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JULY 10, 2019
 
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Neurotoxin kills malaria-spreading mosquitoes
 
Scientists may have finally found malaria’s Achilles’ heel: a neurotoxin that is only harmful to Anopheles mosquitoes that spread malaria.
 
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  ON THE RECORD
 
Truly Nolen
 
Truly Nolen participates, wins during 2019 Mascot Games
 
By Toby Srebnik
Truly Nolen’s public relations and communications manager gives PMP readers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look during the 2019 Mascot Games.

 
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  INDUSTRY INTEL
 
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Bee removal by the experts
 
By Diane Sofranec
Many pest management professionals leave bee removal to experts who have the proper training and equipment.

 
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Yellowjacket supernests reappear in Alabama
 
Entomologist Charles Ray predicts that Alabama may see high numbers of perennial yellowjacket nests, which can be several feet wide, this year.
 
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Arizona Pest Squad merges with Rebellion
 
David Marshall, Arizona Pest Squad's founder, will manage the company's operations and become Rebellion's VP of business development and marketing now that the companies have merged.
 
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Florida Insect Control Group featured at event in D.C.
 
University of Florida researchers and Florida Insect Control Group shared their #Research2Startup path at the University Innovation and Entrepreneurship Showcase in Washington, D.C.
 
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Pestec adopts ContraPest for rat control
 
Pestec added SenesTech's ContraPest solution to its integrated pest management program for use in the San Francisco Bay Area.
 
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  ASSOCIATION NEWS
 
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NWCOA selects new management team
 
The National Wildlife Control Operators Association (NWCOA) board of directors selected Association Resource Solutions as its new management team. Learn more about the association’s new executive director, Christie Meresse.
 
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NPMA publishes 2018 annual report
 
In 2018, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) welcomed more than 500 new member companies. Find out more about the association's new programs and committees.
 
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  CLOSE UP
 
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Share your bed bug expertise
 
We are looking for bed bug experts, so please take the time to share your insights for an upcoming issue of Pest Management Professional. Let us know your top bed bug management tips.
 
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  MOVERS & SHAKERS
 
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Nisus adds southeast territory manager
 
Mike Purcell will serve west North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama as Nisus Corp.'s new southeast territory manager.
 
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UF awards Pickhardt alumnus honor
 
The University of Florida (UF) Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences presented George Pickhardt, chairman of the board of Environmental Pest Service, with the Distinguished Alumnus Award at the spring student recognition ceremony.
 
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Rose promotes district manager
 
Rose Pest Solutions promoted Adan Hernandez to district manager, overseeing the company’s Fort Wayne, Ind., service area.
 
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Douglas hires business development specialist
 
Douglas Products added Matt Fabry as a business development specialist serving structural fumigators in central California.
 
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  CURRENT ISSUE
 
 
 
Technology for PMPs evolves
 
We spoke with eight industry suppliers to find out what software and cloud computing solutions currently are available and soon to be unveiled to pest management professionals. Read on for their latest developments.
 
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Listening to PMPs’ needs a common thread at UPFDA
 
Listening to customers’ needs was a central theme at the recent spring conference for the United Producers, Formulators and Distributors Association (UPFDA). Find out more insights of the event from PMP's Marty Whitford.
 
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