Monday, March 10, 2008

Ant and Termite Institutes Podcast #1: Introducing New Features on the Websites

The Ant Institute and the Termite Institute are pleased to present this podcast program describing some of the newest features of their websites.


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Participating in this podcast are the following presenters:

Bob Hickman, Market Development Specialist

As a Market Development Specialist for the professional pest control group of BASF-The Chemical Company, Bob Hickman oversees field-testing of the BASF line of professional pest products throughout the Southeastern United States and Puerto Rico. He also serves as a technical resource for BASF customers and sales staff with over 28 years of professional pest control-related experience.

Hickman joined BASF in 2003 after working with Termidor® termiticide/insecticide since its introduction by Aventis Environmental Science in 2000. He spent 20 years with Aventis ES and its predecessor companies (AgrEvo, NOR-AM, BFC), in various functions including field development, technical support and sales within the pest control, turf and ornamental and vegetation management markets.

Hickman has also worked in the applicator end of the pest control industry, as a branch manager for a Florida pest control company and was a technical/regulatory representative for a Florida distributor/manufacturer. He attended the University of Florida, where he earned his degree in entomology.


Dr. Bob Davis BCE, Market Development Specialist

As a Market Development Specialist for the professional pest control group of BASF - The Chemical Company, Bob Davis provides research and development services throughout the Southwestern United States for BASF's full line of professional pest control products. He also serves as a technical resource for BASF customers and sales staff with over 20 years of professional pest control-related experience.

Davis received his education from the University of Nebraska, earning a degree in Natural Resources, an advanced degree in Entomology and later his Doctorate in Philosophy. His graduate work focused on testing and evaluating termite control techniques.

Prior to his graduate studies, Davis held several positions in professional pest management, including working as a pest control operator for Arrow Pest Control in Lincoln, NE and as a pest control technician for Mid-State Pest Control of Lincoln, NE. After completion of his graduate studies, Dr. Davis was employed as the Training & Technical Director for ABC Pest & Lawn Services of Austin, TX.

Dr. Philip G. Koehler, professor of Urban pest management and extension entomology, University of Florida. His team has developed Termite-Cam and Ant-Cam capabilities being incorporated into the Ant and Termite Institutes websites so visitors can watch the insects in their natural habitats.


Keywords: Ants, Termites, Ant control, Termite control, Types of Ants,
Termite treatment, Termite prevention, Pest control, Ant infestation, Ant prevention, Ant Institute, Termite Institute


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