Top 10 U.S. cities for vector pests this winter
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) released its bi-annual Vector Sectors list, naming the top 10 U.S. cities most likely to experience increased pressure from vector pests, like rodents and cockroaches, for the rest of the winter. As vectors of... Read more»
Truly Nolen promotes Augie Hooker
Truly Nolen Pest Control promoted Augie Hooker to manager of the company’s Tempe, Ariz., service office. Hooker joined Truly Nolen in August 2016 and was most recently the assistant manager of the company’s Phoenix service office. Prior to joining the... Read more»
PWIPM announces upcoming events
The National Pest Management Association’s (NPMA’s) Professional Women in Pest Management (PWIPM) group is encouraging pest management professionals worldwide to participate in International Women’s Day on Mar. 8, 2019. The global event acknowledges the social, economic, cultural and political achievements women... Read more»
AMVAC logo marks milestone
AMVAC Chemical Corp.’s parent company, American Vanguard Corp., is marking 50 years in business with a new look. The company launched new brand logos for both corporations and added the tagline “An American Vanguard Company” to all operating subsidiaries. “This is a... Read more»
Truly Nolen promotes Garcia, Carrillo
Truly Nolen Pest Control promoted two employees in the company’s California Residential Division. Joshua Garcia was promoted to manager of the San Diego service office and Francisco Carrillo was promoted to manager of the San Marcos service office. Garcia joined... Read more»
Terminix celebrates Valentine’s Day with chocolate-covered crickets
Terminix, based in Memphis, Tenn., is offering a Valentine’s Day sweepstakes. The pest control company will send lucky winners across the country edible, chocolate-covered Valentine’s crickets in a heart-shaped box. “Terminix is hoping to add a little fun with a... Read more»
Sprague promotes Ross Treleven to VP, Operations
Sprague Pest Solutions promoted Ross Treleven to VP, Operations, reporting directly to Sprague’s CEO, Alfie Treleven. Ross will work alongside Sprague’s COO, Jeff Miller, and oversee Sprague’s field operations. Sprague’s current executive leadership team is the third generation of Trelevens... Read more»
Sen. Hyde-Smith to speak at Legislative Day
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has confirmed that U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) will speak during the 32nd annual Legislative Day conference in Washington, D.C. Sen. Hyde-Smith is scheduled to speak as part of the MGK “Headquarters on the... Read more»