Pest Management Professional's The Buzz

The Buzz Brought to you by Pest Management Professional magazine

THE INDUSTRY'S LEADING SOURCE FOR NEWS

February 23, 2022

TOP STORY

Cedarwood oil found to repel ticks

Cedar-lined chests and closets have long been used to keep clothes moths away, but researchers are finding that cedarwood oil might also repel another pest: ticks.

ON THE RECORD

Rapid growth can bring new obstacles

By Michael Broder
PMP's "Run Your Business" blogger discusses the similarities of rapid business growth and speeding down a steep path.

INDUSTRY INTEL

Recent mergers, acquisitions and expansions

(Click on each headline below for details)

→ Arrow Exterminators named a Top USA workplace for 2nd year running

→ California Pest Management honored with Business of the Year award (pictured)

→ Terminix Service recognizes 2021 company award winners

Terminix acquires Mr. Mister Mosquito Control

Memphis, Tenn.-based Terminix acquired Mr. Mister Mosquito Control, which services 33 cities in North Georgia with an 85 percent customer retention rate. The deal will help broaden Terminix's mosquito capabilities.

Target Specialty Products partners with London Foggers

Target Specialty Products will become a distribution partner for London Foggers, a manufacturer and exporter of foggers for mosquito and pest control.
Read More

RELATED: Target Specialty Products hosts webinars in February, March

ASSOCIATION UPDATES

PWIPM of Alabama raises $1,000 for chapter

The Alabama chapter of Professional Women in Pest Management (PWIPM) recently raised awareness and funds for the chapter at the Alabama Pest Control Association (APCA) Winter Conference in Auburn, Ala., on Feb. 3.

Missouri Pest Management Association appoints new president

The Missouri Pest Management Association named Janet Preece, co-owner of ZipZap Termite & Pest Control, based in Lawson, Mo., its new president.

NCPMA awards $1,500 annual scholarship

The Education Foundation of the North Carolina Pest Management Association (NCPMA), based in Raleigh, N.C., announced its recent scholarship recipients.
Read More

RELATED: The NCPMA will host its Premier Technician Courses in March

GIVING BACK

Kingfish employee helps passengers in car accident

An employee of Kingfish Pest Control, based in Jacksonville, Fla., witnessed a car accident on Feb. 14 and was able to use some of his termite tools to help the passengers.

MOVERS & SHAKERS

American Pest Control promotes 3 to service managers

Universal Technicians Kevin Hubbard Jr., Logan Bookwalter and David Chambers each became service managers at local Georgia branches.

Liphatech hires senior marketing manager

Liphatech added Kevin Hintz to its structural pest control team as senior marketing manager.

READER POLL

Reader poll: Good ways to build revenue

Please take a minute to answer our latest one-question reader poll: What’s a good way to build recurring revenue?

Take Poll

PMP SURVEY

2022 Mosquito Management Survey

This is your last chance to take our 2022 mosquito management survey. We are looking forward to hearing more about your mosquito control work and how business has been for you.
Take Survey

FROM THE MAGAZINE

3 ways to elevate revenue

By Dan Gordon, CPA
Elevate cash flow, profits and valuations by moving to monthly electronic billing, quarterly services and other recurring business.

Read More

Growth merits another building

By Pete Schopen
Schopen Pest Solutions recently purchased another building, which will be used for its corporate team.

Read More

You are subscribed to The Buzz as @{Email Name}@.

Forward to a friend | Change your subscription preferences | New subscriber sign-up
If you wish to leave this mailing list, simply unsubscribe. | Refer to our Privacy Policy.

Pest Management Professional is a property of North Coast Media, LLC.
1360 E. Ninth St., 10th Floor, Cleveland, OH 44114
© 2021 North Coast Media. All Rights Reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without written permission.