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SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
 
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NPMA forms Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force
 
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) announced the formation of a member-driven Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Task Force.
 
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  ON THE RECORD
 
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Why pigeons are ‘people persons’
 
By Brett Madden
Pigeons are among the most common birds we encounter in our daily lives, yet their biology is surprisingly complex.

 
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  INDUSTRY INTEL
 
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Former CTC members launch new committee
 
Former members of the Copesan Technical Committee started an independent, non-profit corporation: the Urban Pest Management Technical Committee.
 
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Recent mergers, acquisitions and expansions
 
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Black Diamond Pest Control opens new branch (pictured)

Turner acquires Bug Brigade

WorkWave to purchase TEAM Software

 
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Target Speciality Products to host Sept. 23 webinar
 
Target Specialty Products will host the next installment of its Business Growth Webinar Series, “How Technical Certifications & Staff Help to Grow Your Business,” on Sept. 23.
 
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  ASSOCIATION UPDATES
 
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RISE hosts hybrid-style annual meeting
 
Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE) and CropLife America held a joint annual meeting Sept. 12-15 in Aventura, Fla., with about 500 participants.
 
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IPMA summer meeting aids scholarships
 
The Indiana Pest Management Association (IPMA) recently held its 2021 Summer Meeting in person after canceling last year’s event because of the coronavirus pandemic.
 
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  GIVING BACK
 
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Fox Pest Control awards student $2,000 scholarship
 
Fox Pest Control awarded college student Delia Cote a scholarship after she and her father created the “Post-It Project” while volunteering at Hope for NH Recovery.
 
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Go-Forth becomes title sponsor for Carolina Velocity
 
Go-Forth Pest Control became the title sponsor of Carolina Velocity, FC, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth soccer club, this year.

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Rose Pest Solutions continues partnership with Bernie’s Book Bank
 
Rose Pest Solutions will partner with Northwestern University and the Chicago Wolves for the fourth year in a row to raise awareness for literacy and to help get books to those in underserved communities through Bernie’s Book Bank.
 
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  MOVERS & SHAKERS
 
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Massey Services names new CEO
 
Orlando, Fla.-based Massey Services named Tony Massey CEO and president; Harvey Massey is now chairman of the board. Tony Massey has served as president of the company since 2006.


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RELATED: Massey Services named among 2021 Best Places to Work in Orlando
 
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Pelsis appoints two new leadership, sales employees
 
Anna Berry, BCE, joins the company as a U.S. technical director; Scott LaFave is the new western regional manager.
 
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  READER POLL
 
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Reader poll: Pest control apprenticeships
 
Please take a minute to answer our latest one-question reader poll: Does your company offer pest control apprenticeships? Why or why not?
 
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Check your knowledge of cockroaches
 
See how well you and your team understand cockroaches by answering these questions submitted by industry experts.
 
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Experts suggest questions to ask customers
 
Here are some of our experts’ responses from our August 2021 issue, on an often-overlooked survey question pest control firms should ask their customers.

 
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PMP August 2021 Cover. ILLUSTRATION: MIKE RIGHT
 
  UPCOMING WEBINAR
 
 
Let's talk about the weather — and its impact on pests
Tips and guidance for the most successful preventive action plans for seasonal invaders.
 
Date: Oct. 21
Sponsored content by: BASF

Meteorologists and pest management professionals (PMPs) have to take into account many factors when forecasting weather or seasonal pest patterns, respectively. A customer might have a go-to meteorologist on whom they rely for expertise and reliability. They will have the same expectations of their PMPs, when it comes to solving seasonal pest problems - with a lot more accuracy! During this webinar, Dr. Tim Husen, BCE, from BASF will offer tips and guidance on the most successful preventive action plans for seasonal invaders. He will highlight:
  • What's in a forecast
  • Seasonal vs. occasional pests and the factors influencing them
  • The usual suspects - Is ID important?
  • Corrective action - What’s your plan?
  • Advising and managing customer expectations
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