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Waltham Pest Services is celebrating its 130 years of bringing pest control services to Massachusetts, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and Maine.
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Santa Fe has announced the continued production of the Advance90 dehumidifier. The Advance90’s horizontal configuration and unique dual airflow outlets make it an ideal solution for basements and crawl spaces. It features dual exhaust vents for improved airflow and increased efficiency, keeping your operating costs down. Buy two and get a free air purifier while supplies last.
Many industry experts are focusing more on “APM,” assessment-based management, to guide their decision making for treatment and prevention. Learn more about what APM entails.
For February, the William Blair/PCO M&A Specialists Pest Index increased 12 percent year-over-year, down 3 percent from January.
The Troy, Mich.-based company hosted more than 350 people during its three-day event, which featured speakers, educational sessions and an awards ceremony. Check out the highlights.

All certificates earned through QualityPro’s testing and training programs can now be downloaded from an archive on its website.

Andrew Davitt, Jeremy Wall, Will Shacklett and Joe Shuler all have new roles.
Jill Brindle (Photo: Dr. Marilyn M. Helms)
The Tennessee Pest Control Association (TCPA) recognized Jill Brindle, operations manager at Enviroguard Pest Solutions, with “The TCPA Woman of Excellence Award.”
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Check out some highlights of the 2023 Pest Management Professional (PMP) Growth Summit, which is taking place this week in Orlando, Fla.

Date: Thursday, April 6, 2023
Time: 2 p.m. EDT
Duration: 60 minutes + time for Q&A
Sponsored by: Control Solutions Inc. 

What are some of the myths, lies, and misconceptions you have heard about termites and termite control? In this presentation, we will debunk those myths and get to the truth behind managing these destructive organisms. 

 

Continuing education units (CEUs) are available to pest management professionals in Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina and Utah. Additional states will be added pending approval. Don’t see your state? Register for the webinar and we will notify you if your state is approved! If you plan to attend the webinar for CEU credit, you must attend live to receive credit(s) in your state.

Mark Sheperdigian, BCE, expands on the myth that "not all the droppings should be cleaned out of traps or bait stations because they’ll attract more mice."
Tyson and Kris Elling share how they got Sasquatch Pest Control started and how they are relying on their strengths for it to succeed.
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