9/11 survivor shares story at RISE meeting

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

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NMPMA Annual CEU Tour [Sept. 26 in Las Cruces, N.M.] VPMA State Technical Meeting [Sept. 27-28 in Richmond, Va.] Pi Chi Omega Membership Meeting [Oct. 23 in Baltimore] NPMA PestWorld 2017 [Oct. 24-27 in Baltimore] New York Pest Expo [Nov. 10 Fort Lee, N.J.]   ADVERTISEMENT Tailored GPS tracking for pest control fleets GPS Insight makes managing your vehicles and drivers easier. Do you have problems with employee accountability, proof of service to customers, or too many manual processes? We will help you eliminate these challenges! Contact GPS Insight to equip your fleet with the latest GPS tracking technology. [ learn more ] Attention PMP email subscribers Please add pestmanagementprofessional@ncmnewsletters.com to your contact list to ensure emails from Pest Management Professional end up in your inbox, or ask your IT provider to whitelist our new sender profile. TOP STORY Determining company value and EBITDA Every pest management company has characteristics and traits that drive its value. Here are five factors that may lead to a bigger payoff when it's time to sell. [ read more ] ON THE RECORD 9/11 survivor shares story at RISE meeting By Marty Whitford Joe Dittmar Sr., a fire-insurance industry executive, was in 2 World Trade Center when the terrorist events of 9/11 unfolded in 2001. Hear the survival story he shared at RISE's annual meeting. [ read more ]   SPONSORED CONTENT 6 sessions at this year’s New York Pest Expo Since 2003, PMPs have been celebrating at the New York Pest Expo with a fun day of training, exhibits, food, prizes and special offers. Here are the six lessons you’ll learn at the Expo’s 15th Anniversary Edition. [ learn more ] INDUSTRY INTEL SenesTech partners with production facility SenesTech Inc. signed a 12-month agreement for the deployment of ContraPest at a food production facility on the East Coast. Find out more about the distribution of the company's proprietary rodent control fertility product. [ read more ] Northeastern redesigns website, adds ID feature Brooklyn, N.Y.-based Northeastern Exterminating relaunched its website, Bedbugs-Brooklyn.com. Check out the new features, including a "Pest ID" upload form. [ read more ] CLS marketing campaigns win awards Celtic Chicago Inc., a full-service marketing agency, won two awards for marketing campaigns for client Central Life Sciences: the Bug Free Grains lineup of stored grain protectants and the "SLAP" mosquito awareness campaign. [ read more ]   SPONSORED CONTENT LEDs safely light up your crawl spaces Now lighting is no longer an issue during crawl space work. Our string of five indoor/outdoor LED lights produces 2500 lumens, uses just 30 watts total and has an LED life of 50,000 hours. Lights are spaced 10' apart on a 50' cord. Connect up to 20 sets. [ learn more ] ASSOCIATION NEWS NPMA issues summer 2017 QualityPro, GreenPro certifications Ten firms earned the National Pest Management Association's QualityPro certification this summer. Also check out those newly GreenPro and Food Safety certified. [ read more ] ESA dishes out 2017 entomology awards The Entomological Society of America (ESA) revealed the winners of its 2017 awards, which recognize those who have distinguished themselves through their contributions to entomology. Find out who was honored by the association. [ read more ] North Carolina Pest Management Association awards 5 scholarships The Education Foundation of the North Carolina Pest Management Association awarded five Past President's Scholarships to students pursuing post-high school degrees. Get the details. [ read more ] Ohio Pest Management Association to host ACE prep course in December In December, the Ohio Pest Management Association will host a test preparation course and facilitate testing for the Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) exam certification in Columbus, Ohio. [ read more ] VIDEO SPOTLIGHT Your one-stop-shop for pest control needs Bug Off Pest Control Center is known for its career training programs, workshops, specialty courses and special events. Take a closer look at the company that offers "everything in pest control." [ watch now ]   SPONSORED CONTENT GIVING BACK Liphatech donates to hurricane relief efforts In the wake of damage caused by hurricanes Harvey and Irma, Liphatech is contributing $5 to the American Red Cross for each pail of Resolv soft bait rodenticide sold. [ read more ] Massey Services helps homeless students Massey Services and the Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association have helped collect more than 289,000 personal hygiene and food items over the past five years for the Cares Collection for Homeless Students. [ read more ] CLOSE-UP Phil Cooper examines technology, hiring Phil Cooper, CEO of Cooper Pest Solutions, talks about the pest management industry’s growing use of interception devices and addresses the challenge of finding great employees. [ watch now ] MOVERS & SHAKERS AmCan adds Midwest sales representative AmCan hired George Sadler as its Midwest sales representative. He will provide sales and product support for the Lynbrook, N.Y.-based manufacturer's products. [ read more ] Truly Nolen hires Marco Island office manager Truly Nolen Pest Control named James Steele manager of its Marco Island, Fla., office. Take a look at his operations experience. [ read more ] Edge makes Inc. 5000 for third year straight Edge was ranked on the 2017 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America for the third year in a row. Find out more about the company. [ read more ] LaunchPad Products that are new to the pest industry J.F. Oakes: Pro-Pest Very Berry Lure Nisus: iStrike Insecticide Foam Wildlife Control Supplies: Wildlife handling gloves Xcluder: X2 door bottom seal system