Inside the Buzz: PestWorld had a record-breaking year in Orlando.

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

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UpcomingEvents View PMP's calendar for a full list of industry events. Email the editors to submit an event. PMP Webinar - Termite Myths & Lies [Nov. 8] The New York Pest Expo [Nov. 9 | Fort Lee, N.J.] Entomology 2018 [Nov. 11-14 | Vancouver, B.C., Canada] Parasitec Paris 2018 [Nov. 14-16 | Paris, France] Global Bed Bug Summit [Nov. 27-29 | Denver, Colo.] CurrentIssue [Cash in on cockroach control] [UPFDA puts focus on the future] [Cockroach control advice from the pros] LaunchPad Products that are new to the pest industry Bird Barrier: Eggxit Woodstream: Victor Hold-Fast Pro Liphatech:The Difethialone Deal Control Solutions Inc.: D-Fense NXT TOP STORY PestWorld 2018 coverage The PMP staff hit the show floor in Orlando for PestWorld 2018 and shared some of the highlights of the record-breaking event. See more photos of our coverage. [ read more ] ON THE RECORD Control fall invaders as cold weather approaches By Pat Hottel McCloud Services' technical director explains how fall invaders can elevate beyond nuisance status, becoming a contamination threat. [ read more ]   SPONSORED CONTENT Effective products help build customer relationships The team at ABC Home & Commercial Services, Houston, Texas, mainly battles cockroaches, spiders ants. Ben Johnson and Steven Martin of ABC share why Control Solutions Inc.'s Fuse and Tekko Pro have been the go-to products for ABC's technicians out in the field. [ watch video ] INDUSTRY INTEL Protect-A-Bed acquired by SureFit Home Decor Protect-A-Bed was purchased by SureFit Home Decor, a manufacturer of home textiles for the retail and hospitality industries. [ read more ] American Pest purchases Triple S Services American Pest, an Anticimax portfolio company, purchased Triple S Services. The Potomac Co. served as Triple S Services’ financial advisor. [ read more ] Arrow opens facility in Milton, Georgia Based in Atlanta, Ga., Arrow Exterminators opened a new service center in Milton, Ga., to better serve the Milton community in one of Metro Atlanta’s fast-growing northern suburbs. [ read more ] RUP status gone from ContraPest label The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved the removal of "Restricted Use Only" from the label of ContraPest, SenesTech's rat fertility control bait. [ read more ] Dwyer Group is now Neighborly The company says its rebranding will emphasize the Neighborly online platforms to help consumers easily connect with its brands, including Mosquito Joe. [ read more ] Clark Pest offers bed bug training to property managers Clark Pest Control will offer a free seminar specially designed for hospitality and rental management professionals. Find out when and where the event will take place. [ read more ]   SPONSORED CONTENT The Challenges We Help Pest Control Fleets Solve At GPS Insight, we help our customers solve their fleet related challenges by providing the information they need and assembling a team to help deliver the goals we establish together. For the right organizations, we deliver amazing results. Watch this quick video to learn more. [ watch now ] ASSOCIATION NEWS NCPMA to offer ACE course, exam in January Attendees of the 2019 Pest Control Technician’s School can take the Associate Certified Entomologist Review Class and Exam from the Entomological Society of America. [ read more ] CPCO of Georgia hosts 20th annual fall conference The Certified Pest Control Operators Association of Georgia hosted its annual fall conference last month at the Atlanta Motor Speedway with BASF Corp. as the presenting sponsor. [ read more ] GIVING BACK Virginia Tech receives endowed professorship The Joseph R. and Mary W. Wilson Endowed Urban Entomology Professorship was established in the Virginia Polytechnic Institute College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. See how the gift is expected to affect urban pest management. [ read more ] Orkin helps Insectarium after robbery Orkin presented a check in the amount of $10,000 to the Philadelphia Insectarium & Butterfly Pavilion. The Philadelphia museum made headlines in August when it revealed the theft of hundreds of insects. [ read more ] Truly Nolen marks 5th year of Halloween hospital visits Truly Nolen visited 16 hospitals and children centers in five states passing out pumpkins. See more photos from the #TRULYSpooktacular events. [ read more ]     CLOSE-UP Webinar will offer termite control tips PMP will host a free webinar that will cover several myths and lies about structure-infesting termites. There are many "old wives tales" out there about termites — Dr. Janis Reed, from Control Solutions Inc. will dispel a few of them. [ register now ]   SPONSORED CONTENT ShuBee® has you covered for your professional Pest Management needs ShuBee® offers a full line of service professional products designed to help grow your pest control business. We've got you covered with shoe covers, coveralls, gloves and more. [ Request your FREE SAMPLES today by visiting us at www.shubee.com ] MOVERS & SHAKERS Rose Pest appoints Cleveland district manager Joe Flood was promoted to Cleveland district manager by Rose Pest Solutions. [ read more ] Thomas Pest Services names business development director Megan Thomas joins Albany, N.Y.-based Thomas Pest Services as director of business development. [ read more ]