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JUNE 30, 2021
 
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Pest index posted for May, with 16 percent increase
 
The total U.S. pest control index, as compiled by PCO M&A Specialists and William Blair, increased 16 percent in May 2021.
 
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  ON THE RECORD
 
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When customers are driven by fear, treat with understanding
 
By Scarlett Nolen
Customers often are driven by fear when they call a pest management professional. Take the opportunity to prevent the pests, but also combat stress.

 
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  INDUSTRY INTEL
 
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Target Specialty Products plans product showcase, termite webinars
 
Target Specialty Products, a service provider of pest and turf and ornamental solutions in the United States and Canada, will host two free webinars in July as part of its Business Growth Webinar Series of 2021.
 
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Collier’s Pest Control acquired by Rose Pest Solutions
 
Troy, Mich.-based Rose Pest Solutions acquired Traverse City, Mich.-based Collier’s Pest Control.
 
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Certus purchases Florida, Georgia companies
 
Orlando, Fla.-based Certus purchased Bug Termite & Pest Control, Venice, Fla., (pictured) and Pesty John’s Pest Control, Columbus, Ga.
 
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  ASSOCIATION UPDATE
 
David Nelson
 
Northwest service center manager honored by SCPCA
 
Northwest Exterminating Service Center Manager David Nelson was recognized with the 2021 Board Member of the Year award by the South Carolina Pest Control Association (SCPCA).
 
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  MOVERS & SHAKERS
 
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New Jersey college student earns BCE-Intern designation
 
New Jersey Pest Control's Zack Sieb, PHE, completed the Board Certification Exam and other requirements as set forth by the Entomological Society of America and has earned the designation of BCE-Intern.
 
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LOGO: TRULY NOLEN
 
Truly Nolen promotes Salt Lake City manager
 
Tucson, Ariz.-based Truly Nolen Pest Control promoted Keith Thomas to manager of the company’s commercial service office in Salt Lake City, Utah.
 
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Reader poll: Pest control careers
 
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What to do about a capital gains tax increase
 
By Dan Gordon, CPA
The owner of PCO Bookkeepers examines President Biden's recommendation for increasing the long-term capital gains tax (LTCGT).

 
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Understand the value of safety data sheets
 
By Greg Baumann
The goal of safety data sheets is to reduce human and environmental risk by listing potential hazards of products encountered daily.

 
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