Inside the Buzz: Date announced for the Women in Pest Control conference and United Arab Emirates hosted PestWorld East.

MAY 1, 2019

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UpcomingEvents View PMP's calendar for a full list of industry events. Email the editors to submit an event. Bug Off: MGK Bed Bug Workshop [May 30 | New York, N.Y.] IPM for Food Plants Seminar [June 11-12 | Hershey, Pa. ] WVPMA Summer Training Blitz [June 18 | Sutton, W.Va.] OPMA Summer Meeting [July 11-14 | Loudonville, Ohio] NPMA Academy [July 16-18 | Phoenix, Ariz.] CurrentIssue [Working with policy makers to effect change] [M&A experts share advice, outlook] [Improve time management for yourself, your business] LaunchPad Products that are new to the pest industry Catchmaster: Final Feed Flock Free: Universal Adjustable Spike Remington Solar: SolaMist ServicePro: ServSales Mobile App TOP STORY UPFDA director retires from post By Marty Whitford After 31 years of service, Valera Jessee is retiring from her position as executive director of the United Producers, Formulators & Distributors Association (UPFDA). [ read more ] ON THE RECORD Event set for women in pest control By Diane Sofranec The Women in Pest Control conference will be Aug. 23, in Austin, Texas, and is geared solely to the women who serve the pest management industry. [ read more ]   SPONSORED CONTENT Make mosquitoes suck less this summer Pest management professionals (PMPs) add a level of comfort to their customers’ everyday lives by reducing mosquitoes in and around the areas where they live and work. Understanding mosquito biology, behavior and treatment techniques, along with having the right product in your tank, is paramount to control. [ learn more ] INDUSTRY INTEL Nature-Cide parent company to acquire Akamai Pest Solutions Med-X Inc. — the parent company of Nature-Cide — signed a non-binding letter of intent to acquire Hawaii-based Akamai Pest Solutions. [ read more ] Terminix ant farm breaks Guinness World Record Terminix Service Inc. unveiled the new Guinness World Records' largest ant farm at Discovery Place Science in celebration of Arthropod Day. [ read more ] Weed Man offers mosquito control Weed Man — a network of franchises providing lawn care and integrated pest management services — added mosquito control to its offerings. [ read more ]   SPONSORED CONTENT SureKill Flusher, the only Patented Non-Flammable aerosol you need! Consider this… We demand products that work but do you think about technician safety within that decision? Neogen introduces the only Patented Non-Flammable flushing aerosol to the market, with SureKill Flusher! This dry fog formulation takes the flushing and knockdown capabilities you demand and reduces the safety concerns of aerosol use. [ Learn more here ] ASSOCIATION NEWS UAE hosts PestWorld East PestWorld East 2019 took place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), drawing more than 350 officials and pest control experts from the UAE and abroad. [ read more ] QualityPro launches public health certification QualityPro is now accepting applications for the QualityPro Public Health certification program for mosquitoes and rodents. [ read more ] UPMA reaches one-year milestone Since its founding, the UPMA hosted two events: an inaugural conference in the fall of 2018 and a spring conference in Lindon, Utah. [ read more ] GCPCA hosts 2019 awards banquet By Danielle Pesta More than 40 attendees were at the Greater Cleveland Pest Control Association 2019 awards banquet. Dorothy Pelanda, director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture, was the event's featured speaker. [ read more ] GIVING BACK NPMA accepting entries for women’s award The National Pest Management Association’s (NPMA's) Women of Excellence Award recognizes women who advance the pest management industry. Learn how to nominate a deserving candidate. [ read more ] CLOSE-UP Share your cockroach outlook Are you a cockroach expert? Share your expertise regarding best practices, callback rates and your preferred tools and techniques for an upcoming issue. [ take survey ] MOVERS & SHAKERS New firm focuses on mergers Joseph Finnerty, CPA, a former Big 4 accounting firm director, founded CenterSquare Advisory, a new firm focused on small- and medium-sized businesses. [ read more ] Nozzle Nolen earns ethics award Nozzle Nolen Pest Solutions received a Torch Award for Ethics from the branch of the Better Business Bureau serving Southeast Florida and the Caribbean. [ read more ] Perimetek adds manager Perimetek Pest Management, based in Syracuse, N.Y., hired Molly Timmons to help manage commercial and residential services. [ read more ]