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November 24, 2021

TOP STORY

Give ‘Bugsgiving’ a try

Would you try a “Bugsgiving” meal? Have you already?

ON THE RECORD

In today’s world, customers’ expectations are higher than ever

By Scarlett Nolen
Focus on stellar customer service and determining the type of investment it will take to make sure you can hit all the scheduling, purchasing and payment touchpoints in a way that leaves everyone happy.

Recent mergers, acquisitions and expansions

(Click on each headline below for details)
→ Certus broadens California business with 3 acquisitions

→ Massey Services acquires Mayfield Brothers Pest Control

→ PestCo Holdings invests in two Texas companies

→ Rentokil purchases Delta Pest Control

→ Varment Guard buys Advanced Wildlife Management (pictured)

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Douglas Products hires field scientist

Angela Tucker, BCE, joins Douglas Products' research and development team, which is responsible for supporting the Liberty, Mo.-based company’s sulfuryl fluoride business.

Daily Herald to honor Rose Pest Solutions executive

Janelle Iaccino, marketing director of Rose Pest Solutions, will be honored as one of the 22 women executives at the 24th Annual Women in Business Awards and Recognition Event by the Daily Herald Business Ledger and its sponsoring partners.

Northwest Exterminating employee awarded HBAT award

Northwest Exterminating’s George Simpson was awarded the Home Builders Association of Tennessee (HBAT) Associate of the Year award for 2021.

Truly Nolen adds new executive team member

Tucson, Ariz.-based Truly Nolen Pest Control promoted long-time team member and current director of domestic franchising, Lance Washington, to the company’s executive team.

READER POLL

Reader poll: Qualities in a new hire

Please take a minute to answer our latest one-question reader poll: What are the Top 3 qualities you look for in a new hire?

TERMITE MANAGEMENT SURVEY

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2022 Termite Management Survey

Please take a moment to answer our 2022 termite management survey. We are looking forward to hearing more about your termite control work and how business has been for you. Take Survey

CURRENT ISSUE

PMPs hold the line on employee and customer retention once again

By Diane Sofranec
Pest management professionals fared better than other industries when it came to retaining employees and customers during the pandemic. Read More

Boat docks, basements — have spiders no shame?

By Judy Black, BCE
From boat docks to basements, here are answers to readers questions about how to handle spiders. Read More

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