TUSCON—During its 24th annual meeting, Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE) announced new officers and members elected to the 2014 Governing Board. Dan Stahl of OHP, Inc., was elected to a new two-year term as chairman, and John Johnson of PROKoZ will take over as vice chair. Darren Horst of Central Garden & Pet […]
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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...
NPMA Announces Keynote Speakers for PestWorld 2014
FAIRFAX, VA—Nationally recognized speakers Eric Greitens and JB Bernstein will present keynote addresses at PestWorld 2014, the National Pest Management...
NPMA Foundation Announces Norman Goldenberg Research Fund
FAIRFAX, VA—In its continuing efforts to provide financial support for industry research and pay homage to PMP Hall of Famer...
NPMA, CEPA Announce Global Conference
FAIRFAX, VA and BRUSSELS, BELGIUM—The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) and the Confederation of European Pest Management Associations (CEPA) will...