Kerynn Holtzman IntelliShift recently appointed Kerynn Holtzman as its new chief experience officer (CXO), effective immediately. As a part of the executive leadership team, Holtzman will focus her efforts on “providing IntelliShift customers with a best-in-class customer experience,” per the news release. Holtzman brings over two decades of experience in the telematics, transportation and logistics sectors, having worked with industry leaders like EROAD and SkyBitz. Throughout her career, the news releases notes, she has “consistently demonstrated a strong focus on customer lifecycle manage ..read more

IMAGE: TARGET SPECIALTY PRODUCTS Eliminate ants and cockroaches with Strike Max Alacer Gel Baits. The premium gel formulation is designed to control infestations at the source. Features include: Contains the active ingredient indoxacarb for maximum effectiveness Indoxacarb briefly delays disposing the labeled pest, allowing it to return and spread the bait to the harborage site The smooth and highly palatable formulation, which is odorless and non-staining, is effective both indoors and outdoors Gel locks in moisture for extended appeal to labeled pests Can be used in food-handling ..read more

Photo: oatawa/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images Since we last compiled Pest Management Professional (PMP) magazine poll results in 2023, we have received some excellent insights from readers in our monthly polls. We also post the same question to our columnists and PMP Editorial Advisory Board (EAB) members each month in print, to get their responses. The answers that don’t fit on the “Question of the Month” page for the print edition are always included in the online version. For example, what follow are some of our most recent polls, with a link to the c ..read more

Image: Hey Darlin/DigitalVision Vectors/Getty Images A recent study from the University of Georgia (UGA) analyzed the pest management’s contribution to Georgia’s economy to clarify the industry’s value. The research also highlights areas where entomologists and economists can better collaborate to gather and analyze critical information and offers a model for doing just that. The study was published in February in the Journal of Economic Entomology. The professional pest management industry (PPMI) dates back over a century in the U.S. People need pest control services for various reasons lik ..read more

John Murphy This month, we check in with John Murphy, who is the carbon dioxide (CO2) development and implementation manager for Milwaukee, Wis.-based rodent control product manufacturer Liphatech Inc. 1. Since our “Supplier Update” article on IGI CO2 Powered by Liphatech in our August 2023 issue, has its scope expanded? You have been the point person for the training and research of this product in recent years. Interest in the product has grown to where the Liphatech sales team has been adding it to their booths at trade shows. We continue to promote our Municipal Rodent Control Initiative ..read more

Andrew Fisher, BCE, PHE Although not usually recognized for their stinging capabilities, female carpenter bees (Xylocopa spp.) may sting when provoked. Carpenter bees are more commonly known for being solitary insects that bore into wood to build nests, potentially weakening wooden structures over time. Although they do not consume wood, carpenter bees can inflict damage by excavating tunnels for their nests. The entry holes they create are typically around 0.5 inch in diameter, appearing clean and perfectly round on wooden surfaces like eaves, decks or siding. To confirm their activity, loo ..read more

IMAGE: CATCHMASTER PRO The Catchmaster Window Insect Trap (903P) applies directly to windows and mimics areas where insects typically seek harborage. It effectively lures and traps house flies, horse flies, green heads, deer flies, mosquitoes and more. The traps are waterproof, easy to apply, disposable and non-toxic, making them versatile in placement. They can be deployed indoors in residential, commercial or industrial buildings, as well as sensitive areas where insecticides are undesirable or prohibited. They are packed 72 traps to a case. About Catchmaster Pro Catchmaster Pro is the pro ..read more

Bill’s Home Service co-owners Bill (left) and Ryan (right), grandsons of founder Bill Bennett, celebrate the 60th anniversary of their family business. PHOTO: BILL’S HOME SERVICE Green Valley, Ariz.-based Bill’s Home Service is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Going broke as a 33-year-old farmer with a wife and three kids to support at the time, per a news release, Bill Bennett started Bill’s Home Service in 1964 on the foundation of providingvarious home services like landscaping, pool cleaning, pest control, swamp cooler repair, trash service and more. Today, the company is co-owned by hi ..read more

Thompson Street Capital Partners (TSCP), a private equity firm based in St. Louis, Mo., announced the acquisition of the assets of Sasquatch Pest Control by PestCo Holdings, a TSCP portfolio company. Located in Portland, Ore., Sasquatch Pest Control is a provider of residential pest control services. Terms of the transactions were not disclosed. Sasquatch was one of five companies that PMP “Start-up Stories” columnist Pete Schopen profiled in the magazine in 2023: Introduction: Brothers rely on their strengths to succeed Followup: Sasquatch stands out PestCo is a growth-oriented, national pr ..read more

Jeffrey Bohne Truly Nolen Pest Control recently appointed Jeffrey Bohne to director of human resources. He will be based at the company’s human resources (HR) headquarters in Phoenix, Ariz. Bohne has over 30 years of HR experience dating back to the beginning of his career and has worked in industries from construction and banking to snack food manufacturing and consumer products. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in human resources from Brigham Young University and holds a masters in human resources and management from the University of Phoenix. “I am excited about helping our team memb ..read more