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4th woman at Sprague earns ACE certification

Tacoma, Wash.-based Sprague Pest Solutions announced Nancy Leshley, route manager in Eugene, Ore., earned the associate certified entomologist (ACE) certification.

IN MEMORIAM: Mike Bidwell

Mike Bidwell, president and CEO of Neighborly, unexpectedly died at the age of 65 on Sept. 8.

NPMA warns about increase in pests due to extreme weather

The National Pest Management Association shared which pests to watch out for and how to avoid encounters with them, especially...

The Clendenin Consulting Group names essay contest winners

The Clendenin Consulting Group announced the winners of its “What’s Bugging You?” essay contest for 2023.

Arrow Exterminators acquires City Green Environmental

Atlanta, Ga.-based Arrow Exterminators recently acquired City Green Environmental, based in Fort Myers, Fla.

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Tick Academy speakers announced

The Tick Academy will be Oct. 11-12 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Central over Zoom.

FORSHAW named titled sponsor for 2024 NCPMA PCT School

The North Carolina Pest Management Association (NCPMA) announced that FORSHAW will be the Title Sponsor and Keynote Sponsor of the...

First sighting of yellow-legged hornet in U.S.

The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) confirmed the presence of a yellow-legged hornet, Vespa velutina, near Savannah, Ga., in August...

Truly Nolen promotes 2 Florida employees

Truly Nolen recently announced the promotion of two employees in Florida.

PestWorld 2023 early bird pricing ends soon

The National Pest Management Association's (NPMA's) early bird pricing for PestWorld 2023 ends Sept. 6, 2023.

PMP Industry Insiders establishes peer groups

The PMP Industry Insiders establishes peer groups, which are facilitated by pest control industry veteran David Billingsly, ACE.

Arrow Exterminators hosts Fiscal Year Kickoff Summit

Atlanta, Ga.-based Arrow Exterminators recently held the company’s annual 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Kickoff Summit at The Loews Hotel in Atlanta.

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UCR Fumigation School to be held in October

The 2023 University of California-Riverside (UCR) Fumigation School hosted by UCR Urban Entomology Department and Agri-Turf Distributing will be held...

PestWest USA hires Eastern U.S. rep

PestWest USA hired Brad Brooks to the sales team managing the Eastern U.S.

Pest Management Foundation adds 5 new scholarships

The Pest Management Foundation has five new scholarships as part of its new endowed scholarship program.