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JANUARY 22, 2020

TOP STORY

EnviroPest hosts food safety summit   EnviroPest collaborated with Whole Brain Consulting to host a Food Safety Summit. The inaugural event in Northern Colorado had more than 30 attendees.   Read More

ON THE RECORD

A closer look at Purdue's entomology sculpture   By Heather Gooch The main campus of Purdue University is home to "The Entomologist," considered to be the only public sculpture in the United States devoted to the field of entomology. See photos of the sculpture's details.   Read More

INDUSTRY INTEL

Arrow Exterminators purchases Lewis Cobb Pest Control   Atlanta, Ga.-based Arrow Exterminators purchased Lewis Cobb Pest Control, a transaction that will serve as the base for Arrow's first Orlando office.   Read More

Bug Busters acquires Scott Exterminating   Bug Busters acquired Scott Exterminating, based in Hapeville, Ga. The acquisition allows Bug Busters to expand its footprint in south metro Atlanta.   Read More

BedBug Central event to feature all-female speaker lineup   With a new date of March 31, BedBug Central's educational arm, SenSci University, is hosting its next event with a speaker lineup of women.   Read More   Target to offer webinar on insecticide resistance   On Friday, Target Specialty Products will host Nisus Corp.'s Dr. Jamel Sandidge, BCE, for its first Business Growth Webinar Series installment of the year.   Read More

Nisus Corp. unveils new logo, tagline, website   Nisus Corp. launched a new logo, tagline and website to represent more clearly a commitment to innovation and product development.   Read More   Nixalite celebrates 70 years   Nixalite of America, based in East Moline, Ill., is celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2020. The company is now run by brothers Cory and Jon Gellerstedt.   Read More

ASSOCIATION NEWS

PWIPM of New England launches regional award, upcoming events   Professional Women in Pest Management of New England announced its first regional Women of Excellence Award, which will be selected this spring.   Read More   OPMA elects Molly Patton Marsh as president   The Ohio Pest Management Association (OPMA) elected the third-generation owner of Patton Pest Control, Molly Patton Marsh, as president at the group’s Winter Meeting.   Read More

Pi Chi Omega scholarships receive funding, accepts applications   Pi Chi Omega, the national fraternity for pest control professionals, received additional funding for its 2020 scholarship program with two generous donations. Find out how students can apply or how to make a contribution.   Read More

GIVING BACK

P.E.S.T. Relief International helps family avoid eviction   P.E.S.T. Relief International led an effort to help treat a bed bug infestation for an Atlanta woman, who was a domestic abuse survivor, and her family.   Read More

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Win a PMP Rock On poster   An upcoming issue of Pest Management Professional will include a mosquito management feature. We would like to include your thoughts and expertise on the subject. Take this survey for a chance to win one of five PMP Rock On posters of the November 2019 issue cover.   Take Survey

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Advanced IPM hires technical director   In his new role for the Roseville, Calif.-based company, Advanced IPM, Adam Holt, BCE, will help develop a training university and streamline treatment protocols and procedures across all branches.   Read More   Rose Pest Solutions promotes longtime employee   Andy Murdock, ACE, of Rose Pest Solutions brings more than 20 years of experience to Detroit's northern suburbs with a recent promotion to district manager.   Read More

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5 questions with Sandy Honess   We catch up with Sandy Honess, who co-owns Ladybug Pest Management with her husband. Learn about the company's Canine Scent Detection services for bed bugs.   Read More   A rat tale: Living with rodents   Are rats friends or foes? The late Dr. William Jackson, internationally renowned bird and rodent expert, asked this in our August 1980 cover story. Take a look back.   Read More