In the 1980s, Jerry Lazarus, owner of Braman Termite and Pest Elimination in Agawam, Mass., was busy doing his very best impression of Pest Management Professional (PMP) Hall of Famer Alvin “Bugs” Burger. You remember Al, the man who made a national reputation for himself and his company by guaranteeing he would eliminate cockroaches from […]
Family Matters
Family Matters: Plunkett’s Pest Control
This year, Fridley, Minn.-based Plunkett’s Pest Control is celebrating its 100th anniversary. A century of service is an industry milestone,...
Family Matters: Lloyd Pest Control
In 1937, Al Ogle traveled from Los Angeles to San Diego and bought The Lloyd Co. for $125. That’s no...
Family Matters: Russ Ives
“We have to make sure we remain flexible enough to adapt to whatever changes nature and government throw at us....
An American Success Story
Jan. 8, 1961, is a date Lonnie Alonso and his family won’t soon forget. That was the day that he...
Staying power
For more than 80 years, Bowco Laboratories in Woodbridge, N.J., has been serving customers in the pest management industry. Frederick...