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DECEMBER 11, 2019
 
  TOP STORY
 
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NPMA 2019 Technology Summit
 
By Diane Sofranec
The National Pest Management Association’s (NPMA’s) 2019 Technology Summit gave pest management professionals the unique opportunity to learn about the latest innovative solutions from their peers, speakers and exhibitors.

 
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  ON THE RECORD
 
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Why Pest Solutions is feeling festive
 
By Heather Gooch
Check out Pest Solutions President Eric Ufer's "helpful elf" role on ABC's "The Great Christmas Tree Fight" TV show.

 
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  INDUSTRY INTEL
 
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Investment firm to purchase Univar Solutions’ ES business
 
Univar Solutions' Environmental Sciences business was acquired by affiliates of AEA Investors, a New York City-based global private investment firm.
 
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Join the Bennett bash at Purdue next month
 
A roast-style retirement reception will be held for the recently retired Dr. Gary Bennett at the 84th annual Purdue Pest Management Conference. The event will take place on the campus of Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind. If you cannot attend, sign the guest book and wish him well.
 
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  ASSOCIATION NEWS
 
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RISE appoints new president
 
Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE) named Megan Provost the association’s new president. She will join RISE on Dec. 16.
 
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Pakistan PWIPM holds first-ever meeting
 
The Pakistan Professional Women in Pest Management (PPWIPM) held its inaugural meeting, bringing together 42 women who work in the Pakistani pest management industry and related sectors.
 
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QualityPro reaches 15-year milestone
 
QualityPro was established in 2004 when the National Pest Management Association determined the industry needed to define its own professional standards.
 
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NWCOA, NPMA host 2020 Wildlife Expo
 
Join the National Wildlife Control Operators Association (NWCOA) and the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) for the 2020 Wildlife Expo, Feb. 4-6, 2020, at the Linq Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
 
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  CLOSE UP
 
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Watch PMP's 2019 Hall of Fame induction ceremony
 
Pest Management Professional (PMP) has inducted more than 100 industry leaders into the PMP Hall of Fame since 1997. Check out videos of the 2019 Hall of Fame ceremony to see what you missed.
 
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  MOVERS & SHAKERS
 
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New president for Terminix Residential
 
Memphis, Tenn.-based ServiceMaster Global Holdings named Kim Scott president of Terminix Residential. In addition, Southwest division VP Lance Martin was promoted to VP of field operations, and reports to Scott.
 
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Perimetek adds residential service provider
 
Perimetek Pest Management hired Griffin Hunt to provide residential services for the company. Hunt brings experience in fisheries biology to the position. Find out why the company is adding to its staff.
 
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Massey Services promotes division manager
 
Massey Services promoted Tami Swanson from senior director to division manager of the multi-family business, reporting directly to the COO.
 
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McCloud technical manager earns ACE certification
 
Michael Rector, regional technical manager at McCloud Services, passed the Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) exam and received the ACE designation.
 
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  CURRENT ISSUE
 
 
 
Fighting nature with nature
 
The proprietor of Gecko Pest Control in Marshall, Texas, has worked in pest control for 37 years. Throughout his career, Daren Horton, ACE, has found many ways to give back to his community — which includes the only natural lake in the Lone Star State.
 
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5 questions with Bob Belmont
 
Bob Belmont, BCE, pest prevention training and technical director of Massey Services, Orlando, Fla., offers presentations at local schools and groups, including a recent event with a local Girl Scout troop.
 
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PMP November 2019 Cover | COVER ILLUSTRATION: Mike Right, drawcreative.com