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AUGUST 21, 2019
 
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Historian argues mosquitoes are more than mere pests
 
By Ellen Kriz
In his book The Mosquito: A Human History of Our Deadliest Predator, historian Timothy Winegard examines how mosquitoes have shaped human history.

 
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  ON THE RECORD
 
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School's in session, drive carefully
 
By Heather Gooch
Share these safe-driving tips from AAA's 63rd annual "School's Open, Drive Carefully" campaign in your next team meeting.

 
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  INDUSTRY INTEL
 
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Agri-Turf raises $75K for cancer research
 
Santa Fe Springs, Calif.-based Agri-Turf Distributing raised $75,000 for the American Cancer Society at its fifth annual charity golf tournament.
 
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Anticimex acquires Waynes Pest Control
 
Anticimex acquired Waynes Pest Control, with operations in Alabama, Tennessee and Mississippi. Learn more about Anticimex expansion in the Southeast. Learn more about why Anticimex purchased the company.
 
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Massey named top workplace in central Florida
 
Massey Services was recognized by the Orlando Sentinel as a Top Workplace in central Florida for the fourth consecutive year.
 
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How to improve German cockroach control? Learn their behavior
 
Knowing the basics of cockroach behavior can drastically improve your control efforts. Learn some tips for better German cockroach control from Mark Sheperdigian, BCE.
 
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  ASSOCIATION NEWS
 
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Arrow leadership earns GPCA accolades
 
The Georgia Pest Control Association (GPCA) recognized several of Arrow Exterminators' team members at its 2018-19 Summer Conference in Palm Coast, Fla.
 
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Voice your opinions on the pest control industry
 
We invite you to share your thoughts and opinions on the health of the pest control industry. Survey responses will be compiled for our upcoming State of the Industry Report. Every participant will receive a branded magnet from Pest Management Professional.
 
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  MOVERS & SHAKERS
 
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Bayer adds 3 to marketing team
 
The Pest Management & Public Health (PMPH) business of Bayer appointed three new members of the marketing team: Joaquín Martínez as product manager, Takisha Truss as customer marketing manager for business assurance, and beginning Oct. 1, Joern Kraegeloh as the head of marketing for PMPH.
 
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Truly Nolen adopts PestRoutes software
 
PestRoutes, a provider of software for pest control companies, now serves Truly Nolen of America’s U.S. franchise business. Find out what this means for franchisees.
 
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  CURRENT ISSUE
 
 
 
Rodent Tales: Dale Shreve
 
Dale Shreve describes some of the trickiest rodent control situations he's faced while working for Lenz Pest Control.
 
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Wildlife control solutions
 
Five industry suppliers share their strategies, products and equipment for pest management professionals who want to start offering or improve their existing wildlife control services. Learn more about what's new and their forecasts.
 
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Cover photo by Matthew Allen, thematthewallen.com