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JUNE 23, 2021
 
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WorkWave acquires Real Green Systems
 
WorkWave, a provider of field service software solutions, acquired Real Green Systems, a provider of field service solutions in the green service industries.
 
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  ON THE RECORD
 
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Cicadas prevent takeoff of press corps plane
 
By Diane Sofranec
Birds have famously taken down aircraft mid-flight, and now word is out that insects have prevented a plane from taking off.

 
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  INDUSTRY INTEL
 
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2 Indiana companies earn business awards
 
Arab Termite and Pest Control and Hatfield Pest Control were recently honored with a 2021 Governor’s Century and Half-Century Business Award, respectively.
 
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Rose Pest Solutions honored by local historical society
 
Rose Pest Solutions, based in Chicago, Ill., was honored with a 2021 Centennial Business Award by the Illinois State Historical Society.
 
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Jerry Mix
 
IN MEMORIAM: Jerry Mix
 
Pest Management Professional is saddened to report the loss of Jerry Mix, who retired from the magazine as publisher and editor-in-chief in 2002.
 
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  ASSOCIATION UPDATE
 
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NPMA Academy returns in-person this summer
 
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) will hold Academy 2021, its annual summer conference, July 13-15 in Tucson, Ariz. Early bird registration discounts for the event are available through June 25.
 
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  GIVING BACK
 
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PPS donates pest control service to local pregnancy resource center
 
Prestige Pest Services (PPS) donated routine pest control services to a local organization, the Lighthouse Pregnancy Resource Center.
 
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Industry rallies around widow, son of technician
 
The Certified Pest Control Operators of Georgia and the non-profit charity P.E.S.T. Relief International teamed up to assist the young widow and son of a pest management professional who was shot and killed during a service call.
 
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  MOVERS & SHAKERS
 
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Bayer welcomes 6 industry veterans to executive team
 
Since January, six new team members were added to the Pest Management and Public Health business of Bayer.
 
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Jeff Miller
 
COO to retire from Sprague
 
Jeff Miller, COO of Tacoma, Wash.-based Sprague Pest Solutions, announced his retirement. Learn about his career in pest management and more than 40 years at Sprague.
 
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Jack Dunkel
 
Truly Nolen promotes from within for Sarasota top spot
 
Jack Dunkel was appointed manager of Truly Nolen Pest Control's Sarasota, Fla.-based office.
 
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Reader poll: Pest control careers
 
Please take a minute to answer our latest one-question reader poll: Tell us why someone should consider a career in the professional pest control industry.
 
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An out-of-sight approach to ant baiting
 
By Dr. Jim Fredericks
When using ant baits, manage expectations by explaining to customers how they work to control an ant colony. Also try making “out-of-sight” bait placements.

 
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PMPs show off brilliant branding
 
By Heather Gooch
Here's a roundup of a few of the creative ideas pest management professionals (PMPs) have implemented to promote a consistent brand.

 
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