Allergy Technologies funds OSU grant
AMBLER, PA—Allergy Technologies LLC, manufacturer of ActiveGuard Mattress Liners, is funding a second year of bed bug research at The Ohio State University with an additional grant of more than $100,000. This grant is an extension of last year’s support... Read more»
Two PMPs win prizes from FMC at PestWorld
PHILADELPHIA—Two pest management professionals (PMPs) walked away winners after voting for issues that matter most to the pest industry at the FMC Professional Solutions booth during the 2012 PestWorld meeting in Boston. Lauraine DeFazio, of Pestex, Newton, Mass., won a... Read more»
NPMA seeks staff entomologist
FAIRFAX, VA.—The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is seeking an entomologist to join its team. Reporting to the director of technical services, the staff entomologist is an integral part of providing technical services to association members. The position includes the... Read more»
FMC names 5 winners in ‘Friday Night Lights’ contest
PHILADELPHIA—For five high schools throughout the southern United States, there’s one less thing to worry about before playoffs: fire ants. That’s because each school won 10 bags of Talstar XTRA granular insecticide featuring Verge technology, a new product from FMC... Read more»
Massey appoints director of marketing
ORLANDO, FLA.—Traci Thornton has joined Massey Services as director of marketing. In her new role, Thornton is responsible for market planning and program development for all of the company’s services, which include pest prevention, termite protection and landscape services. Thornton... Read more»
NPMA invites PMPs to 2012 Pest Alliance
FAIRFAX, VA.—The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) invites pest management professionals (PMPs) to attend Pest Alliance 2012, where the industry shows its “Strength in Unity!” This year’s program, presented by the Texas Pest Control Association (TPCA) and NPMA Nov. 28-30... Read more»
Heron Lawn and Pest Control recognizes top employees
ORLANDO, FL—Heron Lawn and Pest Control recently recognized its 2012 Outstanding Service Award Winners. These individuals were honored for their leadership and for going above and beyond in their positions. Top Sales Award: Greg Wells Top Service Technician Award: Carolyn... Read more»
Del Valle joins Bell Laboratories as Southern European manager
MADISON, WIS.—Arnaud Del Valle joined Bell Laboratories in October as Southern European Manager, representing Bell products to the professional pest control and animal agricultural markets in France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece and Turkey. Del Valle works closely with Bell distributors... Read more»