BRIDGEWATER, NJ—William A. Kolbe, BCE, technical director for Viking Termite and Pest Control, just celebrated his 40th year in urban entomology and the structural pest management industry. After graduating with a degree in entomology from the University of Delaware in 1974, Kolbe started his industry career as a service supervisor. Among his many accomplishments: Chairman […]
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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...
Take the PMP State of the Industry Survey
Your input counts! Visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6X72CLJ to take part in our annual State of the Industry survey, and help us keep a...
NPMA, Univar Announce Top 3 PestFactor Finalists
FAIRFAX, VA—The finalists are in! This week, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) announced the Top 3 entries for the...
Syngenta Offers Fall Savings Program
GREENSBORO, NC—Now through Sept. 30, 2014, pest management professionals (PMPs) that purchase a minimum quantity of a Syngenta Professional Pest...
The Good News on National Honey Bee Day
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.—Aug. 16 is National Honey Bee Day, and the Bayer Bee Care Program is celebrating news that...
Service Pro Introduces Notification Module
COLUMBUS, OH—Service Pro has released the new ServSuite Notifications Module, allowing service companies to notify their customers of impending services....
Save the Date for the 2014 Lawn Care Summit
FAIRFAX, VA—Join the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) and the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) for the sixth annual Lawn Care...
CSI Offers FUSE in New Size
PASADENA, TX—FUSE Termiticide/Insecticide is now available in a new 7.5 fl. oz. size to complement Control Solutions, Inc.’s current sizes...