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JULY 31, 2019

TOP STORY

Weather radar tool tracks insect populations

Scientists launched a research project called BioDAR to monitor insects in the air using weather radar. Learn how the collected information will support conservation of important species of insects such as bees and other pollinators, and will help protect against crop pests.

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INDUSTRY INTEL

Target to host webinar on summer pests

Target Specialty Products will host its latest installment of its Business Growth Webinar Series on Aug. 9. The speaker is Brian Mount, BCE, technical service manager for insecticides with FMC Global Specialty Solutions. Learn more about registering.

PCOC, Douglas Products sponsor website contest

Pest Control Operators of California (PCOC) and Douglas Products, the manufacturer of Vikane gas fumigant, sponsored a first-ever website contest. Find out more about the award winners.

Slingshot raises $2.4 million in funding

Slingshot, a call center for pest control and other home service providers, closed a $2.4 million seed round led by RET Ventures. Learn more about how the funding will be used.

Bee expert completes two more large extractions in July

By Danielle Pesta
Eric “Critter” McCool recently removed a honey bee colony near Erie, Pa., and another in central Ohio. Learn more about the bee extractions.

ASSOCIATION NEWS

NCPMA appoints board members

The North Carolina Pest Management Association (NCPMA) welcomed its new slate of board members. The officers will serve a one-year term ending July 2020.

PPMA site educates kids about pests

The Professional Pest Management Alliance's (PPMA's) website offers educational resources for students from pre-K to eighth grade.

RELATED: PPMA calls for participation in Rodent Awareness Week

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Checking the pulse of the pest management industry

What are your thoughts about the health of the pest management industry? Share your insights for our State of the Industry Report, which will appear in an upcoming issue of Pest Management Professional (PMP). You will receive a PMP magnet for sharing your feedback.

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Eco Serve expands team

Gerry Mapes joined Eco Serve Pest Services, based in Orchard Park, N.Y., as a service specialist. Learn more about his transition from Colorado to New York.

Truly Nolen selects manager of new Florida office

Truly Nolen Pest Control promoted Rochelle Daniels from manager-in-training at the Port Charlotte, Fla., office to manager of the company’s new Estero, Fla., office. Learn more about her career.

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Great expectations: Successful ant control in 5 steps

Attract and retain customers by better managing expectations when it comes to ant control. Follow these five steps so customers will know what to expect.

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It’s a mantra you repeat to current and prospective customers all the time: Hire a professional. But are you taking your own advice when it comes to social media management?

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