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DECEMBER 26, 2019

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Going beyond pest control with holiday cards

By Danielle Pesta
A technician helped a resident have a merry Christmas this year. See how the Women in Pest Control group helped.

ON THE RECORD

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Study: Hairy situation creates toeless pigeons

By Heather Gooch
If you’ve encountered pigeons in urban areas that don’t have a full set of “toes,” you might be wondering whether it is a genetic thing, or perhaps an infection.

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INDUSTRY INTEL

Terminix acquires AAI Pest Control

Terminix acquired AAI Pest Control, headquartered in Salida, Calif. Learn more about the deal, which closed Dec. 10.

ServiceMaster expands in Idaho, Kentucky

ServiceMaster purchased Crazy Frog Pest Control’s service centers and operations in Boise and Twin Falls, Idaho, as well as Lytle’s Termite & Pest Control in Morehead, Ky.

FSS educational sessions address food industry

Fumigation Service & Supply (FSS) recently hosted two educational sessions for the food industry. Find out about FSS’ next opportunity to learn from industry leaders.

ASSOCIATION NEWS

Kansas Pest Control Association elects 2020 board

The Kansas Pest Control Association held its annual meeting earlier in December. See who the membership unanimously elected as its board of directors and officers for 2020.

GIVING BACK

RISE volunteers aid Tucson food bank

Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE) initiated a charitable program to benefit the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.

CLOSE UP

Update on NPMA-supported research that will impact pest control

PMP columnist Dr. Jim Fredericks, VP of technical and regulatory affairs for the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), shares some of the latest research being funded by the Pest Management Foundation, including Dr. Niamh Quinn's research on rodenticides.

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Versacor manager earns ACE certification

Ryan Gates, total quality manager at Versacor Managed Pest Solutions, earned the Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) designation.

Truly Nolen communications manager wins PR award

Toby Srebnik, Truly Nolen Pest Control’s public relations and communications manager, was honored by the Public Relations Society of America Greater Fort Lauderdale Chapter as its 2019 PR Wizard Award Communicator of the Year.

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RISE facilitates a year of engagement

As 2019 began, many pest management professionals began talking with newly elected legislators and their staffs about our industry and its benefits. Those conversations continue and are equally important as we look to 2020 legislative sessions.

Streamline your software switch

Should you switch your company's software? Selecting the right software provider to best fit pest management business models is key to high profit margins.

PMP December 2019 Cover | COVER PHOTO: ANNA MUNOZ

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