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THE INDUSTRY'S LEADING SOURCE FOR NEWS
 
JULY 24, 2019
 
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Enhanced bee allergy vaccine succeeds in clinical trials
 
Australian researchers successfully completed a human trial on a vaccine designed to eliminate the risk of a severe allergic reaction to European honey bee stings.
 
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  ON THE RECORD
 
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Strive for positive interactions across every medium
 
By Scarlett Nolen
As technology continues to evolve, so does our industry's opportunity to make sure the interactions we have with our customers are positive. Learn how Truly Nolen's president encourages top-notch customer service.

 
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  INDUSTRY INTEL
 
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New coalition to combat vector-borne diseases
 
The Vector-Borne Disease Network will advise and support federal policymakers in confronting diseases spread by insects and related arthropods.
 
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Rollins buys SOS Pest Control and Termite
 
Rollins strengthened its presence in the Bay area with the acquisition of Campbell, Calif.-based SOS Pest Control and Termite.
 
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Moxie Pest Control opens Cincinnati branch
 
Irving, Texas-based Moxie Pest Control opened a new branch that will serve the Cincinnati, Ohio, area. Find out more about the company's 20 locations.
 
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MGK acquires brand from Piedmont Animal Health
 
Minneapolis, Minn.-based MGK executed a purchase agreement to acquire the Flynexx brand assets from North Carolina-based Piedmont Animal Health. Learn more about the fly control product and its insect growth regulator.
 
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American Pest purchases Annapolis Pest Control
 
American Pest, an Anticimex company servicing the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia markets, purchased Annapolis Pest Control in its 10th acquisition.
 
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  ASSOCIATION NEWS
 
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MPMA to host ACE workshop
 
The Michigan Pest Management Association (MPMA) will hold its second Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) workshop for 2019-20 this fall. Learn more about the application process.
 
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Synchronous firefly event draws hundreds
 
By Pam Blauvelt
Blauvelt, president of the Michigan Pest Management Association, gives a firsthand account of participating in the Synchronous Firefly Event in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

 
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  CLOSE UP
 
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How do you conquer bed bugs?
 
Tackling bed bug infestations can be a challenge. We are looking for bed bug management insights from experts like you. Please share your insights for an upcoming issue of Pest Management Professional.
 
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  MOVERS & SHAKERS
 
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Purdue starts forensic entomology program
 
Purdue University launched the first formal area of concentration in forensic entomology worldwide. Find out what students enrolled in the program will learn about.
 
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Plunkett's relocates Ohio headquarters
 
Plunkett’s Pest Control moved its Ohio headquarters. It purchased the property from Abbott Labs in October 2017, and demoed and remodeled the office in 12 months.
 
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  CURRENT ISSUE
 
 
 
Test your knowledge of flies
 
Use these questions to see how much you really know about flies. Questions for the test were contributed by Frank Meek, BCE.
 
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Which ant species are most often misidentified?
 
We asked Pest Management Professional's columnists and editorial board members to share ant species that are frequently misidentified. See if you agree with their choices.
 
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