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Arrow acquires Florida Pest Management

Atlanta-based Arrow Exterminators announces the merger and acquisition of Florida Pest Management Inc., founded in 1983 by John Sims and...

PCT Inc. celebrates 40 years

On July 23, 2016, Pest Control Technicians Inc. (PCT) of Norristown, Pa., celebrated its 40th anniversary at the Academy of Natural...

2016 NPMA Academy wrap up

Still focusing on motivation, collaboration and innovation, this year’s National Pest Management Association (NPMA) Academy took place July 20-22 in...

Industry loses a legend: Harry Katz

Pest Management Professional (PMP) Hall of Famer Harry Katz died Sunday, Aug. 28, at the age of 101. As PMP Chalk...

NPMA campaign generates jobs for veterans

PestVets, the veterans group established by the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) in March 2015 to actively promote the recruitment...

PMP, CSI present free Insecticide Resistance webinar

On Thursday, Sept. 8, Pest Management Professional magazine will present a free, 60-minute webinar featuring Marie Knox, technical manager, product development...

ESA presents summer 2016 group

The Entomological Society of America (ESA) Certification Corp. offers two certification programs, the Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) and the Board...

Orkin Canada acquires Lloyd Pest Control Services of Ontario

Lloyd Pest Control Services Ltd of Oshawa, Ontario, was acquired by Orkin Canada. Paul Giannamore of The Potomac Co. acted...

Orkin establishes 5 new international franchises

Rollins Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary, Orkin, expanded its presence in South America and Asia with the addition of...

PPMA appoints 2 board members

Marillian Missiti, president of Buono Pest Control, Belmont, Mass., and Steve Gullickson, president of MGK in Minneapolis have joined the...

Titshaw joins Liphatech as Southeast manager

The Pest Management Division of Liphatech Inc. welcomes 20-year industry veteran Matthew Titshaw as its new Southeast District sales manager....

Shonkwiler joins Wil-Kil team

Wil-Kil Pest Control has appointed Norman Shonkwiler as regional manager. Bringing 15 years of pest management experience to Wil-Kil, Shonkwiler will...

Azuga wins awards, hires personnel

Seasoned fleet telematics veteran Thomas Erdman has joined Azuga as president of its fleet division. With more than 30 years...

OBJ names Massey Services to Best Workplaces list

Massey Services has been recognized by the Orlando Business Journal (OBJ) as one of Central Florida’s “Best Places to Work.” This marks...

Servicemaster CEO takes on Terminix mantle

On Aug. 15, Terminix President Bill Derwin tendered his resignation to pursue other opportunities. Terminix Spokesman Jay Robinson confirms to...