INDIANAPOLIS—Dow AgroSciences welcomes Paul Simons as the new commercial director for the U.S. Urban Pest Management business. Simons replaces Dave Morris, who recently was named U.S. government and public affairs leader for Dow AgroSciences. In his new role, Simons will oversee Pest Management and Turf & Ornamental marketing activities nationwide, and will lead global business efforts […]
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Industry Grows to More Than $7 Billion in Revenue for 2013
MENDHAM, NJ—According to Specialty Product Consultants’ Gary Curl, the U.S. structural pest control industry generated an estimated $7.213 billion in total...
Clark acquires two California firms
LODI, CA—Clark Pest Control has acquired two pest management companies: Paso Robles, Calif.-based Bugz-B-Gone, Inc., and Escondido, Calif.-based Stock Exterminators....
Rodents Stop offers DIY option to customers
LOS ANGELES—Rodents Stop, a family-owned firm that specializes in rodent cleanup and control in the greater Los Angeles market, is...
CLS debuts YourIPM.com app for dairies
SCHAUMBURG, IL—Central Life Sciences’ digital pest management resource developed for dairy professionals, YourIPM.com, is now available as a free downloadable...
BASF announces spring Termidor promotion
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC—Ready for the termite swarm season? Now is your chance to stock up and save up to...
Holt joins Service Pro as territory manager
COLUMBUS, OH—Service Pro, developers of ServSuite industry software, welcomes the newest member of the team: Adam Holt, territory manager of sales...
U.S. Pest teams with car dealership for TV commercial
NASHVILLE—Erica Brister, president of U.S. Pest, and Jim Galvin, president of Miracle Ford, entered into a special relationship thanks to...
PWIPM’s Professional Empowerment grant available
FAIRFAX, VA—Professional Women in Pest Management (PWIPM) is accepting nominations for its annual Professional Empowerment grant. This grant will be...
Massey promotes Heath
ORLANDO, FL—Tony Massey, President and COO of Massey Services, is pleased to announce that Gary Heath has been promoted to...
TODAY to air “What’s Bugging You” segment tomorrow
NEW YORK–The TODAY Show will offer a segment tomorrow, March 28, titled “What’s Bugging You” in its 9 a.m. hour. The...
Knilans, Miller join Bell Laboratories as technical sales representatives
MADISON, WI — Spring ushered in two new technical sales representatives for Bell Laboratories. Former Canadian representative Sara Knilans, returned...
Pate, Warns retire from CLS
SCHAUMBURG, IL—Central Life Sciences (CLS), whose founders invented insect growth regulator (IGR) technology more than 35 years ago, has announced...
Bird-X investigates: Why are seagulls suddenly so angry?
CHICAGO—Laridaphobia (the intense fear of seagulls) may become a common term soon enough, as the number of seagull attacks reported...
Massey promotes Jarzynka to new post
ORLANDO, FL—Tony Massey, president and COO of Massey Services, is pleased to announce that Tom “T.J.” Jarzynka has been promoted...
NPMA undergoes strategic reorganization
FAIRFAX, VA—In an effort to best serve its membership and take advantage of the organization’s staff assets, the National Pest...