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December 22, 2021

TOP STORY

Vaccine mandate for firms of 100+ to go into effect Jan. 10

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an update regarding the vaccine mandate for businesses of 100 or more employees.

Recent mergers, acquisitions and expansions

(Click on each headline below for details)

→ Roundup of recent pest control deals (pictured)

→ Latest pest control industry acquisitions

→ Rollins acquires 7 Hulett branches

→ Pelsis acquires 2 Spanish distributors

ASSOCIATION UPDATES

IPMA hosts Advanced Termite Workshop

The Indiana Pest Management Association (IPMA), BASF, Veseris and Target Specialty Products sponsored a one-day Advanced Termite Workshop at the Hilton Garden Inn in Edinburgh, Ind., on Nov. 30.

Registration open for NPMA 2022 Eastern Conference

Registration is now open for the National Pest Management Association’s (NPMA's) 2022 Eastern Conference, which will be held from Jan. 19-21, 2022, at Foxwoods Resort & Casino in Mashantucket, Conn.

PCOC hosts end-of-year event

The San Gabriel Valley District of the Pest Control Operators of California (PCOC) hosted an end-of-the-year tailgate party at the National Hot Rod Association Finals in Pomona, Calif., on Nov. 13.

GIVING BACK

Colony Pest particpates in No-Shave November

Several team members at Colony Pest Management, based in New York City, participated in No-Shave November this year to raise awareness for cancer.

Gardex hosts inaugural toy drive

Etobicoke, Canada-based Gardex hosted its first annual toy drive for customers, suppliers and staff to donate during during the holiday season.

MOVERS & SHAKERS

CSI promotes product development and regulatory director

In her new role at Control Solutions Inc. (CSI), Dr. Janis Reed, BCE, will oversee all operations, functions and activities related to projects as they move through the various stages of product development.

Knox Pest Control names new director of sales

Ryan Gates, ACE, joined Columbus, Ga.-based Knox Pest Control in 2017 and now serves as the company's director of sales.

Truly Nolen appoints VP of sales and marketing/customer care

Truly Nolen Pest Control promoted Greg Bohne to vice president of sales and marketing/customer care. He joined the company in 2013.

WorkWave expands board of directors

WorkWave expanded its board of directors with the appointment of three industry leaders: Shery Hoskins, Sejal Pietrzak and Eric Palmer.

READER POLL

Reader poll: Industry topics for 2022

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