RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment), an organization that promotes the safe use of pesticides to control pests and invasive species that are detrimental to our health and our environment, held its 2016 conference Aug. 29 to Sept. 1 in Williamsburg, Va. Pest Management Professional Publisher and Editorial Director Marty Whitford was in attendance to document the […]
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Truly Nolen franchise opens in Amarillo
Excited to be at its new northernmost point in Texas, Truly Nolen Pest Control recently opened at 6515 Storage Dr....
Why you should plan for a merger
You put your heart and soul into building your pest management business. But at some point, you will have to...
Angie’s List: ‘Work with the Best’ Sweepstakes
On Sept. 8, Angie’s List launched its “Work with the Best” sweepstakes, rewarding current and newly registered service providers with...
California registers Termidor HP
Termidor HP high precision termiticide from BASF has been approved for use in California. Termidor HP termiticide is the latest...
Geotech Supply to move to larger facility
Geotech Supply Co., a Sacramento, Calif.-based distributor serving the professional pest management, lawn care, and turf and ornamental markets, is...
DAI names McCreedy Gulf Coast manager
Kevin McCreedy has been appointed division manager for the Gulf Coast region of Degesch America Inc. (DAI). In his new...
Univar ES names De Poli, Pena directors
Daniel De Poli has joined Univar Environmental Sciences, a business unit of Univar USA Inc., as director of Latin America...
Petersburg becomes Sun City Truly Nolen manager
Tucson-based Truly Nolen Pest Control has promoted John Petersburg to manager of its Sun City, Ariz., service office. Petersburg joined...
CO2 conference set for December
Pest management and lawn care industry leaders will gather in Raleigh, N.C., Dec. 6-8, to attend an exclusive owner’s summit...
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...