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APRIL 29, 2020

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Paycheck Protection Program: SBA issues guidance   By Dan Gordon, CPA The Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, released new guidance for Paycheck Protection Program loans.   Read More

ON THE RECORD

Mosquito bacterial control program reports continued success   By Heather Gooch Researchers are putting even more effort in the project to keep hospitals free from mosquito-borne disease cases during the COVID-19 pandemic.   Read More sponsored content ↴       25 years of protection, innovation and growth   Certified Sentricon Specialists have been protecting homes from termites since the Sentricon system was brought to market in 1995. Learn how the standalone termite baiting solution has evolved to ensure total colony elimination.   Learn More

INDUSTRY INTEL

Spring start-ups: Predicting pest pressures   By Patricia Hottel, BCE Knowing the history of a client's past pest pressures will help determine what pests may reappear this spring and help direct an inspection.   Read More

Certus acquires Dominion Pest Control   Certus continues its expansion in the Pacific Northwest with the purchase of Seattle, Wash.-based Dominion Pest Control. PCO M&A Specialists acted as exclusive financial advisor to Dominion.   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

Giant hornets: See something, say something   Washington State University entomologists are urging the public to report sightings of the state's newest invader, the Asian giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia).   Read More

ASSOCIATION NEWS

NPMA opens registration for July Academy   This year's National Pest Management Association (NPMA) Academy event will take place July 14-16 at the Omni Championsgate in Orlando, Fla.   Read More

GIVING BACK

Orkin adds incentive for new mosquito customer signups   Now through May 31, Orkin Pest Control is donating $25 to the American Red Cross with every new mosquito service signup, up to $100,000.   Read More   EnviroPest holds 2020 Day of Service   Working with three different agencies, the Loveland, Colo.-based firm EnviroPest coordinated pick-up and drop-off opportunities to get essential items like food and diapers to those in need.   Read More

Hoffman's 'BugsBee' helps celebrate Earth Day   On April 22, the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, Mantua, N.J.-based Hoffman's Exterminating Co. marked the occasion with the "Earth Day with BugsBee" event.   Read More   Smithereen delivers meals to healthcare workers   Smithereen Pest Management Services, through its company-wide volunteer program Smithereen SELECT, is helping support frontline hospital workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.   Read More

CLOSE UP

Break down the lifecycle of insects with insect growth regulators   Bill Barrs, Florida sales manager for Central Life Sciences, talks about the company's Zoëcon Professional Products brand at the 2020 PMP Growth Summit.   Watch Video

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PPMA continues to champion the reputation of PMPs   The Professional Pest Management Alliance is working to amplify the vital role pest management professionals play as protectors of public health, food and property from the dangers associated with pests.   Read More   Rodent Tales: Rats at an apartment complex   Brian Miller, service manager and technical trainer for Bizzy Bee Exterminators in Oxford, Ga., tells some stories about his rodent control experience.   Read More