WASHINGTON—U.S. Sens. Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) and Mike Johanns (R-Neb.) have introduced S. 175, legislation to eliminate what they consider to be a burdensome, costly and redundant U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) permit requirement for applications of pesticides. “This double layer of red tape is costly to the agriculture industry and consumers. It also takes aim […]
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Ohio PMP Dunlap is Temprid ‘Save the Day’ winner
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.—Robert Dunlap, owner of No-Bugs Pest Management in Monroe, Ohio, has been announced as the Bayer Temprid...
J.T. Eaton awards industry scholarships
TWINSBURG, OH—At the 77th annual Purdue Pest Management Conference, which took place recently in West Lafayette, Ind., J.T. Eaton once...
Sprague promotes Miller to GM
TACOMA, WASH.—Sprague Pest Solutions, a Copesan partner, announces the promotion of long-time team member Jeff Miller to the position of...
The Bug Guys earn Angie’s List honors
PORT ST. LUCIE, FLA.—Online service review site Angie’s List has recognized The Bug Guys with a 2012 Super Service Award....
Bayer names Galliou president of Environmental Science
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.—Environmental Science, a division of Bayer CropScience LP, has appointed Gilles Galliou as president of the Environmental...
Heron launches website, wins Angie’s List award
ORLANDO, FLA.—Heron Lawn and Pest Control has won the coveted 2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award in four categories: lawn...
PMP Hall of Famer Motokazu Hirao alive and well in Japan
Pest Management Professional magazine extends its sincerest apologies to Motokazu Hirao, and his family, friends and colleagues, for mistakenly reporting...
Nisus promotes Malone to vice president, operations
KNOXVILLE, TENN.—Tracy Malone has been promoted to vice president, operations at Nisus Corp. Malone joined the company in 2000 to...
Now through Feb. 28: The Maxforce Winter Savings program
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.—Environmental Science, a division of Bayer CropScience LP, has announced unlimited special savings of $20 per case...
Senske Services wins Angie’s List Super Service Award
KENNEWICK, WASH.—Senske Pest Control, a division of Senske Services, has earned a 2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award, an honor...
FarmerGuard Pest Control opens new branch
HELENA, ALA.—FarmerGuard Pest Control celebrated the opening of its new branch location in the Historic District of Old Town Helena,...
Bug Busters aquires Tibbitts Exterminating, Nicholson Pest Control
ATLANTA—Tibbitts Exterminating of Clarkdale, Ga., a family-run business since 1973, merged with Atlanta-based Bug Busters. “Al, Nancy, and Lynn built...
NPMA lauds EPA’s stance on DIY rodenticide
FAIRFAX, VA.—On Jan. 30, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its intent to cancel the registration of certain do-it-yourself...
FPMA names 2013 board, officers
ORLANDO, FLA.—The Florida Pest Management Association (FPMA) announced its new leadership for 2013 at the recent Florida Pest and Lawn...
Kuffel joins Bell Laboratories as Northern European manager
MADISON, WIS.—Martin Kuffel joined Bell Laboratories in January as Northern European manager, representing Bell products to the professional pest control...