HERNDON and FAIRFAX, VA.—The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) and the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) will once again co-host the national Lawn Care Summit, Jan. 7–9, 2013, in Orlando, Fla. “PLANET is excited to continue its partnership with NPMA to provide the best educational opportunity for lawn care professionals at this year’s Fourth Annual Lawn Care Summit,” […]
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Bug Elimination & Prevention Co.
BEAP Co.’s UnBuggable Detector is engineered to trap bed bugs, detect early infestations, and monitor the efficacy of treatments. For...
Syngenta finalizes DuPont deal
GREENSBORO, N.C.—On Oct. 2, Syngenta closed the acquisition of the DuPont Professional Products insecticide business. As a result of this...
Spencer Pest joins in Georgia cancer fundraising effort
ROSWELL, GA. —Spencer Pest Services, with its Pest Control for a Cure Program, is just one of 10 local small...
What PMPs can learn from Van Halen
By Andrew Greess What can a pest management professional (PMP) learn from Van Halen besides how to party like a...
Temprid ‘Save the Day’ contest finalist videos available for voting
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.—Five pest management professionals (PMPs) have been selected as finalists in the Temprid Save the Day Contest,...
Bart Baker retires from J.T. Eaton
TWINSBURG, OH — Bart Baker, son of Pest Management Professional Hall of Famer Stanley Z. Baker and an industry innovator...
RISE sponsors National Inspect and Protect Week
WASHINGTON—Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE) is helping new homeowners learn about the importance of protecting their homes—especially distressed, short-sale...
Atrix International – Manufacturer Rebate now Available
A rebate is now available on three models: Express VAC, Omega Green Supreme and The Big Guy High Capacity vacuum...
Callahan assists Atrix International
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Industry consultant Patrick Callahan, president of C3 Group, has begun helping Atrix International capture more market share...
PWIPM announces annual scholarship recipients
FAIRFAX, Va. — The National Pest Management Association’s (NPMA’s) affiliate organization Professional Women in Pest Management (PWIPM), has announced the...
NPMA to honor Black, McCauley at PestWorld
FAIRFAX, Va. — Judy Black, vice president of technical services for Steritech’s pest prevention division, is this year’s recipient of...
Valent to expand, restructure sales force
WALNUT CREEK, Calif.—Valent U.S.A. Corp. has unveiled a series of strategic internal promotions and projected new hires—a move to better align...
Terramera signs Target Specialty Products as first distributor
VANCOUVER — Terramera, a pioneer in developing biopharma products for pest management, has signed its first distribution agreement with Target...
Rentokil to acquire Western Exterminator
By Marty Whitford, Publisher & Editorial Director LONDON/ANNAHEIM, Calif. — Rentokil Initial Plc has agreed to pay $114.6 million for the...
Bell Laboratories
By Craig Riekena, Compliance Manager Moles are one of the most annoying, yet least understood pests. The damage they do...