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DECEMBER 5, 2018

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UpcomingEvents View PMP's calendar for a full list of industry events. Email the editors to submit an event. Real Green Solutions 2019 [Jan. 6-9 | St. Pete Beach, Fla.] Purdue Pest Management Conference [Jan. 7-9 | West Lafayette, Ind.] 73rd Texas A&M University Urban Pest Management Conference and Workshop [Jan. 16-18 | Bryan, Texas] Las Vegas Pest Expo [Jan. 30-31 | Las Vegas, Nev.] NPMA Legislative Day [Feb. 24-26 | Washington, D.C.] CurrentIssue [5 questions with Kevin Lemasters] [RISE encourages PMPs to move ‘boldly forward’] [9 reasons to be unthankful] LaunchPad Products that are new to the pest industry Control Solutions Inc.: ProFlex Bell Labs: 4-Pound Pails FMC Professional Solutions: Reintroduced Dragnet SFR J.T. Eaton: Rodent Rock 2G with Paver TOP STORY Terminix survey examines pest threats Terminix Commercial's inaugural Pest Perceptions Report shows 78 percent of business leaders with pest control in place feel confident their facilities are pest-free. [ read more ] ON THE RECORD Live from 2018 Global Bed Bug Summit By Diane Sofranec The National Pest Management Association’s Global Bed Bug Summit took place Nov. 27-29 in Denver, Colo. See some of the event highlights. [ read more ]   SPONSORED CONTENT Overheard at PestWorld 2018 Finding the product to eliminate difficult pests and fit your organization’s needs is a continuous challenge. Learn what strategies and products four pest management professionals employ to take out ant colonies, termites and cockroaches. [ read more ] INDUSTRY INTEL Rentokil Steritech acquires Vermont Pest Control The Potomac Co. announces the acquisition of its client, Vermont Pest Control, by Rentokil Steritech. [ read more ] Smith & Sons merges with Modern Exterminating Aiken, S.C.-based Smith & Sons Pest Control merged with Modern Exterminating, Columbia, S.C. [ read more ] Local paper names Wil-Kil to top employers list, again Wil-Kil Pest Control was named to the Milwaukee Business Journal's "Best Places to Work" list for the second year in a row. [ read more ]   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 ] ASSOCIATION NEWS NCPMA launches app for 2019 event The North Carolina Pest Management Association launched an app for its 2019 Pest Control Technician’s School, taking place Jan. 27-31, 2019. [ read more ] PWIPM of New England hosts event The Professional Women in Pest Management of New England held a training class taught by Molly Moran, BCE. See what topics were covered. [ read more ] GIVING BACK Massey expands Autism Speaks support Orlando, Fla.-based Massey Services once again increased its sponsorship with Autism Speaks. The non-profit organization is dedicated to advancing research into causes and better treatments for autism spectrum disorders and related conditions. [ read more ] CLOSE-UP Possible prize for talking termites We need your expertise: It's time to take our Termite Management Survey! Be part of our upcoming January 2019 termite management coverage. We are seeking pros who can tell us more about how they manage termites for their customers. [ take survey ]   SPONSORED CONTENT Pest Control Industry’s GPS Tracking Guide The GPS Tracking Buyer Guide offers an unbiased view of what matters most when selecting a GPS tracking provider. Whether you are new to GPS tracking or looking to switch providers, the Buyers Guide has a wealth of insight to ensure you make the right decision no matter who you decide to select. [ download now ] MOVERS & SHAKERS CSI promotes manager, hires sales rep Paul Griffin is in Control Solutions Inc.’s newly developed role of key accounts manager, while industry veteran Ada Wilson joins the company as Southeast regional sales representative. [ read more ] ServiceTitan names former Netflix exec as CFO Former Netflix Executive David Burt brings finance and technology experience to the home service business management software platform, ServiceTitan. [ read more ]