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March 9, 2022
 
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Proposed bill would deregulate pest control in West Virginia
 
By Diane Sofranec
A bill currently making its way through the West Virginia legislature would negatively affect public health and safety, as well as how commercial pest control applicators are regulated in the state.
 
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ON THE RECORD
 
Doug Foster

 
How to make your clients noteworthy
 
By Doug Foster
From the first phone call to your office and the information that subsequently is passed to your sales team and/or technician, clear and concise written notes are important for getting the work done right.
 
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INDUSTRY INTEL
 
LOGO: ACTIVE PEST CONTROL

 
Allgood Pest Solutions transitions to Active Pest Control
 
Allgood Pest Solutions, a Rentokil brand, announced a transition to the Active Pest Control brand in the Georgia market.
 
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Lymantria dispar renamed by the Entomological Society of America
 
What once was the "gypsy moth" is now the "spongy moth." Find out why the Entomological Society of America made the change.
 
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ASSOCIATION UPDATES
 
LOGO: PI CHI OMEGA

 
Pi Chi Omega scholarship deadline is March 15
 
Pi Chi Omega is offering six scholarships to students in the field of urban and industrial pest management or another closely related field of study.
 
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LOGO: TICK AWARENESS WEEK

 
Celebrate Tick Awareness Week in May
 
The Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA) is encouraging the industry to help spread consumer awareness of the dangers of ticks during its second annual Tick Awareness Week, taking place May 8-14.
 
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Hope Bowman

 
PWIPM of NE honors Waltham Pest manager
 
Professional Women in Pest Management of New England (PWIPM of NE) recognized Hope Bowman, BCE, with its third annual Women of Excellence Award.
 
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MOVERS & SHAKERS
 

Arrow Exterminators names VP of sales

Atlanta, Ga.- based Arrow Exterminators named Mark Cassell as the vice president of sales.

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RELATED: Arrow Exterminators hosts Pinnacle Club awards
 
Tom Jarzynka

 
Massey Services appointed VP of technical and training
 
Orlando, Fla.-based Massey Services promoted Tom “T.J.” Jarzynka to vice president of technical and training.
 
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Truly Nolen promotes Western commercial area manager

Tucson, Ariz.-based Truly Nolen Pest Control promoted John Heffke to Western commercial area manager, which encompasses Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah.

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RELATED: Truly Nolen Pest Control named to ‘Top Franchises in 2022’ list
 
Julie Fogg

 
MissQuito hires business development manager
 
MissQuito, a women-led and -operated mosquito control brand owned by Rollins Inc., announced Julie Fogg as its business development manager.
 
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READER POLL
 
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Reader poll: Tips for finding good subcontractors
 
Please take a minute to answer our latest one-question reader poll: What is your favorite tip for finding good subcontractors?
 
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2022 Bed Bug Management Survey

Please take a moment to take our 2022 bed bug management survey. We are looking forward to hearing more about your bed bug control work and how business has been for you.
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UPCOMING WEBINAR
 

Mosquito Management

Free 60-minute webinar

Date: March 31
Time: 1 p.m. EDT
Sponsored content by: FMC
  Mosquito Management is a one-hour training webinar that will explore the biology and management of common mosquitoes. Topics that will be discussed include:            
  • Life cycle of mosquitoes
  • Behavioral ecology
  • Distribution of mosquitoes
  • A review of recommended chemicals for mosquito control
  • How to build a mosquito add-on service
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