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The Industry's Leading Source for News / OCTOBER 7, 2015 FORWARD TO A FRIEND  /  ENEWS ARCHIVE
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Noad Corley Bad apples vs. background checks
Every industry has bad apples, but they shouldn't be used to taint the industry as a whole. Before a new employee puts on a uniform and becomes a face of the business, a background check could save employers the heartache of recovering from a tarnished reputation down the road. Learn how to avoid hiring bad apples.
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Industry expert Paul Bello teams up with Dr. Austin Frishman (AKA "Dr. Cockroach") to help you get to know your "enemy" — the cockroach. Think you know the cockroach? This book, one of the most informative, practical manuals for the professional pest control industry, will make you think again.
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ON THE RECORD
Will Nepper Let’s make cancer obsolete
By Diane Sofranec

Cancer affects so many people we know, and at Pest Management Professional, we are reflecting on how far research has come and it's impact on the fight against cancer. Learn how we are playing our part to put an end to cancer.
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Univar updates PestWeb portals
Univar Agriculture and Environmental Sciences released new features to its industry web portals, PestWeb.com and PestWeb.ca.
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Bug Off hosts Citi Field fun
Bug Off Pest Control Center invited New York City area pest management professionals to a night of education, relaxation and baseball for Rats and the Citi-Let's Play 2. See what you missed.
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Puerto Rico approves OvoControl P use
OvoControl P, billed as “birth control for birds,” was approved by the Department of Agriculture for use in Puerto Rico.
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Syngenta PestPartners gets jump on 2016
Between now and Dec. 31, qualifying purchases of Syngenta Professional Pest Management products will count toward the 2016 PestPartners 365 Early Order Period.
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St. Paul City Council changes street name to Ecolab Place
The St. Paul, Minn., City Council changed the name of a stretch of Washington Street to Ecolab Place following the purchase of Travelers Tower by Ecolab Inc.
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Alterra services 300,000th customer
When it serviced its 300,000th customer in August, Alterra says it has broken pest control industry records, providing service to 1,300 cities across the United States after only three years of business.
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GIVING BACK
EnviroPest, Bayer help horse ranch
Bayer recently partnered with EnviroPest to provide treatment to Hearts & Horses, a non-profit horse ranch in Loveland, Colo.
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#ArrowCares to benefit cancer foundation
Atlanta-based Arrow Exterminators has launched #ArrowCares, a social media campaign to raise money for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
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McCloud Services ‘goes pink’ for cancer awareness
During October, McCloud Services specialists are encouraged to wear pink exam gloves on the job to build awareness, offer support and foster hope for those fighting breast cancer.
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Moxie Pest Control awards first Customer Service Scholarship
Moxie Pest Control awarded its first scholarship to Osa Neal. Students interested in applying for this $500 award are required to write a 500-word essay describing a time in which they provided excellent customer service, as well as the outcome of the experience.
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Pavel Fesyuk Marshawn Lynch finally opens up
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch and Stop Bugging Me Pest Control spoof Lynch's soecial interview tactics.

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ESA announces 2015 Certification awards
The Entomological Society of America Certification Corp. named the winners of its 2015 Certification awards, including a PMP columnist. Discover who made the cut.
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Heron Home & Outdoor Alliance Environmental celebrates 20 years
Alliance Environmental Group was founded in October 1995 by brothers Joe and Jeff McLean as a two-man company offering asbestos removal services in Southern California. See how far they have come.
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The Pest Rangers Arrow Exterminators acquires Wise Chem Safe
With this acquisition of Wise Chem Safe Pest Control, Atlanta-based Arrow Exterminators will be able to expand its business in Texas.
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PCI Massey Services names regional manager
Beginning as a manager trainee and working up to his recent position as general manager of the Windermere Service Center, Rick Block was named North Florida regional manager.
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Polyguard Modern Exterminating celebrates 60 years
Founded Oct. 3, 1955, by George and Katherine Matthews, Modern Exterminating is now served by a third generation of the family. Discover the secret behind their success.
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Polyguard Truly Nolen wins tech award
Truly Nolen of America won the Nextrio Innovation through Technology Award from the Tucson Metro Chamber's Copper Cactus Awards.
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Polyguard Kruszewski joins Wil-Kil as regional manager
With almost 20 years of pest management experience, industry veteran Tony Kruszewski will oversee all operations in the Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire, Wis., markets for Wil-Kil.
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Polyguard Liphatech hires business director
Charles Passantino succeeds Manny Martinez, now the CEO, as Liphatech's business director of the pest management division.
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