Pi Chi Omega recognizes OSU’s Dr. Jones
Dr. Susan Jones, recently retired entomology professor at The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, was honored this year by industry fraternity Pi Chi Omega with its 2019 Award of Achievement. As recounted in the book chronicling Pi Chi Omega’s history,... Read more»
Fall conference set for CPCO of GA
The annual Fall Conference of the Certified Pest Control Operators Association of Georgia (CPCO of GA) will take place Oct. 3-5, 2018, at the Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga. “CPCO of GA celebrates their 20th anniversary this year, and... Read more»
Container transport: A pest management checklist
Now that weather temperatures are in the 80s and 90s, proper transportation of processed foods and raw commodities is critical to avoid foodborne illness that directly affects consumers. Pest infestations during transport can corrupt food quality when left unchecked, can... Read more»
Arrow ES promotes Jones, Figueredo
Arrow Environmental Services, based in Tampa, FLa., has promoted Mike Jones to the Cape Coral/Fort Myers branch operations manager, and Anthony Figueredo to the Naples branch operations manager. “We’re excited to announce these changes in our leadership team in southwest... Read more»
Pi Chi Omega awards 4 scholarships
Recognizing the need for college-educated professionals in the field of urban and industrial pest management, Pi Chi Omega, the national industry fraternity, makes available scholarships each year to students majoring in urban and industrial pest management or some closely related... Read more»
GCPCA honors Dr. Jones
The Greater Cleveland Pest Control Association (GCPCA) recently held its annual awards banquet in Independence, Ohio. Dr. Susan Jones, associate professor of entomology for The Ohio State University, Columbus, was the after-dinner speaker. After her in-depth research presentation that focused... Read more»
Jones named FPMA president
Adam Jones, Massey Services’ VP of quality assurance, has been installed as president of the Florida Pest Management Association (FPMA). Jones has served for four years on the FPMA’s Executive Committee. “I am truly honored to be named president of... Read more»
NPMA responds to EPA imidacloprid announcement
As PMP reported Jan. 6, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced a preliminary pollinator risk assessment for the neonicotinoid insecticide imidacloprid. What follows is a statement from the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) about the possible impact this primarily... Read more»