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JUNE 6, 2018

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“Tyvex suits… a change of clothes… aerosol spray to footwear to discourage bugs from climbing up our shoes… never wear work clothes home… just to name a few tactics we use.” — Leslieann Armitage in response to “Avoiding the bed bug blues” got a take? share it now for your chance to be featured

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ESA Pacific Branch Meeting [June 10-13 | Reno, Nev.] 13th Fumigants & Pheromones Conference [June 12-14 | Indianapolis, Ind.] PCOC 2018 Expo [June 20-22 | South Lake Tahoe, Nev.] FPMA Summer Conference [June 25-28 | Naples, Fla.] LaunchPad Products that are new to the pest industry Nisus: Foam Fresh drain tube Ensystex: Dual Powerlight Nature-Cide: Insecticidal Dust Bayer: Savings through June 30 TOP STORY NPMA advises PMPs to take action for Farm Bill The NPMA advises PMPs to continue to communicate with legislators in both the House and the Senate to pass a Farm Bill with key regulatory reform initiatives before the Sept. 30 deadline. [ read more ] ON THE RECORD How to gain control over occasional invaders By Diane Sofranec When conditions outdoors become unfavorable, occasional invaders find their way indoors. Avoid frustrating callbacks by learning how to manage these pests with our webinar June 7. [ register here ]   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 ] INDUSTRY INTEL Recent industry acquisition activity The past few weeks have seen a flurry of activity regarding pest control companies acquiring other pest control companies, including the following six deals. [ read more ] CDPR proposes SenesTech’s ContraPest for California registration The California Department of Pesticide Regulation has proposed to register SenesTech’s ContraPest for use in California. [ read more ] GPS Insight receives private equity investment GPS Insight partnered with private equity firm Bregal Sagemount, which made an investment in the fleet management software company. [ read more ] FlyFoe seeks mosquito, tick control franchisees FlyFoe, a mosquito and tick control company, is a franchise new to the pest management industry. It is currently accepting inquiries for new franchisees across the United States. [ read more ]   SPONSORED CONTENT Finally, bed bug blocking mattress encasements now cost less You asked. We listened. We spent a lot of time talking "mattress encasements" with Pest Management Professionals and have learned most PMPs believe they don't have a bed bug blocking mattress encasement designed with PMPs in mind. Now you do! Introducing CleanRest's new Bug Tech mattress encasement, the preferred workhorse for bed bug jobs. [ request your free sample today and learn more ] ASSOCIATION NEWS Bed Bug Awareness Week supported by new PPMA survey results The Professional Pest Management Alliance released the findings of its 2018 Bugs Without Borders survey. Let us know what you’re doing for #BedBugWeek on social media or email us at pmpeditor@northcoastmedia.net. [ read more ] RELATED: Allergy Technologies shares stats for #BedBugWeek GIVING BACK Arrow supports March of Dimes with record-breaking campaign Arrow Exterminators has been supporting the March of Dimes through time, donations and fundraising for over a decade. This year’s six-week campaign raised a record-breaking $48,500. [ read more ] RELATED: Arrow Exterminators hosts second annual field trip   SPONSORED CONTENT Targeting the root cause of rodent infestation There are many tools available to combat rodent infestations. Unfortunately, pest management professionals still find themselves at a disadvantage — rats reproduce at an extremely rapid rate. This fertility control solution, provides the missing link within your IPM program. [ learn more ] CLOSE-UP #BedBugWeek 2018 This year, the National Pest Management Association's #BedBugWeek is June 3-9. Let us know what you’re doing for #BedBugWeek on social media or email us at pmpeditor@northcoastmedia.net. [ email us ] MOVERS & SHAKERS Brooks joins PelGar USA Gary Brooks has been named Western U.S. accounts manager for PelGar USA, a Saylorsburg, Pa.-based supplier of professional rodenticide and rodent-proofing products. [ read more ] Terminix named a best employer in N.C. For the fourth consecutive year, Terminix Service Inc. has been named one of the 2018 Best Employers in North Carolina. [ read more ] Eco Serve Pest Services president earns regional award Eco Serve Pest Services President Audrey Hall has been selected for a local Women Owned Small Business of the Year Award. The annual honor recognizes supporters of the prosperity of the Buffalo Niagara Region in New York. [ read more ]