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Rollins hires director of technical services

Dr. Mark Beavers is Rollins Inc.’s new managing director of technical services effective Sept. 1. He will provide technical support and...

Murphy joins Rockwell Labs

David Murphy has joined Rockwell Labs Ltd, North Kansas City, Mo., as vice president of marketing, product management and customer...

What’s National Pollinator Week?

In case you missed it, last week was National Pollinator Week (June 15 – 21). The celebration was initiated and...

Orkin adds Beijing franchise

Through its wholly owned subsidiary Orkin, Rollins Inc. has expanded its presence in China with the addition of a new...

Time is Money: To Mix, or Not to Mix?

Now here’s a tip that might sound strange: Do not be 100 percent prepared. When I was a Boy Scout,...

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,...

Texas A&M opens Rollins facility

On May 4, the department of entomology at Texas A&M University held a grand opening of the Rollins Urban and...

Allgood Pest acquires Allied

Duluth, Ga.-based Allgood Pest Solutions has acquired Allied Lawn, Termite and Pest Control, Knoxville, Tenn. The relationship between Allgood and...

Roadtrip Roundup: ServSuite University 2014

NEW ORLEANS — Early last December, Pest Management Professional (PMP) attended ServSuite University 2014. Andy Deering, COO of software developer...

Rollins acquires Critter Control

ATLANTA—Rollins Inc., parent company of Orkin Pest Control and other industry brands, has purchased Critter Control, the franchisor of what’s considered...

Time is Money: Keep your Nozzle Clean

You’re on the job when, suddenly, you notice the pesticide isn’t coming out of the compressed air sprayer smoothly, evenly...

Harry Cynkus, left, and Eddie Northen. Photos provided by Rollins

Rollins CFO to retire, successor named

ATLANTA—Rollins Inc., parent company of Orkin Pest Control, has announced that after 17 years of service Sr. Vice President, Chief...

Orkin expands in India, Mexico

ATLANTA—Through its wholly owned subsidiary Orkin, Rollins Inc. has established its first franchise in India and expanded its presence in...

Industry Grows to More Than $7 Billion in Revenue for 2013

MENDHAM, NJ—According to Specialty Product Consultants’ Gary Curl, the U.S. structural pest control industry generated an estimated $7.213 billion in total...

Difference Makers: Kim Kelley-Tunis

How did you turn your Purdue University degree in wildlife into your position as director of technical services for Rollins? People...