BASF Donates Trailer to MSU Extension Urban Entomology Program

BASF Professional & Specialty Solutions has donated an eight-foot covered trailer to the Mississippi State University (MSU) Extension Urban Entomology Program in Starkville, Miss.

Dr. Santos Portugal, BCE, assistant professor, MSU Extension Urban Entomology, said he already has plans on how to best utilize this trailer in his program.

“This generous donation will significantly enhance not only our ability to conduct applied field research, but also to provide more hands-on Extension training opportunities for PMPs in Mississippi and throughout the Midsouth region," he said.

“We at BASF are thrilled to support Dr. Portugal and the Urban Entomology Program at Mississippi State University” said Dr. Bob Davis, BCE, Technical Services Representative with BASF Professional & Specialty Solutions. “Investing in a robust hands-on termite technician training program demonstrates a commitment to professional development, which in turn benefits pest management professional companies through improved performance, better problem-solving, and increased retention. Dr. Portugal is providing a fantastic resource for the PMP’s of Mississippi and the neighboring states.”

For more information on the Mississippi State University Extension termite program, visit the MSU Extension Termites and the Termite University pages.