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Robotic falcons could be the future of bird control

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ON THE RECORD

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5 new guidelines debut to help workplace well-being

In light of the high number of workers who have left their jobs over the past two years, businesses can take steps to help strengthen the well-being of their workers.

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INDUSTRY INTEL

Lou Sorkin, BCE, and Dr. Edwin Afful

FMC expands 1st Friday webinar series

Kitchen insects and turfgrass pests are the topics for two webinars Dec. 2.

RISE seeks support for PRIA 5

Along with other national pesticide registrant associations, Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE) is working on passing PRIA 5 during 2022 in the 117th Congress.

Bill Clark, left, and Joe Lupini

IN MEMORIAM: Bill Clark, Joe Lupini

MERGERS | ACQUISITIONS | EXPANSIONS

Concentric Equity Partners invests in Aruza Pest Control

Massey Services acquires Insight Pest Solutions in Oklahoma City

Mosquito Shield launches Pest Shield

Rentokil Terminix acquires Dixon Pest Services

ASSOCIATION UPDATES

Leader Launch

NPMA creates Leader Launch initiative

The program is an 18-month deep dive that will train a select group of individuals to become future leaders of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA).

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NPMA to host 2023 Eastern conference in January

The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) will host the Eastern Conference in Atlantic City, N.J., on Jan. 18-19, 2023.

GIVING BACK

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Liphatech brings awareness for breast cancer

McCall Service team volunteers in Hunger Fight

Pest Daily

Pest Daily creates first Powership Scholarship

The new scholarship is open to owners and operators of pest control companies with annual revenue of $300,000 or less.

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Joel Fruendt

SenesTech appoints industry veteran as CEO

Neogen adds member to professional pest sales team

Veseris names new CEO

Ken Bradley brings over 18 years of experience from his role at the RS Group, a distributor of electronic and electrical components.

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Reader poll: Brand identity

Please take a minute to answer our latest one-question reader poll: What’s a good way to give your brand identity more exposure in your community?

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Share your expertise on mosquito management

Don't miss your chance to take our 2023 Mosquito Management Survey. We are looking forward to hearing more about your mosquito control work and how business has been for you.

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2022 PMP Hall of Fame Inductee: Ted Oser

This year's posthumous candidate, Ted Oser, was honored with a biographical video and plaque at the PMP Hall of Fame Induction ceremony and banquet in Boston, Mass., Oct. 10, 2022. Rollins Inc.'s Chris Gorecki accepted the plaque on Oser's behalf.

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Will you need to pay estimated taxes in 2023?

Dan Gordon, CPA, explains when, where and why you might need to use a 1099 form.

Control tips from a roof rat

Greg Baumann has a discussion with a roof rat (Rattus rattus).

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