The First Word - Pest Management Professional
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UPF&DA Spring Conference to be Held in Lake Tahoe
March 4, 2009
The United Producers, Formulators & Distributors Association (UPF&DA) Spring Conference, which brings together UPF&DA members and partners for important discussions about issues affecting the pest management industry, is scheduled for April 28?29, 2009 at Harrah?s in Lake Tahoe, Nev.
B&G Equipment Adds Video Series to Web Site
March 3, 2009
B&G Equipment has released a series of new interactive videos designed to bring new products directly to the pest management professional (PMPs) from the company Web site.
Joe Scarborough Replaces Chuck Todd as NPMA Legislative Day Keynote
February 27, 2009
NPMA announced that Joe Scarborough, former Congressman (R-FL) and host of MSNBC's Morning Joe, will address attendees at Legislative Day 2009, March 2-3 in Washington, D.C. Congressman Roy Blunt (R-MO) has also been added to the program.
FMC Acquires CB Professional Products Line from Waterbury
February 20, 2009
FMC Professional Solutions has acquired the CB Professional Products line of insect control products from Waterbury Companies, Inc. The acquired product portfolio includes a complete line of aerosol sprays as well as baits, fly lights, foggers and other products.
Rockwell Labs Launches New Homepage
February 19, 2009
Rockwell Labs Ltd is pleased to announce its completely new Web site.
PMP Updates
BASF Launches Improved Ant Institute
January 27, 2010
New Web site offers homeowners advanced information on pest
Pestmaster Unites Community for Haiti
January 27, 2010
Kingston, N.Y. company collects more than $2k in donations for hurricane victims
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What Happens in Vegas Shouldn't Stay in Vegas
September 1, 2009
It's my favorite time of year — football season is underway and summer is slowly turning into autumn. The best part about this time of year, of course, is all the excitement and preparations surrounding this industry's largest tradeshow: The National Pest Management Association's PestWorld.
Go Out There and Get to Know Your Colleagues
August 1, 2009
You hear this mantra all the time from business coaches and successful people: "Network, network, network." At almost every business or association meeting you attend, there's most-likely time set aside specifically for networking. If there isn't, then you're certainly encouraged to network before, after and during breaks.
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You Can't Have it Both Ways
October 1, 2008
When the subject turns to politics in this industry, I'm always fascinated to watch pest management professionals (PMPs) tie themselves into knots discussing their conflicted feelings about government and the role it plays in their lives. As we rush headlong into our quadrennial election ritual (where we pretend to pick the man or woman we think can best lead the free world) the discussion usually heats to fever pitch.
The Last Word: Manufacturers Battle Through Challenging Times
August 1, 2008
When the manufacturers have products they believe will help you, they bring them to market
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