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SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
 
  TOP STORY
 
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RISE holds 29th annual meeting
 
Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE) held its annual conference in Marana, Ariz., with nearly 185 manufacturers, formulators, distributors and other industry leaders in attendance.
 
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  ON THE RECORD
 
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U.S. pest control industry legislative milestones
 
By Heather Gooch
The Pest Management Professional staff went into the archives for legislation that has altered the course of the professional pest control industry over the years.

 
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  INDUSTRY INTEL
 
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Coalmarch offers Super Bowl ticket prize
 
As part of its fourth annual CO2 conference for pest control and lawn care business leaders, Coalmarch is sending one lucky winner and a guest to the 2020 Super Bowl. Find out how to enter to win tickets.
 
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NPMA’s Mosquito Multiplier displays breeding power of mosquitoes
 
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is educating consumers about mosquitoes with its new video project — Mosquito Multiplier. Watch the time-lapse video.
 
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HOSPECO celebrates 100-year milestone
 
HOSPECO, founded in 1919, focuses on providing supplies that many pest management companies offer commercial customers in add-on services, such as restroom sanitation, to keep facilities clean. Learn more about the company's 100th anniversary.
 
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  GIVING BACK
 
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American Pest Control awards 23 scholarships
 
American Pest Control awarded 23 scholarships in the total amount of $28,000 this year throughout Georgia and South Carolina. Learn more about the recipients.
 
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  PMP'S PESTTALK BLOG
 
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Shape better customer experiences with team input
 
By Scarlett Nolen
Companies gain a strategic advantage when they give front-line employees a voice at the executive table. Learn how Truly Nolen empowers employees by listening to those who serve its customers directly.

 
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  MOVERS & SHAKERS
 
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Urban entomologist to speak at NCPMA event
 
Dr. Faith Oi of the University of Florida will speak at the North Carolina Pest Management Association's (NCPMA's) 2020 Pest Control Technician's School.
 
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Nisus appoints research and development team leader
 
Nisus Corp. appointed Dr. Jamel Sandidge, BCE, to the research and development team as leader of the company’s Innovation Platform program.
 
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Truly Nolen adds district manager in Florida
 
Truly Nolen Pest Control promoted Josh Bewley to district manager of central Florida. Hear his thoughts on the company and his new position.
 
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  CURRENT ISSUE
 
 
 
Employees are your biggest asset
 
Ray Johnson, president of Johnson Pest Control, shares what he's learned about recruiting good candidates and hiring employees since he started his business in 1984.
 
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The importance of continuing education
 
Pete Schopen, and some of his techs at Schopen Pest Solutions, took a small-engine repair class to make their power sprayer engines last longer and avoid costly service calls to the manufacturer. Learn more about sharpening your skills.
 
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