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APRIL 4, 2018

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UpcomingEvents View PMP's calendar for a full list of industry events. Email the editors to submit an event. World Detector Dog Organization Conference [April 5-7 | Vincent, Ala.] Mosquito Academy [April 10-12 | New Orleans, La.] UPFDA 50th Anniversary Conference [April 17-19 | Chicago, Ill.] ProActive Prevention Bed Bug Symposium [May 10 | Irving, Texas] NPMA Bed Bug Awareness Week [June 3-9]   SPONSORED CONTENT LEDs safely light up your crawl spaces You need quality vapor barriers to keep moisture out of your closed crawl spaces. We offer poly liners to fit every project and every budget. [ learn more ] LaunchPad Products that are new to the pest industry BASF Pest Control Solutions: Trelona ATBS now with annual inspection label Bug Off: Bed Bugs and Baseball Syngenta PPM: SecureChoice Mosquito Assurance Program Wildlife Control Supplies: Critter Pricker CurrentIssue [Tips for bird control success] [Amazon-EPA settlement a symptom of online resellers violating FIFRA] TOP STORY April is National Pest Management Month The National Pest Management Association held a satellite media tour with Bob Villa on April 3 to educate consumers about the essential role pest professionals play in protecting public health. How is your firm celebrating National Pest Management Month? [ read more ] ON THE RECORD Looking for ‘ant'-swers Are carpenter ants still king in 2018? Weigh in on this year's ant control survey to be entered into a drawing to receive an industry book — or even a $25 gift card. [ read more ]   SPONSORED CONTENT Two is better than one Termites, cockroaches and other pests can become resistant to treatments over time. By combining two molecules from different chemical groups, Control Solutions Inc. is able to both eradicate pests and prevent resistance. [ read more ] INDUSTRY INTEL EPA fines Terminix over Hawaii incidents The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fined Terminix International Co. $168,535 for misusing three different restricted-use fumigant pesticides (RUPs), at four separate locations on Hawaii's Kauai island. [ read more ] Syngenta extends program qualification period for six states Due to the impact of snow storms to the northeastern U.S. in March, Syngenta is extending the qualification period for its 2018 PestPartners 365 Program and Cockroach Gel Bait Bonus. Find out which states are included in the extension. [ read more ] Growth equity firm invests in PestRoutes Business management software provider PestRoutes accepted an equity investment from Mainsail Partners, a growth equity firm that invests in fast-growing software companies. Find out how the software company plans to use the capital. [ read more ]   SPONSORED CONTENT Hotels + Bed Bugs = Great Opportunity for PMPs PMPs that understand the value of a solid bed bug prevention plan in hotels can create trusting relationships with clients looking to improve guest satisfaction and profitability. Find out how ActiveGuard can help. [ learn more ] Copesan honors Holder's, Wil-Kil at 59 Copesan named Holder's Pest Solutions and Wil-Kil Pest Control 2017 Quality Partners of the Year. Learn more about the two companies. [ read more ] Longtime industry sales rep dies at 59 Industry sales representative Thomas Nay Sr. died March 20 at the age of 59. Nay's 35-year-plus career included positions at Rockwell Labs, BASF and B&G Equipment. [ read more ] ASSOCIATION NEWS Consultant Paul Bello wins CPCO of Georgia award At its 19th annual fall conference, Certified Pest Control Operators (CPCO) of Georgia honored industry consultant Paul Bello with the Award of Excellence. [ read more ] Louisiana association honors Dugas president At its annual banquet, the Louisiana Pest Management Association presented Dugas Pest Control President Laura Simpson with the Paul Adams Award of Excellence. [ read more ] N.C. association opens consumer hotline To recognize National Pest Management Month, the North Carolina Pest Management Association (NCPMA) opened its PestLine hotline for consumers to contact the association with their pest concerns. [ read more ] GIVING BACK Northwest Exterminating helps the hungry Northwest Exterminating employees packed meals for starving children as a part of Feed My Starving Children's "From Hope to Hunger" initiative. [ read more ]   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 ] CLOSE-UP Quiz: Do you know these thirteen-lined ground squirrel facts? Whatever you call this foot-long pest, see how well you know its anatomy and behavior. [ take quiz ] MOVERS & SHAKERS J.T. Eaton adds Southeast sales rep J.T. Eaton hired Joe Smith as its Southeastern sales representative for its pest control division. Smith's decades of experience include pest control, termite protection and landscape care. [ read more ] Environmental Pest Service hires CEO Environmental Pest Service hired Shawn Lucht as its CEO. Learn more about his more than 25 years of experience working with customer-facing organizations. [ read more ] Truly Nolen adds customer service trainer Tuscon, Ariz.-based Truly Nolen Pest Control promoted Tonya Hmelar to the newly created position of Eastern region customer service representative trainer. [ read more ]