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TOP STORY NPMA creates sample confined space program guide Now available to National Pest Management Association members is a downloadable sample confined space program, derived directly from the Department of Labor Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). Check out the sample plan for guidance in complying with OSHA's federal rules and regulations. [ read more ]

“Field techs think that office work is easy and office staff believes that field work is all fun and games. Companies should devote time to trading jobs in order to properly gain perspectives about what their employees go through on a daily basis.” - David Poplin, commenting on Ride Alongs Give Unique Insight into Your Business via Facebook got a take? share it now for your chance to be featured

TAKE OUR MOSQUITO SURVEY We know you're busy, so we'll keep this short. We'd greatly appreciate it if you could take five minutes of your time to take our quick survey. We're offering the chance to win one of five complimentary copies of both Harvey Goldglantz's book "Marketing Matters" and Lloyd Smigel's book "Bug People to Business People." [ take the survey now ] CurrentIssue [ Reassess rodent management techniques ] [ Win hide-and-seek with vinegar flies ] ON THE RECORD An argument for background checks By Will Nepper Does your company perform background checks on prospective new employees? Discover the importance of finding information about someone you’re thinking of hiring. [ read more ] INDUSTRY INTEL PRESENTED BY Ensystex BedBug Central hosts February Boot Camp BedBug Central’s intensive four-day Bed Bug University Boot Camp covered all aspects of bed bugs. Get a recap of the hands-on training session. [ read more ] New BedBug TV episodes released Jeff White, BedBug Central's technical director and host of BedBug TV, recently released four new BedBug TV episodes. Watch as White discusses the newest bed bug research conducted through Rutgers University. [ read more ] Louisiana approves use of Trelona ATBS Trelona Advance Termite Bait System from BASF is now approved for general use in Louisiana. Learn more about the system's completion of a pilot program involving efficacy testing as a standalone termite bait system. [ read more ] Whitmore launches fumigation firm Lee Whitmore, a 17-year industry veteran, launched the fumigation and heat services subcontractor firm Quality Pest Services in Southern California. [ read more ] Scherzinger, Thomas recognized by Angie’s List Thomas Pest Services in Albany, N.Y., and Cincinnati-based Scherzinger Pest Control each received Angie's List's Super Service Awards. Find out what put the companies in the top 5 percent of their markets. [ read more ] Abell wins food safety award Toronto-based Abell Pest Control was named the 2016 recipient of the Allied Trades Food Safety Award by the NSF-Guelph Food Technology Centre. Discover why the company was recognized as a leader in food safety innovation. [ read more ] GIVING BACK Inspect-All technician hailed a hero During a routine rodent inspection in a residential attic, Justin Clendening of Inspect-All Services smelled natural gas. His next act ultimately saved the lives of the residents. [ read more ] Edge Pest Control helps school Edge Pest Control recently teamed up with a local Parent Teacher Association to purchase and donate a new copy machine and duplicator to an elementary school. [ read more ] CLOSE-UP PRESENTED BY Crawlspace Depot Pest Jests: A comic from the archives Need a laugh to get you through the day? We've got you covered! Created for our readers in 1982, and still funny. Check out this comic and more on PMP’s Instagram page.  [ read more ] ASSOCIATION NEWS ESA presents winter 2016 certified group The Entomological Society of America welcomed its new class of certified individuals for late January and early February. See the list of new Associate Certified Entomologists and Board Certified Entomologists. [ read more ] NPMA announces January QualityPro firms The National Pest Management Association announced two companies that earned the QualityPro certification in January. [ read more ] Pi Chi Omega scholarship applications due March 30 Pi Chi Omega, the industry's national fraternity, is accepting scholarship applications from undergraduate or graduate students pursuing degrees in urban and industrial pest management, but time is running out. [ read more ] MOVERS & SHAKERS Truly Nolen promotes Batista to manager Truly Nolen Pest Control promoted Assistant Manager David Batista to manager of its South Miami, Fla., service office. Learn about Batista's background, which includes more than 12 years of industry experience. [ read more ] Bug Doctor celebrates 25 years Bug Doctor Inc. was founded in 1992 by Stuart Aust as a family-owned business out of a two-bedroom condominium. See how the company has grown as it enters its 25th year. [ read more ] Sandwich Isle acquires He-Man Pest Management Pearl City, Hawaii-based Sandwich Isle Pest Solutions acquired He-Man Pest Management of Kihei and Lahaina, Maui Hawaii. Learn more about the acquisition. [ read more ] PollQuestion Compared with 2015, do you expect the number of calls for mosquito management to increase, decrease or remain the same? [ vote now! ]

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