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The Industry's Leading Source for News / SEPTEMBER 2, 2015 FORWARD TO A FRIEND  /  ENEWS ARCHIVE
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John Cook PMP Hall of Fame Spotlight: John Cook
The 2015 class of the Pest Management Professional (PMP) Hall of Fame will include John R. Cook Sr. in addition to Dr. Phil Koehler, Dr. Laurel Hansen, and Noad Corley. The late head of Cook's Pest Control, who was at the helm of his family’s pest management company from 1950 until 1995, oversaw the 1980 construction of the current Cook Museum of Natural Science, which houses a variety of natural science artifacts. The Museum is currently undergoing a transformation, as construction has begin on a new facility.
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Will Nepper PMP debuts PestTalk.net blog
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PMP, the pest management industry's leading technical journal for more than 80 years, now offers another way to reach you, the reader. Our new blog, PestTalk.net, will feature newsworthy topics and lighter fare. We’ll update content several times a week, and give you a chance to speak out, too.
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Rentokil to acquire the Steritech Group
Rentokil North America will purchase the Steritech Group, which provides food safety, quality assurance and pest prevention services in the United States and Canada. Rentokill says the $425 million deal will make it the third largest pest control company in North America.
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Bell debuts bait for ground squirrels
Bell Laboratories says its Ditrac Ground Squirrel Bait can be used in California, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona and North Dakota to control the California ground squirrel.
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CLS unveils redesigned website
The new, mobile-optimized Central Life Sciences website, CentralLifeSciences.com, was developed to help connect customers to the company's insect control solutions. Check out its new features.
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Mosquito Squad adds four franchisees
Mosquito Squad, which is based in Richmond, Va., welcomed new franchisees that are located in Laredo, Texas; Omaha, Worcester, Mass.; and Columbus, Ohio.
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Rentokil buys Chicago-based Anderson
In other Rentokil news, the company acquired Anderson Pest Solutions, which is based in Chicago, as it builds its pest control business and pursues companies in high-growth markets.
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In Memoriam: Alvin 'Bugs' Burger
Class of 2009 PMP Hall of Famer Al "Bugs" Burger, whose pest elimination guarantee turned the industry on its head in the latter half of the 20th century, died at age 82. Learn more about this pest industry legend.
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GIVING BACK
Alterra helps fight malaria worldwide
Alterra has once again joined the fight against malaria with the United Nations Foundation Nothing But Nets. The Utah-based pest management firm has raised a total of $105,359 in donations in just over a year.
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Arrow summer internships deemed success
Atlanta-based Arrow Exterminators concluded its fourth year of hosting a summer internship program. Twelve students were introduced to all facets of the pest management industry as well as corporate support roles within the company.
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WorkWave to host 3rd annual 'Hackathon'
WorkWave will hold its third annual "WorkWave Hackathon," a competition in which teams create a fully functional software application that assists visually impaired, deaf and hard-of-hearing or disabled citizens complete everyday tasks.
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NPMA updates state bed bug regulations
The National Pest Management Association updated its database of state-specific bed bug laws and rules. The information is available in downloadable document and on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's website.
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Dr. Mark Beavers Rollins hires director of technical services
Dr. Mark Beavers is Rollins Inc.’s new managing director of technical services. He will provide technical support and safety guidance to all of the company's pest management brands, including Orkin.
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Joe Wilson PermaTreat CEO celebrates 50 years as a PMP
Joe Wilson, CEO of PermaTreat Pest Control, Fredericksburg, Va., is celebrating his 50th anniversary in professional pest management. See where he got his start.
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