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Industry memories of Norm Cooper
A memory of Norm Cooper of which I have carried with me for life, was as a student helper at the Purdue conference close to when I getting ready to graduate in pest control. Norm came up to me to...
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Norm Cooper: Family rememberances
Norm Cooper, a long time leader in the pest management industry, passed away on April 5, 2017, at age 85. Although widely respected in the industry, he always put family first. At his funeral service,...
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Pi Chi Omega awards 4 scholarships
Recognizing the need for college-educated professionals in the field of urban and industrial pest management, Pi Chi Omega, the national industry fraternity, makes available scholarships each year to...
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New roles at Cowleys for Vogels
Carl, left, and Randy Vogel Neptune City, N.J-based Cowleys Pest Services has appointed brothers Randy and Carl Vogel as operations manager and commercial service manager, respectively. The Cowleys...
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Arrow Exterminators: Merger Opportunities
Atlanta-based Arrow Exterminators has grown to become the sixth-largest pest control company in the United States with revenues exceeding $160 million. As a third generation family-run business, Arrow...
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AutomotiveTouchup: Paint line
Designed for repair and restoration of automotive exteriors, parts and accessories, AutomotiveTouchup makes it easy to restore the finish of your truck’s tailgate and other high-impact areas that...
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Better time management increases profits
Photo: ©iStock.com/36712489I was at a seminar the other day, and asked the attendees whether they ever thought about what they sell. The answers were exactly what I would expect when asking this...
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IN MEMORIAM: Truly David Nolen
In this archive photo, Truly David Nolen stands with the 1961 VW Beetle that started the Mouse Car fleet — a company tradition that continues today with modern Beetles, and permeates the company’s...
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Purdue: Could insecticide-fungus combination control termites?
Photo: ©iStock.com/smuay A new technology concept developed by Purdue University could provide pest management companies an effective way to control termites and prevent damage, according to a news...
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Rockwell Laboratories: InTice 10 Shaker Jar
The 5 x 10-lb. cases of InTice 10 Perimeter Bait now include a 1-lb., fully labeled, reusable shaker jar. InTice 10 is a mold- and moisture-resistant, effective and economical broad-spectrum bait for...
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Pest nightmare: When mice invade your home turf
Photo: ©iStock.com/GlobalPJust like how the cobbler’s son runs barefoot, and the barber’s son needs a haircut, my house mouse nightmare happened under my own roof. Don’t mice realize I’ve been a pest...
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NPMA announces 2017 election results
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has announced the results of its annual board of director elections: J. Bryan Cooksey III, McCall Service, Jacksonville, Fla., will serve as president....
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ANECPLA celebrates 25 years
Seven of ANECPLA’s eight presidents recently gathered to celebrate its 25-year milestone. The Spanish Association of Environmental Health Companies (ANECPLA) has begun the celebration of its...
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Carpenter ants aren’t always evil
“Sandpapered” appearance of excavated areasPhoto: Dr. Laurel Hansen Let’s set the record straight: Carpenter ants (Camponotus spp.) are not all “evil” or “bad.” They play a positive role in forested...
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4Most Innovations: Powder Duster
The Gotcha Sprayer Pro works even better with the new, accordion-style bellows Powder Duster, the company says. The Gotcha Sprayer Pro’s lever easily and securely compresses the accordion-style duster,...
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PMP announces Hall of Fame Class of 2017
Pest Management Professional (PMP) magazine is pleased to announce its 21st class of Hall of Fame inductees. The PMP Hall of Fame was created in 1996, with its first class inducted in 1997, to...
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Norm Cooper: Family rememberances
Click to view slideshow. Norm Cooper, a longtime leader in the pest management industry and Pest Management Professional Hall of Famer (Class of 1999), passed away on April 5, 2017, at age 85. He...
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Multiple termite inspection documents tell the whole story
Photo: NPMA Not only can termite callbacks be costly for a pest management company’s bottom line, they can negatively affect relationships with clients. Identifying factors that can influence the...
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Zoëcon Professional Products: Gentrol Complete Aerosol
The Gentrol line of products, including Gentrol Aerosol, Gentrol Point Source and Gentrol IGR Concentrate, now also features Gentrol Complete Aerosol, a contact insecticide with extended residual...
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Nisus Corp.’s Dr. Ipser discusses commercial food industry, agricultural...
Dr. Reid Ipser, director of technical services at Nisus Corp., talks about the pest management industry’s challenges with tapping into commercial kitchen and food facilities accounts at PestWorld...
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