MEMPHIS—Ken Christianson has been named commercial division sales manager for Terminix. Over the next few months, Christianson will be visiting Terminix commercial branches nationwide, learning more about the company in an effort to ultimately increase average sales per month for commercial associates, meet or exceed sales goals, and improve commercial retention. Christianson is a 25-year commercial pest […]
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Cleveland Chemical Pest Control celebrates 110 years
CLEVELAND—This month, family-owned and -operated Cleveland Chemical Pest Control Inc. will celebrate its 110th year in business. Originally formed in...
Becoming an ACE: Acquiring excellence
By Dr. Stuart Mitchell On one of the hottest days of the summer; at one of the top training facilities...
Bayer announces label improvements for Temprid SC
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.—Environmental Science, a division of Bayer CropScience LP, has received a letter of acceptance from the U.S....
Liphatech launches eRATicate Soft Bait Awareness Tour
MILWAUKEE—Liphatech’s Eraticate Soft Bait Awareness Tour is on the road with five stops in some of the worst cities for...
Nix joins Bell Laboratories as technical sales rep
MADISON, WIS.—Steve Nix recently joined Bell Laboratories as technical sales representative for the north central United States, representing Bell products to...
Service Pro offers advanced service notification emails for clients
COLUMBUS, OHIO—Service Pro is now offering ServSuite clients advanced service notification emails to use with their customers. Service notification emails provide...
CLS warns of WNV risk
SCHAUMBURG, ILL.—A number of U.S. states have reported cases of West Nile virus (WNV) in 2013, as experts warn of...
Lloyd named president of IRG WP
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN—Dr. Jeff Lloyd, corporate vice president of research and development at Nisus Corp., has been appointed president of the...
Slagor joins J.F. Oakes
YAZOO CITY, MISS.—Longtime independent manufacturer representative John Slagor joins J.F. Oakes, LLC as its West Coast representative. His territory includes...
Turner receives FPMA’s Legend Award
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.—Al Turner, area sales manager for the professional pest management business of Environmental Science, a division of...
Victor Multi-Kill Brand Blocks II to replace Multi-Kill
LITITZ, PA.—In early August, Woodstream will permanently replace the current Victor Multi-Kill Brand Blocks rodenticide with Victor Multi-Kill Brand Blocks...
Univar to distribute Cimi-Shield
CARSON, CALIF.—Univar USA has agreed to distribute Pest Barrier’s Cimi-Shield “green bed bug eliminator” to pest management professionals (PMPs) across...
Heron opens seventh branch
ORLANDO, FLA.—Heron Lawn and Pest Control recently celebrated the Grand Opening of its seventh branch, in Kissimmee, Fla. The Orlando-based...
Bird-X joins GSA
CHICAGO—Bird-X has joined the GSA Advantage program to bring pest bird control solutions directly to federal facilities and institutions –...
Sacramento tops Terminix’s Bed Bug List
MEMPHIS, TENN.—Thought to be eradicated since World War II, in recent years, bed bugs have been making a comeback throughout...