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Renee Tucker and Rion Cobb were recognized at the South Carolina Pest Control Association’s Pest Pro Summit on May 24.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Terminix Service celebrated two Terminix employees recognized at the South Carolina Pest Control Association’s Pest Pro Summit on May 24.
Renee Tucker, Piedmont region administrator, was named the Administrative Professional of the Year. The award recognizes Tucker as the state’s best in customer relations, safety, leadership and community service. Tucker, who has served as a route technician, customer care specialist and region administrator, also holds the honor of Terminix Service 2020 Customer Care Specialist of the Year.
Rion Cobb, vice president of human services, was awarded the inaugural Fred Cliff Distinguished Service Award in recognition of unwavering service, leadership and commitment to the pest control industry. Cobb most recently served as treasurer of the South Carolina Pest Control Association and is the current treasurer of the South Carolina Urban Entomology Charitable Alliance.
“Renee and Rion represent the best of Terminix, and I’m so proud to see them recognized as the best in the industry as well,” said Terminix Service President Scott Fortson. “Both give fully to their roles within the company and also give selflessly to mentor others and enhance the level of professionalism for pest management professionals across the state.”
Hill will oversee advertising, branding, and marketing initiatives in this newly created role.
PLAISTOW, NH. - Pest-End names Jennifer Hill as marketing director, tasking her to create and execute the company's advertising, brand and marketing strategies. Hill's arrival comes as the company seeks to modernize its brand, adapt to the ever-changing consumer landscape and deepen its market expansion.
Courtney Carace, COO of Pest-End, said she is particularly pleased with Jennifer's arrival. "As a women-owned business in a historically male-dominated field, we at Pest-End recognize the importance of promoting strong female leaders in this industry," Carace said. "It is not often that you come across a marketing person that also has experience in the pest management industry. Her accolades are impressive and demonstrate her innovation and expertise. What truly resonated was her genuineness as an individual and her passion for her work and our industry."
Hill arrives at Pest-End after leaving her role as marketing manager with JP Pest Services. She spent more than eight years with the company. During her time with JP, Hill led nationally awarded advertising campaigns, including JP's 2018 brand campaign "Our Job" and the 2019 recruitment campaign "When Can You Start."
The newly created role coincides with the family-owned business's second-generation taking ownership of the business in 2020. The company, which recently made PCT's Top 100 List for 2020, looks to execute ambitious goals during the next ten years. The company identified the need for a thought leader to help bring its brand and marketing to the next level. Pest-End endured significant planning and preparations before deciding to bring on an in-house marketing role.
Adam Carace, CEO of Pest-End began mapping out a more aggressive growth trajectory for the business in 2015.
"When I sat down with my family years ago, I recognized the need to increase service capacity and, as a result, increase our technician roster," he said. "Once that was accomplished, we began focusing on office operations. We had to ensure our infrastructure could handle the projected growth. About two years ago, I was confident with our team and abilities that I wanted to branch out into marketing and to advertise our business more aggressively."
Hill believes she is a great fit at Pest End. "There was an immediate spark, and I just knew we were speaking the same language," she said. "They are unapologetically true to themselves, which is very much how I operate on a personal and professional level. Despite how great a business looks on paper, it comes down to value, quality, and a sum of positive experiences to create notable and successful brands. The same goes for a company's internal work culture. Saying how great your culture [is] does not require much effort. But does ownership truly have a finger on the pulse and know how their employees feel leaving work each day? Do they feel valued and a contributor to the bigger picture? Adam, Courtney, and Amanda truly get both the consumer and employee sides. They have their sights set on the top, and I'm excited to be part of that journey."
BioAmp AA is a synthetic copy of the trail pheromone for Argentine ant formulated into a sprayable adjuvant.
BEND, Ore. - Suterra announced the launch of BioAmp AA, the world's first trail pheromone adjuvant for the control of Argentine ants (Linepithema humile). Pheromones are semiochemicals that govern insect behaviors such as forming trails or finding mates.
BioAmp AA is a synthetic copy of the trail pheromone for Argentine Ant formulated into a sprayable adjuvant. When mixed with non-repellent insecticide used for exterior perimeter ant service calls, it lures the insect into the treatment area, exposing more ants to the insecticide and greatly enhancing the effect.
According to Suterra, adding BioAmp AA is proven to significantly reduce the need for insecticide reapplications, decreasing labor costs and increasing profitability for pest management professionals.
"Commercial and residential customers want a sustainable alternative to more pesticides," said Vijay Pai, general manager of commercial pests for Suterra. "BioAmp AA delivers not just sustainability, but greater effectiveness."
The innovative microencapsulated formulation is compatible with nearly every non-repellent insecticide spray and fits into any ant control protocol, Suterra reports. With easy-to-use cap dosing, professionals simply add one capful (25 ml) of BioAmp AA per finished gallon of insecticide mix into their spray tank and mix according to the directions for use on the insecticide label.
For more information email customercare@suterra.com or visit www.suterra.com/products/BioAmpAA.
Titled "M&A Supernova: Navigating the Late Stages of the Pest Control Consolidation Boom," the webinar will be presented by Paul Giannamore, managing director, The Potomac Company.
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