FAIRFAX, VA—The National Pest Management Association’s (NPMA’s) affiliate organization, Professional Women in Pest Management (PWIPM), is pleased to announce the recipient of the PWIPM Professional Empowerment Grant: Mariluz Jimenez of HomeTeam Pest Defense in San Antonio, Texas. As the recipient of the grant, Jimenez will receive funding to advance her career or education in the […]
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PestWorld 2014 Exhibit Hall is Sold out
FAIRFAX, VA—For the first time ever, the exhibit hall for PestWorld 2014, the National Pest Management Association’s (NPMA) annual convention...
J.F. Oakes Introduces Tobaguard Trap for Tobacco Insects
YAZOO CITY, MS—In the U.S., the cigarette beetle attacks tobacco in storage, during manufacturing and finished tobacco and food products...
‘Doc’ Attains Another Diplomate Status
SARASOTA, FL—PMP’s technical editor, Dr. Stuart Mitchell, has further enhanced his reputation with the award of Diplomate status in the American Psychotherapy Association...
Wil-Kil Pest Control Celebrates 90 Years
SUN PRAIRIE, WI—Wil-Kil Pest Control, the Upper Midwest’s quality leader in pest management, announced the recognition and celebration of its...
Terramera PlantScience Acquires Plasma Power
VANCOUVER—Terramera PlantScience has acquired Plasma Power, an India-based manufacturer of cold-pressed neem oil and other ecologically friendly products for use in agriculture, human...
Carrothers becomes Weed Man Franchisee
OSHAWA, ONTARIO—Dan Carrothers, former marketing manager for BASF Specialty Products Division, has purchased 22 Weed Man territories in the Houston...
Kolbe Celebrates 40 Years in Urban Entomology
BRIDGEWATER, NJ—William A. Kolbe, BCE, technical director for Viking Termite and Pest Control, just celebrated his 40th year in urban...
Killroy Wins PCOC Banner Contest
INDIANAPOLIS—Pest Control Operators of California (PCOC) is pleased to announce the winners of the 11th annual Fumigation Banner Bonanza Contest,...
NPMA Diversity Committee Launches Survey
FAIRFAX, VA—As part of a long-term plan to understand members’ needs in the areas of diversity and inclusion, the National...
RISE Announces New Governing Board Members, Officers
TUSCON—During its 24th annual meeting, Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE) announced new officers and members elected to the...
Patent Granted to Bird B Gone Repeller
IRVINE, CA—Bird B Gone was recently granted a US patent for its Repeller 360° Bird Deterrent. The wind-powered device provides...
Massey Acquires Green Pest Services
ORLANDO, FL—Massey Services has purchased Green Pest Services, a pest management company in Austin, Texas. Terms were not disclosed. “We...
Industry Loses a Legend: Vern Toblan
MIDDLETOWN, DE—Vern Toblan, longtime executive director of industry fraternity Pi Chi Omega, died in his sleep on Saturday, Aug. 23....
SPC Hires Kalik
MENDHEM, NJ—Rich Kalik has joined the market research firm Specialty Products Consultants, LLC (SPC). Kalik brings more than 20 years’ experience in...
DeChirico Joins BASF Sales Team
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC—Brian DeChirico has assumed the position of sales representative for BASF’s Pest Control Solutions business in northern...