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DECEMBER 23, 2020

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PMPs may be next for COVID-19 vaccine, says CDC   The National Pest Management Association says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends pest management professionals (PMPs) be among the next groups to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.   Read More

ON THE RECORD

Showing appreciation in uncertain times   By Diane Sofranec Showing employee appreciation can help boost motivation, morale and retention. In a year most are all too happy to forget, giving thanks will help get 2021 off to a positive start.   Read More

INDUSTRY INTEL

Kness product nabs NHS ‘Most Innovative Item’ award   The Kness Ketch-All Multiple-Catch Mousetrap has won the National Hardware Show's 2020 Retailers’ Choice award in the Most Innovative Item category.   Read More

Waynes purchases P.E.S.T. Inc.   Birmingham, Ala.-based Waynes Pest Control, an Anticimex company, purchased Pest Elimination Services of Tennessee (P.E.S.T Inc.).   Read More sponsored content ↴       Tekko Trio, the first-ever, triple-action IGR   Watch this video to learn how you can use Tekko Trio to control flies and other pests in commercial kitchens. Tekko Trio is the first-ever triple-action insect growth regulator (IGR) that combines novaluron, pyriproxyfen and hydroprene to stop the next generation of pests for up to 180 days. Tekko Trio works by disrupting the life cycle of listed pests, stopping normal development, and inhibiting egg production. This means the population can’t grow and can’t breed.   Watch Video

American Pest acquires pair of Virginia-based firms   Fulton, Md.-based American Pest, an Anticimex company, acquired Intrastate Pest Control Co. and Valley Termite & Pest Control, collectively referred to as “Intrastate.”   Read More

ASSOCIATION NEWS

NWCOA, NPMA postpone 2021 Wildlife Expo   The National Wildlife Control Operators Association (NWCOA) and the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) have postponed the 2021 Wildlife Expo in light of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.   Read More   New England PWIPM sets award deadline, holds networking event   The Professional Women in Pest Management (PWIPM) of New England is seeking applicants for its second annual regional Women of Excellence Award.   Read More

MOSQUITO MANAGEMENT SURVEY

Take our mosquito management survey to share your expertise   We value your insight and input, so please take a moment to answer our 2021 mosquito management survey. Click the survey link below now for a chance at one of two $25 VISA gift cards or a $50 VISA gift card. We look forward to learning more about your mosquito control experiences from the past year.   Take Survey

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Certus appoints northwest market president   Guilford, Conn.-based Certus Pest hired Tanya Wittig as president of its northwest market.   Read More   Schopen Pest Solutions promotes operations manager   McHenry, Ill.-based Schopen Pest Solutions promoted its office manager, Laura Lentz, to operations manager.   Read More

Rose Pest Solutions names district manager for Indianapolis, Kokomo   Rose Pest Solutions promoted George Meacham from operations manager to district manager of its new offices in Indianapolis and Kokomo, Ind.   Read More   RELATED: Rose Pest Solutions named Top Workplace in Michigan   RELATED: Rose Pest Solutions now has 6 BCEs   Truly Nolen promotes 3 in corporate IT department   Truly Nolen Pest Control promoted three employees, Jesse Hagardt, Jose Martinez and Garrett Rabe, in the information technology department at its corporate headquarters in Tucson, Ariz.   Read More   RELATED: New Santa Fe manager has history with Truly Nolen

PMP HALL OF FAME SPOTLIGHT

Truly Wheatfield Nolen, Class of 2006   A colorful character whose legacy lives on today in both Nozzle Nolen and Truly Nolen Pest Control, Truly Wheatfield Nolen was committed to giving his customers quality and professionalism in service. Learn more about Nolen and his industry contributions.   Read More

READER POLL

Reader poll: 2021 business resolutions   Please take a minute to answer our latest poll: What is your No. 1 business resolution for the new year?   Take Poll

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I’ve got plenty of pests to be thankful for   Pete Schopen lists his least-favorite to most-fun pests to service. And then he ranks his favorite "Star Wars" movies, too.   Read More   Do food-processing plants fit in your business model?   The food processing industry has formal systems in place, from good manufacturing practices to pest management tracking.   Read More