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The Industry's Leading Source for News / APRIL 20, 2016

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PMP reveals its 20th Hall of Fame class
Every Pest Management Professional (PMP) Hall of Fame class is special, but to know we reached the 20-year milestone with this premier industry-recognition program is something to celebrate. This year, we will induct our 20th class of the PMP Hall of Fame: Dr. Vernard Lewis, University of California — Berkley; Richard Sameth, retired, Western Pest Services; Vern Toblan (deceased), Pi Chi Omega; and Lawrence Treleven, Sprague Pest Solutions. Find out more about the history of the PMP Hall of Fame, including the highly respected pest management professional who instigated its launch 20 years ago.
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Pretty disturbing news! Hopefully awareness is being spread to these new areas where ticks are moving toward. Understanding the dangers of ticks and what diseases they can spread is important.

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"Ticks expand their US distribution" via pmypmp.net

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ON THE RECORD

AMCA group gives the next generation a guiding hand
By Heather Gooch
The American Mosquito Control Association's Young Professionals group helps grow its next generation of members. Learn about the group's programs and events for students and professionals with less than five years of experience.
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Central Life Sciences launches
mosquito awareness website
Central Life Sciences (CLS) unveiled mosquito-awareness.com to promote communication between the public and professionals. Find out how CLS is addressing the impact of this pest.
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Univar debuts online store
Univar Environmental Sciences launched its new Univar Online Store, an e-commerce platform for licensed pest management professionals. Discover products from the company's structural pest management, public health and fumigation markets.
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Orkin acquires 7 in Q1
Orkin acquired seven companies and accounts in California, Washington, Texas and Georgia in the first quarter of this year. Learn more about its acquisitions, including the purchase of an Australian company earlier in the quarter.
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Griffin Pest Solutions
owner dies at 72
Linden Griffin Jr., second-generation owner of Griffin Pest Solutions, Kalamazoo, Mich., died April 11. He was 72.
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GIVING BACK

P.E.S.T. Relief International continues mission
P.E.S.T. Relief International recently provided mattress protectors to more than 250 shelters, group homes and orphanages. Take a look the company's REST Initiative, which aims to provide a sanitary place to sleep for people in need.
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Enter PMP's caption
contest by Friday
Do you have a good quip for this pest in the crosshairs? Send us an email with your caption idea by Friday, April 22. The winner will receive a $50 VISA gift card and recognition in PMP's June issue.
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ASSOCIATION NEWS

13 certified by Entomological
Society of America
The Entomological Society of America welcomed a new class of board certified entomologists and associate certified entomologists. Find out who became certified in the society's early spring class.
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NPMA issues March QualityPro certifications
Two companies earned the National Pest Management Association's QualityPro certification in March. Check out the companies, as well as those that now offer GreenPro or QualityPro Schools certified service.
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[ related ] NPMA, CEPA to co-host public health summit

[ related ] PPMA relaunches PestWorld.org

VPMA to offer June ACE prep course, exam
The Virginia Pest Management Association is hosting its fifth annual ACE Prep Course and Exam June 14-15 in Richmond, Va. Learn more about the course, which will give participants the opportunity to clarify information before taking the exam.
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

BedBug Chasers expands to Long Island
Bed bug heat treatment franchisor BedBug Chasers opened two Long Island locations. The service centers will be run by Michael Colongione, managing partner and president of GotchA! Bed Bug Inspectors.
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Booth celebrates 50
years with founder, 91
Russell Booth, 91-year-old founder of Booth Exterminating, is celebrating 50 years of business in Cary, N.C. Because “bug season” has begun, Booth is celebrating just as he did the first 49 years: by going to work.
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Massey promotes employee to sales director
Orlando, Fla.-based Massey Services promoted Stu Lewis to sales director. See how his previous roles in the company have prepared him for this position.
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Truly Nolen inducted into
franchise Hall of Fame
Tucson, Ariz.-based Truly Nolen Pest Control was inducted into the Franchise Business Review’s Hall of Fame. Find out how previous rankings with the publication's lists played a factor.
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UpcomingEvents

UPFDA Spring Conference
[ April 26-28 ]

NPMA "Zika: What You Need to Know" Workshop
[ May 4 ]

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