Inside the Buzz: Deni Naumann retires from Terminix Commercial and PMP brings home more writing and design awards.

MAY 15, 2019

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TOP STORY New wildlife virus found in New England A distinct strain of canine distemper virus has been identified in wild animals in New Hampshire and Vermont, according to pathologists at the University of New Hampshire. [ read more ] ON THE RECORD PMP selects Hall of Fame Class of 2019 We are pleased to present the PMP Hall of Fame Class of 2019. These five deserving individuals will be inducted in a special ceremony and dinner celebration on Oct. 14, 2019, in San Diego, Calif. Find out who the inductees are. [ read more ]   SPONSORED CONTENT Get the latest tips from the mosquito control pros at MGK Effective mosquito control goes beyond treatment. Learn more about inspection, pre-treatment, post-treatment and customer communication. Plus, get free resources from MGK! [ learn more ] INDUSTRY INTEL Naumann retires from Terminix Commercial, Copesan Terminix, a ServiceMaster company, appointed Greg Rutherford as president of Terminix Commercial, while Aric Schroeder succeeds Deni Naumann at Copesan Services. [ read more ] Industry M&A at full speed There was a flurry of pest control company acquisitions in the past few weeks, including the following. Click on the headlines below for more details of each. → Anticimex purchases JP McHale → Certus enters pest control market → McNeely acquires Burke Exterminating → Northwest Exterminating adds Sawyer Exterminating → Rollins completes acquisition of Clark Pest Control National Pollinator Week set for June The event is a time to celebrate the valuable contributions pollinators like bees, birds, butterflies, bats and beetles make to ecosystems and agriculture. [ read more ]   SPONSORED CONTENT Perimeter product of choice for better control Battling Formosan termites in Louisiana is a challenge for Bryan Gaspard, J&J Exterminating regional manager. To combat this growing pest, his team trusts Control Solutions Inc.'s Taurus SC to get the job done. [ Learn more here ] ASSOCIATION NEWS NPMA names 2019-20 board The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) selected the board and executive committee, at the annual board of directors election, for the 2019-20 term. Find out more about the newly elected members. [ read more ] Pi Chi Omega awards 2019 scholarships Four students received a total of $9,000 in scholarships from Pi Chi Omega, the national fraternity for pest management professionals. [ read more ] IPCA conference scheduled for September The Illinois Pest Control Association’s (IPCA’s) annual conference will take place Sept. 17-18. Learn more about the opportunity to network with industry experts and other pest management professionals. [ read more ] GIVING BACK P.E.S.T. Relief aids shelter Volunteers from P.E.S.T. Relief International, Ashley Furniture, Certified Pest Control Operators Association of Georgia and Sword of the Spirit Ministries International helped create safe and sanitary sleeping spaces for shelter residents at the Salvation Army in Atlanta. [ read more ] CLOSE-UP PMP racks up writing, design awards By Diane Sofranec Pest Management Professional (PMP) magazine earned one national and nine regional awards for work in 2018 from the American Society of Business Publication Editors, bringing the total number of awards received since 2014 to 37. [ 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 ] MOVERS & SHAKERS Purdue’s Bennett to retire June 30 By Heather Gooch Dr. Gary Bennett, a PMP Hall of Famer (Class of 2006), is retiring after more than five decades at Purdue University. See what he says about his plans for retirement. [ read more ] Griffin selects CEO, president Griffin Pest Solutions named Jeff Spencer as CEO of the company and Pam Blauvelt as president. [ read more ] Massey Services promotes regional VP Orlando, Fla.-based Massey Services promoted Jonathan Goetz to regional vice president for the company’s North Carolina, South Carolina, West Georgia and East Georgia regions. [ read more ] RELATED: Massey hires digital marketing director Truly Nolen tabs Tucson manager Truly Nolen Pest Control promoted Robert Folino to manager of the company’s flagship Tucson, Ariz., service office. See what his responsibilities will include. [ read more ] RELATED: Truly Nolen names Florida manager