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NOVEMBER 11, 2020 | HAPPY VETERANS DAY

TOP STORY

NPMA hosts inaugural Leadership Forum for women   By Diane Sofranec The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) held its first International Professional Women in Pest Management Leadership Forum via a virtual platform this week. The event was geared to female owners and managers, with a focus on leadership issues and workplace experiences unique to women.   Read More

ON THE RECORD

Nov. 19 webinar to focus on business growth   By Heather Gooch Control Solutions Inc.'s Dr. Janis Reed will present a webinar titled "Win with Innovation: Grow your business and get ahead of your competition." Find out how to register today.   Register Now

INDUSTRY INTEL

Anticimex purchases EnviroPest   Stockholm, Sweden-based Anticimex expanded with its first transaction in the western U.S. with the acquisition of Windsor, Colo.-based EnviroPest.   Read More sponsored content ↴       Introducing Taurus Dry for Termite Control   Introducing CSI's Taurus Dry — Dry Flowable Termiticide powered by Fipronil! With the combination of Taurus Dry and the Precision Delivery System, PMPs can easily reach termites in hard-to-reach areas such as infested wood, shelter tubes and galleries.   Watch Video

TCCG facilitates Florida firm acquisition   St. Cloud, Fla.-based Luv-A-Lawn and Pest Control acquired Lawn Supreme Services, Rockledge, Fla. The Clendenin Consulting Group (TCCG) acted as the sole advisor to Lawn Supreme Services.   Read More

Slingshot helps Aptive reach milestone, record growth   Slingshot helped Provo, Utah-based pest management provider Aptive Environmental reach a milestone: 500,000 customer interactions. Learn more about the record growth.   Read More   RELATED: Aptive garners 3 growth awards sponsored content ↴       We Are Essential: New York Pest Expo Blowouts   We think you deserve a reward. At this year’s New York Pest Expo, Bug Off customers have access to tremendous discounts throughout the month of November. Get them before they're gone.   Act Now

IN MEMORIAM   The Pest Management Professional team was saddened to hear about the passing of two important members of the pest control industry. Learn more about their legacies. → Fred Cliff, South Carolina Pest Control Association → J. Bryan Cooksey Jr., McCall Service

ASSOCIATION NEWS

Nov. 22 is deadline for NPMA ELP applications   The National Pest Management Association's (NPMA's) Executive Leadership Program identifies and trains 10 participants each year to go through the two-year program.   Read More

NJ Wildlife and Pest Control is first to receive new certifications   NJ Wildlife and Pest Control is the first pest management firm to achieve QualityPro's new Public Health in Rodents certification, as well as the Entomological Society of America's new Public Health of Entomology certificate.   Read More

TERMITE SURVEY

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

CLOSE UP

Marshall Gaster from Syngenta talks PestWorld 2020   Marshall Gaster from Syngenta talks about how COVID-19 influenced the company's recent social initiatives, including sponsorship of a PestWorld keynote.   Watch Video

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Atlanta Business Chronicle honors Arrow, Rollins CEOs   Emily Thomas Kendrick, CEO of Arrow Exterminators, and Gary Rollins, chairman and CEO of Rollins Inc. were named "Most Admired CEOs in Atlanta" by the Atlanta Business Chronicle.   Read More   Mosquito Joe honors top franchisees   Mosquito Joe named its franchise network’s top performers of 2019 during Neighborly United last month, the organization’s first-ever virtual reunion.   Read More

Certus selects southwest market president   Guilford, Conn.-based Certus Pest hired industry veteran Freddie Padilla, ACE, as president for its southwest market.   Read More   Triad Business Journal honors Go-Forth 2 ways   This year, the Triad Business Journal is honoring Greensboro, N.C.-based Go-Forth Pest Control with two awards for culture and growth.   Read More   RELATED: Go-Forth hires talent acquisition director

PMP HALL OF FAME SPOTLIGHT

Bob & Judy Dold, Class of 2002   Our first female inductee, Judy Dold, was among the panelists sharing insights and wisdom at this week's International Professional Women in Pest Management Leadership Forum (see top story for more coverage). With her husband, Bob, Judy has built Rose Pest Solutions in Northbrook, Ill., into an industry leader.   Read More

READER POLL

Reader poll: Your most unexpected tool   Please take a minute to answer our latest poll: What's the most unexpected/unusual tool in your toolbox?   Take Poll

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Entomologist insights from recent German cockroach studies   By Heather Gooch Knowledge is power: Entomologists share insights from recent German cockroach studies at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind., and Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N.J.   Read More   Focus on labor retention, not cost   By Jerry Schappert, ACE While labor costs are a major concern, the strategies for lowering them overwhelmingly include adding benefits for the employee.   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