Certus expands to Arizona via acquisition

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Seattle, Wash.-based Certus Pest Control has expanded into the Grand Canyon State with its acquisition of Responsible Pest & Scorpion Control, Chandler, Ariz. Terms were not disclosed; Responsible was represented by The Potomac Co., based in San Juan, P.R.

Founded in 1991, Responsible Pest & Scorpion is one of the oldest and fastest-growing pest control companies covering both the Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz., metro areas. From 2011 to 2019, the company’s compound annual growth rate (CAGR) was more than 20 percent, according to The Potomac Co.

“Darin and David Huffaker have built a great company and were wonderful to work with,” Paul Giannamore, managing director at Potomac, noted in a news release. “We’re beginning to see a shift in the competitive nature of the sale process from East to West, and if this sell-side process is any indication, it means that West Coast firms will likely begin to see the same multiples that their East Coast brethren have seen for the last two years.”

Mike Givlin of Certus will be discussing this transaction and others on next week’s episode of The Boardroom Buzz, The Potomac Co.’s newly launched podcast. Learn more at TheBoardroomBuzz.com.

The acquisition follows just days after Certus announced its acquisition of Meridian, Idaho-based Perx Pest Control.

Certus now operates in Washington, Florida, Idaho and Arizona. The company expects to continue to grow in its existing markets and enter new markets in 2020.

The company entered the Florida market at the beginning of 2020 with the acquisition of Hoskins Pest Control, which provides services to Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and Lee counties in southwest Florida. In April, Certus acquired Cape Coral, Fla.-based Strategic Pest Control of Southwest Florida

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CIEH calls on government to stand firm on two-metre social distancing

As businesses start to reopen after the COVID-19 lockdown, the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has urged the Government to maintain the two-metre rule on social distancing.

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Woodstream: TERRO Fruit Fly Traps

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TERRO Fruit Fly Traps are available from Woodstream in an economical, professional bulk pack containing 12 traps and lures (#T2512). These attractive and highly effective, apple-shaped traps are designed for increased fruit fly interaction and performance. Traps containing the proprietary improved food-based non-toxic, non-staining lure can be placed anywhere fruit fly activity is seen, including bars, restaurants, wineries and kitchen areas. Once flies enter the trap, they cannot escape. Each trap lasts 45 days, and features several see-through windows to easily monitor catch activity.

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The Death of 3 Day Drying: Muscle Cars & Drying Equipment

For years, I have heard restorers and carriers say some pieces of equipment are “specialty equipment”, and I must admit for a bunch of years early in my career, I listened to the crowd. 

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IICRC Opens Nominations for Inaugural Hall of Fame Awards

The deadline for nominations is June 30.  

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FREE COVID-19 Training from Wonder Makers Environmental

A compact, but intense, online training program is available from Wonder Makers Environmental that you can share with your whole team.

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Mosquito prevention during hurricane season

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The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season officially got under way June 1, so RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment) and the American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA) are promoting awareness about the importance of preventing, removing and treating standing water to combat the spread of disease through mosquitoes.

“We encourage every person and community in a hurricane zone to properly prepare to combat the growth of mosquitoes,” Megan Provost, president of RISE, said in a news release. “Disease spreads in multiple ways, and it’s critical to prevent the spread of those that are vector-borne, such as West Nile virus. All members of a community benefit when individuals take the right precautions, including emptying standing water and using mosquito repellents approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The specialty pesticide and fertilizer industry remains committed to supporting communities as we all work to prevent the spread of disease and protect public health.”

AMCA Technical Advisor Joe Conlon agrees. “In the aftermath of severe and prolonged rains from hurricanes, the receding waters leave pools of standing water in new areas where they didn’t previously exist,” he said in a news release. “Combined with the summer heat speeding reproduction, the result can be a drastic increase in mosquito populations.”

The two associations offer the following tips for pest management professionals (PMPs) to share with their clients to reduce the risk of mosquito infestation:

• Drain all standing water and prevent water accumulation when possible. Check all areas that might hold water, such as tire swings, buckets, bottles, birdbaths, pet bowls, flowerpot saucers, pool toys, and even bottle caps. Cover trash containers and store boats covered or upside down, or remove rainwater weekly from boats.
• Fill in or drain low places in the yard, such as puddles, ruts and hollow stumps. Keep grass cut short and shrubbery well-trimmed, to eliminate harborage for mosquitoes and other potentially harmful pests.
• Keep roof gutters free of leaves and other debris.
• Avoid activities during dawn and dusk, when mosquitoes are most active.
• Avoid damp grass, which attracts mosquitoes, when taking part in outdoor activities. Dress appropriately in long sleeves and pants.
• Defend yourself against mosquitoes with a repellent approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has more about that topic here.
• Ensure all doors and windows are intact to prevent mosquitoes from coming in and out of the home.

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