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February 9, 2022

TOP STORY

PestSure sees pest industry injuries on the rise

PestSure, a Dallas, Texas-based industry insurance provider, compared worker injury claims of its insureds between 2021 and 2020 and discovered that animal bites; cuts, punctures and scars; lifting; and slips/falls all increased.

ON THE RECORD

Pest Posse TV features February episodes

By Diane Sofranec
Check out The Pest Posse TV lineup for February, including discussions with Neogen, LabelSDS.com, Insects Limited and WorkWave.

Recent mergers, acquisitions and expansions

(Click on each headline below for details)

→ Clark Pest Control acquires Xcel Pest Control

→ Orkin Commercial opens 2 Florida branches

→ PestPulse purchases Prevent a Pest

IN MEMORIAM: John Wright

John Wright, vice president of sales for Atlanta, Ga.-based Arrow Exterminators, died Jan. 28 at the age of 66.

ASSOCIATION UPDATES

PWIPM of NE, Arizona, host winter events

The New England chapter of the Professional Women of Pest Management (PWIPM) welcomed Target Specialty Products' Heather Alonso, BCE, to talk about professionalism, while the Arizona chapter raised nearly $4,200 for human trafficking awareness.

GIVING BACK

Native Pest donates to Furry Friends Adoption, Clinic & Ranch

West Palm Beach, Fla.-based Native Pest Management made a $2,000 donation to Furry Friends Adoption, Clinic & Ranch due to the efforts of the company’s management team and the participation from employees and their guests at the annual holiday employee appreciation party.

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Terminix names director of technical services

Memphis, Tenn.-based Terminix appointed Dr. Cassie Krejci — also the current president of industry fraternity Pi Chi Omega — as director of technical services.

Control Solutions Inc. hires marketing director

Pasadena, Texas-based Control Solutions Inc. hired Sam Pass, BCE, as the marketing director for CSI Pest, Quali-Pro and Martin’s Brand divisions.

FMC appoints key customer manager, opens PestVet nominations

Philadelphia, Pa.-based FMC appointed Jason Hart as the key customer manager for the Pest Northeast and Northern Territories. It also announced a Feb. 25 submission date for the David Cooksey PestVet of the Year Award, sponsored by FMC and the National Pest Management Association (NPMA).

Nisus promotes director of business development

Nisus Corp. promoted Harry Bryan to the national role of director of business development for the company’s pest control division.

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