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TOP STORY US Zika funding bill halted Senate Democrats on June 28 blocked a $1.1 billion Zika virus funding package, reports the National Pest Management Association. President Barack Obama is reportedly urging lawmakers to hammer out a compromise before their July 15 recess. Find out which components of the package would have a direct impact on the structural pest management industry. [ read more ]

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CurrentIssue [ Bed bugs: How to protect correctional facilities ] UpcomingEvents NWCOA Midwest Bat Training [ July 17, Perrysburg, Ohio ] NPMA Academy [ July 20-22, Orlando, Fla. ] ON THE RECORD PMP's Mitchell becomes US RANGER member Pest Management Professional Technical Editor Dr. Stuart Mitchell achieved the U.S. Regional and National Group of Emergency Responders' (US RANGER) physician-medical corps membership status. [ read more ] INDUSTRY INTEL PRESENTED BY Ensystex Study: Listen360 unveils data on industry customer loyalty Listen360, a customer feedback management company, conducted a study about what drives pest management customers to loyalty. Check out the survey results, including what encourages customers to recommend their service providers. [ read more ] 855bugs.com acquires Lynn Pest Control 855bugs.com acquired Lynn Pest Control — both companies are based in Waco, Texas. See what Cody Bledsoe, who founded Lynn Pest Control in 2012, says about the acquisition. [ read more ] EPA approves IGI CO2 for fumigation Inert Gas Injection received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency registration for pesticidal carbon dioxide to be used for fumigation and eradication. Take a look at the list of specific pests the product is effective against. [ read more ] Trécé reveals new CIDETRAK IMM mating disruptant developments Trécé Inc. disclosed two new developments for one of its flagship products, CIDETRAK IMM, a mating disruptant for Indianmeal moths. Check out the U.S. label change and news for Canadian markets. [ read more ] GIVING BACK Heron to host Orlando blood drive Heron Home & Outdoor is hosting a OneBlood drive at each of its eight locations across Central Florida to help maintain the blood supply in support of the Orlando Pulse Nightclub shooting victims. Discover the ways you can participate. [ read more ] McCloud names employee incentive winners Elgin, Ill.-based McCloud Services revealed the charitable organizations that will receive a donation as part of its 2015-16 Employee Incentive Program. [ read more ] Truly Nolen leads Mascot Games team to victory A team of mascots led by Truly Nolen Pest Control won the second day of the 23rd annual Mascot Games, which were held at the Amway Center in Orlando, Fla. [ read more ] MGK employees support fight against Zika MGK Insect Control Solutions shipped life-saving bed nets to residents in Puerto Rico to support the fight against Zika and other mosquito-spread diseases. [ read more ] CLOSE-UP PRESENTED BY Crawlspace Depot Bug Doctor shares expertise on local TV Pest Management Professional Contributor Stuart Aust was featured on New Jersey's CBS 2 News during National Mosquito Awareness Week. Take a look at the interview with the president and CEO of Bug Doctor. [ read more ] ASSOCIATION NEWS NPMA responds to White House Pollinator Action Plan The National Pest Management Association provides highlights from the new Pollinator Partnership Action Plan, which the White House released last month. [ read more ] MOVERS & SHAKERS PMP earns editorial, design awards Pest Management Professional magazine earned four regional awards, and is up for a national award, from the American Society of Business Publication Editors. [ read more ] Bayonne Exterminating celebrates 90 years Bayonne Exterminating has been serving northern New Jersey since 1926. The third-generation, family-owned and -operated company also is one of the Top 25 companies in the state. [ read more ] WorkWave CEO wins EY award WorkWave CEO Chris Sullens was honored with an EY (Ernst & Young) Entrepreneur Of The Year 2016 award in the Software Services category for New Jersey. [ read more ] LAUNCH PAD products that are new to the pest industry Control Solutions Inc.: Fuse Foam [ read more ] Zoecon: Backyard Treatment Bundle [ read more ] Bayer: Maxforce Fly Spot Bait Offer [ read more ] Bird-X: Lasers [ read more ]

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