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ADVERTISEMENT Check out the first complete bid calculator for bird control today! Crank out bids in minutes with a free new tool recently released by Avitrol. Some key calculations include material cost, labor costs, and estimated job time. In fact, not only will it help to determine overall costs, but it will also provide you with suggested amounts to charge with unique custom margin function. [ click here for free access ] UpcomingEvents View PMP's calendar for a full list of industry events International Urban Conference [July 9-12 in Birmingham, England] NPMA Academy [July 19-21 in Scottsdale, Ariz.] NPMA Carolinas/Mid-Atlantic Conference [July 27-29 in Myrtle Beach, S.C.] ASPCRO Annual Meeting [Aug. 28-Sept. 1 in Burlington, Vt.] NMPMA Annual CEU Tour [Sept. 26 in Las Cruces, N.M.] Attention PMP email subscribers Please add pestmanagementprofessional@ncmnewsletters.com to your contact list to ensure emails from Pest Management Professional end up in your inbox, or ask your IT provider to whitelist our new sender profile. TOP STORY Orkin technicians help with highway car fire Two technicians from Orkin Pest Control's Baltimore branch saw a vehicle catch fire on the highway and used a fire extinguisher from their truck to help contain the flames. [ read more ] ON THE RECORD 6 tips for better bed bug management By Diane Sofranec Pest management professionals who have successfully battled bed bugs share tips for controlling them. [ read more ] INDUSTRY INTEL Anticimex acquires Viking Pest Control Stockholm, Sweden-based Anticimex Group acquired Viking Pest Control, a Bridgewater, N.J.-based firm that was founded in 1980. [ read more ] Green Pest Solutions named 'Best Pest Control' by Philly.com Green Pest Solutions won Philly.com's 2017 Readers Choice Award for “Best Pest Control,” based on its popularity among Philadelphia Media Network readers and reputation in the greater Philadelphia region. [ read more ] Real Green to host mobile marketing series Real Green Systems will host a series of free seminars across the U.S. and Canada for existing and potential customers to learn methods to grow their business through inbound and outbound marketing strategies. [ read more ]   SPONSORED CONTENT How combination products help ease pest management The all-in-one aerosols by Zoëcon Professional Products provide pest management professionals with extended management treatments for more than 25 labeled insects, including fleas and ticks. [ read more ] ASSOCIATION NEWS Pi Chi Omega strategically plans for future Pi Chi Omega was founded by entomologists to further the science of entomology within the pest control industry, but what is its purpose today? The organization held a strategic planning session to discuss its mission. [ read more ] GIVING BACK McCloud Services employees donate via incentive program South Elgin, Ill.-based McCloud Services donated nearly $21,000 to various organizations as part of its 2016 Employee Incentive Program. Learn more about the program. [ read more ] Cooper Pest Solutions launches insectarium grant Lawrenceville, N.J.-based Cooper Pest Solutions established a grant program in conjunction with the Philadelphia Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion for children to understand an insect's value to the environment. [ read more ] Truly Nolen finishes No. 2 in Mascot Games Truly Nolen's mascot helped lead its Annual Mascot Games team to second place finishes on both days of the event. Check out photos from the annual competition. [ read more ]   ADVERTISEMENT Tailored GPS tracking for pest control fleets GPS Insight makes managing your vehicles and drivers easier. Do you have problems with employee accountability, proof of service to customers, or too many manual processes? We will help you eliminate these challenges! Contact GPS Insight to equip your fleet with the latest GPS tracking technology. [ learn more ] CLOSE-UP Freedom Pest infographic offers pest prevention tips Freedom Pest Control of Fishers, Ind., shared an infographic educating customers on pest prevention during summer vacation travel. Check out the detailed image. [ read more ] MOVERS & SHAKERS Rollins hires technical services manager Glen Ramsey, BCE, joined Atlanta-based Rollins Inc. as a technical services manager. Learn more about his operations, marketing and training responsibilities. [ read more ] WorkWave adds chief marketing officer WorkWave appointed Ken Wincko chief marketing officer. He will be responsible for managing the global corporate marketing strategy for the company. [ read more ] LaunchPad Products that are new to the pest industry Amvac Chemical Corp.: Avesta CS BASF: Fendona CS Bayer: Temprid FX Inspection Implements Inc.: The Prober CurrentIssue [3 PMPs tackle cruise ship pest problems] [Q&A: PMP chats with a cat flea]