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July 2021

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From left are Langman's technicians Michael Lyday and Michael Powell, office staffer Jessica Stewart, technician Jason Powell and co-owners Will and Dianne Langman. Next to them are Plunkett's president, Stacy O'Reilly, and wildlife manager, Jared Miller. PHOTO: PLUNKETT'S PEST CONTROL

Plunkett’s expands in Midwest with Langman’s acquisition

Fridley, Minn.-based Plunkett’s Pest Control has acquired Langman’s Wildlife & Pest Control, based in Terre Haute, Ind., so the owners...

ServiceTitan to acquire Aspire Software

ServiceTitan, which recently acquired ServicePro, has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Aspire Software, a landscaping business management software provider.

Like most small fly species, fruit flies (Drosophilidae) aren’t terribly picky about where they gather and multiply. (PHOTO: ARLINDO71/E+/GETTY IMAGES)

The why of the fly

A reader asks expert Dan Baldwin, BCE, for some advice on getting better cooperation with a restaurant client that is...

Breaking: Some spiders think fire ants have cooties

At your next fire ant account, take a look around: Are spiders in the vicinity, too? Odds are, probably not.

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Caring PMPs gain customers

Eliminating an infestation is the most important part of a PMP's job, but showing compassion may be key to attracting,...

Northwest service center manager honored by SCPCA

Northwest Exterminating Service Center Manager David Nelson was recognized with the 2021 Board Member of the Year award by the...

When customers are driven by fear, treat with understanding

Customers are often driven by fear when they call a pest management professional. Take the opportunity to prevent the pests,...

Pest index posted for May, with 16 percent increase

The total U.S. pest control index, as compiled by PCO M&A Specialists and William Blair, increased 16 percent in May...

New BCE-Intern designation for NJ Pest Control PMP

Zack Sieb, PHE, has successfully completed the Board Certification Exam and other requirements as set forth by the Entomological Society...

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Differentiating your company and services

What sets you apart from your competition is an excellent question to ask about yourself, your company and the services...

The author models his company’s Anteater “conversation starter” shirts. PHOTO: ABC HOME & COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Everyone is in sales

Dennis Jenkins says that we are all in sales to some degree. Every interaction with a customer, a fellow employee...

Truly Nolen promotes Salt Lake City manager

Tucson, Ariz.-based Truly Nolen Pest Control promoted Keith Thomas to manager of the company’s commercial service office in Salt Lake...

Target Specialty Products plans product showcase, termite webinars

Target Specialty Products will host two free webinars during the month of July as part of its Business Growth Webinar...

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Understand the value of safety data sheets

The goal of safety data sheets (SDS) is to reduce human and environmental risk by listing potential hazards of daily...