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California drought leads to ‘crispy critters’

Our industry needs to be aware of the negative effects of droughts on pest populations. Are you ready to adapt...

Truly Nolen promotes California manager

Truly Nolen Pest Control, based in Tucson, Ariz., has promoted Melvin “Buddy” Jones to manager of the company’s Moreno, Calif.,...

Pest Posse Academy now approved in Nevada

Pest Posse Academy, a training solution for pest management professionals, is now an approved continuing education provider in Nevada.

Rockwell hires western technical sales rep

Rockwell Labs hired David Newfang as technical sales representative for the Western Region. He previously served as a branch manager...

Rollins to reunite Clark Pest Control companies

Clark Pest Control of Stockton Inc., a subsidiary of Atlanta, Ga.-based Rollins Inc., has agreed to acquire Clark Pest Control Inc.,...

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UCR researchers find way to put insects into arrested development

New research from University of California Riverside shows scientists may soon be able to prevent disease-spreading mosquitoes from maturing.

Advanced IPM hires technical director

Advanced IPM hired Adam Holt, BCE, as technical director. He will help develop a training university and streamline treatment protocols...

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Clark Pest Control purchases Sentinel Pest Management

Clark Pest Control of Lake Forest, Calif., is expanding its Orange County division with the acquisition of Sentinel Pest Management...

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Caltrans installs bird spikes on Coronado Bridge to help prevent suicides

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) installed Nixalite bird spikes on the Coronado Bridge to help deter suicides.

California Pest Management sponsors driver in Auto Club NHRA Finals

California Pest Management sponsored veteran Nitro Funny Car driver Jeff Arend to drive at the Auto Club National Hot Rod...

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Terminix acquires AAI Pest Control

Terminix acquired AAI Pest Control, headquartered in Salida, Calif., strengthening Terminix's presence in California’s Central Valley and the Bay area.

Stepping up for a Day of Service

At PestWorld 2019 in San Diego, Calif., the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) made it easy for attendees to lend...

Pest Control Insulation, Univar Solutions partner in Southern California

Univar Solutions teamed up with Pest Control Insulation to expand delivery options for pest management professionals in Southern California.

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Calif. PMP aids Ugandan children’s home

PMP Kyle Finley is CEO of Calif.-based Twin Home Services and vice president of xHope, an organization that partners with...

Turn it up to 11: PMP’s 2020 State of the Industry Report

Pest control is a hit with the majority of the PMPs who answered our 2020 State of the Industry survey