INDIANAPOLIS—Dow AgroSciences has named Mark Neterer to the newly created role of urban pest management sales leader. In his new role, Neterer will lead sales activities for the turf and ornamental (T&O) and pest management businesses. He brings more than 30 years of industry, customer and product knowledge to this role, in addition to marketing […]
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Stein retires from Crane Pest Control
SAN FRANCISCO—After 54 years at Crane Pest Control, industry statesman Harold “Hal” Stein, 83, decided it was time to retire....
The road to Washington D.C.
WASHINGTON—The run-up to the run up Capitol Hill is underway as the industry prepares for the National Pest Management Association...
Bayer, Ace Exterminating donate to homeless shelter
MIDDLETOWN, OH—Ace Exterminating President Rick Steinau and his company recently partnered with Bayer to complete a community service project at...
Roadtrip Roundup: ServSuite University 2014
NEW ORLEANS — Early last December, Pest Management Professional (PMP) attended ServSuite University 2014. Andy Deering, COO of software developer...
Rollins acquires Critter Control
ATLANTA—Rollins Inc., parent company of Orkin Pest Control and other industry brands, has purchased Critter Control, the franchisor of what’s considered...
Harrington, NPMA part ways
FAIRFAX, VA—Gene Harrington has left his position as vice president of government affairs for the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) to accept...
RKE honors its Tech of the Year
WESTWOOD, NJ— Bryan Altizer, of Ripplemead, Va., has been selected as the 2014 RK Environmental Services (RKE) Technician of the Year....
FMC launches Dōs Aerosol
PHILADELPHIA—FMC Professional Solutions is launching Dōs Flea and Crawling Insect Spray aerosol, with Dual-Spray Action (DSA) for efficient broadcast, surface,...
Total Pest Management garners local honors
FRIENDSWOOD, TX—According to an article from the Houston Chronicle, Total Pest Management and Inspections is the March 2015 Business of...
Ipser joins Nisus Corp. as director of technical services
ROCKFORD, TN—Dr. Reid Ipser has joined Nisus Corp. as director of technical services. Reid’s background includes a formal education in...
Off the Cuff: Legislative Day Means Making a Difference
Pest management is a profession that’s profoundly affected by local, state and national legislation, as well as regulation. Some are...
Massey Services acquires Wolf Pest Control
ORLANDO, FL—Massey Services has purchased Wolf Pest Control, with locations in Greenville, Charleston and Columbia, S.C. “We are pleased to...
Protect-A-Bed introduces ‘Lab-In-A-Bag’ for bed bug testing
CHICAGO—The new LightsOut Lab-In-A-Bag Pesticide Efficacy Kit from Protect-A-Bed can assist pest management professionals (PMPs) in choosing the most suitable...
Rentokil North America acquires Buffalo Exterminating
READING, PA—Rentokil North America has acquired Buffalo Exterminating Co. of Orchard Park, N.Y. This latest addition to the Rentokil family...
NPMA-certified companies for February 2015
FAIRFAX, Va. — The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) released a list of the newest member companies for the association’s...