HELENA, ALA.—FarmerGuard Pest Control celebrated the opening of its new branch location in the Historic District of Old Town Helena, Ala., on Friday, Feb. 1. Owner Alan Farmer says the new location will help the company continue to build its customer base and serve the residents of Shelby and Jefferson counties. “Our customers are primarily located in […]
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Bug Busters aquires Tibbitts Exterminating, Nicholson Pest Control
ATLANTA—Tibbitts Exterminating of Clarkdale, Ga., a family-run business since 1973, merged with Atlanta-based Bug Busters. “Al, Nancy, and Lynn built...
NPMA lauds EPA’s stance on DIY rodenticide
FAIRFAX, VA.—On Jan. 30, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its intent to cancel the registration of certain do-it-yourself...
FPMA names 2013 board, officers
ORLANDO, FLA.—The Florida Pest Management Association (FPMA) announced its new leadership for 2013 at the recent Florida Pest and Lawn...
Kuffel joins Bell Laboratories as Northern European manager
MADISON, WIS.—Martin Kuffel joined Bell Laboratories in January as Northern European manager, representing Bell products to the professional pest control...
Central Garden & Pet purchase FourStar
SCHAUMBURG, ILL.—Central Garden & Pet and its professional products mosquito control group have purchased New York-based FourStar Microbial Products to...
PWIPM now accepting nominations for annual scholarship
FAIRFAX, VA.—Professional Women in Pest Management (PWIPM), an affiliate group of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) whose mission is...
NPMA issues call for speakers for PestWorld 2013
FAIRFAX, VA.—The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is looking for your help to identify the most innovative and exciting speakers for...
Rollins announces executive promotions
Gene Iarocci John Wilson Gary Rollins ATLANTA—The Rollins board of directors has announced key appointments to further strengthen the company’s...
ChemTec names Vongas president
SADDLE BROOK, N.J.—ChemTec Pest Control Corp. Business Manager Mary Vongas has been promoted to president of the firm. Vongas succeeds...
Oakeson joins Central Life Sciences’ Zoëcon division
SCHAUMBURG, ILL.—Blaine Oakeson has joined Central Life Sciences’ Zoëcon Professional Products division as West Central region manager. In this role,...
Angie’s List honors Green Pest
WEST CHESTER, PA.—Green Pest Solutions, a division of Green Lawn Fertilizing, has earned the service industry-coveted 2012 Angie’s List Super...
Terminix ended 2012 on a high note
MEMPHIS, TENN.—Terminix closed six asset acquisitions in December 2012. These transactions contribute strong management teams, additional service offerings and geographic...
Purdue Conference delivers on education, networking
Dr. Gary Bennett, left, and Pest Management Professional Managing Editor Will Nepper, stand next to the PMP “Wall of Fame” located in...
InVict Xpress, InVict Blitz granular formulations now available
NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO.—Rockwell Labs Ltd introduces two new granular baits. Effective and versatile, InVict Xpress and InVict Blitz combine...
EPA approves label change for Dominion 2L
PASADENA, TEXAS—Control Solutions Inc. (CSI) has received approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the addition of Exterior...