Brad Harbison, Senior News Editor
Senior News Editor
Recent Articles
Terminix acquires Hometown Pest Control
Hometown also specialized in lawn and ornamental work, a segment Terminix might grow.
Virtual Mosquito Conference scheduled for April 25
The half-day event will feature several leading mosquito control experts who will offer valuable insights about this important public health pest.
Rentokil Steritech Acquires Heron Home & Outdoor
The partnership will expand Rentokil Steritech’s services in central Florida.
GreenTech Receives Local Small Business Award
Green Tech Termite & Pest Control, Palm Harbor, was the recipient of the “2012 Small Business of the Year,” presented by the Greater Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce.
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Approves H.R. 872
H.R. 872 will exempt lawful pesticide applications from the requirement to obtain an NPDES permit.
Change at the top
Aaron Hobbs succeeds Allen James as president of RISE.
Massey Services to Purchase Sunair Services and Middleton Lawn & Pest Control
Massey plans to acquire all of the outstanding common stock of Sunair in an all-cash transaction valued at $2.75 per share, which represents a premium of approximately 47% over the stock's closing price on Sept. 25.
Arson Suspected in Torching of Florida Company’s Service Vehicles
A suspicious fire that engulfed three of Hannan Pest Management's trucks has been ruled an arson; police believe possible tampering with lawn care applications may be linked.
Bayer to Spin Off Most of its Chemical Business
To focus more on its pharmaceutical and consumer health-care brands as well as agriculture products, Bayer plans to spin off most of its chemical businesses.
ServiceMaster's Carlos Cantu Passes Away at 69
Carlos Cantu, retired president and CEO of ServiceMaster, died of cancer Thursday at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. He was 69.