TACOMA, WA—A quartet of Sprague Pest Solutions service professionals has earned recognition for their dedication and professional prowess in solving their clients’ pest management problems. Technical Director Jeff Weier, National Accounts Manager Ray Mannello and Service Technician Jeremy Lesser were honored recently as Operations Manager, Salesman of the Year and Technician of the Year, respectively, […]
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Syngenta debuts SecureChoice Mosquito Assurance Program
GREENSBORO, NC—Syngenta Professional Pest Management (PPM) is launching its SecureChoice Mosquito Assurance Program for pest management professionals (PMPs), which provides...
West Indian termite intercepted by Philadelphia customs officials
PHILADELPHIA—A routine U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) termite interception in Philadelphia turned into the area’s first recorded interception of...
Anderson Pest Solutions donates $5,000 to food bank
ELMHURST, IL—On Feb. 28, Anderson Pest Solutions presented a $5,000 donation to the Northern Illinois Food Bank (NIFB), which acquires...
Neterer, Ciambrone take new posts with Dow AgroSciences
INDIANAPOLIS—Dow AgroSciences has named Mark Neterer to the newly created role of urban pest management sales leader. In his new...
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...