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Stein retires from Crane Pest Control
Hal Stein, left, with Ken Ward. SAN FRANCISCO—After 54 years at Crane Pest Control, industry statesman Harold “Hal” Stein, 83, decided it was time to retire. His wife, Vera, says she is excited to have...
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Neterer, Ciambrone take new posts with Dow AgroSciences
INDIANAPOLIS—Dow AgroSciences has named Mark Neterer to the newly created role of urban pest management sales leader. In his new role, Neterer will lead sales activities for the turf and ornamental...
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My Office: Marty Whitford, Editorial Director & Publisher, Pest Management...
Here’s a look at the office of Marty Whitford, Editorial Director & Publisher, Pest Management Professional (PMP), Cleveland. Scroll over the photo and click on the targets to read more about his...
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Anderson Pest Solutions donates $5,000 to food bank
ELMHURST, IL—On Feb. 28, Anderson Pest Solutions presented a $5,000 donation to the Northern Illinois Food Bank (NIFB), which acquires and distributes food to a network of more than 800 food pantries,...
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Service Pro: ServSuite Mobile Bundle
The ServSuite Mobile Bundle is designed to save you money and help you run your business more effectively. Setup is quick and simple. The bundle includes a ServSuite Mobile App monthly software rental;...
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West Indian termite intercepted by Philadelphia customs officials
PHILADELPHIA—A routine U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) termite interception in Philadelphia turned into the area’s first recorded interception of Cryptotermes sp (Kalotermitidae), a member of...
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Tips & Tricks: How to Protect Against Rodent-Transmitted Diseases
James Rodriguez The threat of infectious disease was all over the media this past fall with the Ebola virus, but don’t forget the diseases carried, transmitted and spread by rodents. Salmonella,...
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Syngenta debuts SecureChoice Mosquito Assurance Program
GREENSBORO, NC—Syngenta Professional Pest Management (PPM) is launching its SecureChoice Mosquito Assurance Program for pest management professionals (PMPs), which provides control for up to 60 days....
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Trece Inc.: CIDETRAK IMM Mating Disruption Dispenser
Trécé introduces the MESO, an extended-size dispenser for its organic-certified Indianmeal moth (IMM) mating disruptant, CIDETRAK IMM. The new size features the same U.S. Environmental Protection...
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Sprague employees earn company, Copesan honors
TACOMA, WA—A quartet of Sprague Pest Solutions service professionals has earned recognition for their dedication and professional prowess in solving their clients’ pest management problems. Technical...
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The German Cockroach Makes a Comeback
Photo: ©istock.com/defun You can’t tell the difference between bait aversion and sloppy baiting techniques by counting the number of cockroaches that are left. Diligent inspection and monitoring with...
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Are you ready for Termite Awareness Week?
FAIRFAX, VA—The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has declared March 15-21 as Termite Awareness Week to help educate consumers about termites and to help ensure their homes don’t become bait...
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Terminix acquires Diversified Exterminators
MEMPHIS, TN—Terminix has acquired the assets of Diversified Exterminators, a residential and commercial pest control company specializing in fumigation services on the Hawaiian Islands. Headquartered...
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Ride Along: PMP Shadows Cooper Pest Solutions on an Apartment Bed Bug Job
Geherty shows me how to properly flip and inspect a mattress and box spring. Finally, an embedded reporter! In the trenches! A journalist’s dream come true! Although this particular writer doesn’t have...
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Termite Technicians Combine Old Traditions with New Technologies
Billy Black uses a moisture meter as an additional termite inspection tool.Photo: Van Sullivan Photography One of the best things Billy Black ever did, he contends, was leave Anderson, S.C. Another one...
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Terminix: Attractive Targeted Sugar Bait
The centerpiece of the new Terminix mosquito service is the Attractive Targeted Sugar Bait (ATSB), a patented technology from Universal Pest Solutions LP and distributed by Terminix. This...
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888 Pest Control sponsors Summit to Success
HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO—With speakers including PMP Hall of Famer Dr. Austin Frishman and Animal Planet star Bryan Swanson, the PMP Summit to Success event is set for June 29-30 in Florida at the...
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How I Got Here: Billy Tesh
“I started in the pest management business at age 14, doing grunt work in crawlspaces. I worked my way up to the point where today, 40 years later, I’m still in crawlspaces!” Billy Tesh, Owner, Pest...
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Truly Nolen franchise opens in North Carolina
TUCSON, AZ—On Feb. 27, Truly Nolen held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its first independently owned and operated franchise in North Carolina, serving the Charlotte area down to the Fort Mill – Rock...
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Live Legislative Day Coverage
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) Legislative Day is underway in Washington, D.C. This year, the NPMA made the annual three-day event more interactive and accessible than ever. All...
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