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The Industry's Leading Source for News / AUGUST 19, 2015

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PMP Hall of Fame Spotlight: Dr. Phil Koehler
Pest Management Professional (PMP) will induct Dr. Phil Koehler and three other deserving candidates in an invitation-only black-tie dinner and ceremony in Nashville on Oct. 19, the night before the National Pest Management Association’s PestWorld 2015 event gets underway. Here's a look at the research Dr. Koehler has spearheaded at the University of Florida.
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Dose any one happen to know if the spiders are the same species or are they different species that combined their efforts to make the giant web?

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ON THE RECORD

Celebrate National Honey Bee Day Aug. 22
By Heather Gooch
The National Pest Management Association urges PMPs to plant a community pollinator garden on Saturday... and we urge you to share photos with us if you do.
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INDUSTRY INTEL

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EPA proposes stronger RUP standards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing stronger standards for commercial and private pesticide applicators who apply restricted-use pesticides. Find out how these changes may affect you.
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Inc. magazine recognizes PMP firms
Inc. magazine has included four pest industry firms on its 34th annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. See who made the cut.
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HomeTeam Pest Defense earns award
For the fifth consecutive year, Dallas-based HomeTeam Pest Defense received the David Weekley Homes “Partners of Choice” award.
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Phoenix Bed Bug Expert expands
Phoenix Bed Bug Expert opened two new office locations in Mesa and Scottsdale, Ariz., to better serve its customers across the Valley.
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Preventive Pest opens Denver location
Preventive Pest Control, which is based in Anaheim, Calif., launched a new location in Centennial, Colo., that will serve the metropolitan Denver market.
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Truly Nolen now in 59 countries
Truly Nolen’s global footprint has expanded to 196 locations outside of the United States. The company’s recent entry into Trinidad and Tobago and Albania mark its latest additions.
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GIVING BACK

Turner Pest part of ‘Dream’ team
Turner Pest Control, Jacksonville, Fla., is participating in the Dream Finders Homes house construction project at EverBank Field, home of the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars. Learn why the company helped out.
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Scherzinger named top MS fundraiser
Eric Scherzinger, sales and marketing manager for ScherZinger Termite & Pest Control, raised more than $4,300 for the Ohio Valley Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
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CLOSE-UP

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How Chevy Volts reuse, recycle
Check out how one automaker is turning the discarded covers for its hybrid car batteries into nesting boxes for bats and other critters.
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ASSOCIATION NEWS

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NPMA survey: U.S. adults undereducated about mosquitoes
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) surveyed American adults about their knowledge of mosquito diseases in the United States and bite prevention practices. Learn why the public's prevention techniques could use a boost.
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NJPMA to host clambake event
The New Jersey Pest Management Association (NJMPA) will host the state’s largest gathering of pest management professionals at its 68th Annual Clinic, Trade Show & Clambake this week.
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Dold takes NPMA staff on Capitol tour
Several staff members of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) visited U.S. Rep. Bob Dold Jr. (R-Ill.), son of PMP Hall of Famers Bob and Judy Dold and a pest management professional himself, at the U.S. Capitol for an after-hours tour.
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

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	AB Bait names new Midwest sales rep Michael Eager will represent AB Bait Co., Bethlehem, Pa. His sales territory for the manufacturer of Brigand rodent baits includes Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and North and South Dakota. [ read more ]
	FMC promotes two to North America business posts FMC Corp. named Maureen Thompson commercial director and Tom Wharton national sales manager for North America Professional Solutions, which comprises its Turf & Ornamental and Structural Pest Solutions business segments. [ read more ]

UpcomingEvents

Association of Structural Pest Control Regulatory Officials 59th annual meeting
[ Aug. 23-26 / Fort Lauderdale, Fla. ]

PestPac Roadshow
[ Sept. 22 / Dallas ]

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