Inside the Buzz: Dan Baldwin was named to Terminix Commercial's newly created role of director, technical, training and regulatory services.

JUNE 19, 2019

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SPONSORED CONTENT Tape is critical to a successful closed crawl space A crawl space is a specific and difficult environment for materials. Crawlspace Depot offers several varieties of super-sticky vapor barrier tape that adheres to most masonry surfaces, creating a strong seal against moisture. [ learn more ] UpcomingEvents View PMP's calendar for a full list of industry events. Email the editors to submit an event. OPMA Summer Meeting [July 11-14 | Loudonville, Ohio] NPMA Academy [July 16-18 | Phoenix, Ariz.] Carolinas/Mid-Atlantic Conference [July 25-27 | Myrtle Beach, N.C.] NJPMA 72nd Annual Clinic, Trade Show and Clambake [Aug. 15 | New Brunswick, N.J.] IPCA Fall Conference [Sept. 16-18 | Springfield, Ill.] CurrentIssue [Ask the Expert: Outdoor rat-proofing tips] [Play the part of a pro this summer when it comes to stinging insects] [5 questions with Pat Kelley] LaunchPad Products that are new to the pest industry Bayer: Suspend PolyZone Advantage Drum Program FMC: Scion Insecticide with UVX Technology ConidioTec: Extension Wand Woodstream: Victor Pro Cage Traps Attention PMP email subscribers This e-newsletter will now be sent from pestmanagementprofessional@ncm-insights.com. Please add us to your email contacts or ask your IT department to whitelist us. TOP STORY How PMPs celebrate National Pollinator Week As the U.S. celebrates National Pollinator Week June 17-23, Rose Pest Solutions partners with Gaiser Bee Co. to support enterprises in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio that preserve these beneficial species. [ read more ] ON THE RECORD Bee removal by the experts By Diane Sofranec Bee Best Bee Removal, in La Mesa, Calif., takes on referrals from pest control companies that don’t provide bee services — or don't want to. [ read more ]   SPONSORED CONTENT Complete cockroach control "We now expect to gain control even when the sanitation is poor," says Unipest co-owner Craig Humphries. Find out how Control Solutions Inc.'s Tekko Pro has changed the way they handle cockroach calls. [ watch video ] INDUSTRY INTEL McCloud to host 20th annual seminar McCloud Services — an integrated pest management solutions company — will host its 20th annual Pest Invasion Seminar on June 27 in Oak Brook, Ill. [ read more ] Joshua’s adds Missouri branch Joshua's Pest Control added a new branch that will serve the St. Louis, Mo., area. It is an expansion of the Kansas City, Mo., branch, which opened in 2015. [ read more ] Hitachi earns awards Hitachi Solutions America, a provider of industry solutions powered by the Microsoft Cloud, won the Microsoft Global Dynamics 365 for Field Service Partner of the Year award and the Global Government Partner of the Year award.  [ read more ]   SPONSORED CONTENT Keep annoying backyard insects at bay this summer Do you want to make your residential clients happy this summer? Help them enjoy their backyards by eliminating mosquitoes, ants, ticks, wasps and other annoying insects. Learn about where to locate wasp and hornet nests and get more backyard pest control tips from Zoëcon. [ learn more ] ASSOCIATION NEWS Actor appears in new NPMA video Earlier this month, PestWorld.org debuted the video "5 Pest Proofing Tips from Richard Karn." Check out the “Home Improvement” star’s helpful suggestions. [ watch video ] RISE's president resigns Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE) President Aaron Hobbs tendered his resignation. Learn more about his 10-year tenure. [ read more ] Nominate a young entrepreneur The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is accepting nominations for the Young Entrepreneur Award, presented by Rentokil Steritech. Find out how to nominate a candidate. [ read more ] GIVING BACK Sentricon termite tour gives to communities in 22 states This year, the Sentricon System Deader Than Dead Tour traveled across the nation and served communities in 22 states. See more photos from the six-week tour. [ read more ] CLOSE-UP Test your knowledge of fleas and ticks It's time to put your knowledge to the the test. Use these questions to see how much you really know about fleas and ticks, and the differences between the two. Then, send it to your techs and colleagues. [ take test ]   SPONSORED CONTENT Finally, bed bug blocking mattress encasement made for PMPs You asked. We listened. We spent a lot of time talking "mattress encasements" with Pest Management Professionals and learned most PMPs believe they don't have a bed bug blocking mattress encasement designed with PMPs in mind. Now you do! Grab your free sample of CleanRest's new Bug Tech mattress encasement. [ FREE SAMPLE ] MOVERS & SHAKERS Terminix names Baldwin to new director role The PMP team congratulates Editorial Advisory Board member Dan Baldwin, BCE, CCFS, CP-FS, upon being named to Terminix Commercial's newly created role of director, technical, training and regulatory services. [ read more ] Truly Nolen appoints CFO, COO Truly Nolen Pest Control promoted two long-time executive team employees to newly created positions: Matt Wild (pictured left) to CFO and Justin Bellet to COO. [ read more ] RELATED: Firefighting PMP opens Truly Nolen franchise Rockwell boosts sales team Rockwell Labs welcomes Valerie Rosas as the newest member of its sales team, to lead sales in Rockwell’s Western Region states (Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, California and Hawaii). [ read more ] J.F. Oakes adds sales representative J.F. Oakes named Art Guzman as its northwest coast representative covering Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington. [ read more ] RELATED: J.F. Oakes names sales manager

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