MEMPHIS, TENN.—Terminix has announced a strategic initiative with London Luxury, a manufacturer of premium home goods, to develop a line of products to protect consumers against irritating, and sometimes harmful, pests. Initial offerings include a variety of bedding and travel products to shield consumers and their possessions from insects such as bed bugs and fleas. “From in-home services to do-it-yourself […]
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Maxforce savings program runs through October
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.—Environmental Science, a division of Bayer CropScience LP, has announced its 2013 Maxforce Select Fall Savings Program,...
Terminix acquires assets of Care Pest & Wildlife Control
MEMPHIS, TENN.—Terminix has acquired substantially all of the assets of Vancouver-based Care Pest & Wildlife Control. Founded in 2000, Care...
Wagner receives PWIPM scholarship
FAIRFAX, VA.—The National Pest Management Association’s (NPMA) affiliate organization Professional Women in Pest Management (PWIPM), is pleased to announce the...
‘Maxforce on a Mission’ in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA—The Bayer team continues its Maxforce on a Mission initiative in Philadelphia, where they recently teamed up with two pest...
Service Pro.net offers ServSuite Mobile Bundle
COLUMBUS, OHIO—Service Pro.net presents its latest evolution in mobile workforce automation: the ServSuite Mobile Bundle, designed to help run your...
Terminix tech saves woman from fire
CLINTON, MISS.—On Sept. 17, Terminix technician Timothy Booth saved a woman and some personal belongings from her burning house in...
CORRECTION for Massey Services in September PMP
On page 48 of Pest Management Professional’s Anniversary Supplement, in the “80 Difference Makers” section, the entry for Harvey Massey (No. 44)...
In Memoriam: Jonathan Peck
OSSETT, ENGLAND—The following letter was circulated Sept. 16 to companies within the Killgerm Group Ltd (which includes PestWest Electronics) by Rupert...
How to kill bed bugs in luggage, backpacks, purses and more
If you suspect or know bed bugs are hiding in clean clothing, toys, books, magazines, entertainment systems, small appliances, wall...
Arrow Environmental Services hires staff entomologist
MORGANVILLE, N.J.—Timothy P. Best, who has just earned his Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) designation by the Entomological Society of America,...
Service Pro hosts open house
COLUMBUS, OHIO—On Aug. 22, Service Pro opened its doors to clients just a year after moving in to its new and expanded corporate...
Avitrol receives special registration in Nevada
TULSA, OKLA.—Tulsa-based Avitrol Corp. announces the approval of a new Special Local Need registration for use on black-billed magpies and...
Hammel elected Board Chairman of Reading Health System
WEST READING, PA.—Victor Hammel has been elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of Reading Health System. Hammel is a...
Goldenberg announces retirement plans
MEMPHIS, TENN.—PMP Hall of Famer Norman Goldenberg, senior vice president of government affairs and industry relations for Terminix, has announced...
Ryan joins AB Bait Co.
BETHLEHEM, PA.—AB Bait Co. welcomes Pat Ryan to the sales team. Ryan’s sales territory includes the Northeast U.S., Pennsylvania, Ohio,...