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Gary Schlosberg, Former National Sales Manager for J.T. Eaton, Passes Away
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Gary Schlosberg, former national sales manager for J.T. Eaton & Co.’s pest control division, died March 7, after a long illness. He was 62.
Schlosberg was just a year into his retirement from the company, for which he worked nearly 15 years. “As I travel and speak to everyone in the industry, they always ask about Gary,” says Craig Velte, who succeeded Schlosberg as national sales manager. “He will be dearly missed.”
“Gary gave us many years of dedication and service to our company, and we will miss him,” said Dale Baker, third-generation vice president of J.T. Eaton. “Our hearts and condolences go out to the Schlosberg family.”
Schlosberg, a member of pest management industry fraternity Pi Chi Omega, is survived by his wife, Marilyn Kogen, children Jason (Trista Dunagan) and Lee (Marina) Schlosberg, and sister Jackie (Edward) Cohen. In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute to The Gathering Place, 23000 Commerce Park Dr., Beachwood, OH 44122 or The Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 E. 185th St., Cleveland, OH 44119.

VICTOR HAMMEL RETIRES AS EHRLICH PRESIDENT;
EX-CINTAS EXECUTIVE NAMED AS SUCCESSOR
READING, PA. — Victor Hammel has retired as president of J.C. Ehrlich Co., and chief executive officer of Rentokil North America Pest Control and has been appointed company chairman. In this new, part-time role, he will serve as an adviser to the company’s incoming president and CEO, John Myers. Additionally, Hammel will represent Rentokil in various industry and government matters and will handle various assignments for Rentokil worldwide.
During his 38-year career with Ehrlich, Hammel has served in a variety of positions, starting as a technician in the company’s Pottsville, Pa., district office. He became Ehrlich president in 1991, assuming the role formerly held by his uncle, Arthur Hammel. Under his leadership, the company grew to be the largest privately owned pest control company in North America. Ehrlich merged with Rentokil in 2006 and has since grown to provide service in 32 states as well as Toronto, Canada.
On his career, Hammel said, “It is the highest business honor I could imagine to have been a part of J.C. Ehrlich, a company populated with absolutely outstanding and devoted coworkers in a wonderful industry. And then to have the additional privilege of being CEO of Rentokil North America Pest Control for these past three years with the associates of Presto-X, Watch All, Rentokil, Du-Right and coworkers from the 16 other acquisitions we made — well that is truly the icing on the cake.”
Over the years, Hammel has been active in the industry, currently serving as vice chairman of PPMA and co-founder and president of PestSure, a captive insurance company owned and operated by PCOs. He was also named PCT’s Professional of the Year for 2008.
Ehrlich’s incoming president, John Myers, brings extensive domestic and international business experience in marketing, sales and management, having most recently served as senior vice president of sales at Cintas, an industry-leading $3 billion business services provider based in Cincinnati, Ohio. During his 8-plus years with Cintas, Myers provided leadership in several key areas, including business strategy, operations and business development. Myers began his career with American National Can Company, serving in a series of sales, operations and marketing roles and was ultimately named director of marketing for Europe.
“Rentokil is very fortunate to have someone of John Myers’ caliber assume the company’s leadership,” said Hammel. “I have had the pleasure of working with John over the last several months and am extremely confident that he has the skills, integrity and vision to lead Rentokil to its next chapter in North America. He has my complete and enthusiastic support.”
Myers said he is equally enthusiastic about his new relationship with Rentokil. “I have worked with numerous service providers over my career,” he said, “and I am extremely impressed with the dedication that exists throughout Rentokil’s family of brands. I am fortunate to be assuming the reigns of a company that is healthy and has a strong management team. I look forward to building on this excellent foundation with the help of our dedicated coworkers. We are fortunate to be in an industry that provides such a valuable service to its customers, especially in these difficult economic times.”

NPMA OFFERS NEW TERMITE FORMS; ANNOUNCES QUALITYPRO GREEN MERGER
FAIRFAX, VA. — The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has approved the use of the new HUD-NPMA-99A and HUD-NPMA-99B forms. The use of the forms is authorized immediately and existing stocks of the previous forms, NPCA-99a and NPCA-99b, may be used until supplies are exhausted; however, some lenders may require the new forms immediately. The new forms expire Feb. 29, 2012.
The HUD-NPMA-99A, called the Subterranean Termite Protection Builder’s Guarantee, is completed by the builder and specifies whether the work was done by the pest control company or the builder (in the rare case of using extensive pressure treated lumber as termite prevention). The form clearly delineates the responsibilities of the builder and the builder must guarantee that any work done complies with the building code.

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Team Too Termite & Pest Control Sponsors NASCAR
Nationwide Series Car From JD Motorsports
CORONA, Calif. — Team Too Termite & Pest Control and JD Motorsports sponsored the Number 01 NASCAR Nationwide Series car driven by Danny O’Quinn at Auto Club Speedway Stater Brothers 300, which took place in February.
Bryan Houtchens, vice president and chief operations officer, said, “The current economic markets are tough, and although we never thought it possible to work with a NASCAR team, JD Motorsports has helped us to look at a worthwhile marketing plan with their team. As JD Motorsports and Team Too Termite & Pest Control are both family-owned companies with a high level of desire for success, this opportunity fit perfectly. It is rewarding to know that we can partner with another family organization similar to ours that will help improve our brand awareness to consumers.”
William Houtchens, president of Team Too Termite & Pest Control, added, “Team Too Termite & Pest Control and our family of employees are extremely excited about this opportunity to work with JD Motorsports. We are just a ‘mom and pop company’ in our eyes, and they feel the same way, yet with both of our companies there is a commitment to success and an involvement by every family member to be the best at what they do.”
Jacob Houtchens, fleet operations manager for Team Too Termite & Pest Control, added, “JD Motorsports and their partnership with Chevrolet mirrors ours. It is great to know that people from different parts of the country can come together for an event like this and work towards a common goal.”
So how did the 01 car fare in this race? Unfortunately, engine problems put the car four laps back, resulting in a 32nd place finish, but as Bryan Houtchens said, “That is racing. I can not even begin to explain the great time we had. It was phenomenal.”
Team Too is a third-generation family owned and operated pest management firm. The corporate offices are located in Corona, Calif., with service centers throughout the country. Team Too recently was named as the first pest management company in the nation to hold both a QualityPro and QualityPro Green certification from the National Pest Management Association and the ECOWISE designation as a certified ECOWISE provider. Additional information about Team Too can be found at www.teamtoo.com or www.heatblast.com. Additional information about JD Motorsports can be found at www.jdavis motorsports.com.

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The HUD-NPMA-99B, now called the New Construction Subterranean Termite Service Record, is completed by the pest control company and now includes all code-accepted methods into one service record. The code-accepted methods include Soil Applied Liquid Termiticide, Wood Applied Liquid Termiticide, Bait System Installed, and Physical Barrier System Installed.
Samples of the new forms can be viewed at www.npmapestworld.org/HUD.asp. The new forms may be purchased online from NPMA at www.bugstore.org or by calling the Resource Center at 703/352-6267.
In other association news, NPMA and the New England Pest Management Association (NEPMA) announced that NEPMA’s IPM Registry program will merge with NPMA’s QualityPro Green program. This partnership strengthens the pest management industry’s environmental stewardship designation, and in turn will increase consumer demand and confidence in the industry, NPMA says.
Both the QualityPro Green and IPM Registry programs have worked hard to offer a comprehensive IPM designation to their members interested in offering green services to their clientele. Through the QualityPro Green program, this partnership enables members to speak to experts, industry stakeholders and consumers with a unified voice and back up rhetoric with a cohesive and credible national program.
The transition from the IPM Registry to QualityPro Green will begin immediately and be completed by Jan. 1, 2010.
“In our effort to continually improve our program, we have partnered with the NPMA’s QualityPro Green initiative to again raise the bar of professionalism and environmental stewardship of each of the 65 enlisted companies across New England, and elevate our member companies above the competition,” said Peter Wonson Jr., president of NEPMA. “I look forward to an exciting partnership and encourage IPM Registry members to get started as soon as possible in earning the QualityPro Green designation.”
For more information or to apply to the QualityPro Green program, visit www.npmaqualitypro.org.

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BASF unveils www.pestcontrol.basf.us, a new
URL for pest management professionals
RALEIGH, N.C. — The BASF Web site for pest management professionals is now www.pestcontrol.basf.us. The Web site contains a variety of information for pest management professionals, including product information, training, literature and marketing tools. The site also features the BASF Partner’s Club, which provides members with additional training, support and lead generation.

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TEMP-AIR to Demonstrate Insect Heat Treatment at KSU Heat Workshop Burnsville, MinN. — TEMP-AIR will be performing a live demonstration of its patented insect heat treatment process at the Sixth Kansas State University (KSU) Heat Treatment Workshop, which is set for May 13-15, in Manhattan, Kan.
The workshop, titled “A Practical Methyl Bromide Alternative for 2009 and Beyond,” will be host to researchers, heat treatment practitioners, and heat treatment service providers in order to share practical information on heat treatment technologies. Participants will gain firsthand experience by observing the heat treatment of Kansas State University’s state-of-the-art Hal Ross Flour Mill.
The goal of this workshop, organized by the KSU Department of Grain Science and Industry, is to bring awareness and promote insect heat treatment in food and feed processing facilities as a methyl bromide alternative.
The workshop is sponsored by the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC), and in part by the United States Department of Agriculture, Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service through a grant under the Methyl Bromide Transitions Program.
The registration fee for this workshop is $150. For additional conference information and registration forms, contact Anita McDiffett, KSU Department of Grain Science, at 785/532-4080 or e-mail McDiffett at almgret@ksu.edu.

BAYER CROPSCIENCE PROVIDES $1 MILLION ENDOWMENT
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — Pascal Housset, president and head of the Environmental Science business operations unit at Bayer CropScience LP, presented Dr. Johnny Wynne, dean of the College Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at North Carolina State University, with a $1 million endowment to establish a Chair of Sustainable Development.
“We are honored to have Bayer as a collaborator in our research efforts to find solutions to the complex problems that issues like global climate change, population growth, and food and water shortages present,” said Wynne. “Under Pascal Housset’s leadership, Environmental Science has discovered new and innovative ways to marry business and the environment, to the benefit of both.”

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Copesan and Syngenta Raise $10,000 for
Industry Scholarship and Research Funds
During its recent annual conference, Copesan Services held a raffle to benefit two programs that contribute to the future of the pest management industry.
In total, attendees at the conference raised $5,390. Copesan matched this amount, bringing the total to $10,780 to be equally divided between the Pi Chi Omega Scholarship Fund and the NPMA Pest Management Foundation. Pi Chi Omega also will receive $350 raised by auctioning the “Arthropod of the Hour,”  a clock with preserved insect specimesn on each hour of the face. The clock was donated by Gerry Wegner, technical director and staff entomologist of ProGuard Commercial Pest Solutions, Columbus, Ohio.
 Pi Chi Omega, a pest management industry fraternity, provides scholarships to entomology students at universities across the country and around the world. The National Pest Management Foundation, which has been in existence for more than 30 years, provides grants for the research, development and refinement of pest management tools and techniques. Both checks were presented to represenatives of Pi Chi Omega and members of the NPMA Pest Management Foundation during NPMA Legislative Day activities.
The raffle, sponsored by Syngenta Professional Products, featured the following prizes:
Grand Prize — $1,000 Home Depot Gift Card - Michelle Paulin, Copesan
First Runner-Up — $500 Travel Voucher; Patti Hurlman, JP McHale Pest Management
Second Runner-Up — $100 Wal-Mart Gift Card, $100 Starbucks Gift Card, $100 Target Gift Card — Rick Steinau, Ace Exterminating Co.
Third Runner-Up — $100 Pizza Hut Gift Card, $100 Home Depot Gift Card — Frank Cossentino, Copesan

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Vital to the sustainability culture that Housset has worked hard to cultivate at Environmental Science is the notion that partnering — in this case with academia — is critical to success.
“We cannot achieve our goals alone. That is why the research expertise of North Carolina State makes the university an ideal choice,” Housset said. “It is within our power to achieve great success for our company while affecting critical change that will benefit society as a whole. It is simply essential to protect the world in which we live and work. Together with the university, we will take great strides in that direction.”
Engaging in collaborations with results that go far beyond its campus borders is nothing new for NCSU. “It [partnering] is an important part of who we are,” Wynne said. “Here at NCSU we have a long history of such collaborations in the public and private sector.” Those collaborations have produced more than 70 start-up companies and a NCSU portfolio consisting of more than 600 patents. NCSU partnership activities also include 61 corporations and government agencies that employ more than 1,500 employees who work alongside NCSU researchers. The sustainability culture that Environmental Science shares with NCSU is reflected throughout the company internally and externally through various business practices that include the development of new products dedicated to reducing carbon in the Earth’s atmosphere by promoting plant health.

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ROCKWELL LABS LTD DEBUTS NEW WEB SITE
NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO. — Rockwell Labs Ltd has launched a completely new Web site. The new Web site is accessed at the same address: www.rockwelllabs.com, and is still easy to navigate for labels and MSDS.
The homepage features readily accessible information on the latest product additions and changes. The new site also features improved product information pages and a resources page with a variety of training and support documentation. Visitors can also sign up to receive automatic notifications when labels and MSDS are updated. Visit the new site at www.rockwelllabs.com or contact Rockwell Labs at 866/788 4101.

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“As the world becomes more conscious of the climate change crisis, demand for products that meet the dual needs of business and the environment increases,” Housset said. “Events such as the NCSU symposium provide a wonderful opportunity to enlist the help of the academic and research communities to support those dual objectives. All of us at Environmental Science are excited about this new chapter in our collaboration with NCSU.”

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Comings & Goings

If your company has added new personnel, send a  photo and press release
to jdorsch@giemedia.com.

Ian Thorburn joined MGK in the new position of market manager for its professional pest control products group.
Atlanta-based Orkin recently added Michael Reynolds to the corporate team as its new director of fleet.
H. Gary Hancock, Ph.D., joined AMVAC Chemical Corporation as southern regional product development manager.
Board certified entomologist James T. (J.T.) Vogt joined the corporate staff of Black Pest Prevention, in Charlotte, N.C., as technical and quality assurance director.
Forshaw Distribution has hired Christopher Falletta as a new sales representative in the north Florida area.
Truly Nolen of America promoted Arnold M. Kaplan to executive vice president and George Lawlor to director of information systems. The company also promoted Justin Bellet to vice president of eastern region operations and Shane McManamy to commercial district manager.
North Carolina State University announced that Dr. Tom Rufty was named the first Bayer Environmental Science Professor of Sustainable Development.
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RESIDEX PARTNERS WITH ACHILLES FREEDOM TEAM
CRANFORD, N.J. — Residex has partnered with Achilles International’s Freedom Team of Wounded Veterans. Chris Donaghy, Residex president, chose Achilles based on his patriotism and love of country, as well as his respect for the U.S. armed forces and his passion for running.
The Achilles Freedom Team of Wounded Veterans was founded in 2004 for veterans disabled in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan; however, all wounded veterans are welcome. More than 360 vets have been introduced to marathon racing as part of their rehabilitation. Starting at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, the program now includes Balboa Naval Hospital, Brooke Army Medical Center and Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. Members set goals, train in handcrank wheelchairs or on foot, and compete as part of a team in road races and marathons around the country and internationally. Events planned for 2009 include marathons in Washington, D.C.; New York, Boston, and Florida. Achilles covers the expenses for family members of the veterans to travel with the team so that they may share in their athlete’s accomplishment. One such Freedom Team event is the Hope and Possibility 5-Mile Run/Walk, scheduled for June 29, 2009, at Central Park in New York City. The event is named in honor of Achilles Founding Board Chair, Trisha Meili, author of the best-selling memoir, “I Am the Central Park Jogger: A Story of Hope and Possibility.”
Residex hopes to donate a total of $10,000 to the Achilles Freedom Team. Toward that end, Residex recently donated $3,500 to furnish a handcrank wheelchair that will be stationed at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Furthermore, a team of Residex volunteers will be present at the Hope and Possibility 5-Mile Run/Walk. All are welcome to join Residex volunteer efforts or to take part by running in the event. For more information or to volunteer please contact Residex by email at marketing@residex.com or by phone at 800/526-4222. Personal donations to the cause can also be made at www.firstgiving.com/residex.

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PCO News

MSC, independent franchise owner of Terminix of Eastern North Carolina and the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, has been awarded Pointserve’s 2008 Excellence Award. 
Braemar Pest Control Ltd., Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, has become the first company to earn the QualityPro designation in Canada.
Memphis, Tenn.-based Terminix acquired six pest management companies in the fourth quarter of 2008, bringing its total number of acquisitions for the year to 34. During the fourth quarter, Terminix acquired Frontline Exterminating and WORX Pest Control in Arizona; Pestaway Corporation in Nevada; Ensure Pest Control in California; Foxx Pest Control in Missouri; and Pointe Pest Control locations in Alabama, California, Georgia, Colorado, Texas, Massachusetts, Kentucky and Maryland.
Bird-B-Gone has been awarded a SIGNET Ad Study Award from Buildings Magazine. The ad study award is given to businesses that re-ceive the highest number of inquiries on an ad placed in Buildings Magazine.
Training magazine recognized Atlanta-based Orkin as a Top 125 company at its annual awards banquet in February. The company ranked No. 83 in 2009, up from No. 92 in 2008. 
Univar USA opened its recently relocated PP&S Portland Pro Center. The new 7,000-square-foot warehouse location replaces the company’s previous Portland Pro Center and features a full service will-call facility with display area.
Ralph Citarella Jr., third-generation owner/operator of Bayonne Exterminating Company, Bayonne, N.J., successfully completed the Board Certification Exam and other requirements set forth by the Entomological Society of America.
Knockout Pest Control, Uniondale, N.Y., received the Angie’s List Super Service Award for 2008.
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PUBLIC HEALTH PESTICIDES WORKSHOP TO BE HELD IN LONDON IN MAY
LONDON — The International Public Health Pesticides Workshop, a joint effort organized by the U.S. EPA and The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), will take place May 19-21, 2009, in London. The meeting will be held at the headquarters of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health located on London’s South Bank.
The basis for the meeting is that increasing pressures from disease-causing pests demand effective vector control measures that meet the needs of the public health community and ensure public and environmental safety. The organizers have jointly initiated the International Public Health Pesticides Workshop in consultation with stakeholders to improve the availability of products to control public health pests in industrialized and disease endemic nations.
The workshop is being organized by the U.S. EPA and CIEH together with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Interregional-4 Project, U.K. Health and Safety Executive, U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Armed Forces Pest Management Board, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service.
For further information, check for workshop updates at www.iphpw.org and www.cieh.org.

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Date Book

Send your an announcement at least 14 weeks in advance to jdorsch@giemedia.com. For additional dates, visit www.pctonline.com/events.

May 19-21: International Public Health Pesticides Workshop, London. Contact: www.iphpw.org and www.cieh.org.
June 22-26: Termite Biology and Control Course, Fort Lauderdale R.E.C., Davie, Fla. Contact: Janet Miranda, 954/577-6371 or jmiranda@ufl.edu.
July 23-25: NPMA’s Academy 2009, Sheraton Wild Horse Pass, Phoenix, Ariz. Contact: NPMA, 703/352-6762 or visit www.npmapestworld.org.
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