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Certus will partner with WorkWave to create a single, consolidated software platform for all of its sales and operations company-wide. Certus is a pest control company focused on rapid expansion through acquisitions. WorkWave is a provider of SaaS software solutions that support every stage of a service business's life cycle. With 42 acquisitions in just two years, Certus has quickly become one of the fastest-growing pest control providers in the industry. Certus sought to select a software partner that would enable a unified focus on performance improvement, consolidation of technology and efficiency of operations across the company to further facilitate growth. Mike Givlin, CEO and co-founder of Certus, said the company has found immense value in selecting PestPac at the software partner across the sales and service operations "because we can onboard our new companies quickly and effectively, with the knowledge that they now have access to the most powerful pest cont...

Mont Belvieu, Texas, Aug. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Has your attic been infested with bats? It starts with a few fleeting glances of bat silhouettes at sundown. Then you start to hear chirping and scratching. Head up to your attic, and if you see droppings and damage, then you most likely have a bat problem. Unlike your usual rodent or bug infestation, bats are a challenging creature to remove and can bring danger to your home. Nobody knows this better than Richard Lisenby, proud owner of AAAC Wildlife Removal of Texas Gulf Coast. Richard specializes in bat removal and attic restoration. As a veteran owned and operated business, having served in the U.S army, and as the proud father to two beautiful daughters, he knows how important it is to provide a safe and secure home and operate a business with integrity. The family-based business has been helping homeowners safely remove bats and restore peace and security to their homes for many years. While you ca...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Horticulture Hotline: Today known as the 'Entomology Swat Line'    Charleston Post Courier

[unable to retrieve full-text content] 5 Best Pest Control Companies in Portland, OR    Kev's Best

Palm Bay, Florida, Aug. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Raccoons in Treasure Coast are an all too familiar problem. Yet when you have a raccoon tearing up your attic or causing havoc in your yard, what should you do? The trouble is raccoons are intelligent animals. They cause damage, they leave potentially dangerous droppings, and they can be nasty if confronted. Trying to remove or control them yourself, without knowledge or experience in pest control, is a risk not worth taking. AAAC Wildlife Removal of Treasure Coast are the local experts when it comes to raccoon removal. Owned by Alex Lauffenburger, well known in the industry for his passion for wildlife and expertise in removal techniques, he and his team understand the importance of having a safe and secure home, and just how much damage and danger raccoons can provoke. Below, Alex outlines his dos and don'ts of raccoon removal and control: Do contact a wildlife pest control service as soon as the critter has been discovered As ...

The Conversation Aug 16, 2021 14:45:51 IST "Nowhere is safe." As the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warned in a recent report that climate change and its consequences are here to stay, is there still an opportunity to mitigate some of the dangers and to get back to a place of relative safety for humanity? The challenge of surviving the next 50 years is now seen as a planet-wide existential crisis; we need to work together urgently, just to secure a short-term future for human civilisation. Global weather patterns are violently disrupted: Greece burns; the south of England floods; Texas has had its coldest weather ever, while California and Australia suffer apocalyptic wildfires. All of these violent, record-breaking events are a direct result of rapid heating in the Arctic - occurring faster than in the rest of the world. A warm Arctic triggers new ocean and air currents that change the weather for everyone. The only way to reverse some of these catastroph...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Carthage council approves revised contract with animal shelter    Joplin Globe

When she bought her home on Talbert Street in 2018, Jeanita Brown was certain she'd live there forever. But within weeks, she began to feel uneasy: Her windows weren't closing, and small cracks began to spiderweb up her walls — but contractors assured her the newly constructed home was just settling. It wasn't long before she needed a crowbar to open and close her back door. Insects started crawling out of the cracks, which appeared on both levels. Seeking repairs, she hired a contractor in July who discovered a five-inch-wide crack under her carpet, spanning multiple rooms. The contractor suggested her unit was unlevel and too unsafe for them to fix. Afraid her home could crumble around her following the condo collapse in Surfside, Fla., Brown sent pictures to her neighbors of her hand in the crack and urged them all to check under their carpets. The reality became impossible to ignore: The cracks were everywhere — and getting bigger. In early August, a resident experienci...

Keith Chandler, center, is flanked by Northwest Co-Presidents Stephen Phillips, left, and Stanford Phillips. PHOTO: NORTHWEST EXTERMINATING Atlanta, Ga.-based Northwest Exterminating, a Rollins company, has acquired Cullman, Ala.-based Target Pest Control. Terms were not disclosed. Purchased in 1998 by Keith Chandler, Target has offices in Cullman, Birmingham and Jasper, Ala., and provides commercial and residential services. Chandler will continue to support Target as a consultant. "While the decision to merge is never easy, the Northwest team is the perfect fit to honor the Target family – our customers and team – for years to come," he said in a news release. "Growing Target with my family has been a true blessing, and I'm excited to witness the growth opportunities ahead for the team and the additional support our customers will receive." "Keith's commitment to creating a family-like culture that cares about the customer is inspiring. It...

TUCSON, Ariz. — After a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19, NPMA Academy returned to an in-person event in July.  Nearly 200 industry professionals traveled to Tucson, Ariz., for three days of team-building activities, educational sessions and opportunities to network with one another.  This year's event, premier-sponsored by Corteva Agriscience, was an opportunity for NPMA members to "reconnect with colleagues and industry friends for the first time since the pandemic," said Rachel Dittman, vice president of marketing & communications, NPMA. "The energy and excitement from attendees was incredible!" NPMA's Leadership Networking Community (LNC) developed unique hands-on networking opportunities and booked leading business/management presenters Janine Driver and Garland Vance. Vance is the founder of AdVance Leadership, which helps overwhelmed influencers and organizations live with purpose, productivity and peace. During his presentati...

DALLAS — Native critters and house pets on the run can cause a big problem when they get into nooks and crevices they aren't supposed to be in. Annually, homeowners in Texas communities receive millions of dollars worth of insurance claims to clean up and animal-proof their property as best as they can.  What You Need To Know One man has more than 25 years worth of experience humanely capturing wild animals The animals he catches often go to a temporary animal rehabilitation sanctuary to recover before being released in the wild Annually, homeowners in Texas receive millions of dollars worth of insurance claims to clean up and animal-proof their properties In North Texas, Randall Kennedy, with Dallas Fort Worth Wildlife Control is responsible for removing wildlife that gets too close for comfort with humans. Every day Kennedy receives dozens of emergency calls ranging from rodents in the attic to bobcat removals. Earlier this month, however, Ken...

This set of outdoor fly traps catches thousands of flies at a time with minimal effort on your part. Simply fill the traps with the attractant bait, add warm water, mix the solution, and hang near problem areas, whether that's the garbage, patio, or porch. Reviewers say the insect bait does have a mild odor and should indeed be used outdoors, as its name suggests.  Buy It: Victor M380 Reusable Outdoor Fly Traps, ($27, Amazon) Adblock test (Why?)

The retailer's former stores are being used by tenants that might not typically get a crack at such a large haul of commercial space at an affordable price. When Kmart opened its first store, in Garden City, Mich., in 1962, the aim was to become an all-under-one-roof retailer. Americans' shopping habits had gravitated toward the suburbs after World War II, and Kmart was going to cater to them. Kmart last opened a new store in 2002; since then, it has all been closings. When it merged with Sears in 2005, Kmart had 2,085 locations. With the abrupt closing of the Astor Place Kmart in Manhattan last month, the number of open Kmart stores is down to 17. For a time, the company's real estate decisions worked well. But as shoppers moved farther into the suburbs, Kmart didn't move with them. Kmart continued to build inside beltways and urban centers, even though its core customers were no longer there, a strategy that helped lead to the company's tumble, retail experts say....

Solved! What Are Signs of Carpenter Ants In The House? Unsure if you have a carpenter ant infestation in your home? Here's how to identify the signs of carpenter ants in the house. Photo: istockphoto.com Q: I'm noticing some damage to the wood in my home. What are the signs of carpenter ants in the house, and how can I determine if I have an infestation? A: Carpenter ants can cause serious damage to wood on properties. Their name originates from how they create their nests. Carpenter ants burrow in wood and build smooth tunnels where they work and live. If their activities go unchecked, carpenter ants can cause significant structural damage. While they can be mistaken for common black ants, there are distinct differences between the two upon closer inspection. The presence of carpenter ants can be a sign they've created a nest in the home; however, there needs to be further examination to determine if they've made a nest in the propert...

St. Louis, MO, August 16, 2021 --(PR.com)-- Prestige Home Services, LLC has changed its name, effective August 8th, 2021. The new name is Level 7 Property Inspections, LLC. The former name was a little confusing for consumers. The primary focus of Level 7 is residential and commercial property inspections. Without having the word "inspection" in the company name, it wasn't really obvious what the company did exactly. For those that do not know, Level 7 Property Inspections offers both residential and commercial property inspections in the Greater St. Louis area. This includes St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, and other surrounding counties on the Missouri side of the Mississippi River. For a map of recent inspections completed by Level 7, please see this map. Level 7 offers many additional services in additional to what the call the "core" or "general" home inspection. This includes; Termite/WDO Inspections, Sewer Scopes, S...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Local News: Space to Run (8/23/21) | Greencastle Banner Graphic    Banner Graphic

Abalene Termite and Pest Control Owner Ulrich Blumenthal, left, stands with Western Pest Services Regional Manager Pat Porcella. PHOTO: WESTERN PEST SERVICES Parsippany, N.J.-based Western Pest Services, a subsidiary of Rollins Inc., will expand to southern New Jersey and Pennsylvania with the acquisition of Abalene Termite & Pest Control. Abalene Termite & Pest Control opened in 1927. Owner Ulrich Blumenthal and his son Daniel have built the company over the years in and around Mercer County. Abalene Termite & Pest Control serves residential and commercial customers in the area of central New Jersey and parts of Pennsylvania. The acquisition will enable both companies to broaden their service areas. A news release about the deal says it will also allow the companies to retain the family feel of a neighborhood provider but with the perks of a larger company with more resources. "Acquiring Abalene Termite & Pest Control is definitely a great ...

Southlake, Texas, Aug. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- When your home has become the local hotspot for wild raccoons or a private apartment for a colony of bats, it's easy to panic. The thought of your family being in danger or your property under threat is alarming, and caught up in the dismay, you may consider drastic action. However, not only can it be dangerous to take on wildlife yourself, but the situation is very rarely resolved by brute force and a lack of specialist equipment. Combine that with the fact that many creatures are protected by US law, and cannot be dealt with forcefully and inhumanely, and it's quite clear it's a risk not worth taking. Two people who know this better than most are Christian and Victoria Flores, the proud owners of AAAC Wildlife Removal of Fort Worth. Their local and family-owned business was founded on a love for animals, and over the years they've helped hundreds of home and businessowners resolve their nu...