Colony hosts No-Shave November shave-off
Dec. 5 was the big shave-off — although in some cases, just a nicely groomed trim — for eight employees of Brooklyn-based Colony Pest Management: Darrell Alston, Chris Gill, Carl Headley, Gil Ramos...
View ArticleIN MEMORIAM: Bill Ives
Russ, Harlem and Bill Ives, circa 1980. Bill Ives, 1977-78 president of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) and father of 2015-16 NPMA President Russ Ives, passed away Dec. 3 at age 86. He...
View ArticleACES: Appointment Confirmation Email Service
One of the biggest obstacles companies face in today’s times is building trust. A customer’s trust in a company is paramount and often difficult to attain. That’s where ACES the Appointment...
View ArticleABC Home & Commercial Services add-on services keep customers
ABC Home & Commercial Services builds strong relationships with its customers, who then rely on the multitude of add-on services it offers. ABC Home & Commercial Services President Bobby...
View ArticleCimexTrap: CimexTrap
Made in the USA, with a durable reinforced plastic to withstand heavy furniture, CimexTrap is designed to allow professionals to trap bed bugs in heavy, large-footed furniture like sofas and loveseats....
View ArticleAmerican Pest acquires GreenStar
Fulton, Md.-based American Pest, part of Anticimex Group, has acquired GreenStar Termite & Pest Control, a family-owned pest control firm based in Manassas, Va. GreenStar was founded in 2007; terms...
View ArticleRK Environmental Services grows through food industry service
RK Environmental Services delivers expert knowledge and customized solutions in the food industry. RK Environmental President Hank Hirsch, BCE.Photo: RK Environmental Services Revenue growth. It’s what...
View ArticleWomen at work: Judy Black
Judy Black, BCE, notes that she has witnessed some significant change in the industry since she began working in it nearly 30 years ago. Judy Black “While there’s still rarely a line at the ladies room...
View ArticleAffiliated Technology Solutions: Texting Services
Studies show that up to 80 percent of today’s consumers prefer to be contacted by a business via texting, according to ATS, a voice solutions provider for the professional pest management industry....
View ArticleArrow sponsors CHOA parade for 19th year
Atlanta-based Arrow Exterminators has been entertaining spectators in downtown Atlanta for nearly two decades by sponsoring and participating in the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) Christmas...
View ArticleCockroaches inspire robot developments
The science behind and survivability of the cockroach makes it one of the top-managed pests, but that is exactly what inspires some robotics researchers. Let’s take a look at several robotic projects...
View ArticleIsotech turns commercial prospects into clients
Isotech Pest Management places a premium on being the best at what it does, which leads to interested prospects and satisfied clients. Isotech Pest Management President Mike Masterson.Photo: Isotech...
View ArticleTweak baiting techniques to match ant colony’s needs
Dr. Reid Ipser, Director of Technical Services, Nisus Corp. All major urban pest ant species are generalists when it comes to resources. They all need carbohydrates, protein and fat. These...
View ArticleCoalmarch: Grow! Inbound Marketing System
In conjunction with Shelton Publishing, Coalmarch Productions has released Grow! Inbound Marketing System: How To Rapidly And Profitably Grow Your Service Company Online. Written by Donnie Shelton...
View ArticleWomen in pest management: Shay Runion
Pest Management Professional chronicled six women who have made pest management their calling. Each one forged her own path toward success — and learned some lessons along the way. Industry leaders...
View ArticleWomen in pest management: Glynnis Anderson
Pest Management Professional chronicled six women who have made pest management their calling. Each one forged her own path toward success — and learned some lessons along the way. Industry leaders...
View ArticleWomen in pest management: Jo Cook
Pest Management Professional chronicled six women who have made pest management their calling. Each one forged her own path toward success — and learned some lessons along the way. Industry leaders...
View ArticleWomen in pest management: Erica Brister
Pest Management Professional chronicled six women who have made pest management their calling. Each one forged her own path toward success — and learned some lessons along the way. Industry leaders...
View ArticleWomen in pest management: Judy Black, BCE
Pest Management Professional chronicled six women who have made pest management their calling. Each one forged her own path toward success — and learned some lessons along the way. Industry leaders...
View ArticleWomen in pest management: Dr. Susan Jones
Pest Management Professional chronicled six women who have made pest management their calling. Each one forged her own path toward success — and learned some lessons along the way. Industry leaders...
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