Chuck Bowen

The lead author is editor of Lawn & Landscape magazine, PCT’s sister publication for the green industry. Also contributing to this story was Lawn & Landscape Managing Editor Brian Horn and PCT Internet Editor and Managing Editor Brad Harbison.

EPA Opens Comment Period for Pyrethroid Review

This review, the first time pyrethroids have been evaluated as a class, focuses mainly on how they impact fish and aquatic plants. PCOs have until Jan. 30 to submit their comments.

Scotts LawnService to Merge with TruGreen

Included in the deal is Action Pest Control, which was acquired by Scotts in January 2015.

Scotts LawnService to Merge with TruGreen

During its investor and analyst day, Scotts Miracle-Gro announced a definitive agreement to sell off its lawn care division (Scotts LawnService) to TruGreen for $200 million in cash and a 30 percent stake. The proposed merger includes Action Pest Control, which was acquired by Scotts LawnService (SLS) on Jan. 1.

ServiceMaster Details TruGreen Spin Off

As it readies for an IPO, ServiceMaster plans to push out its worst-performing unit.

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[Annual Termite Issue] Creative Termite Management

At PestWorld 2008, Terminix’s Fred Strickland encouraged pest management professionals to take a new approach to termite control.

<FONT color=blue>PCT on the Road:</FONT> Whitmire Micro-Gen Skill Development Seminars Open

Tucker, a long-time industry consultant, stressed a move toward a judicious use of chemicals and a redefinition of IPM to make it more useful to PCOs.

<FONT color=blue>PCT on the Road:</FONT> Whitmire Micro-Gen Skill Development Seminars Open

Tucker, a long-time industry consultant, stressed a move toward a judicious use of chemicals and a redefinition of IPM to make it more useful to PCOs.

[Regulatory Update] Obama Nominates EPA Administrator

Lisa Jackson described as even-handed and objective in her treatment of industry.