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NOVEMBER 18, 2020
 
  Top 5 Reads from MyPMP.net This Month
 
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Run Your Business: Be prepared for what may lie ahead
 
In life, on a run, and in business, things have a way of jumping out when we least expect it. Michael Broder, president of BHB Pest Elimination, shares why it is so important to be prepared for the unexpected.
 
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Arizona PMP: Two possessions keep me grounded
 
Matt Hamblin, owner of Smart Pest Solutions, shares why two keepsakes from when he was just starting out in the industry are still so important to him today. See how they keep him humble.
 
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Learn 5 steps that will help you stand apart from your competition
 
Dr. Janis Reed, BCE, technical service manager at Control Solutions Inc., will offer tips for better business growth during a free a webinar Thursday, Nov. 19 at 1 p.m. Eastern. Find out how to register.
 
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New York Pest Expo kicks off with BASF termite presentation
 
Kicking off Bug Off Pest Control Center's presentation series for the 2020 version of the New York Expo was Karen Boniface, senior sales specialist with BASF Pest Control.
 
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Studies find transfluthrin aids in mosquito disease reduction
 
Transfluthrin, an active ingredient already registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, is showing promise against mosquito-borne viruses and diseases.
 
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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.
 
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  PMP HALL OF FAME SPOTLIGHT
 

Dr. Paul Müller
 
 
Dr. Paul Müller, Class of 2004
 
The chemical compound transfluthrin has been making headlines because of its potential to keep Zika virus and other mosquito-transmitted diseases at bay. This week, we look back at Dr. Paul Müller, a PMP Hall of Famer who received a Nobel Prize in 1948 for discovering dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT), the first modern contact insecticide, in 1939.
 
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  READER POLL
 
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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?
 
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  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.

 
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