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AUGUST 28, 2019
 
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California's proposed rodenticide ban bill on hold
 
By Diane Sofranec
California's AB 1788, which would have banned the use of certain rodenticides, has been put on hold for now. The bill was moving closer to becoming law until it was taken off the Senate Appropriations Committee’s hearing schedule.

 
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  ON THE RECORD
 
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Inaugural Women in Pest Control conference makes industry waves
 
By Diane Sofranec and Danielle Pesta
More than 100 women gathered for the inaugural Women in Pest Control conference in Austin, Texas, last week. Learn more about the one-day event.

 
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  INDUSTRY INTEL
 
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Orkin purchases Greenleaf Organic Pest Management
 
Orkin acquired Greenleaf Organic Pest Management based in North Hollywood, Calif.
 
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Honey festival brings together PMPs and pollinators
 
U.S. Pest Protection is sponsoring the second-annual Tennessee Honey Festival, which will take place on Sept. 7 at Memorial Park in Hendersonville, Tenn.
 
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P.E.S.T. Relief, CPCA partner to serve youth shelter
 
The Colorado Pest Control Association (CPCA) joined P.E.S.T. Relief International to bring comfort and relief to youth who reside at Urban Peak Youth Center, a homeless shelter for ages 15-24 in Denver, Colo.
 
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  ASSOCIATION NEWS
 
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NJPMA recognizes association leaders
 
The New Jersey Pest Management Association (NJPMA) named Ralph Citarella Jr., BCE, (pictured) as the Pest Management Professional of the Year. Also, Bernie Holst Jr. was honored upon his retirement.
 
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What’s new with UPFDA
 
Scott Riley, the United Producers, Formulators and Distributors Association's (UPFDA's) current president, shares what's been happening with the association in regards to new leadership and upcoming events.
 
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  CLOSE UP
 
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Free PMP magnets for survey participants
 
Want a free PMP magnet like the one pictured here on Lisa Myers-Botts' vehicle? 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.
 
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  MOVERS & SHAKERS
 
Jennifer Gordon. PHOTO: DOUGLAS PRODUCTS
 
Douglas Products adds field scientist
 
Dr. Jennifer Gordon joined Douglas Products as a field scientist for Vikane and ProFume gas fumigants.
 
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John Heffke. PHOTO: TRULY NOLEN
 
Truly Nolen names district manager
 
Truly Nolen Pest Control's John Heffke will oversee offices in the metropolitan Phoenix area, as well as in Prescott Valley and Flagstaff, Ariz.
 
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  CURRENT ISSUE
 
 
 
Locating cockroaches: The next best thing to X-ray vision
 
Controlling the German cockroach (Blattella germanica) may seem to require superhuman efforts. But, according to Mark Sheperdigian, BCE, you don’t need superpowers to find cockroaches, just imagination, know-how and a little patience.
 
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Ensure you're properly insured
 
We spoke with three insurance pros who specialize in the pest management industry for their take on what pest management professionals should include in their policies right now, as well as what the insurance outlook is for the near future.
 
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Cover photo by Matthew Allen, thematthewallen.com