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JULY 22, 2020
 
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PestWorld goes virtual for 2020
 
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) board of directors unanimously approved hosting PestWorld as a virtual convention this year.
 
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  ON THE RECORD
 
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Blue light assists a night hunt for bugs
 
By Heather Gooch
In a recent study, a group of Texas A&M students has found that blue light can help make finding insects and other pests easier.

 
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  INDUSTRY INTEL
 
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TruGreen expands into pest control
 
TruGreen expanded into exterior pest control via its latest service offering, Perimeter Pest, which consists of four seasonal, exterior treatments.
 
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Arrow expands in Alabama by acquiring Cannon Pest Control
 
Arrow Exterminators acquired Cannon Pest Control, expanding the Atlanta, Ga.-based firm's footprint in East Central Alabama.
 
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Certus adds Halt Pest Control
 
Guilford, Conn.-based Certus Pest continues its expansion in the Pacific Northwest with the purchase of Beaverton, Ore.-based Halt Pest Control.
 
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McCall Service purchases Savannah Termite & Pest Control
 
Jacksonville, Fla.-based McCall Service acquired Savannah Termite & Pest Control, Savannah, Ga. Co-owner Mike Warren will continue with McCall as a consultant for a period.
 
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Slingshot, Voice for Pest launch partnership
 
Slingshot, a 24/7 home services sales and contact center, and Voice for Pest, an industry phone system provider, partnered to offer pest management professionals integrated voice and data solutions.
 
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RELATED: Anticimex sees 500%+ ROI with Slingshot's solutions
 
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EcoRaider announces 2 new webinars
 
On Aug. 25, EcoRaider will continue its monthly Zoom webinar series with its sixth installment, "Integrated Pest Management for Schools."
 
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Target Specialty Products' webinar to share tips for tough pests
 
Target Specialty Products will hold a 1-hour webinar with Bayer, "Tried & True Tips for Tackling Tough to Kill Pests," on July 30.
 
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  ASSOCIATION NEWS
 
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4 PMPs earn ACE designation at VPMA event
 
In June, the Virginia Pest Management Association (VPMA) hosted its Jeffrey M. Johnson Memorial ACE Prep Course and Exam in Lynchburg, Va.
 
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  GIVING BACK
 
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Fox Pest Control donates to epilepsy, COVID-19 charities
 
Fox Pest Control's Oxford, Conn.-based office donated more than $1,400 to charity, including the Epilepsy Foundation and non-profits affected by COVID-19.
 
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  CLOSE UP
 
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Share your outlook on the pest control industry
 
Pest Management Professional's (PMP's) annual State of the Industry survey is now live and we want to hear from you. Fill out the survey and tell us about how you've remained resilient. As a thank-you, you will be entered for a chance at a PMP Rock On poster, a PMP Pests Playing Poker poster, a PMP Pests Playing Poker card deck or a $50 gift card.
 
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  MOVERS & SHAKERS
 
Dr. Barry Pittendrigh
 
Purdue appoints Pittendrigh as Osmun Endowed Chair
 
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind., appointed Dr. Barry Pittendrigh as the Osmun Endowed Chair in Urban Entomology. Learn more about his experience and qualifications.
 
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Annie Gavin
 
Bird-X names new marketing manager
 
Annie Gavin joined Elmhurst, Ill.-based Bird-X as the Elmhurst, Ill.-based industry product manufacturer's marketing manager.
 
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Pro tips for ant control success
 
PMP asked several readers to share their dos and don'ts about how to build a top-notch ant management business. Read their tips for success.
 
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EPA orders online retailers to stop sales of certain pesticides
 
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took action against online retailers in an effort to stop the sale of certain pesticides.
 
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  UPCOMING WEBINAR
 
 
How Leading PMPs Are Redefining Strategies This Year
 
Date: August 13
Sponsored content by: Slingshot

America was hit with unprecedented change in 2020 that rocked industries and presented us all with a lot of uncertainties. For most PMPs, it came with an unexpected residential boom — with consumer search up almost 300 percent! We answer the questions of what strategies and programs are being changed, have changed, will change next year and how consumer expectations and regulatory pressures have influenced temporary and possibly permanent change.

Speakers:
  • Gui Bergeron, CEO, Frontline Pest Control
  • Bill Welsh, VP of Sales and Region Manager, Rose Pest Solutions
 
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