How to convert pest control ‘do-it-yourselfers’ into customers

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

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"The fine is not large enough." — Josh Rzepka, Enviro-Pest Solutions, commenting on “EPA settles with Amazon for illegal pesticide distribution” (Top Story) via Twitter got a take? share it now for your chance to be featured

UpcomingEvents View PMP's calendar for a full list of industry events. Email the editors to submit an event. AMCA 2018 [Feb. 26-March 7 | Kansas City, Mo.] KPCA Spring Conference & Exhibition [Feb. 28-March 2 | Wichita, Kan.] Pacific Northwest Conference [March 1-3 | Portland, Ore.] MPMA Structural Pest Management Conference [March 5-6 | Minneapolis, Minn.] NPMA Legislative Day [March 18-20 | Washington, D.C.] LaunchPad Products that are new to the pest industry Bird Barrier: The Intimidator Polyguard: TERM sustainable termite treatment for well houses Real Green Systems: Quick Fit Scheduling Terramera: Cirkil VaproPad CurrentIssue [ How to address security cameras with your technicians] [Fleet telematics: 5 benefits for pest control firms] TOP STORY EPA settles with Amazon for illegal pesticide distribution The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Amazon reached an agreement regarding allegations that Amazon sold and distrubuted imported pesticide products that were not licensed for sale in the United States. Find out more about the agreement. [ read more ] ON THE RECORD PMPs, vendors meet at PMP Growth Summit Check out our coverage of last week's PMP Growth Summit, which brought together pest management professionals (PMPs) and supplier and distributor partners for one-on-one networking opportunities. [ read more ] INDUSTRY INTEL Massey partners with sensor developer A new partnership between Massey Services and BRIDG — which provides R&D capabilities and microelectronics fabrication infrastructure for manufacturing processes — will allow Massey to co-develop products using BRIDG’s facility. [ read more ]   SPONSORED CONTENT ShuBee® has you covered for your professional pest management needs ShuBee® offers a full line of service professional products designed to help grown your Pest Control business. We’ve got your covered with shoe covers, coveralls, gloves and more. Request your free samples today by visiting us at www.shubee.com. [ learn more ] Bird Barrier celebrates 25 years in business California-based Bird Barrier currently offers products and training programs for pest bird exclusion and related waste remediation, nest cleanup and structural damage repairs. Learn more about the company's history. [ read more ] Fumigants & Pheromones set for June Insects Limited and Fumigation Service & Supply will co-host the 13th Fumigants & Pheromones Conference June 12-14 in Indianapolis. Check out conference details. [ read more ] CLOSE-UP Take this quiz to find out how well you know the category of pests that brings its own brand of terror: food contamination. [ take quiz ]   SPONSORED CONTENT More 5-star reviews = More customers, with PestPac® reviews It's never been easier to manage your online reputation in one place. With PestPac Reviews, you can leverage your business's exceptional service & drive more reviews to your website, Facebook, Google or Yelp. [ learn more ] MOVERS & SHAKERS Terminix hires commercial pest president ServiceMaster Global Holdings named Kelly Kambs president of its Terminix commercial pest control and termite business. [ read more ] SenesTech adds VP of sales SenesTech, the Flagstaff, Ariz.-based developer of ContraPest rodent fertility control, hired Joe Malinowski as vice president of sales. [ read more ] Coalmarch names CEO Coalmarch and Triangle Pest Control owner Donnie Shelton is now CEO of Coalmarch. [ read more ]   SPONSORED CONTENT Take the guess work out of your bids with the Avitrol Bird Control App! Are you new to bird work, or have you ever wondered if you’re charging enough for your program? Your life just got easier! The Avitrol Bird Control app contains a unique bid calculator that will not only allow you to calculate your costs, but will even provide you with suggested amounts to charge. Our app is free, easy to use, and runs on all platforms (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android…etc). [ click here to check it out now ] Truly Nolen adds manager Tucson, Ariz.-based Truly Nolen Pest Control promoted Jeremy Clore to manager of its North Miami, Fla., service office. [ read more ] Council of Smaller Enterprises elects chair The Council of Smaller Enterprises (COSE) elected John G. Young chairman of the board of directors for 2018–19. Young is president of Speed Exterminating in Cleveland, Ohio. [ read more ]