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American Pest purchases Annapolis Pest Control

American Pest, an Anticimex company servicing the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia markets, acquires Annapolis Pest Control in its tenth...

Plunkett’s relocates in Columbus

Plunkett's Pest Control opened a 19,200-square-foot office location in Columbus, Ohio, just seven miles east of its old location.

From left, Kemp Anderson, Louie Warman, Carol Williams, Dawn Davis, Margaret Vargas and Matt Whiting. PHOTO: KEMP ANDERSON CONSULTING

Rollins acquires SOS Pest Control and Termite

Rollins strengthened its presence in the Bay area with the acquisition of Campbell, Calif.-based SOS Pest Control and Termite.

Student investigates the ground at a test crime scene in the snow. Photo: Tom Campbell

Purdue founds forensic entomology program

Purdue University launched the first formal area of concentration in forensic entomology worldwide, explains forensic sciences director Dr. Trevor Stamper.

New coalition to combat vector-borne diseases

The Vector-Borne Disease Network will advise and support federal policymakers in confronting diseases spread by insects and related arthropods.

MPMA to host ACE workshop

The Michigan Pest Management Association (MPMA) will hold its second Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) workshop for 2019-20 this fall.

MGK acquires brand from Piedmont Animal Health

Minneapolis, Minn.-based MGK executed a purchase agreement to acquire the Flynexx brand assets from North Carolina-based Piedmont Animal Health.

An Africanized honey bee (left) and a European honey bee on honeycomb. Despite color, they normally can’t be identified by eye. Photo: Scott Bauer, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org

Enhanced bee allergy vaccine succeeds in clinical trials

Australian researchers successfully completed a human trial on a vaccine designed to eliminate the risk of severe allergic reactions to...

PelGar recruits four new team members

PelGar International is appointing new team members at its Alton, England-based head office and Church Farm Training Centre.

Arrow opens two offices in Atlanta

Atlanta, Ga.-based Arrow Exterminators opened two new locations in metropolitan Atlanta and now has 30 offices serving the area.

Microsoft recognizes Hitachi for sales achievement

Hitachi Solutions America, a provider of industry solutions using Microsoft Cloud, earned the 2019/2020 Inner Circle for Microsoft Business Applications.

NPMA video project showcases termites’ surprising appetites

The National Pest Management Association's “Will They Eat It?” shows what happens when everyday household objects are placed into a...

Truly Nolen promotes Florida manager

Truly Nolen Pest Control promoted Chris Clemente to manager of the company’s new Venice, Fla., service office at 2155 Tamiami...

Maryland courts uphold pesticide ban in Montgomery County

After a nearly six-year fight to stop Montgomery County, Md.’s ban on the use of state-approved pesticides on private lawns,...

Las Vegas, as seen from a High Roller cabin 550 feet in the air. PHOTO: DIANE SOFRANEC

Las Vegas PMPs see pest activity surge

Pest management professionals (PMPs) in Las Vegas, Nev., are seeing an upsurge in service calls following two earthquakes near Ridgecrest,...