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The Industry's Leading Source for News / AUGUST 5, 2015 FORWARD TO A FRIEND  /  ENEWS ARCHIVE
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Dr. Laurel Hansen PMP Hall of Fame Spotlight: Dr. Laurel Hansen
The Pest Management Professional (PMP) Hall of Fame Class of 2015 is comprised of Dr. Laurel Hansen, Dr. Phil Koehler, John R. Cook Sr. and Noad Corley. The magazine staff will induct these deserving candidates in an invitation-only black-tie dinner and ceremony in Nashville on Oct. 19, the night before the National Pest Management Association’s PestWorld 2015 event gets underway. Our formal coverage of the inductees will be in our September issue, but between now and then, we’ll provide you with some informal factoids about each of them so you can get to know them better.
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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 new chapters on bed bugs and 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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ON THE RECORD
Marie Knox Training doesn’t need to be perfect to be effective
By Marie Knox

Control Solutions Inc.’s Marie Knox recently led PMP’s "How to Develop Killer Training Techniques" webinar. She answers attendees' questions, including how to make training more enjoyable and how to get buy in from seasoned techs.
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Non-commensal rodents added to labels
Will you be you reviewing rodent training with your techs soon? If so, you might want to take note of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's expanded label language for rodent control products.
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EPA seeks school IPM research
The Office of Pesticide Programs is soliciting research proposals through Sept. 9, 2015, for "The Economics of School Integrated Pest Management." Learn how to participate.
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In Memorium: Roland Rhodes
Roland Rhodes, who recently retired from the company he founded, Rhodes Chemical, died July 24 with his wife, Winona, at his side.
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GIVING BACK
Sandwich Isle receives ‘NMPA Gives’ award
Sandwich Isle Pest Solutions, Pearl City, Hawaii, received the 2015 National Pest Management Association’s NPMA Gives Award.
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Green Pest awards scholarships
The Green Pest Services team is giving back to its northern Virginia community by setting up a college scholarship fund.
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McCloud Services sets 2015 charity focus
McCloud Services of South Elgin, Ill., will send donations from its Employee Incentive Program for the 2014-2015 fiscal year to Habitat for Humanity, the American Red Cross and the Humane Society, among other charitable organizations.
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Mosquito Joe raises $7,100 for blood banks
Through its "Beat the Bloodsuckers" campaign, the Virginia Beach, Va.-based franchisor Mosquito Joe partnered with local blood banks to raise awareness about mosquito-borne illnesses.
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Asian Tiger Mosquito Girls just wanna have fun?
Folks in Berezniki, Russia, held a mosquito festival that featured such festivities as a “Tastiest Girl" competition. The one with the most bites... "wins."

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PWIPM extends grant deadline
The National Pest Management Association's affiliate organization Professional Women in Pest Management extended the deadline for submissions for its annual Professional Empowerment Grant.
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VPMA to host STM in September
The Virginia Pest Management Association's 10th Annual State Technical Meeting will take place in September.
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NWCOA to provide firearms training
The National Wildlife Control Operators Association released a brochure and registration information for its "Shooting in Sensitive Environments" courses slated for October.
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NPMA lists summer group of certified PMPs
The National Pest Management Association’s QualityPro Certification Program congratulates several companies for earning the QualityPro designation.
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Arizona Pest Squad Arizona Pest Squad gets minority certification
The Tempe, Ariz.-based Arizona Pest Squad received certification as a Minority Business Enterprise from the National Minority Supplier Diversity Council.
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Stuart Aust Bug Doctor adds Tree Doctor division
PMP’s “Feathered Foes” columnist Stuart Aust, president and CEO of Bug Doctor, launched his firm’s newest division.
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Reynolds Pest Management Reynolds Pest celebrates 24 years
Reynolds Pest Management, a family-owned firm based in Port St. Lucie, Fla., marked a 24-year milestone by expanding its fumigation capabilities.
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Rose Pest Solutions Rose Pest Solutions acquires Redwine Pest
Troy, Mich.-based Rose Pest Solutions, the oldest pest management company in the U.S.,expanded its presence in the Cincinnati area with the acquisition of Redwine Pest Control.
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Capelouto Terminix purchases Capelouto Termite & Pest
The assets of Tallahassee, Fla.-based Capelouto Termite & Pest Control were purchased by Terminix.
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David Murphy Murphy joins Rockwell Labs
Industry veteran David Murphy joined Rockwell Labs Ltd, North Kansas City, Mo., as vice president of marketing, product management and customer service.
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Silvandersson Silvandersson adds to
sales team

Michael Eager joins Silvandersson, manufacturer of Cryonite and other industry products, as a sales representative.
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WorkWave WorkWave grows revenue
The WorkWave software solutions firm says it has increased recurring revenue by 55 percent and staff by nearly 30 percent in the first half of 2015.
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