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FEBRUARY 24, 2020

TOP STORY

Lack of Lyme disease cases has unexpected cause   Research shows reptiles are poor transmitters of the Lyme disease bacterium, which means fewer southern ticks are infected and so fewer people contract Lyme disease.   Read More

ON THE RECORD

Why sharp-dressed techs are good for business   By Heather Gooch Safety and morale are two big reasons to consider what your technicians are wearing in the field. Learn what changes some pest control companies are making to gear.   Read More sponsored content ↴       FMC’s First Friday webinar to focus on mosquito control   On March 5 at 8 a.m. Eastern, Dr. Rakim Turnipseed, product development manager, insecticides for FMC Global Specialty Solutions, will present a webinar on the biology and management of common mosquitoes. Topics will include life cycle, behavioral ecology and distribution of mosquitoes, as well as a review of recommended chemicals for their control.   Register Here

INDUSTRY INTEL

Bayer to divest Environmental Science Professional unit   Bayer will divest its Environmental Science Professional business to focus on its Crop Science division, its core agricultural business. The company appointed Gilles Galliou to lead the Environmental Science Professional business and divestment efforts.   Read More

Arrow acquires Valley Pest Control   Atlanta, Ga.-based Arrow Exterminators acquired Valley Pest Control Inc., based in Huntsville, Ala.   Read More sponsored content ↴       Neogen expands SureKill brand with Gel baits; request your sample   Neogen’s launches SureKill Roach and SureKill Ant gel formulations just in time for the spring! Great for clean out and maintenance programs. SureKill gel baits feature 40 grams per syringe, better vertical adhesion on surfaces and a bait that stays palatable for long periods of time.   Learn More

Orkin purchases Connecticut Pest Elimination   Atlanta, Ga.-based Orkin purchased Connecticut Pest Elimination Inc., also known as CT Pest Elimination.   Read More   Target Specialty Products webinar to feature mosquito, tick products   Target Specialty Products will host a mosquito and tick product showcase webinar on Feb. 25, that will focus on the latest product advancements, updates and more. It is part of the company's Business Growth Webinar Series of 2021.   Read More

The Pest Posse to host 4th annual Women in Pest Control series   The Pest Posse will host its 4th annual Women in Pest Control series beginning March 4. New installments will be made available every Monday throughout the month.   Read More   IN MEMORIAM: Bill Spitz   Bill Spitz, a member of the Pest Management Professional Hall of Fame (Class of 2006), passed away Feb. 14.   Read More

ASSOCIATION UPDATES

PestVets honors Georgia Members of the Year, presents donation   Arrow Exterminators and PestVets, the military veteran-focused group of the National Pest Management Association, have made headlines together in recent weeks.   Read More   Gordon Redd inducted into MPCA Hall of Fame   Gordon Redd Jr., second-generation president of Pascagoula, Miss.-based Redd Pest Solutions, was inducted into the Mississippi Pest Control Association's 2020 Hall of Fame.   Read More

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Bird-X names new president   Jeff Spencer succeeds Dennis Tilles, who retired from his leadership role as president of the Elmhurst, Ill.-based product manufacturer for the past 12 years.   Read More   Rose Pest Solutions promotes director of sales   Northfield, Ill.-based Rose Pest Solutions promoted Karl Bair to director of sales for both Rose and its sister company, Franklin Pest Solutions.   Read More

Sprague Pest Solutions appoints three regional entomologists   Tacoma, Wash.-based Sprague Pest Solutions appointed Ashley Roden, BCE; Bobbie Orr, BCE; and Dr. Richard Houseman to its technical services team as it grows its presence in the western U.S.   Read More   Waynes promotes two team members   Birmingham, Ala.-based Waynes Pest Control, an Anticimex company, promoted two employees: Jennifer Gray and Stefanie Birmingham.   Read More

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Reader poll: Unusual employee benefits   Please take a minute to answer our latest one-question reader poll: What’s the most unusual employee benefit or perk you’ve implemented at your company?   Take Poll

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4 tips to make success your standard   You have to be able to duplicate what brings you success, says Pest Management Professional's Problem Solvers columnist, Jerry Schappert, ACE.   Read More   5 questions with Marsann McCants   U.S. Air Force veteran and Wil-Kil Pest Control account executive Marsann McCants is devoted to spreading the word of professional pest control as a career option to the next generation, especially to women and to Black, Indigenous and people of color.   Read More

UPCOMING WEBINAR

Labels: Beyond the Basics No April Foolin’ – This webinar will give you a new perspective on labels   Date: April 1 Brought to you by: Control Solutions Inc. As a pest management professional, you know the “label is the law” when it comes to pesticides, but how familiar are you with the intricacies of labels and label language? On April 1, let CSI’s Dr. Janis Reed, BCE, help you take your knowledge beyond the basics and to the next level so that you can distinguish among label language nuances — and ultimately make your team better at understanding labels. Speaker: Dr. Janis Reed, BCE, technical services manager, Control Solutions Inc.   Register Now Can’t attend the webinar? Register now and we’ll send you a link to the playback to watch at your convenience.