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Saturday, May 17, 2008

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The Renaissance of Pest Management

By: Chris Donaghy, President, Residex, LLC

We live in some of the most amazing times for mankind when it comes to life enhancing technology and advancements. Not since the times of the great inventors and philosophers, the Renaissance Period and the likes of Leonardo da Vinci, has mankind been blessed with so many inventions, devices, concepts, developments, etc. that allow every person and every business a chance to learn, a chance to improve, a chance to grow, a chance to flourish.

Now and into the future, our industry will continue to be the beneficiaries of so many new technological and business advancements; that is if they are embraced and implemented. While it is true that poor economies impact commerce; it is my belief that well-run businesses can not only weather the economic storm, they can dominate and grow within their business sector. This article is about embracing change, receiving technological advances, implementing superior business strategies, and moving beyond the competitive fray.

Arrow Pinnacle Club 2008

Atlanta-based Arrow Exterminators recognized the company's top producing Service Professionals, Carpenters and Customer Care Specialists for outstanding sales and service efforts which earned them with the honor of Pinnacle Club 2008 membership. Eighty-five qualifying employees and their guests were invited to attend the Pinnacle Club awards banquet and spend a relaxing weekend at Florida's premiere resort destination, Amelia Island Plantation. Thirty-six of the attendees also went Beyond the Call to achieve Arrow Exterminator's elite Chairman's Club status. These individuals arrived a day early and were treated to a special cocktail reception in a beautiful setting overlooking the blue waters of the Atlantic.

Minnesota Conducts Residential Antimicrobial Pesticide Applicator Study

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) recently completed a study and report regarding the implementation of a new category of pesticide applicator license for persons who commercially apply antimicrobial pesticides to mitigate or remediate mold in homes, apartments, and other residences. The study was directed by our State Legislature. MDA collaborated with Minnesota Department Health and University of Minnesota (UM) to create a work group to complete the study and report. Details can be found here: http://www.mda.state.mn.us/licensing/pestfert/pesticideapplicator.htm

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