Australian PMPs join in on climbing for a cure fundraiser

An all-Australian team of pest control professionals aim to summit Nepal’s Mera Peak (21,247 feet) in October 2026 to raise funds for Parkinson’s disease research. Mera Peak is in the Himalayas and is Nepal’s highest trekking peak (and the world’s second highest after Aconcagua in Argentina).

The expedition is a “Peak for Parkinson’s” charity climb, supporting the Shake It Up Australia Foundation which funds Parkinson’s research. Shake It Up is an Australian affiliate of the Michael J. Fox foundation. The team invites pest managers worldwide to join this cause: professionals from other countries who have experience with the impact of Parkinson’s or wish to contribute can participate in the climb or donate. A QR code linking to our official donation page will be provided with the press kit for easy contributions. The team invites PMP’s internationally to join our team and benefit from the physical and mental health development that such a challenge inspires and provides.

“This mission combines our passion for pest management with a fight against Parkinson’s,” said team leader Peter McCarthy (Pest IT, Melbourne, Aus.), in a news release. “Pests challenge us daily; Parkinson’s challenges society. We’re showing that pest managers can take on any summit – even mountains – to support a cure.” Parkinson’s is a neurodegenerative disease affecting about 10 million people globally (with ~38 Australians diagnosed daily). Since 2011 Shake It Up Australia has co-funded 38 research projects (over A$10.8 million) aimed at slowing or curing the disease, ensuring 100% of all donations go to research.

“From the summit of Mera Peak, you are looking directly across to the highest point of our planet, the summit of Mount Everest – possibly one of the most inspiration icons, experiences and challenges on offer in 2026”. Says Peter  “We would love to invite International Pesties (Aussie slang for pest management professionals), to join use on this expedition”.

IMAGE: PEAK FOR PARKINSON’S

From the summit of Mera Peak, you can see five of the six highest mountains in the world and a for a fleeting moment, the group will be the highest group of PMP’s Globally. This is a call to action in self-development as well as bringing awareness to this hideous disease.

Expedition Details: The team (7 – 10 members) will trek and climb for 3 weeks in October 2026. They will carry the Australian and Shake It Up flags to Mera Peak’s summit. All climbers are donating personal time and funds to the project. Sponsorship and merchandise are available with 100% of proceeds going to the Shake It Up foundation in Australia.

To support the effort, visit: https://shakeitupfundraisers.raiselysite.com/t/peak-for-parkinsons

Follow the journey here: facebook.com/peakforpakinsons

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Unified Purchasing Group: Exclusive Discounts

UPG members enjoy exclusive discounts on leading brands, including Verizon Wireless, Staples, ADP, UniFirst and more. Simply join the 55,000-plus other smart businesses already saving money with the power of group purchasing. Becoming a UPG member is free and easy, and there are no purchasing minimums or obligations.

About UPG

Unified Purchasing Group (UPG) is a group purchasing organization, otherwise known as a “GPO.” UPG combines the purchasing power of collective businesses to leverage better pricing, improved service levels, and dedicated account representation from suppliers. Leveraging a GPO increases your buying power and can simplify your procurement processes. The wide-reaching network and negotiating power of a GPO is challenging for an individual procurement professional to match on their own.

A GPO enables the spend from various industries to combine and increase buying power for individual private entities and it works for businesses of all size, from small businesses to large enterprise operations. When you partner with a GPO like UPG and utilize our exclusive contracts, you can grow market share in your industry quickly with no up front costs. It’s free to become a member and there are no long term contracts or purchasing minimums, so you have nothing to lose.

UPG has been a proud supporter of the pest management industry for nearly two decades, and as a long-time sponsor of PestWorld, we are pleased to help pest management professionals across the country save money. We partner with brands you know and trust to bring you savings on the products and services you need to run your business. UPG has more than 50,000 companies who are using their free membership to secure exclusive discounts to lower their spend and increase their competitive edge in today’s market.

Visit online today to increase your organization’s purchasing power and save.

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Green Pest Solutions opens new headquarters

Green Pest Solutions recently unveiled its new headquarters in West Chester, Pa., celebrating the occasion with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by leadership and team members.

The new 8,000-square-foot headquarters was designed around the company’s people, featuring 22 newly renovated offices, a 1,500-square-foot training room, three distinctive conference rooms, multiple inviting common areas and a 1,110-square-foot café.

The ceremony, attended by team members and leadership, signals the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the organization as it continues to expand across the region.

IMAGE: GREEN PEST SOLUTIONS

Today, Green Lawn Fertilizing/Green Pest Solutions serves more than 65,000 customers across the region with a team of over 393 employees.

Each detail reflects Green Pest Solutions’ commitment to a collaborative, innovative workplace that supports long-term growth and creates more opportunities for the entire team.

“This building represents our next chapter — a place to grow and attract the very best in our industry,” said Matt Jesson, founder and CEO, in a news release. “When our people grow, our customers win, and that’s how our company grows every year.”

Check out the ribbon cutting recap.

About Green Pest Solutions

Together, Green Lawn Fertilizing/Green Pest Solutions, which is headquartered in West Chester, Pa., has more than 393 team members and 65,000-plus customers. The company is known for its customer service rating and guaranteed results through its commitment to quality.

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Thank you for registering

Thank you for registering for the upcoming webinar, “Smarter Pest Control Starts with Scent,” a sponsored content event with Liphatech.

A link to the live event will be sent to you two hours before the event. Your personalized event URL will be automatically generated by the ON24 system. To ensure receipt of the email, please whitelist this email address by adding it to your contacts: do_not_reply@on24event.com.

This presentation will begin at 2 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, June 10.

Audience members may arrive 15 minutes prior to live time. If you have any questions, please contact event producer Alicia LoPresti  at alopresti@northcoastmedia.net.

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Protected: 5 ways to ensure year-round revenue

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Bell Labs: PROTECTA EVO Mouse Tunnel

Bell’s new PROTECTA EVO Mouse Tunnel is an economical way to provide tamper-resistant trap coverage at your rodent control accounts.  At 13.75 x 3.25 x 3 inches, it can fit into smaller spaces than Bell’s PROTECTA EVO Tunnel can.

The Mouse Tunnel can be used indoors or outdoors, and it can be secured to fences or pipes via cable ties both vertically and horizontally. Its low profile allows it to be used in high-traffic areas, such as beside or behind fridges or on garage shelving, without drawing attention to itself. 

Each Mouse Tunnel can hold two Mouse iQ or TRAPPER Mini-Rex snap traps, which can be secured in the tunnel’s base. The Mouse Tunnel opens and unlocks easily with Bell’s EVO key, and the tunnels are stackable for easy handling. 

About Bell Labs

Led today by Pest Management Professional Hall of Famer Steve Levy (Class of 2022), Bell Laboratories remains steadfast in its mission to deliver innovative, science-driven rodent control solutions while upholding the values that have shaped the company since its founding in 1975 by Pest Management Professional Hall of Famer Malcolm Stack (Class of 2004). Bell Sensing Technologies is a division of Bell Laboratories that develops and supports iQ products. This technology is built around a proprietary app and portal that work with iQ products by gathering and analyzing rodent activity at an account.

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Protected: The local SEO ranking signal that’s easy to ignore

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