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JUNE 10, 2020

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TOP STORY

Participate in Bed Bug Awareness Week 2020   It's time for pest management professionals to celebrate Bed Bug Awareness Week, taking place this year June 7-13.   Read More

ON THE RECORD

Keeping business strong during COVID-19 pandemic   By Dan Gordon, CPA With a combination of government program aid and entrepreneurial tenacity, our industry remains in a very strong position. Check out what PMPs are doing internally from a business perspective to stay in business.   Read More sponsored content ↴       The termite testimonial you need to read   Certified Sentricon Specialist Dean Burroughs knows a thing or two about termites. Throughout the years, he's learned when to be skeptical, when to be open-minded, and why you need both to remain innovative in the structural pest control industry.   Learn More

INDUSTRY INTEL

Massey makes acquisition, partners with BioAssured   Massey Services purchased Island Pest Control, and partnered with BioAssured, creators of the BioAssured Process and BioAssured Certification.   Read More

Allergy Technologies highlights pest control for public health   Allergy Technologies, manufacturers of ActiveGuard Mattress Liners, responded to the pandemic by sharing the importance of pest control for public health.   Read More

EcoRaider webinars offer CEUs for several states   On June 30, EcoRaider will host a Zoom webinar focused on "Multi-Unit Housing Pest Control." Continuing education units are available for Florida, Texas, Washington, Utah, New Mexico, Colorado, Georgia and Tennessee.   Read More sponsored content ↴       Maintaining operational efficiency during COVID-19 closures   Understand the ways to equip your business for success with video: Collisions — know exactly when, where and what happened Confirmation — service verification Compliance — confirm your fleet's compliance to regulations Increased Intelligence — operate smarter — predict risk and maximize efficiency Learn More

ASSOCIATION NEWS

Second Women in Pest Control conference to be held in 2021   The second Women in Pest Control (WIPC) conference will take place March 4-5, 2021. The event initially was scheduled for Sept. 25, 2020, but organizers changed the date because of the coronavirus pandemic.   Read More

PWIPM grant deadline approaching   Professional Women in Pest Management (PWIPM) is accepting applications for its Professional Empowerment Grant. The deadline for entries is July 31, 2020.   Read More

GIVING BACK

COVID-19 frontline workers honored by PMPs   Frontline workers are being honored during the fight against COVID-19. Freedom Pest Control (pictured above) and Rentokil share how their teams are making an impact.   Read More sponsored content ↴       SureKill Flusher, the only Patented Non-Flammable aerosol you need   Consider this ... We demand products that work but do you think about technician safety within that decision? Neogen introduces the only Patented Non-Flammable flushing aerosol to the market, with SureKill Flusher! This dry fog formulation takes the flushing and knockdown capabilities you demand and reduces the safety concerns of aerosol use.   Learn More

All-American Pest Control honors local nurse with award, free service   All-American Pest Control crowned their 2020 Hometown Hero Award recipient and celebrated with a social distancing-friendly parade.   Read More   Fox Pest raises money to help end child poverty   Fox Pest Control employees across the country supported Red Nose Day on May 21 by raising $1,100 for the cause. Find out how.   Read More

CLOSE UP

Conquer challenging accounts with biological bed bug control   Don McCandless, CEO of ConidioTec International, talks about the company's upcoming global reach and its biological bed bug control product, Aprehend, at the 2020 PMP Growth Summit.   Watch Video

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Rollins, Terminix and Rentokil weigh in on COVID-19   PMP asked Rollins, Terminix and Rentokil to weigh in on what their respective companies are doing to adjust to the realities of business during the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out a virtual roundtable discussion that examines how they handled their 'new normal.'   Read More   Pondering the prevalence of profanity   By creating a good, professional and relatable brand, you are letting your potential customers know that they can trust you to do the job well and keep them safe, says Pete Schopen, owner of Schopen Pest Solutions.   Read More

UPCOMING WEBINAR

Pest Control After a Pandemic Getting your accounts back in challenging times   Date: July 9 Sponsored by: Control Solutions Inc. This free webinar will explore ways pest management professionals can "get back to normal" after being shut out of many accounts — because "Normal is just a setting on the dryer." You will learn best practices for every account, treating each one essentially as a start-up or initial visit, and how best to communicate with employees and customers on what needs to be done to ensure a pest-free environment. Speaker: Dr. Janis Reed, BCE, technical services manager, Control Solutions Inc.   Register Now