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NOVEMBER 25, 2020 | HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVE

TOP STORY

PMP poll results: Most unusual rodent attractants   By Danielle Pesta We’ve rounded up what readers report make rodent traps and stations more attractive, in addition to the commercially available baits. Have you tried any of these noteworthy ideas?   Read More

ON THE RECORD

December webinar to focus on video, digital marketing   By Diane Sofranec The Pest Rangers' Jeff King will present a webinar about creating a video and digital marketing strategy to help you boost revenue. Find out how to register today.   Register Now

INDUSTRY INTEL

FMC True Champions Trivia Challenge winners announced   FMC Professional Solutions named winners of its FMC True Champions Trivia Challenge, hosted at the National Pest Management Association’s first virtual PestWorld.   Read More sponsored content ↴       Taurus Dry Next Generation 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

Plunkett’s acquires Doctor Dead Bug   Ellwood City, Pa.-based Doctor Dead Bug was acquired by Plunkett’s Pest Control, Fridley, Minn. The Aust Group, Upper Saddle River, N.J., represented Doctor Dead Bug; terms were not disclosed.   Read More

Mosquito Mary’s signs North Carolina franchisee   Wrentham, Mass.-based Mosquito Mary’s, a mosquito and tick control company specializing in all-natural products, signed its first franchisee: Kris Ancone of Charlotte, N.C.   Read More

American Pest Control celebrates 50-year milestone   Headquartered in Athens, Ga., American Pest Control is planning to celebrate its 50-year milestone with a year-long celebration.   Read More   McCall Service makes veteran-owned business list   McCall Service was ranked sixth on a list of top veteran-owned businesses by a local publication, the Jacksonville (Fla.) Business Journal.   Read More

GIVING BACK

Fox Pest Control helps with Make-A-Wish event   Fox Pest Control contacted several local businesses to help donate food, supplies and funds for an event with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah.   Read More

MOVERS & SHAKERS

SenesTech elects 3 to board of directors   SenesTech elected three new members to its board of directors. In a news release, the Phoenix, Ariz.-based company says the move positions the board “to best support the commercial growth” of ContraPest, its lead fertility control product.   Read More sponsored content ↴       We Are Essential: Testimonials   Interested in what makes the New York Pest Expo so special? Hear from industry leaders as to why we, our industry, are essential, and why the Expo is something that can't be missed.   Watch Now

Truly Nolen promotes manager to San Marcos office   Manager-in-Training David Luong was promoted to manager of Tucson, Ariz.-based Truly Nolen Pest Control's San Marcos, Calif., service office.   Read More

PMP HALL OF FAME SPOTLIGHT

Malcolm Stack, Class of 2004   Our recent poll on and resulting comments about unusual rodent attractants got us thinking about Malcolm Stack, the founder of Bell Laboratories, who developed and/or oversaw a variety of rodent baits, traps and stations until his death in 2006. Learn more about this PMP Hall of Famer.   Read More

READER POLL

Reader poll: Your most unexpected tool   This is your last chance to answer our latest one-question poll: What's the most unexpected/unusual tool in your toolbox?   Take Poll

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A model rodent surveillance program ramps up in New Orleans   By Heather Gooch Dr. Claudia Riegel is working to create a sustainable rodent surveillance program in New Orleans that can be used as a model for cities across the country.   Read More   Where are you in the business owner life cycle?   By Pete Schopen The owner of Schopen Pest Solutions evaluates how his role has changed as his small to midsized pest control company has grown.   Read More

UPCOMING WEBINAR

Reach Your Target Audience How to create a video and digital marketing strategy that will attract decision makers and boost revenue   Date: Dec. 10 Brought to you by: Slingshot Two of the most effective marketing tools currently available to companies — video and social media — can help get your message to potential customers. It’s not as hard as you think to define and measure your marketing goals. Don’t wait to take advantage of technology that will get your company noticed. During this complimentary webinar, you will learn: Why video is an ideal marketing tool Proven benefits of using video What to include in a video marketing strategy Types of video content worth creating and posting How to devise an effective digital marketing plan Speaker: Jeff King, President, The Pest Rangers   Register Now