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Photo: DVIDSHUB / Foter / CC BY NPMA seeks input for Veterans Group
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is looking for a few good men and women to provide feedback for its newly launched Veterans Group. If you plan to attend the NPMA’s Legislative Day - and if you're not, you should - you're invited to brainstorm ideas. Legislative Day keynote speaker General Stanley McChrystal will participate as well, so don't miss this opportunity to help those who have served our country.
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Five years later, Green Earth is a thriving pest control business in New York City and in the process of setting up a branch in Los Angeles.

- Josh Alpert, President, Green Earth Pest Control providing an update on Worth Watching 2009 via mypmp.net
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Truman's Scientific Guide
As the "bible of the industry," the 7th edition of the Truman's Scientific Guide to Pest Management Operations is filled with hundreds of pages of detailed analysis of pests, methods of treatment, habits, habitats, characteristics and two new chapters including Bed Bugs/Other Blood-feeding Bugs and Principles of Pest Management/Green Pest Management. Now with more than 80 new photos, drawings and tables to enhance reader understanding of the subject matter.
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The Cockroach Combat Manual II
The Cockroach Combat Manual II
Industry expert Paul Bello teams up with Dr. Austin Frishman (AKA "Dr. Cockroach") to help you get to know your "enemy" — the cockroach. Think you know the cockroach? This book, one of the most informative, practical manuals for the professional pest control industry will make you think again.
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NPMA Expo educates pest, lawn care professionals
By Will Nepper

The 2015 Florida Pest Management Association Pest & Lawn Care Expo, an annual event, was held in conjunction with Marathon Data Systems’ PestPac User Conference. Check out our exclusive coverage.
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Majority Leader McCarthy to speak at NPMA Legislative Day
Congressman Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and House Majority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, will be the special guest speaker at the National Pest Management Association's Legislative Day event in Washington, D.C.
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New research may lead to new class of pesticides to control mosquitoes
University of California-Riverside professor of entomology Dr. Alexander Raikhel led a team of researchers whose work "could lead to the development of a new class of safe and effective pesticides to control mosquitoes." Learn what their experiments showed.
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Braman celebrates 125 years in business
In honor of its 1890 founding, Braman Termite and Pest Elimination will celebrate 125 years of being in business in a modern way. Check out how the company plans to mark the milestone all year long.
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Rentokil subject of new Irish documentary
"The Verminators" will follow Rentokil technicians in Ireland as they go about their business controlling rodents, roaches and bed bugs as part of a television documentary being filmed in Ireland.
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McCall Service expands service area
McCall Service, which is based in northern Florida, is branching out. The company says it will serve customers in the Savannah and Albany regions of Georgia.
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2014 good year for Marathon Data Systems
Software solutions provider Marathon Data Systems says it took just one year to meet its three-year Grow N.J. grant requirements. Discover why 2014 was a very good year for the company.
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Franchise Business Review designates Mosquito Shield a Top 50 franchise
Residential mosquito and tick control franchise Mosquito Shield received recognition from Franchise Business Review magazine. Find out why the company made the cut.
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Orkin launches franchises in India, Mexico
Orkin Pest Control established a franchise in Bangalore, India, and added two franchises in Jalisco and Aguascalientes/Guanajuato, Mexico.
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Featured Photo Mosquito Joe to grow in 2015
Mosquito Joe buzzes into 2015 with 96 new territories sold. The franchise expects to open 66 new territories this year, for a total of 105 by year's end.

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PWIPM accepting grant nominations
Professional Women in Pest Management is now accepting nominations for the 2015 $2,000 Professional Empowerment Grant. Find out how to apply.
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PestWorld for Kids revamps game section
The Professional Pest Management Alliance presents a new game section on its website for children, PestWorldForKids.org.
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ESA appoints PMP's Mitchell as ACE Chair 
Our own technical editor, Dr. Stuart Mitchell, has been appointed Chair of the Associate Certified Entomologist Support Committee for the Entomological Society of America.
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Ruebeling appointed FPMA president 
Keith Ruebeling, owner of Larue Pest Management, has been appointed to serve as the 68th president of the Florida Pest Management Association.
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NPMA issues call for PestWorld speakers
With a Feb. 13 deadline, the National Pest Management Association is looking for innovative and exciting speakers for PestWorld 2015. See how you can help.
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UPFDA welcomes two new members 
Tom Wright and Frank MacDonald are the newest members of the United Producers Formulators & Distributors Association.
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Cynkus and Northen Rollins CFO to retire, successor named 
Orkin Pest Control's parent company Rollins Inc. hired Eddie Northen to succeed CFO Harry Cynkus, who will retire in May.
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Maria Nowak Brownyard Group promotes PCOpro account manager
Maria Nowak has been promoted to underwriting account manager for PCOpro, Brownyard Group’s pest control insurance program.
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Jim Willix Viking’s Willix earns ACE designation 
James R. Willix of Viking Pest Control was certified as an Associate Entomologist (ACE) by the Entomological Society of America Certification Corp.
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