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OCTOBER 28, 2020

TOP STORY

EPA conducts registration review of pyrethroid insecticides   By Diane Sofranec Pyrethroid insecticides recently underwent a registration review by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a step taken at least every 15 years.   Read More

ON THE RECORD

Are insects dressing up for Halloween?   By Heather Gooch The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service doesn't come right out and say that some insects celebrate All Hallows Eve on Oct. 31, but it did put out a news release that alludes to it.   Read More

INDUSTRY INTEL

Industry suppliers announce webinar schedules   With online distance training becoming the norm, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, several suppliers are readying their webinar lineups for the rest of the year. More webinar and event listings can be found at MyPMP.net/events. → Target Specialty Products partners with Bell Laboratories for upcoming rodent control webinar → Insects Limited continues access to virtual training → EcoRaider to hold webinars focusing on fruit flies, bed bugs, cockroaches and mosquitoes

WSDA locates, eradicates first Asian giant hornet nest in U.S.   Entomologists at the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) have located and eradicated an Asian giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia) nest.   Read More

Slingshot launches integrated chatbot, IVR-to-Text features   Slingshot launched an interactive voice response-to-text and chatbot service to automate and speed up consumer interactions.   Read More

PCI partners with Veseris   Pest Control Insulation, makers of TAP Pest Control Insulation, partnered with Veseris, a global chemical and ingredient distributor and service provider.   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

WorkWave, AuthVia partner for SMS real-time payments   WorkWave partnered with AuthVia to integrate SMS payments capabilities into PestPac, WorkWave's field service software for pest control companies.   Read More   IN MEMORIAM: Dean May, BCE   Dean May, BCE, an AMVAC sales manager, died suddenly on Sept. 18, 2020, while on a fishing trip in Colorado. He was 61.   Read More

ASSOCIATION NEWS

NE PWIPM to host SEO webinar in November   On Nov. 12, 2020, the New England chapter of Professional Women in Pest Management (PWIPM) will host a free webinar about social media, SEO, Google AdWords and Facebook ads.   Read More

Super SPARs recognized for regulatory efforts   Members of the National Pest Management Association's State Policy Affairs Representatives (SPARs) program were recognized during PestWorld 2020.   Read More   CPCO of GA holds in-person conference, honors chairman   The Certified Pest Control Operators of Georgia (CPCO of GA) held its 22nd annual fall conference in Macon, Ga., on Oct. 1-2. Find out who was named as this year’s recipient of the Wayne Webber Award of Excellence.   Read More

GIVING BACK

Western Pest donates services for Boy Scout fundraiser   Western Pest Services donated two disinfection treatments for a local Boy Scout Troop to have its annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser.   Read More

CLOSE UP

Share your expert insights by taking our 2021 termite control survey   Please take a moment to take our 2021 termite management survey for a chance at one of two $25 VISA gift cards or a $50 VISA gift card. We are looking forward to hearing more about your termite experiences.   Take Survey

MOVERS & SHAKERS

ServicePro CIO named to Top 50 Women Leaders in SaaS list   ServicePro CIO Kim O'Connor was named one of the Top 50 Women Leaders in SaaS by The Software Report.   Read More   Sprague ushers in 4th generation of family management   Tacoma, Wash.-based Sprague Pest Solutions promoted Ross Treleven to president, and AJ Treleven, ACE, to director of operations.   Read More

Truly Nolen promotes accounting team member   Truly Nolen Pest Control promoted John Welsh to senior reporting analyst in the company’s accounting department. Welsh is based at the company’s headquarters in Tucson, Ariz.   Read More   Xcluder adds commercial sales manager   Troy Bergum joined Buffalo Grove, Ill.-based Xcluder as sales manager for its commercial product line.   Read More

PMP HALL OF FAME SPOTLIGHT

Larry Treleven, Class of 2016   With Sprague Pest Solutions promoting its fourth generation of the Treleven family (see above), we thought it appropriate to turn the spotlight on one of its third-generation leaders: Larry Treleven.   Read More

READER POLL

Reader poll: Unusual rodent attractants   This is your last chance to answer our latest one-question poll: What's the most unusual attractant you’ve used for rodents?   Take Poll

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Pop! Boom! Pow! Pests to the rescue   By Diane Sofranec To your customers, pests are no laughing matter. But to comic book writers, pests bring the laughs, in addition to suspense and drama.   Read More   Plan ahead for the coming tax rate increase   By Dan Gordon, CPA The government has put trillions of dollars into the economy to deal with COVID-19. Now, what do we do in a rising tax environment? How do we plan?   Read More

UPCOMING WEBINAR

Win with Innovation: Grow your business and get ahead of your competition   Date: Nov. 19 Brought to you by: Control Solutions Inc. Learn five steps you can take right now that will help you stand apart from your competition. History proves every pest management professional (PMP) — whether you’re a David or a Goliath — can benefit from taking a look at what’s missing in their markets, and take action to fill those needs. Remember, ideas can come from anyone in your organization. After all, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos came from a Frito-Lay janitor! During this complimentary webinar, you will learn: Several examples of rising above the competition How to find ways to improve your business Tips for finding service needs in your market How to take an idea from paper to reality Speaker: Dr. Janis Reed, BCE, Technical Services Manager, Control Solutions Inc.   Register Now