bird B Gone offers the largest variety of bird spike systems, bird netting, electric track systems, bird repellents, and bird deterrents. At Bird B Gone, "it's more than just bird control, its faith, family and friends".

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The detection of an adult Asian Citrus Psyllid in an insect trap in a residential neighborhood in Cayucos has prompted a high density trapping delimitation survey of the surrounding area to determine if an infestation exists.

Since March, 2014, Pest Detecion Specialists from the County Department of Agriculture and the California Department of Food and Agriculture have trapped Asian Citrus Psyllids in the cities of San Luis Obispo and Arroyo Grande. Quarantines restricting the movement of citrus nursery stock and citrus fruit are in effect in a five-mile radius surrounding the San Luis Obispo and Arroyo Grande detection sites. A quarantine for Cayucos will also be established by the California Department of Food and Agriculture to prevent the spread of this serious plant pest. Control efforts will take place in the near future in the area immediately surrounding the Cayucos site.

Staff from the San Luis Obispo County Agricultural Commissioners office and officials from the California Department of Food and Agriculture continue to search for this pest by monitoring hundreds of insect traps placed in urban neighborhoods and commercial orchards throughout the county.

This insect pest is of serious concern to Californias commercial citrus growers because it is responsible for spreading Huanglongbing, also called citrus greening disease, a plant disease that is fatal to all types of citrus trees. This includes citrus trees in countless landscapes across the county as well as commercial citrus orchards grown in San Luis Obispo County which were valued at over $13 million in 2013. A single citrus tree infected with Huanglongbing was found in a Los Angeles County backyard in 2012. To date no additional detections of the disease in California have occurred. The disease does not affect human health Martin Settevendemie, County Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer asks community members to avoid moving citrus plants or plant parts outside quarantine areas to avoid the risk of spreading this serious pest.

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NEW innovative lures for trapping major horticultural pests will soon give growers an effective tool for better on-farm integrated pest management.

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry business manager Jodie Campbell said the new traps would help growers control both banana spotting bugs and fruit spotting bugs, leading to less crop damage and improved productivity.

"Banana spotting bugs and fruit spotting bugs are two major pests of a wide range of tropical and subtropical crops including avocado, macadamia, papaya, mango, limes and custard apples," she said.

"These pests were notoriously difficult to monitor, which is a large reason why growers in tropical and sub-tropical regions of Australia were forced to use broad-spectrum cover sprays.

"After more than 20 years of research and development, DAFF entomologists are now seeing very promising results from these new lures that use pheromones to trap and monitor the bugs.

"The pheromone lures have been effective in attracting both male and female spotting bugs and the 'sticky panel' trap component we designed is highly effective at catching these bugs.

"We are now at the stage of working with a commercial partner to maximise the potential of the lures to benefit the Australian horticultural industry.

"This is great news for growers, who will be able to access this technology from around mid-2015."

Organic Crop Protectants was selected as the commercial partner to take the innovative lure technology to the market.

"OCP is a well-qualified company that has been commercially focused in the business of integrated pest and disease management for over 20 years," Ms Campbell said.

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