UPFDA plans to celebrate 50th anniversary at 2018 spring conference
The United Producers, Formulators & Distributors Association (UPFDA) will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2018. It is planning an anniversary celebration for its Spring Conference, taking place April 17-19, 2018, at the Drake Hotel in Chicago. As the group notes... Read more»
Bird-X expands headquarters
Because of a steady increase in demand, the introduction of many new products, and an expansion into new markets, the Bird-X group of companies has added space to its existing facility. The headquarters address includes the existing 300 N. Oakley... Read more»
EDGE opens in Chicago, Seattle
In April, EDGE opened in Chicago and Seattle, bringing the nationwide number of branches for the Provo, Utah-based firm to seven in just eight years of business. Founded in 2008 by Andrew Richardson, EDGE has acquired more than 40,000 recurring customers.... Read more»
Orkin compiles Top 50 bed bug cities
Chicago tops Atlanta-based Orkin’s list of Top 50 Bed Bug Cities for the fourth year in a row. The list ranks cities by the number of bed bug treatments Orkin serviced from January through December 2015 and after an Orkin... Read more»
Anderson makes local ‘Top Workplaces’ list
Anderson Pest Solutions, Elmhurst, Ill., has been recognized by the Chicago Tribune as one of 2015’s “Top 100 Workplaces” in the Chicago metropolitan area. Receiving the recognition for the fourth year in a row, Anderson is the only pest solutions organization in... Read more»
A All Animal Control celebrates 20 years
Founded in 1995 and turning into a national franchisor five years later, A All Animal Control serves such metro locations as Atlanta, Chicago, Salt Lake City, Denver and more than 70 additional locations across the United States. Per its website’s history... Read more»
Rentokil acquires Anderson
Rentokil North America has acquired Anderson Pest Solutions, based in Chicago. The acquisition is in line with Rentokil’s global strategy to continue growing its pest control business and to pursue acquisition targets in higher growth markets such as North America.... Read more»
Orkin, Terminix release dueling Mosquito Cities lists
Atlanta tops Orkin’s list of Top Mosquito Cities for the second year in a row. The list by the firm, coincidently based in Atlanta, ranks cities by the number of mosquito customers serviced in 2014. Nine cities in the Southeast... Read more»