RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.—Five pest management professionals (PMPs) have been selected as finalists in the Temprid Save the Day Contest, in which PMPs shared stories of instances when they saved the day by tackling a pest problem for a family or business using Temprid SC Insecticide. Environmental Science, a division of Bayer CropScience LP, is […]
PMP Updates
Bart Baker retires from J.T. Eaton
TWINSBURG, OH — Bart Baker, son of Pest Management Professional Hall of Famer Stanley Z. Baker and an industry innovator...
RISE sponsors National Inspect and Protect Week
WASHINGTON—Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE) is helping new homeowners learn about the importance of protecting their homes—especially distressed, short-sale...
Callahan assists Atrix International
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Industry consultant Patrick Callahan, president of C3 Group, has begun helping Atrix International capture more market share...
PWIPM announces annual scholarship recipients
FAIRFAX, Va. — The National Pest Management Association’s (NPMA’s) affiliate organization Professional Women in Pest Management (PWIPM), has announced the...
NPMA to honor Black, McCauley at PestWorld
FAIRFAX, Va. — Judy Black, vice president of technical services for Steritech’s pest prevention division, is this year’s recipient of...
Valent to expand, restructure sales force
WALNUT CREEK, Calif.—Valent U.S.A. Corp. has unveiled a series of strategic internal promotions and projected new hires—a move to better align...
Terramera signs Target Specialty Products as first distributor
VANCOUVER — Terramera, a pioneer in developing biopharma products for pest management, has signed its first distribution agreement with Target...
Rentokil to acquire Western Exterminator
By Marty Whitford, Publisher & Editorial Director LONDON/ANNAHEIM, Calif. — Rentokil Initial Plc has agreed to pay $114.6 million for the...
Rob Lederer resigns
FAIRFAX, Va. — Rob Lederer has resigned as executive vice president of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), effective immediately.NPMA...
BASF acquires Becker Underwood
LUDWIGSHAFEN, GERMANY—BASF plans to acquire Becker Underwood for a price of $1.02 billion. The company, headquartered in Ames, Iowa, is...
Safe driving tool kit available
PRINCETON, NJ—The numbers are staggering. Every day we share the roadways knowing we should be focused on the task at...
Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act passes in the House and Senate
Editor’s Note: The following statement has been provided to trade media this afternoon by associations in the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act...
Bug Doctor promotes Kopic
PARAMUS, N.J. — Bug Doctor Termite & Pest Control is proud to announce the promotion of Janet Kopic to the...
Spencer Pest Services gives $500 to Facebook Fan for cancer treatments
ROSWELL, GA. — In efforts to give back to the local community, Spencer Pest Services initiated a $500 cash giveaway...
Massey Services acquires Myers Services
ORLANDO — On Sept. 5, Harvey L. Massey, chairman and CEO of Florida-based Massey Services, announced the purchase of Myers...