tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37480831882047979112024-03-19T00:23:10.345-07:00company directoriesMold Atlantahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920369241426200081noreply@blogger.comBlogger10914125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748083188204797911.post-534865026697194682024-03-19T00:22:00.001-07:002024-03-19T00:22:37.908-07:00FMC: Talstar Professional<div id="attachment_91324" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-91324" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" class="wp-image-91324" src="https://www.mypmp.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/1223_FMC_Talstar_400.jpg" alt="IMAGE: FMC" width="300" height="300" />
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<p>For the past 25 years, Talstar Professional insecticide has been an industry standard, effectively providing long-lasting control over ants, termites, cockroaches and more than 70 other pests with one of the broadest labels of any pest control product on the market. Its active ingredient, bifenthrin, was developed by FMC, and has become the blueprint for other companies trying to replicate the long-lasting power and success of Talstar Professional.</p>
<p>But, you just can’t beat the original.</p>
<p>In addition to its wide range of control and efficacy that have stood the test of time, and allowed it to remain the top choice for many pest management professionals (PMPs), Talstar features a water-based formulation for non-irritating application. It contains no odors or plant-dissolving substances and leaves behind no residues or phytotoxicity. Once it has dried, the only evidence that Talstar has been sprayed at all is its powerful insect control, the company says.</p>
<p>These low-impact applications also make Talstar one of the most flexible products on the market, and it is approved for use in nearly every application. Labeled use sites include both indoors and out, even in commercial settings, industrial buildings and food-handling spaces. With more than two decades of providing PMPs with the ultimate pest control solution, Talstar Professional is a proven choice for a wide-reaching, long-lasting, adaptable insecticide.</p>
<h3>About FMC</h3>
<p>The FMC Global Specialty Solutions (GSS) business utilizes market knowledge and gifted scientists at its Stine Research Center in Newcastle, Del., to serve growing needs in expanding markets. By leveraging FMC’s global agricultural technology portfolio, the GSS business has served a diversified mix of non-crop segments, including golf courses, lawn care, structural pest control, vegetation management, nursery and ornamental, vector and consumer.</p>
<p>Continued research and development has led FMC as it ventures into new markets, traditional herbicides, insecticides and fungicides. Future solutions include molecules with new modes of action, differentiated biological products, natural repellents, encapsulated formulations and precision applications for existing products.</p>
<p><a href="https://gss.fmc.com/us/en/products/insecticides/talstar-professional-insecticide-pest-control" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GSS.FMC.com</a></p>
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Mold Atlantahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920369241426200081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748083188204797911.post-14064008201574191422024-03-18T08:22:00.001-07:002024-03-18T08:22:40.051-07:00Identify cockroaches through IPM<div id="attachment_74424" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-74424" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-74424" src="https://www.mypmp.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Michael-Boyd-300.jpg" alt="Michael Boyd" width="300" height="300" />
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<p>As a former technician, I’ve encountered numerous instances of active cockroach infestations within residential settings. Addressing such issues requires a systematic approach.</p>
<p>Identification is the first crucial step in an integrated pest management (IPM) strategy. Through meticulous monitoring, document both live and dead cockroaches, as well as the presence of fecal matter. This sets a threshold for your action plan, so you can then move on to treatment and prevention.</p>
<p>The most important preventive step in cockroach IPM is cleanliness and sanitation. Remove all food and debris from affected areas of harborage and use a vacuum with HEPA filtration to remove dead cockroaches and their castings. Follow up with a thorough cleaning, using environmentally friendly cleaning solutions. This will reveal otherwise hidden points of entry or moisture sources, which can be repaired or simply filled with caulking. Clean and dry trash cans, and move them away from food sources.</p>
<p>After appropriate treatment, use glue boards to monitor progress during follow-up visits.</p>
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Mold Atlantahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920369241426200081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748083188204797911.post-4605345441670874382024-03-18T00:22:00.001-07:002024-03-18T00:22:39.526-07:00Aprehend: Free training for PMPs<div style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" class="size-medium" src="https://www.mypmp.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/AprehendTrainingVideo_300.jpg" alt="IMAGE: APREHEND" width="300" height="300" />
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">ConidioTec, makers of Aprehend, offers a free series of seven short videos on its YouTube channel that discusses information essential to successful treatment for bed bug prevention and elimination. Starting with bed bug biology in segment one and ending with Aprehend storage and handling, viewers will finish the series with understanding and confidence for success with Aprehend. The entire series is 36 minutes in duration.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Topics included: customer prep, assessment-based pest management, strategic barrier placement, complimentary products, and customer education. Also, find tips and tricks that make pest management professionals’ (PMPs’) bed bug work faster and easier.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">This Aprehend Training video series is essential for new Aprehend users, as a brush-up, or anyone doing bed bug work. Viewers can watch at their convenience, whether that’s in the evenings via mobile device or as a team at the weekly staff meeting.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">The Aprehend Channel offers more than Aprehend Training. Find a playlist with ConidioTecTips — useful hints to boost efficiency and efficacy in the field. Another playlist is devoted to Aprehend equipment use, and yet another for troubleshooting and maintenance of your Aprehend equipment. There are even overview videos that explain Aprehend, which can useful for PMPs when their clients ask, “What is Aprehend and how does it work?”</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">ConidioTec also offers free live zoom bed bug training for your team. It can be personalized and focused to fit your needs. Contact them at <a href="mailto:orders@conidiotec.com" data-outlook-id="0b8daaf0-e02e-4923-92ab-d6f4109a5767">orders@conidiotec.com</a> to set it up.</p>
<h3>About Aprehend</h3>
<p>Aprehend is manufactured by ConidioTec, a privately held company based in Centre Hall, Pa. Its initial product, Aprehend, was launched in 2017 based on technology licensed from Pennsylvania State University. Aprehend is now sold throughout the U.S. and Canada and is increasingly relied upon for challenging infestations in residences, multi-unit housing, rental properties, long-term care facilities and commercial properties.</p>
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Mold Atlantahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920369241426200081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748083188204797911.post-47818745538235857242024-03-15T08:22:00.007-07:002024-03-15T08:22:32.398-07:00Dusts contributing to cockroach control<div id="attachment_71028" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-71028" decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-71028" src="https://www.mypmp.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Cisse-Spragins-300.jpg" alt="Dr. Cisse Spragins" width="300" height="300" />
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<p>Dusts can be excellent tools for cockroach control. Both boric acid and silica dusts, for example, are odorless and non-repellent and will not interfere with baits. Boric acid is the best option in damp areas like commercial kitchens and needs to be ingested to kill.</p>
<p>Self-grooming insects such as cockroaches pick up the dust when walking through it and ingest it when grooming.</p>
<p>Boric acid dust that is super-fine milled will stick to insects. When applied to areas with organic build-up, it effectively turns the gunk into “bait” upon which cockroaches (and small flies) feed and die.</p>
<p>Silica dust kills by contact, causing rapid dehydration and death. It’s an ideal choice for areas that aren’t washed down regularly, such as multi-family and residential accounts.</p>
<p>Both types of dust are mineral-based, so they don’t break down. They are effective until physically removed.</p>
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Mold Atlantahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920369241426200081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748083188204797911.post-23767428946308279232024-03-15T08:22:00.005-07:002024-03-15T08:22:31.073-07:00Using abamectin for pest control<div id="attachment_85505" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-85505" decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-85505" src="https://www.mypmp.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/PMP0623_BASF_Sylvia-KenmuirR.jpg" alt="Sylvia Kenmuir, BCE" width="300" height="300" />
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<p>Abamectin is a unique active ingredient, despite being a long-standing tool in pest management. Derived from a soil microorganism (<em>Streptomyces</em> <em>avermitilis</em>), it functions as a broad-spectrum nerve toxin. When formulated into dry flowable bait, it can reduce exposure to non-target insects.</p>
<p>As a dry flowable bait, abamectin can be effective against ants, cockroaches and other crawling insects. The beauty of the formulation is that it allows the product to penetrate deep harborage sites.</p>
<p>Cockroaches have two ways of interacting with abamectin-based dry flowable formulations: they either directly consume the bait, or the fine particles will cling to their bodies as they crawl through a treatment. Later, as they preen themselves, cockroaches will ingest the bait. It’s essential to note that dry flowable baits are not insecticidal dusts, so review the label and apply in accordance with the label instructions.</p>
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Mold Atlantahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920369241426200081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748083188204797911.post-57840562201065451332024-03-15T08:22:00.003-07:002024-03-15T08:22:30.039-07:00Marketing blueprint helps guide growth<div id="attachment_93056" style="width: 410px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-93056" decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-93056" src="https://www.mypmp.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Feb-Pest-Posse-TV-Live-Stream-648.jpg" alt="PHOTO: THE PEST POSSE" width="400" height="247" />
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<p>To set yourself up for success in 2024, you need a plan. On a recent Pest Posse TV live stream — a monthly segment I host with <a href="https://www.mypmp.net/tag/the-pest-posse/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Pest Posse</a> Co-owner Culley Christensen — guest Casey Lewis, CEO of <a href="https://www.rhinopros.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rhino Digital Media</a>, discussed a marketing plan spreadsheet he developed specifically for pest control companies.</p>
<p>This spreadsheet serves as a comprehensive blueprint for both the marketing agency and the pest control company, facilitating the clarification of goals, strategies and budget allocation. Through annual discussions about objectives and required resources, the spreadsheet offers a structured approach to collaboration and accountability. It enables the tracking of progress, identification of areas for adjustment, and a focus on business development rather than solely on operational tasks.</p>
<p>Lewis emphasized the significance of setting clear goals for effective planning and execution, as well as the necessity of defining revenue targets with precision and understanding how they translate into actionable steps.</p>
<h3>Hitting sales goals</h3>
<p>Pest control companies must concentrate on generating new revenue streams and maintain consistency in their sales efforts throughout the year, especially considering seasonal fluctuations in demand. Understanding the average customer value and conversion rates is crucial for achieving sales goals. Lewis underscored the importance of thoroughly assessing all leads, even those outside your immediate service area, to enhance conversion rates and optimize marketing endeavors. Other points we discussed include:</p>
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<li>A comprehensive marketing plan and budget are indispensable.</li>
<li>It’s crucial to track sales and marketing efforts accurately to gauge success.</li>
<li>Implementing mechanisms to manage and measure marketing endeavors, rather than relying solely on intuition, is essential.</li>
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<h3>Monitoring progress</h3>
<p>Lewis also brought up several points about the importance of both ongoing training and evaluating sales processes. This is the checks-and-balances process to ensure what you’re implementing is working. He also advised:</p>
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<li>A strategic, long-term commitment to marketing is necessary, including budgeting funds for marketing activities.</li>
<li>Try using tools such as Google Locker Studio to monitor leads, sales and return on investment (ROI). Doing so can provide insights into the effectiveness of your marketing campaigns.</li>
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<p>Watch a full live replay of this episode at <a href="https://pestpossetv.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PestPosseTV.com</a> at <a href="https://pestpossetv.com/programs/2024-marketing-blueprint" target="_blank" rel="noopener">pestpossetv.com/programs/2024-marketing-blueprint</a>.</p>
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<h3>Tune into Pest Posse TV</h3>
<p>April guests include:</p>
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<li><strong>April 1:</strong> Erin Gilchrist, IntelliShift, marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month</li>
<li><strong>April 8:</strong> Dr. Tim Husen, BCE, PHE, PCQI, Syngenta, presents “Cockroaches 101”</li>
<li><strong>April 15:</strong> Heather Patterson, CSI, offers company updates</li>
<li><strong>April 22:</strong> FLYght Duo field installation and review</li>
<li><strong>April 29:</strong> Secret weapon for commercial kitchens</li>
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<p>Watch all this and more at <a href="https://pestpossetv.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PestPosseTV.com</a></p>
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Mold Atlantahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920369241426200081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748083188204797911.post-41441134936261324032024-03-15T08:22:00.001-07:002024-03-15T08:22:28.873-07:00Rockwell Labs: EcoVia MT Mosquito & Tick Control Concentrate<div id="attachment_54807" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-54807" decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-medium wp-image-54807" src="https://www.mypmp.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2020-EcoViaMT_400-300x300.jpg" alt="IMAGE: ROCKWELL LABS" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://www.mypmp.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2020-EcoViaMT_400-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.mypmp.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2020-EcoViaMT_400-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.mypmp.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2020-EcoViaMT_400-200x200.jpg 200w, https://www.mypmp.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2020-EcoViaMT_400-115x115.jpg 115w, https://www.mypmp.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2020-EcoViaMT_400.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />
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<p>EcoVia MT Mosquito & Tick Control is an advanced, specially formulated botanical concentrate for mosquito and tick control. It is exempt under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) 25(b) provision. EcoVia MT delivers quick kill control and residual repellency for optimal mosquito and tick management. Its concentrated formula results in low use rates (0.33 ounces per gallon for mosquitoes and deer ticks), and it mixes easily and stays in solution. Like other FIFRA 25(b) products, there are no notification requirements (recommend verification with your state regulations), and no water set-back or pyrethroid application restrictions. It also offers minimal risk to pollinators. EcoVia MT can be applied in compressed air sprayers, mist blowers and foggers. Its water-based formula will not leave behind an oily residue. Available in a 16-ounce and a 64-ounce tip-n-measure bottle, this Green Zone product is suitable for green service programs.</p>
<h3>About Rockwell Labs</h3>
<p><span class="ui-provider fy b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr">Founded in 1998 by <a class="fui-Link ___1eya986 f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1x7u7e9 f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.pmphalloffame.net/dr-cisse-spragins/" href="https://www.pmphalloffame.net/dr-cisse-spragins/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link Pest Management Professional Hall of Famer"><i>Pest Management Professional</i> Hall of Famer</a> Dr. Cisse Spragins (Class of 2018), North Kansas City, Mo.-based</span> Rockwell Labs <span class="ui-provider fy b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr">offers products that are conceptualized, developed and formulated in-house. New products undergo extensive testing in-house, in the field and at major universities before they are produced and launched in the professional market.</span></p>
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Mold Atlantahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920369241426200081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748083188204797911.post-10640823967663725722024-03-14T13:22:00.001-07:002024-03-14T13:22:52.006-07:00PMP responds to news of U.S. plague death<div id="attachment_87045" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-87045" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" class="size-full wp-image-87045" src="https://www.mypmp.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Dan-Baldwin.jpg" alt="Dan Baldwin" width="300" height="300" />
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<p><a href="https://www.nmhealth.org/news/information/2024/3/?view=2071" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) announced March 8</a> that a Lincoln County man died of plague after being hospitalized for the disease.</p>
<p>The case is the first human case of <a href="https://www.nmhealth.org/about/erd/ideb/zdp/plg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">bubonic plague</a> in New Mexico since 2021 and the first death since 2020.</p>
<p>Plague is a bacterial disease of rodents and is generally spread to humans through the bites of infected fleas. It can also spread by direct contact with infected animals, including rodents, wildlife and pets. Dogs and cats that are allowed to roam and hunt can bring infected fleas from dead rodents back into the home, putting household members at risk.</p>
<p>NMDOH staff is conducting outreach to area residents. An environmental assessment will also be conducted in the community to look for ongoing risk.</p>
<p>The last human plague case in the state was a Torrance County resident in 2021. In 2020, there were four human plague cases: one in Santa Fe County, two in Torrance County and one fatal case in Rio Arriba County.</p>
<p><span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr"><i>Pest Management Professional</i> turned to one of its frequent contributors and Editorial Advisory Board member <a href="https://www.mypmp.net/author/dan-baldwin-bce-ccfs-cp-fs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dan Baldwin, BCE, CCFS, CP-FS, REHS/RS</a>, vice president of technical services for <a href="https://hawxpestcontrol.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hawx Pest Control</a> in Tombstone, Ariz. Here is his take on what these recent incidents could mean to the professional pest management industry:</span></p>
<p><em>Collectively, we have short memories, forgetting how not so long ago, pests represented much more of a threat to human health here in North America. </em></p>
<p><em>Much of the population doesn’t know that the plague involved rodents and fleas, that Hanta involves rodents, and just think about how a few years ago, Zika was the lead story…until Covid. </em></p>
<p><em>Thanks in no small part to the efforts of pest prevention professionals and public agencies, much of the population lives in areas that are far from natural reservoirs of organisms that cause serious illnesses, but that doesn’t mean that the hazards don’t exist, it just means the risk of encountering one of these reservoirs is relatively small for most people. </em></p>
<p><em>Just because the North American reservoirs are small and isolated, however, doesn’t mean they don’t exist. Neither does it mean that a pest-borne illness isn’t always one series of interactions from becoming a public health crisis. </em></p>
<p><em>No, you really shouldn’t deliver that message to your customers, there’s no need for scare tactics. What you should do, however, is be mindful of the hazards.</em> <em>But as professionals, we’re guilty of forgetting, or perhaps minimizing the association between pest activity and disease.</em></p>
<p><em>When we perform a service to eliminate a German cockroach infestation, do we recommend clean up and santization services? When rodents or other wildlife pests are involved? Do we always wear the proper PPE, recommend clean up and sanitization? What about flea control services after a rodent infestation? Sanitizing after a rodent service? Gosh I hope so. I guess that brings us right back to the plague, doesn’t it?</em></p>
<p><em>There is a background level of plague in the U.S., with an average of seven cases per year. New Mexico, from where this latest case originates, has the highest number of cases, with over 250 cases from 1970 to 2020. </em></p>
<p><em>The underlying message is that, although we are fortunate to live where vector borne illnesses are rare, the potential for encountering pathogens exists; we need to be mindful of that while serving the needs of our customers. </em></p>
<p><span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr">What are your thoughts on plague on the industry? Sound off below or email <a href="mailto:pmpeditor@northcoastmedia.net" target="_blank" rel="noopener">pmpeditor@northcoastmedia.net</a>.</span></p>
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Mold Atlantahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920369241426200081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748083188204797911.post-50439842128306327852024-03-14T07:22:00.003-07:002024-03-14T07:22:12.734-07:00Apply for Pi Chi Omega grant, scholarship<p style="font-weight: 400;"><img decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" class="size-medium wp-image-54603 alignright" src="https://www.mypmp.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/pi-chi-omega-648-300x185.jpg" alt="LOGO: PI CHI OMEGA" width="300" height="185" srcset="https://www.mypmp.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/pi-chi-omega-648-300x185.jpg 300w, https://www.mypmp.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/pi-chi-omega-648-200x123.jpg 200w, https://www.mypmp.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/pi-chi-omega-648.jpg 648w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />Industry fraternity <a href="https://www.mypmp.net/tag/pi-chi-omega/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pi Chi Omega</a> is making available six scholarships to students majoring in urban and industrial pest management or some closely related plan of study.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Students at home or at the office, who are pursuing a degree, are encouraged to apply for the scholarships. Pi Chi Omega is making available six scholarships to students majoring in urban and industrial pest management or some closely related plan of study. The object is to encourage and assist outstanding students to prepare for careers in pest management.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">The scholarship applications include:</p>
<ul style="font-weight: 400;">
<li><a href="https://www.pmphalloffame.net/dr-john-osmun/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. John Osmun</a> Scholarship $3,000</li>
<li>Founder’s Endowment Scholarship $2,000</li>
<li>Alain VanRyckeghem Memorial Scholarship $2,000</li>
<li><a href="https://www.pmphalloffame.net/class-of-2002/dr-austin-frishman/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Austin Frishman</a> Scholarship $2,000</li>
<li><a href="https://www.pmphalloffame.net/norm-ehmann/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Norm Ehmann</a> Scholarship $2,000</li>
<li>R. Randall Rollins Memorial Scholarship $2,000</li>
</ul>
<p>The application deadline is March 15, 2024. <a href="https://www.pichiomega.org/scholarship/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apply for scholarships on the Pi Chi Omega website. </a></p>
<h3>Pi Chi Omega accepting industry grant applications</h3>
<p><span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr">In addition,</span> <a href="https://www.pichiomega.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pi Chi Omega</a> is offering industry grants to select qualified individuals who want to continue learning, further their careers in pest management or promote entrepreneurial products that enhance the field of urban and industrial pest management. Examples of activities that a grant would be considered appropriate for include, but are not limited to, conference attendance, college or technical level courses, other advanced skill acquisition, money for new product creation, and costs of publishing or disseminating relevant information to the industry.</p>
<p>Applications will be accepted until March 15, 2024. A second round of applications will be accepted through Sept. 15, 2024.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Two grants have been established to support the Industry Grant Program:</p>
<ul style="font-weight: 400;">
<li><a href="https://www.mypmp.net/author/dan-baldwin-bce-ccfs-cp-fs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Daniel A. Baldwin</a> Industry Grant</li>
<li><a href="https://www.mypmp.net/2022/09/21/in-memoriam-gene-white-bce/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gene White</a> Field Excellence Grant</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="https://pichiomega.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1f46245dcd3e18ff286129521&id=13226bbaf7&e=d6c605f206" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apply for industry grants on on the Pi Chi Omega website. </a></p>
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Mold Atlantahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920369241426200081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748083188204797911.post-22054706139717654472024-03-14T07:22:00.001-07:002024-03-14T07:22:11.146-07:00WorkWave: Enhanced Financial Services<div id="attachment_93192" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-93192" decoding="async" class="wp-image-93192" src="https://www.mypmp.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/WisetackYoulend_400.jpg" alt="IMAGE: WORKWAVE" width="300" height="300" />
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<p>WorkWave, a leading provider of software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions that support every stage of a service business’s life cycle, has announced its strategic partnerships with <a href="https://www.wisetack.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wisetack</a>*, which offers pay-over-time for home services, and global embedded financing platform <a href="https://youlend.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouLend</a>**. The company notes that these partnerships “will complement the already comprehensive financial services offered by WorkWave, giving their customers the ability to offer even more flexible payment options to end customers, while also giving WorkWave customers more flexible financing options that they can use internally, to help their business grow, when capital needs arise.”</p>
<p>Wisetack is a leader in embedded pay-over-time options for in-person services. Through this partnership, WorkWave customers will be able to use Wisetack to offer their end customers flexible, pay-over-time financing options for larger purchases. This offering fits the needs of a budget-conscious buyer who wants or needs the service performed, but cannot afford a sudden large ticket purchase. This also benefits the service provider because it allows them to perform these larger ticket services that would otherwise not be sellable, or would be delayed, fueling their growth.</p>
<p>YouLend is a leading global embedded finance platform. Businesses often need cash quickly to cover unexpected expenses or take advantage of business opportunities. However, they may lack the credit history, collateral or time it takes to qualify for traditional bank lending. WorkWave’s partnership with YouLend will provide its customers quick and easy access to the additional capital buying power they need to make the most of these opportunities, combined with flexible repayment options.</p>
<p>WorkWave initially announced its financial services suite of solutions in April 2022, and has since seen a 40 percent increase in payments volumes since then. In addition to the new capital lending and pay-over-time solutions, the financial services product suite includes credit cards, payment processing and more.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.workwave.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WorkWave.com</a></p>
<p>*<em>All financing is subject to credit approval. Your terms may vary. Payment options through Wisetack are provided by our lending partners. For example, a $1,200 purchase could cost $104.89 a month for 12 months, based on an 8.9% APR, or $400 a month for 3 months, based on a 0% APR. Offers range from 0-35.9% APR based on creditworthiness. No other financing charges or participation fees. See additional terms <a href="https://www.wisetack.com/faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</em></p>
<p>**<em>Funding is provided by YouLend; WorkWave is not providing the credit. Terms and conditions apply.</em></p>
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Mold Atlantahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920369241426200081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748083188204797911.post-9444353789703387622024-03-13T09:22:00.001-07:002024-03-13T09:22:32.078-07:00Industry up 12 percent in January, per Blair/PCO M&A Specialists index<p><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-84843 alignright" src="https://www.mypmp.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/PCO-Combo-Logo-648.jpg" alt="Logo: PCO Bookkeepers & M&A SpecialistsLogo: PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists" width="350" height="199" />The <a href="http://williamblair.com/">William Blair</a>/<a href="http://sellmypcobusiness.com/">PCO M&A Specialists</a> Pest Index is a proprietary compilation of the monthly sales for 158 different U.S. pest control companies across 36 states. The total U.S. William Blair/PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists Pest Index increased 12 percent year-over-year in January, a slight uptick from 11 percent growth in December and 10 percent growth in November. The long-term historical growth rate of the total pest index is 11 percent.</p>
<p>“January’s results indicate continued healthy growth across the U.S. structural pest control market,” William Blair Equity Researcher Tim Mulrooney said in the news release. “Our model currently projects 6 percent organic growth at Rollins in the fiscal first quarter, down slightly from 7 percent in the fourth quarter. Rollins management has called for another strong year of organic growth in 2024, supported by pricing of 3 percent to 4 percent and continued strength in residential recurring revenue.”</p>
<p><a title="http://mypmp.net/author/dan-gordon/" href="http://mypmp.net/author/dan-gordon/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dan Gordon, CPA</a>, who is <i>Pest Management Professional’s</i> financial columnist as well as a partner in PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists, added, “While the broader economy seems to be much more difficult to project, the pest industry seems to be consistent in its growth, making it a very attractive place to be.”</p>
<p>The January results by segment include:</p>
<ul>
<li>The Residential Pest Index increased 13 percent year-over-year.</li>
<li>The Commercial Pest Index increased 15 percent year-over-year.</li>
<li>The Termite Index increased 6 percent year-over-year.</li>
<li>The Bed Bug Index increased 1 percent year-over-year.</li>
<li>The Mosquito Index increased 3 percent year-over-year.</li>
</ul>
<p>View the full report and the archive of past reports at <a href="http://sellmypcobusiness.com/william-blair-pest-control-buzz" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SellMyPCOBusiness.com</a>.</p>
<h3><strong>About the William Blair/PCO M&A Specialists Pest Index</strong></h3>
<p>The William Blair/PCO M&A Specialists Pest Index tracks the monthly performance of 149 privately held pest control companies across 38 states with combined annual 2022 revenue of $520 million. The purpose of the report is to track the monthly performance of several different U.S. pest markets. It does not include residential door-to-door companies.</p>
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Mold Atlantahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920369241426200081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748083188204797911.post-54046202086487728312024-03-13T06:22:00.001-07:002024-03-13T06:22:52.981-07:00Using IGR for cockroach control<div id="attachment_93080" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-93080" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" class="size-full wp-image-93080" src="https://www.mypmp.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Sandra-Sleezer.jpg" alt="Sandra Sleezer" width="300" height="300" />
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<p>When treating cockroaches, the simple addition of an insect growth regulator (IGR) can make a big difference. IGRs break the life cycle of the cockroach. If resistance to adulticides is already in the population, IGRs will add another mode of action to help combat that resistance.</p>
<p>Adult cockroaches that enter a location treated with an IGR can become sterilized, and juveniles that encounter an IGR may not be able to develop properly.</p>
<p>Every infestation starts small, then grows into a serious problem. If a reintroduction happens, stopping that population from reproducing in the first place with an IGR can save you a headache later.</p>
<p>IGRs can be tank-mixed with adulticides as liquid residual applications, or fogged. You also can find baits and aerosols with IGRs included.</p>
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Mold Atlantahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920369241426200081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748083188204797911.post-23966261449204479782024-03-12T12:22:00.001-07:002024-03-12T12:22:49.072-07:003 PMPs complete NCPMA Premier Technician Program<div id="attachment_92903" style="width: 342px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-92903" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" class="wp-image-92903" src="https://www.mypmp.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/March-2024-Premier-Technician-Courses.jpg" alt="PHOTO: NCPMA" width="332" height="205" />
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">The <a href="https://www.mypmp.net/tag/north-carolina-pest-management-association/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">North Carolina Pest Management Association (NCPMA)</a> <span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr">has announced that three individuals completed its Premier Technician Program throughout the courses offered March 5-6. Specifically:</span></p>
<ul style="font-weight: 400;">
<li>Michael Giles, <a href="https://www.mypmp.net/tag/orkin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Orkin</a></li>
<li>Joshua McGee, <a href="https://www.trianglepest.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Triangle Pest Control</a></li>
<li>Jason Miller, <a href="https://www.mypmp.net/tag/arrow-exterminators/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Arrow Exterminators</a></li>
</ul>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Premier Technician is a course designed to elevate a pest management professional’s knowledge of the industry through the in-depth study of at least eight key areas including ants, bed bugs, cockroaches, flying insects, occasional invaders/stored product pests, rodents, <span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr">wood-boring beetle/Inspection course or have Wood-Destroying Insect Report (WDIR) accreditation</span>, and wood-destroying organisms.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">The Premier Technician program offers a continuous series of courses to help professionals develop a deeper and clear understanding of pest infestations from discovery to treatment. Individuals who complete the program must have worked in the industry for at least one year and must complete the Wood-boring beetle/Inspection course or have WDIR Accreditation through NCPMA.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">To maintain the Premier Technician designation, professionals must continue to take at least one, 8-hour course every two years.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">The Premier Technician Program is made possible through the contributions of its Strategic Founding Partners: BASF, Bell Laboratories, Corteva Agriscience, Envu, FMC and Syngenta.</p>
<h3><strong>About the NCPMA</strong></h3>
<p>Founded in 1952, the <a href="https://www.ncpestmanagement.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">North Carolina Pest Management Association (NCPMA)</a> is the trade association representing the professional pest management industry in North Carolina. NCPMA promotes the continued cooperation and success of all pest management businesses in <span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr">the Tar Heel State.</span> <span class="ui-provider ec bcp bcq bcr bcs bct bcu bcv bcw bcx bcy bcz bda bdb bdc bdd bde bdf bdg bdh bdi bdj bdk bdl bdm bdn bdo bdp bdq bdr bds bdt bdu bdv bdw" dir="ltr">NCPMA is considered to be the only statewide association dedicated to representing and educating North Carolina’s pest management professionals.</span></p>
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Mold Atlantahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920369241426200081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748083188204797911.post-23034717696203255372024-03-12T09:22:00.001-07:002024-03-12T09:22:30.916-07:00Syngenta: Demand CS insecticide 10-gallon drum<div id="attachment_93113" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-93113" decoding="async" class="wp-image-93113" src="https://www.mypmp.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SyngentaDrum_400.jpg" alt="IMAGE: SYNGENTA" width="300" height="300" />
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<p>Syngenta is launching the new <a href="https://www.syngentapmp.com/product/demand-cs-insecticide?tab=overview&utm_campaign=synppm-demandcs-newsrelease-q124&utm_medium=link&utm_source=syngenta&utm_content=text&utm_term=demandcsmedia">Demand CS insecticide</a> 10-gallon drum as a state-of-the art packaging solution designed to make pest control storage and applications simpler for pest management professionals (PMPs). The new drum, capable of mixing up to 6,400 gallons of finished dilution, offers PMPs the convenience of Demand CS in a bulk option. Features of the new 10-gallon drum include:</p>
<p>• A simple, gravity-fed dispensing nozzle that doesn’t require an electric pump.<br />
• A built-in impeller to simplify the mixing process, helping ensure product uniformity and reducing exposure.<br />
• An ergonomic design, which allows easy stacking and storage.<br />
• Automatic qualification for the <a href="https://pestpartners365.syngentapmp.com/program-overview?utm_campaign=synppm-demandcs-newsrelease-q124&utm_medium=link&utm_source=syngenta&utm_content=text&utm_term=pestpartners365media" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2024 PestPartners 365 Program</a>.</p>
<p>“Two keys to effective pest control are industry-leading formulated products and well-designed equipment,” Marshall Gaster, head of marketing for Professional Pest Management at Syngenta, said in a news release. “The Demand CS 10-gallon drum delivers both by offering PMPs a tried-and-true solution with innovative new packaging to help them better service their accounts.”</p>
<p>Demand CS helps control more than 30 pests, including ants, cockroaches, bed bugs and more. Microcaps containing the active ingredient, lambda-cyhalothrin, release immediately and over time for long-lasting residual control for up to 90 days. Even when used at its low rate, Demand CS can distribute more than 10,000 microcaps per square inch of treated surface area.</p>
<p>Join the conversation with Syngenta Pest on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/syngentapest/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SyngentaPest/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://www.twitter.com/syngentapest" target="_blank" rel="noopener">X</a> using the hashtag #DemandCS.</p>
<h3><strong>About Syngenta PPM</strong></h3>
<p>Based in Greensboro, N.C., the U.S. Syngenta Professional Pest Management division is part of Syngenta Group, a worldwide manufacturer headquartered in Switzerland. Among its many initiatives, Syngenta actively partners with conservation groups around the world to maintain natural environments and eradicate pests that threaten native species. As a developer of innovative pest control products, Syngenta works with conservationists to provide solutions to aid wildlife recovery efforts that help communities boost nature-based tourism and fuel economic growth.</p>
<p><a href="http://SyngentaPMP.com/DemandCS" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SyngentaPMP.com/DemandCS</a></p>
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Mold Atlantahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920369241426200081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748083188204797911.post-39363579057979660202024-03-11T22:22:00.001-07:002024-03-11T22:22:27.425-07:00NPMA holds Legislative Day 2024<p>Pest management professionals (PMPs) traveled to Washington, D.C., to advocate for the pest control industry at the <a href="https://www.npmapestworld.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">National Pest Management Association’s (NPMA’s)</a> Legislative Day event, held March 10-12.</p>
<p>The legislative issue at the forefront this year is <a href="https://www.mypmp.net/2024/02/07/push-for-state-level-pesticide-preemption-continues/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">pesticide preemption</a>, which those in the pest control industry hope will be included in the next Farm Bill, a package of legislation primarily related to agriculture, food and farming. That’s because pesticide preemption would prevent localities from regulating pesticides, and instead ensure agencies with scientific expertise are tasked with evaluating whether a product is safe and effective. Oversight of pest control would be handled jointly by each state’s lead agency and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). If pesticide preemption is included in the next Farm Bill, it would reinforce the exclusive authority of states to regulate the sale, distribution and use of pesticides. Currently, Alaska, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota and Nevada do not have state-wide pesticide preemption laws.</p>
<p>Premier sponsor for Legislative Day is FMC. Strategic and key partners are Arrow Exterminators, BASF, Corteva Agriscience, Envu, MGK, Syngenta, Rentokil Terminix, Rollins and WorkWave. Sponsors are Control Solutions Inc., Douglas Products, FieldRoutes and Target Specialty Products.</p>
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Mold Atlantahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920369241426200081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748083188204797911.post-26394715915171151652024-03-11T13:22:00.001-07:002024-03-11T13:22:55.209-07:00Finally Pest Control readies for recurring revenue<div id="attachment_91439" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-91439" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-91439" src="https://www.mypmp.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PMP0124_MarcusRichardsonR.jpg" alt="Marcus Richardson" width="300" height="300" />
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<p>In the early 2000s, I was helping my dad and brothers grow Mid Central Pest Control in Algonquin, Ill. To stay current and fresh, we started experimenting with new products and services.</p>
<p>One of our ideas was bird control service inside billboard signage. We teamed up with a company that invented a bird repellent that could be rolled with a paint brush or sprayed on. We were getting good money for each sign, but we had to teach our techs how to climb 100 feet or more up in the air to do this work.</p>
<p>Because I would never ask my employees to do something I wasn’t willing to do, I was the first person to slap on a harness and climb. It was scarier than asking for ketchup at a Chicago hot dog stand.</p>
<p>I admire entrepreneurs who seek opportunities and think of creative ways to make the nearly impossible happen — and Marcus Richardson tops this list. The former chemist turned pest pro is our latest “Start-Up Stories” participant.</p>
<h3>Growing accounts</h3>
<p>Richardson started <a href="https://www.finallypestcontrol.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Finally Pest Control</a>, based in Fishers, Ind., in 2017. He has been growing it steadily by focusing on government contracts and municipalities.</p>
<p>Richardson loves commercial accounts, but doesn’t shy away from residential. He has five techs, three part-time office workers, and two subcontractors. Our 2024 goal is for him to finish over $500,000 and increase his recurring residential customer base.<br />
What makes Richardson different is that, immediately after starting his company, he went after government bids. He was fearless, jumping into the fray even though the contracts usually went to much larger companies.</p>
<p>Richardson’s first attempt at landing a government contract was a Veterans Administration hospital; his quote ended up being too high and he didn’t have enough experience. His second attempt was a state-wide bid. He landed the gig, but soon realized his pricing was too low. He hired two people to help him fulfill the contract, and then he went to work on perfecting his sales skills with government bids.</p>
<p>Before too long, Richardson and his team were traveling all over the Hoosier State, servicing state parks, prisons, Departments of Administration, Departments of Transportation, state troopers’ headquarters, technical schools, housing authorities, and more. The more people he met at these facilities, the more his company’s name spread throughout Indiana.</p>
<p>As with anything else, though, there are pluses and minuses involved with government work:</p>
<ul>
<li>Plus: Being a minority-owned business helps Finally Pest Control land some contracts.</li>
<li>Plus: Municipalities tend to be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. jobs, which is good for work/life balance.</li>
<li>Minus: Government accounts can be less forgiving than residential accounts if something goes wrong.</li>
<li>Minus: Service providers must maintain a certain level of insurance to be able to work on-site at a government account.</li>
<li>Plus and minus: Government agencies can enforce certain requirements on pest control companies. For example, Finally Pest Control became QualityPro-certified because it is required for many government jobs. On the other hand, Richardson can market the extra certification as a selling point for all accounts.</li>
<li>Plus and minus: While government agencies always pay, they can be slow to do so. There are certain times of the year when payments merely trickle in, especially January and July at the end of the fiscal year(s).</li>
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<h3><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-93046 alignleft" src="https://www.mypmp.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Finally-Pest-Control.jpg" alt="Finally Pest Control" width="287" height="177" />Setting goals</h3>
<p>Despite Finally Pest Control’s incredible success in commercial accounts and government jobs, Richardson would like to shift toward a more balanced resume. “We are currently 70 percent government/commercial, but I would like to move that down to 60 percent, so all of my eggs aren’t in one basket,” he explains.</p>
<p>That is an area that he and I will work on in 2024. More residential clients and more technicians will help condense his routes. In 2023, his road warrior techs averaged 55,000 miles on each of their vehicles. Tightening the residential routes will greatly reduce his liability and risk with employees on the road.</p>
<p>Richardson notes he gets a lot of support from his Christian faith, his parents, and his wife, Janicia, who has a business management background. One thing she couldn’t advise him on recently, however, was when he inadvertently got locked inside a prison account.</p>
<p>“I was in the middle of my service and a fight broke out,” Richardson recalls. Was he scared? “No, I was in a secure area and the lockdown only lasted for 30 minutes.”</p>
<p>Well, I think I will stick with chasing pigeons and climbing up 100-foot billboards. Richardson can handle the stool pigeons!</p>
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<h3>S.W.O.T. Analysis: Finally Pest Control</h3>
<p><strong>STRENGTHS</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Family-owned</li>
<li>Flexible</li>
<li>Experienced team</li>
<li>Owner is available to clients</li>
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<p><strong>WEAKNESSES</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Lack of quality control process</li>
<li>Limited marketing resources</li>
<li>Customer retention</li>
<li>Needs to create standard operating procedures (SOPs)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>OPPORTUNITIES</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>New bids</li>
<li>State-wide expansion</li>
<li>Residential accounts</li>
<li>Work on referrals</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>THREATS</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Competition</li>
<li>Scaling the company for growth</li>
<li>Too much driving can wear out techs and trucks</li>
</ul>
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Mold Atlantahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920369241426200081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748083188204797911.post-59950544775957440122024-03-11T10:22:00.001-07:002024-03-11T10:22:13.360-07:00Scherzinger Pest Control acquires Aimvo Ohio Pest Control<div id="attachment_92966" style="width: 329px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-92966" decoding="async" class="wp-image-92966" src="https://www.mypmp.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/scherzinger-pest-control-president-kurt-scherzinge.jpg" alt="PHOTO: SCHERZINGER PEST CONTROL" width="319" height="197" />
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<p class="p2">Cincinnati, Ohio-based <a href="https://stopzbugs.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Scherzinger Pest Control</a> recently acquired <a href="https://aimvopestcontrol.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Aimvo Ohio Pest Control</a>, based in Columbus, Ohio.</p>
<p class="p2">The transaction was completed March 1. Both Scherzinger and Aimvo have operated in Central Ohio for about six years.</p>
<p class="p2">As part of the deal, Aimvo Ohio’s Columbus team will become Scherzinger employees. In sharing news of the purchase with current Aimvo customers, the companies noted that personnel, services and pricing will remain unchanged.</p>
<p>“Columbus has been a great market for us for several years,” <a href="https://www.mypmp.net/author/kurt-scherzinger/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kurt Scherzinger</a>, fourth-generation president of Scherzinger Pest Control and a member of <i>Pest Management Professional’s</i> Editorial Advisory Board, said in the news release. “The addition of Aimvo Ohio’s operations will give us greater scale in Columbus to continuously improve efficiency and service for both commercial and residential customers.”</p>
<p class="p2">The combined operation will operate as Scherzinger Pest Control from offices in Columbus.</p>
<h3>About Scherzinger Pest Control</h3>
<p class="p2"><span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr">Since 1934, Scherzinger Pest Control is a family-owned and -operated pest control company that started first in the Greater <a class="fui-Link ___1rxvrpe f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://stopzbugs.com/service-areas/cincinnati-ohio-pest-control/" href="https://stopzbugs.com/service-areas/cincinnati-ohio-pest-control/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link Cincinnati">Cincinnati</a> and Northern Kentucky areas, then expanded to <a class="fui-Link ___1rxvrpe f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://stopzbugs.com/service-areas/dayton-ohio-pest-control/" href="https://stopzbugs.com/service-areas/dayton-ohio-pest-control/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link Dayton">Dayton</a>, and now in <a class="fui-Link ___1rxvrpe f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://stopzbugs.com/service-areas/columbus-ohio-pest-control/" href="https://stopzbugs.com/service-areas/columbus-ohio-pest-control/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link Columbus">Columbus</a> and its surrounding neighborhoods. The company offers pest control services for residences, businesses and public spaces. Ed Scherzinger, Kurt and <a href="https://www.mypmp.net/author/eric-scherzinger/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eric Scherzinger’s</a> grandfather, was inducted into the <a class="fui-Link ___1rxvrpe f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" title="https://www.pmphalloffame.net/edward-ed-scherzinger/" href="https://www.pmphalloffame.net/edward-ed-scherzinger/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Link Pest Management Professional Hall of Fame in 2011"><i>Pest Management Professional </i>Hall of Fame in 2011</a>. Their father, Steve Scherzinger, is a past president of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) and is currently the CEO and owner of Scherzinger Pest Control in Cincinnati.</span></p>
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Mold Atlantahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920369241426200081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748083188204797911.post-54766515530263346352024-03-10T23:22:00.001-07:002024-03-10T23:22:47.751-07:00Nixalite of America: IGEBA EVO 35 ACT Thermal Fog Generator<div id="attachment_92939" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-92939" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" class="wp-image-92939" src="https://www.mypmp.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Nixalite_New_400.jpg" alt="IMAGE: NIXALITE" width="300" height="300" />
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<p>Nixalite of America Inc., master distributor and service hub for <a href="https://igeba.de/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IGEBA</a> in the U.S. and Canada, introduces the EVO 35 ACT thermal fog generator, which features the revolutionary IGEBA Advanced Carburetor Technology (ACT).</p>
<p>The EVO 35 ACT is the first thermal fogger in Nixalite’s product line to be equipped with the new ACT. This technology, a result of precision German engineering, enhances the efficiency and performance of the engine. The ACT carburetor’s meticulously machined parts ensure tighter tolerances, offering superior air and fuel flow control. This leads to more efficient combustion and improved engine performance.</p>
<p>The 25.4-horsepower EVO 35 ACT is a versatile thermal fogger engineered to atomize select pesticides and disinfectants formulated for indoor or outdoor thermal fogging applications. Weighing just 17.4 pounds, its features include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Solution tank made of high-density polyethylene</li>
<li>Application of water- or oil-based fogging solutions</li>
<li>Extremely small and narrow droplet spectrum</li>
<li>For pest control and disinfection</li>
<li>Fuel tank, fog tube, and air pump made of stainless steel</li>
<li>Maintenance-friendly carburetor made of anodized aluminum</li>
</ul>
<p>Unit specifications include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Dimensions: 52.5 x 10.6 x 13.3 inches</li>
<li>Solution tank capacity: 1.7 gallons</li>
<li>Unleaded gas fuel tank capacity: 0.3 gallons</li>
<li>Fuel consumption: 0.5 gallon per hour</li>
<li>Max flow rate (oil base): 11 gallons per hour</li>
<li>Max horizontal reach (oil base): 300 feet plus</li>
<li>Max horizontal reach (water): 130 feet</li>
<li>Ignition battery requirements: four 1.5-volt “D Size” Batteries</li>
</ul>
<p>IGEBA is world-renowned for its high-quality foggers manufactured in Germany. Nixalite provides access to the entire IGEBA product line in the U.S. and Canada, and can deliver any IGEBA equipment currently available in the U.S. market.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.nixalite.com/product/igeba-evo-35" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nixalite.com/product/igeba-evo-35</a></p>
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Mold Atlantahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920369241426200081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748083188204797911.post-81555417366857372982024-03-08T08:22:00.001-08:002024-03-08T08:22:38.341-08:00PelGar USA: Roban Gold Entrap<div id="attachment_92976" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-92976" decoding="async" class="wp-image-92976" src="https://www.mypmp.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/RobanGold_400.jpg" alt="IMAGE: PELGAR USA" width="300" height="300" />
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<p>New Roban Gold Entrap monitoring gels are non-toxic and ready-to-use to entire rats and mice to rodent traps, stations and glue boards. Four flavors are available: Vanilla, Apple, Amaretto, and Peanut Butter. They have been specially formulated to meet the behaviorial characteristics of rats while avoiding triggering rats’ neophobic tendencies. They are also attractive to mice, as well. Each 35-gram tube features its own plunger and cap, but can be used in most gel guns — including PelGar’s own Black Bait Gun — for ease of application. The gels are available in boxes of four, either mixed or single flavor. The product made its debut Feb. 28 exclusively at the <em>Pest Management Professional</em> Growth Summit in Orlando, Fla.</p>
<h3>About PelGar</h3>
<p>Based in the United Kingdom, PelGar provides products and expertise in more than 60 countries worldwide, including the United States. The company supports customers who are directly involved in controlling nuisance pests, national campaigns against the vectors of disease, and local and national Conservation in Partnership (CiP) projects. PelGar’s global network of experienced staff and in-country resources guarantee an exceptional level of service.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.pelgar.co.uk/usa" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">PelGar.co.uk/usa</a></p>
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Mold Atlantahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920369241426200081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748083188204797911.post-39733240293295116742024-03-07T10:23:00.001-08:002024-03-07T10:23:02.433-08:00Eat your vegetables and raise your prices<div id="attachment_88981" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-88981" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" class="size-full wp-image-88981" src="https://www.mypmp.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Bob-Williamson2.jpg" alt="Bob Williamson" width="300" height="300" />
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<p>I decided about 15 years ago to hire someone to mow my lawn. This was after many years of operating under the delusion that mowing my own lawn was good therapy. The cost was $30 per mow for my half-acre home in suburban <span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr">Philadelphia, Pa</span>. I quickly gave away all my mowing equipment and enjoyed coming home from work to a nicely mowed lawn. My mowing guy held his price for the next 10 years.</p>
<p>That was until five years ago when he increased my price to $40 per mow – a 33 percent price increase! My neighbors were furious and many left for another provider, despite years of reliable, responsive and timely service. Some neighbors, who switched to avoid paying more, were unhappy when their new provider would miss weeks and not respond to their calls or texts.</p>
<p>Expecting the customer to appreciate the past 5 or 10 years of no price increase is both naïve and worse – it is unprofitable. <span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr">Raising your prices needs to be like eating your vegetables: You may not always enjoy it but you do it routinely to live a happier and healthier life.</span></p>
<p>Then why do so many companies fail to raise prices every year? The short answer is that raising your price is hard.</p>
<p>Why is the practice of annual price increases (APIs) difficult? Here are five reasons why many companies fall short:</p>
<p><strong>1. Daily beatdowns from customers and staff.</strong></p>
<p>This can be a one-sided emotional assault on front-line staff. While the complaints about price are typically few – they are routine with no support for the holding price. Statistically, about 20 percent of customers complain about price no matter what. You can’t expect the same people to stay the course on routine price increases.</p>
<p><strong>2. Competition that offers a lower price.</strong></p>
<p>Like No. 1 above you will only ever hear about cheaper competition. Your best sales happen because they are confident in the value you provide. Dealing with hard-core price shoppers is a race to the bottom. Sell with execution and convenience.</p>
<p><strong>3. Distractions with staffing issues are all-consuming.</strong></p>
<p>Managers spend so much time and energy with their staff. Avoiding any hard decisions on raising the price is kicking the can down the road with great loss to the business.</p>
<p><strong>4. Saving money elsewhere to maintain net income.</strong></p>
<p>This is a worse logic. To maintain net income, you need to get the money from somewhere. Whether it is vehicles, advertising, or reduced employee benefits, your business will suffer.</p>
<p><strong>5. Not letting the CFO, controller or accountant make the decision.</strong></p>
<p>Using my lawn mowing example above, had my guy raised the price 3 percent every year, he would have received an additional $1,600 over the same period – an 18 percent increase. Plus, I would still be paying about $40 per mow in year 10. Your person in this role would be making an easy decision without all the distractions you are facing.</p>
<p>This is the easiest approach to staying on track. Following the discipline of API will allow you to grow and prosper.</p>
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Mold Atlantahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920369241426200081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748083188204797911.post-30292859742696504812024-03-07T09:22:00.001-08:002024-03-07T09:22:15.494-08:00Liphatech: The Difethialone Deal<div id="attachment_92917" style="width: 410px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-92917" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-92917" src="https://www.mypmp.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/0324_Liphatech_400.jpg" alt="IMAGE: LIPHATECH" width="400" height="400" />
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<p>Now through March 31, 2024, earn instant cash savings off units of Liphatech difethialone products with a purchase, including: FirstStrike soft baits, Generation mini blocks, pellets and pellet place packs, and BlueMax mini blocks and meal bait. The more units of FirstStrike, Generation and BlueMax purchased, the bigger the savings per unit. PMPs will instantly receive $5 off per unit when they purchase one and four units; $10 off per unit when they purchase five and 14 units; or $15 off per unit when they purchase 15 units or more. This promotion is open to pest management professionals who purchase from the following Liphatech distributors: Agri-Turf, Bug Off, BWI, Carolina PCO, Chemtech, Essco, Forshaw, Helena, Heritage, Oldham, Pest Management Supply, Pro Pest Products, SiteOne, Target or Veseris.</p>
<h3>About Liphatech</h3>
<p>With U.S. headquarters based in Milwaukee, Wis., Liphatech is a worldwide manufacturer of pest control products. It is considered to be the developer of three of the industry’s active ingredients: chlorophacinone, bromadiolone and difethialone. The company was founded in France in 1946 io develop anticoagulants for the treatment of heart patients. It developed chlorophacinone in the 1960s and branded it as Rozol, a family of products that includes grain and pelleted products for field and structural use, and a tracking powder for use in and around structures. In the 1970s, Liphatech developed bromadiolone, its original second-generation rodenticide active ingredient.</p>
<p>The innovations continued with the opening of its U.S. facility in 1987. Research there and in Europe resulted in the discovery of difethialone during the late 1980s, with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency registration as an active ingredient in 1995.</p>
<p><a href="http://Liphatech.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Liphatech.com</a></p>
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Mold Atlantahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920369241426200081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748083188204797911.post-64233009833223022932024-03-06T08:22:00.001-08:002024-03-06T08:22:13.675-08:00J.T. Eaton at the 2024 PMP Growth Summit<p>Dale Baker, president of J.T. Eaton, shares about his company and the benefits of the <a href="https://www.mypmp.net/2024/03/05/2024-pmp-growth-summit/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>PMP</em> Growth Summit</a>.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.mypmp.net/sponsoredcontent/pmp-growth-summit/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn more about the <em>PMP</em> Growth Summit</a> and how to register for 2025.</p>
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Mold Atlantahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920369241426200081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748083188204797911.post-48329134365376112082024-03-06T07:22:00.001-08:002024-03-06T07:22:22.780-08:00Syngenta: Advion Trio<div id="attachment_92816" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-92816" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" class="wp-image-92816" src="https://www.mypmp.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SyngentaAdvionTrio_400.jpg" alt="IMAGE: SYNGENTA" width="300" height="300" />
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<p>Syngenta has launched new <a href="https://www.syngentapmp.com/product/advion-trio-cockroach-gel-bait-insecticide?utm_campaign=synppm-adviontrio-newsrelease-q124&utm_medium=link&utm_source=syngenta&utm_content=text&utm_term=adviontriomedia">Advion Trio cockroach gel bait</a> to help pest management professionals (PMPs) stop cockroaches at every stage of their life cycle. With the combined power of three active ingredients with different modes of action, including two insect growth regulators (IGRs), Advion Trio is designed to deliver more complete control of tough cockroach infestations.</p>
<p>“We are excited to announce Advion Trio as an effective, unique solution for PMPs to trust on challenging cockroach populations,” said Marshall Gaster, head of marketing for Professional Pest Management at Syngenta. “This latest innovation shows the continued Syngenta commitment to the pest management industry and how our ongoing research and development efforts lead to better tools for PMPs.”</p>
<p>The IGRs in Advion Trio, pyriproxyfen and novaluron, prevent first- and late-instar nymphs from maturing into adults, while the active ingredient indoxacarb targets adult populations. Its highly attractive bait matrix makes it ideal for tough cleanout jobs in residential and commercial spaces, including food-handling establishments, as directed by the label. Additionally, Advion Trio can be used as part of the <a href="https://www.syngentapmp.com/cockroach?utm_campaign=synppm-adviontrio-newsrelease-q124&utm_medium=link&utm_source=syngenta&utm_content=text&utm_term=securechoicemedia">SecureChoice Cockroach Assurance Program</a> for guaranteed control when following the program’s treatment protocols.</p>
<p>Advion Trio is the newest addition to the class of industry-leading <a href="https://www.syngentapmp.com/gelbaits/?utm_campaign=synppm-adviontrio-newsrelease-q124&utm_medium=link&utm_source=syngenta&utm_content=text&utm_term=gelbaitsmedia">Syngenta gel baits</a>, including:</p>
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<li>Advion Cockroach gel bait</li>
<li>Advion Evolution cockroach gel bait</li>
<li>Optigard Cockroach gel bait</li>
<li>Advion Ant gel bait</li>
<li>Optigard Ant gel bait</li>
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<p>“When developing Advion Trio, we worked diligently with our research team to formulate this triple-action gel bait solution for PMPs,” said Dr. King Nelson, formulation chemist at Syngenta. “We invest in rigorous testing and continued development to ensure products like Advion Trio can help PMPs achieve the cockroach control they need on their accounts.”</p>
<p><a href="https://www.syngentapmp.com/product/advion-trio-cockroach-gel-bait-insecticide?utm_campaign=synppm-adviontrio-newsrelease-q124&utm_medium=link&utm_source=syngenta&utm_content=text&utm_term=adviontriomedia" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SyngentaPMP.com/AdvionTrio</a></p>
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Mold Atlantahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920369241426200081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748083188204797911.post-73870730462566592024-03-05T08:23:00.001-08:002024-03-05T08:23:13.947-08:00Bell Laboratories: CAD3ET All-Weather BLOX<div id="attachment_92790" style="width: 410px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-92790" decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-92790" src="https://www.mypmp.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cad3et_400.jpg" alt="IMAGE: BELL LABS" width="400" height="400" />
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<p>Bell Laboratories’ new, trademarked CAD<sub>3</sub>ET All-Weather BLOX combines palatability and weatherability to eliminate rodent infestations wherever they are. Containing the active ingredient cholecalciferol, or vitamin D<sub>3</sub> , the 20-gram BLOX is designed to be effective against anticoagulant-resistant rats and mice. Its multiple edges appeal to a rodent’s desire to gnaw, and a hole in the center of the BLOX allows technicians to place it on bait securing rods in tamper-resistant bait stations. This new D<strong><sub>3</sub></strong> formulation is durable, weatherable, and resists mold and moisture, so it can be used indoors and out.</p>
<p>Senior Vice President of Global Sales Patrick Lynch says CAD<sub>3</sub>ET shows Bell Labs’ commitment to providing the pest control industry with the widest breadth of rodenticide options.</p>
<p>“CAD3ET is another step toward ensuring Bell has an option to fit the customer’s need for effective rodent control, no matter the regulatory environment or rodent problems a pest management professional might face,” Lynch said.</p>
<p>CAD<sub>3</sub>ET All-Weather BLOX is available in an 18-pound pail. It is made in the USA.</p>
<h3>About Bell Labs</h3>
<p>Founded in 1974 by the late <a href="https://www.pmphalloffame.net/malcolm-stack/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Malcolm Stack</a>, a member of the <em>Pest Management Professional</em> Hall of Fame (Class of 2004), Bell Labs today is based in Windsor, Wis., and manufactures rodenticides and other rodent control products available to the pest control and agricultural industries on six continents.. It is led by another <em>Pest Management Professional</em> Hall of Famer, CEO <a href="https://www.pmphalloffame.net/steve-levy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Steve Levy (Class of 2022)</a>. Bell’s complete line of products includes rodenticides, tamper-resistant bait stations, smart rodent monitoring devices, glue boards, mechanical traps, and attractants.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.belllabs.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BellLabs.com</a></p>
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Mold Atlantahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06920369241426200081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3748083188204797911.post-22808038083191733272024-03-04T07:22:00.005-08:002024-03-04T07:22:53.725-08:00PestCo Holdings acquires PestShield<p style="font-weight: 400;"><img decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" class="wp-image-70995 alignright" src="https://www.mypmp.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/tscp_logo-648.jpg" alt="LOGO: THOMPSON STREET CAPITAL PARTNERS" width="360" height="222" /><a href="https://www.mypmp.net/tag/thompson-street-capital-partners/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Thompson Street Capital Partners (TSCP)</a>, a private equity firm based in St. Louis, Mo., announced the acquisition of <a href="https://www.pestshield.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PestShield</a> by <a href="https://www.tscp.com/companies/pestco-holdings-llc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PestCo Holdings</a>, a TSCP portfolio company.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Located in St. Louis, PestShield is a provider of residential pest control services that partners with local home builders to pre-install preventive pest control equipment in homes during the construction phase. With the backing of PestCo’s team and resources, PestShield is positioned for future growth, while continuing to provide high-quality service to customers. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">This is the fourteenth investment for PestCo, a growth-oriented, national provider of pest control services to residential and commercial customers.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">“PestShield is an excellent addition to our growing presence in the greater St. Louis area,” Jay Keating, CEO of PestCo, said in the news release. “We look forward to working together with PestShield to enhance growth opportunities for the business and create opportunities for the team.”</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Patrick Hoene, owner of PestShield, added, “PestCo impressed me throughout the acquisition process. Efficient due diligence, consistent attention to detail, collaborative engagement, thoughtful guidance, and fairness in all negotiations from beginning to end. I highly recommend this experienced and honest pest control buyer for any small to large company or owner considering a transition but uncertain of the process and the complexities of selling their business.”</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://www.mypmp.net/tag/pco-bookkeepers-ma-specialists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PCO M&A Specialists</a>, a division of PCO Bookkeepers, acted as the exclusive financial advisor to PestShield on the transaction.</p>
<h3><b>About Thompson Street Capital Partners</b></h3>
<p><a href="https://www.tscp.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Thompson Street Capital Partners</a> is a St. Louis-based private equity firm focused on investing in founder-led middle market businesses. <span class="ui-provider fz b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr">The company has acquired more than 200 companies in the sectors of healthcare and life science services; software and technology services; and business services and engineered products. TSCP has managed more than $4.5 billion since being founded in 2000. TSCP describes itself as partnering with management teams to “increase value by accelerating growth, both organically and via complementary acquisitions.”</span></p>
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