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APRIL 8, 2020

Editor's Note: Get the latest coverage from Pest Management Professional on how COVID-19 is affecting the pest control industry at MyPMP.net/COVID-19.

TOP STORY

National Pest Management Month highlights pest control as essential during COVID-19   April is recognized as National Pest Management Month, and has been observed by the industry for more than 40 years.   Read More

ON THE RECORD

Pest control as an essential service not unprecedented   By Diane Sofranec Long before the COVID-19 pandemic, pest control was deemed an essential service during the 1940s, in the midst of World War II, due to the work of the late Bill Buettner.   Read More sponsored content ↴       Ovi-Catch is your non-toxic solution for mosquito season   The Catchmaster Ovi-Catch Mosquito Trap uses mosquitoes' breeding instincts against them. Female mosquitoes seek out Ovi-Catch as it mimics their favorite breeding sites and traps them on a non-toxic glue board. Removing just one female mosquito can remove up to 1,000 future mosquitoes.   Learn More

INDUSTRY INTEL

Several firms debut sanitization, disinfecting services   Bugs Burger Bug Killers, Rentokil, Rollins and Truly Nolen Pest Control (pictured) are just a few of the many pest management companies rolling out new services in response to demand.   Read More

Terminix purchases Neotec in Florida   Terminix acquired Neotec Pest Management and Neotec Pest Elimination, two Florida-based pest control firms that focused on primarily commercial accounts.   Read More

Certus acquires Strategic Pest Control   Certus continues its expansion in Florida with the purchase of Cape Coral, Fla.-based Strategic Pest Control of Southwest Florida.   Read More

Industry consulting group facilitates crisis discussions   EvolveYT launched a series of industry discussions and information gathering groups to help PMPs address the current crisis with COVID-19.   Read More sponsored content ↴       Nature-Cide All Purpose proves strong results for mosquito control   The fight to control mosquitoes is the top public health priority as 17 percent of all infectious diseases transmitted globally are vector-borne. See how Nature-Cide's All Purpose product conquers mosquitoes.   Watch Video

Dr. Riegel leads rodent fight in New Orleans   Dr. Claudia Riegel is leading a program of rodent baiting in light of the increased pressure from the coronavirus pandemic in New Orleans, La.   Read More

ASSOCIATION NEWS

The NPMA 'Bug Barometer' predicts a pest-filled spring   The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) issued its spring/summer 2020 "Bug Barometer" semi-annual report, which projects regional pest pressures.   Read More

GIVING BACK

PCI donates N95 masks to medical center   Pest Control Insulation donated more than 1,200 N95 respirator masks to the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Ga.   Read More   Updates from Men in Black, Terminix, Thomas Pest and RISE   We round up some of the top ways pest management professionals and companies are giving back to their communities, customers and employees.   Read More

CLOSE UP

Webinars and podcasts cover COVID-19 and pest control   Many recent webinars and podcasts have taken place, including a five-part series from the National Pest Management Association. Check out our links to several of these archived and/or scheduled industry information resources, and let us know if we've missed any.   Read More

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Massey-Farrell honored as 'Orlando Woman of the Year'   Andrea Massey-Farrell, VP of community relations for Massey Services, was recognized by Orlando magazine as an "Orlando Woman of the Year" for 2020.   Read More   SenesTech hires EVP of sales and marketing   Flagstaff, Ariz.-based SenesTech, developer of ContraPest, has appointed Dr. Steve Krause executive VP of sales and marketing.   Read More

Arkadia's Lyng is military veteran, pest control hero   Andrew Lyng is now solely responsible for interior pest services for Arkadia Eco Pest Control's accounts in the wake of COVID-19.   Read More   Insects Limited director receives BCE   James Feston, director of product research, is Insect Limited's newest staff member to become a Board Certified Entomologist (BCE).   Read More

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Collect a better mouse trap   Check out the collection of antique rodent traps that Dannis Warf, ACE, Central Life Sciences, has been building up over the past four years.   Read More   Cultivate a positive company culture   Pete Schopen shares how he works to cultivate a positive company culture, and explains his efforts included a recent awards party for the company's employees.   Read More