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SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

TOP STORY

EXCLUSIVE: California rodenticide ban bill awaits governor’s signature   By Diane Sofranec California's ban on the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides passed in the state legislature and is pending Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature into law.   Read More

ON THE RECORD

PMP poll results: Bed bug control challenges   We asked Pest Management Professional (PMP) magazine readers their thoughts on what they consider to be the most challenging aspect of bed bug control. Check out the poll results.   Read More

INDUSTRY INTEL

Turner Pest Control purchases Micah Services   Turner Pest Control, an Anticimex company based in Jacksonville, Fla., purchased Micah Services, headquartered in Titusville, Fla.   Read More

Ardent Pest Control's Houston branch joins Massey Services   The Houston, Texas, branch of Grand Prairie, Texas-based Ardent Pest Control joined Massey Services, based in Orlando, Fla.   Read More sponsored content ↴       Now spray and disinfect for COVID-19, a perfect fit for your business   Service Partners is one of the largest suppliers of building products for residential and commercial contractors. Service Partners carries spray disinfectants included on the EPA List N that provide top protection for businesses and communities against COVID-19. A new source of income and a new way to keep your neighbors safe.   Learn More

Waynes acquires Wilson's Pest Control   Waynes Pest Control, an Anticimex company based in Birmingham, Ala., acquired Wilson's Pest Control, based in Northport, Ala.   Read More sponsored content ↴       Become bird control certified in 24 hours   Bird Barrier is offering free online training classes about bird control. With multiple sessions covering a wide range of topics, complete knowledge of bird control is within reach. Spots fill up fast! Visit Bird Barrier's website to sign up.   Sign Up

Arrow Exterminators hosts virtual Fiscal Year Kickoff meeting   Arrow Exterminators held the company's annual Fiscal Year Kickoff meeting as a live virtual production, with more than 400 team members in attendance online.   Read More sponsored content ↴       Nature-Cide All Purpose continues proving 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

New York governor mandates restaurant capacity limits for NYC   According to a mandate from Gov. Andrew Cuomo, New York City restaurants will be allowed to operate at 25 percent indoor capacity after Sept. 30.   Read More

Target Specialty Products, BedBug Central partner for webinar   Target Specialty Products and BedBug Central have partnered to offer a 1-hour webinar, "No Prep Philosophy & Recurring Bed Bug Revenue Streams," on Thursday, September 24. Find out how to register.   Read More   RELATED: BedBug Central, Sprague Pest Solutions collaborate on bed bug webinars   Ecologic Entomology relocates to new headquarters   Ecologic Entomology relocated its headquarters — exactly one block away from its previous location in Boston's South End neighborhood.   Read More

ASSOCIATION NEWS

NPMA offers 48-hour flash sale for PestWorld 2020 registration   Now through Sept. 10, 2020, pest management professionals who register as a PestWorld 2020 attendee will receive the deeply discounted rate of $250 from the National Pest Management Association (NPMA).   Read More   RISE virtual meeting included 30-year anniversary celebration   For its 30th anniversary, Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE) held its first-ever virtual annual meeting Aug. 24-26.   Read More

GIVING BACK

American Pest honors late founder’s legacy with scholarships   American Pest Control awarded 28 scholarships totaling $31,000 this year, in honor of the company's late founder, Gene Higginbotham.   Read More

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Rollins Inc. board of directors announces promotions, additions   Rollins Inc. promoted Gary W. Rollins, John Wilson and Jerry Gahlhoff, and appointed Harry J. Cynkus, to its board of directors.   Read More   McCall Service restructures, announces promotions   Based in Jacksonville, Fla., McCall Service transitioned to a new company structure by creating northern and southern service regions.   Read More

PMPs make Inc. 5000 list for 2020   At least nine companies in the pest management industry made the 2020 Inc. 5000 list, which ranks the nation's fastest-growing private companies. Find out who made the list.   Read More   Getem Services president joins VDACS board   Charlie Church, president of Norfolk, Va.-based Getem Services, moves into the Commercial Structural Pesticide Applicator seat on the Virginia Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services.   Read More

PMP HALL OF FAME SPOTLIGHT

Dr. Walter Ebeling, Class of 2003   With an eye on California as its legislature looks at a landmark rodenticide bill, this week, we salute a native son of the Golden State, Dr. Walter Ebeling. The late entomology professor was author of the landmark textbook Urban Entomology, and a pioneer in heat treatment for termites, among many other accomplishments.   Read More

READER POLL

Reader poll: Top focus for successful cockroach control   Please take a minute to answer our latest poll: Besides inspection, on which aspect of cockroach control should a technician spend the most time?   Take Poll

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Plan pest management services with weather in mind   With just a few minutes' investment in the day to check the weather predictions, a lot of weather-related downtime in the field could be avoided.   Read More   Study examines landscape's impact on pests   A recent research study in Auburn, Ala., shows that landscape features influenced the likelihood of infestation by common pests.   Read More