Regent Pest Control

Jan 8, 2021

West Coast Rodent Academy Goes Virtual The urban rodent control training workshop provided 22 scholarships to include underserved members of the community. The West Coast Rodent Academy, an urban rodent control training workshop held annually since 2016, was held virtually in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to the generosity of sponsors BASF, Bell, Liphatech and VM products, the academy provided scholarships, reaching out to women in pest control, professionals serving K-12 schools, and tribal stakeholders. “It is important to me to ensure that we reach underserved communities,” said Dr. Niamh Quinn, a human-wildlife interactions advisor with the University of California’s Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. “Now, more than ever, pest control is so important in our communities, and this is also true for our underserved communities. It was a pleasure to be able to reach out to a diverse group of participants and offer a total of 22 scholarships.” The academy also raised $20,000 to support rodent research in Quinn’s lab. Sylvia Kenmuir, technical services representative, BASF, said, “It is wonderful to be able to sponsor a well-organised virtual event. The West Coast Rodent Academy provides up-to-date information from leading rodent experts such as Drs. Bobby Corrigan and Niamh Quinn, as well as providing information from leading experts from industry that have on-the-ground info from decades of experience. “The West Coast Rodent Academy also provides a great feedback loop where funds raised help support rodent research from Dr. Quinn, which ultimately ends up back at the academy to train pest management professionals with the most up to date information.” The next West Coast Rodent Academy will be held March 3-4, 2021. It will also be a virtual event. The program has been updated to include updates and extended programs from speakers such as Corrigan. Registration is open and details can be found on the website at https://ucanr.edu/sites/WCRA/ FORT LUPTON, Colo. — The Rascal Eradicator can be used by pest management professionals to eliminate prairie dogs, gophers, moles and other burrowing pests. According to manufacturer Underground Pest Control Systems, EPA-approved Rascal Eradicator is designed to easily maneuver on properties, and other features include: Wheeled base with high clearance; two heavy duty hoses that allow the user to cut work time in half; hose hanger to allow for ease in transport and storage. The Rascal Eradicator works by users placing one aircraft-grade aluminum nozzles into the hole, covering the hole with dirt, setting a timer, then repeating those steps at the next hole. Users then start the unit with a pull chord. “PCOs like how easy it is to use, how easy the large red wagon-sized cart moves in fields and neighborhoods (at ATV hitch is available), its double hose efficiency, simplicity and the very high first-time completion rate,” said Bill Enderson, general manager, Underground Pest Control Systems. Enderson added that the Rascal Eradicator can be in locations such as pastures, alfafa and hay fields, golf courses, private homes, estates, nursing homes, schools greenways, city and county governments. ATHENS, Ga. - American Pest Control is inviting everyone to kick off the new year right by getting active for a cause. Operation 50-50 is the year-long campaign created by American Pest Control to celebrate their 50th anniversary. Starting in Nov 2020, they have already completed “50 hours in 50 days,” a community service project. Next on the docket, “50 Miles in 50 days.”                 50 Miles in 50 Days begins on Jan. 6. This venture is encouraging people to commit to walk or run a total of 50 miles in as many days. 100% of the $20 registration fee will be donated to the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia to support their mission of ending hunger. American Pest Control will provide participants with an event T-shirt and exclusive digital swag. Registration for the 50 Miles in 50 Days campaign opened on Jan. 6, and stays open for 25 days, closing on Jan. 31. CLICK HERE to learn more. RIVER EDGE, N.J. — Excel Pest Services , headquartered in River Edge, N.J., has acquired Regent Pest Control , Union, N.J. The merger was announced by The Aust Group , which represented Regent Pest Control as the exclusive financial advisor on this transaction. The transaction closed on Dec. 18, 2020 and terms were not disclosed. In 1988, Richard Pavone formed Regent Pest Control, a pest control business servicing Union County, Morris County, and surrounding counties. As a member of National Pest Management Association (NPMA) and New Jersey Pest Management Association (NJPMA), Regent has served its customers for more than 30 years. Regent provides general pest control and rodent control programs to more than 1,000 residential homes and commercial businesses throughout New Jersey. Richard Pavone said, “When we sold our pest control company, The Aust Group proved to be an outstanding advisor. They were detail-oriented and decidedly experienced in mergers and acquisitions. Every step of the way, The Aust Group skillfully facilitated the transaction between our company and the buyer.” Sam Hagopian, president and CEO of Excel Pest Services, said, “The strategic acquisition of Regent Pest Control allows us to more rapidly build customer density and scale in one of our premium markets.” The acquisition of Regent Pest Control marks Excel’s second acquisition of 2020.