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Action to Host 12th Annual Food and Grain Pest Management Seminar
May 11, 2010
Action Pest Control is proud to announce the agenda and registration for our 12th annual Food and Grain Pest Management seminar to be held Friday, July 23rd in Evansville, Indiana. This year marks the return of two of the best speakers in the ...
Message From the President
December 17, 2009
The End of a Great Year As 2009 comes to a close, I’d like to take the opportunity to thank you all for your business and your continued support of Action Pest Control. In a time of lost jobs and closing doors, we have been very fortunate. In ...
Employee Spotlight: The More the Merrier!
December 17, 2009
This section is normally devoted to one employee who is doing an excellent job. However, as evidenced at our recent Awards Banquet, we certainly have more than one! Congratulations to the following award winners: • John Riley, Pest Control ...
Your Winter TermaPest Service
December 15, 2009
One of the goals of Action Pest Control is to have open communication with our clients. We strive to provide the best possible service with no hassles for you. Because we may not see you each time we perform your service, we’d like to explain ...
Real vs. Artificial
December 15, 2009
Like the age old debate of "Less Filling – Tastes Great," the question of "Real or Artificial" still plagues man. Regardless of what kind of tree you choose, there are a few pests which may take away from your holiday cheer. For those ...
Employee Spotlight: Joy Griepenstroh
October 30, 2009
This issue's Employee Spotlight features Joy Griepenstroh. Joy is a Customer Service Representative at the Evansville, IN office. When you call in to the Evansville office, there is a good chance Joy's will be the voice on the other end. Joy ...
Message from the President: The Sustainability Movement
October 30, 2009
What is sustainability? You may think you don't know the answer, but chances are you do. The definition of sustainable is, "of, relating to, or being a method of harvesting or using a resource so that the resource is not depleted or permanently ...
Keeping the Blood Suckers Out!
October 27, 2009
Even though fleas are tiny pests, they can cause BIG problems! Fleas are active year round but tend to cause more problems as the temperatures drop. They typically will try to hitch a ride on your cat or dog coming in from the outside. In fact, ...
Check out our Fall Newsletter!
October 16, 2009
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Cancer Bugs Us!
September 21, 2009
On Saturday, September 19, 2009, Action participated in the 12th annual Greater Evansville Race for the Cure. There were over 15,000 registrants and over 1,400 people donated blood. Action Pest Control raised over $1,000.00 to support breast ...
Check Out Our Summer E-Newsletter!
August 24, 2009
Message From the President: Myth Busters
August 6, 2009
I recently received a memo from Timothy Gibb, an Extension Entomologist at the Purdue Extension Department of Entomology. The memo discussed methods of mosquito control – some effective and some less than effective. Gibb mentioned the fact that ...
Exploring a Modern "Ratopolis" by Scott Robbins, Technical Director
August 3, 2009
I recently accompanied Justin Summers, our Washington Branch Manager, to New York City. We were attending the NYC Rodent Control Academy for three days of instruction by famed rodentologist, Dr. Bobby Corrigan. Most tourists to the Big Apple go to ...
Service Spotlight: Are Mosquitoes Keeping You Trapped Indoors?
July 16, 2009
Summer is the season for baseball, weddings, cookouts, and more. Unfortunately, mosquitoes are often our uninvited guests at these events. In fact, your property could be a breeding ground for thousands of these tiny pests! If mosquitoes are ...
Cutting-Edge Technology
April 8, 2009
Action Pest Control is excited to announce our transition to hand-held technology. Over the past several months we have been testing and configuring hand-held units with our customer database system. The hand-held units will be beneficial to ...
Your Spring TermaPest Service
April 8, 2009
One of the goals of Action Pest Control is to have open communication with our clients. We strive to provide excellent service with no hassles for you. Because we may not see you each time we perform your service, we'd like to explain what your ...
Employee Spotlight: John Riley
April 8, 2009
John Riley started his career with Action Pest Control in 2000 at the Owensboro, Kentucky branch. For his first two years with the company John served both residential and commercial clients. John now services some of Action's largest commercial ...
Message From the President: Disposing of Household Hazardous Waste
April 8, 2009
You can't be green if you don't dispose of chemicals properly! When getting rid of household chemicals, including pesticides, it's much easier to tell you what not to do than what to do. So here goes: • Don't pour household chemicals down ...
Ants or Termites?
April 7, 2009
Chances are you've seen ants in your lifetime and they may have been in your home. Maybe you've even seen winged ants in your home. But how can you be sure they're not termites? Both termites and ants spread their species by sending out ...
Employee Spotlight: Greg Bunch
December 23, 2008
Greg Bunch recently accepted the new position of Commercial Accounts Manager with Action Pest Control. In his new position, Greg will be responsible for maintaining relationships with Action's top accounts throughout Indiana, Illinois, and ...
Winterize Your Home & Save Money
December 22, 2008
It's time to start pulling the heavier clothes out of storage and getting ready for cooler temperatures. If you could use some extra holiday cash, you might find these money-saving tips useful when winterizing your home. Inspect Your Insulation ...
Technical Tips: Fabric Pests
December 22, 2008
If you've noticed any holes that weren't present when you packed your winter wear away last year, fabric pests may be to blame. The materials most commonly attacked by fabric pests include wool, silk, fur, feathers, and animal hair. The good news ...
Bat Removal in Pike County
October 14, 2008
Action recently completed a major bat removal job in Pike County Indiana where two schools, the Superintendent's office, and a church were all infested. A total of about 1,000 bats were roosting in the buildings and they had become a serious health ...
Are You Going to Bed with Bed Bugs?
September 25, 2008
Most of us have heard someone say, "Sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite." But did you know the remark could have had a quite literal meaning? During the latter part of the 20th century, bed bugs became relatively scarce. But due to the ...
Don't Kill Yourself - Call an Exterminator!
September 25, 2008
According to Fox News, a woman in Potter Valley, California recently injured herself and another man while trying to shoot mice with a .44-calibur Magnum revolver. Sheriff's officials said that mice were scurrying across the woman's floor when ...
Employee Spotlight: Keith Smith
September 25, 2008
This issue's Employee Spotlight features Action Pest Control's new Operations Manager, Keith Smith. Keith comes to Action Pest Control with a wealth of knowledge stemming from over 15 years in the pest control industry in seven different cities. ...
Message from the President: Protectors of Public Health
September 25, 2008
The thought of bed bugs munching away on us at night is a wake up call to a world without pest management. Bed bugs and other vermin were all too popular in days gone by and it brings to light the important role that Pest Management Professionals ...
Is Your Skin Crawling?
September 25, 2008
Have you ever seen a creepy movie or walked through a spider web and just felt like your skin was crawling? Could you imagine that feeling persisting for days, months, or even years? This is what people suffering from a disorder called Delusions ...
Cancer Bugs Us
September 23, 2008
Sunday, September 21, marked the 25th annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. The first race was held in Dallas, TX where 800 participants worked to raise funds to discover and deliver cures for breast cancer. Action Pest Control was pleased to ...
Catching the Reading Bug
July 1, 2008
Scott Robbins, board certified entomologist, recently visited two of the Vigo County Public Libraries. In support of the Libraries' summer youth program, "Catch the Reading Bug," Scott presented children grades three through five with various types ...
Helping Monarchs Along the Way
April 9, 2008
When we see monarch butterflies, most of us don't think to ourselves, "I wonder where that butterfly is going," or, "I wonder where it's been." What if the butterfly was making its way from Mexico to Canada? As a matter of fact, the majority of ...
Termites on Tour
April 9, 2008
It's safe to say that a group of termites could never draw crowds that legends like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, or Aerosmith have. But guess what...repairing the damage caused by termites will easily cost you ten times as much as any sold-out ...
Oak Hill Middle School Students Visit Action Pest Control
February 1, 2008
Action Pest Control hosted four students from Oakhill Middle School on Friday. The students were participating in the annual Job Shadow Day sponsored by Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana. Scott Robbins, Technical Director at Action Pest ...
Action Representatives Return from Intensive Training
January 21, 2008
Progressive Pest Management was set as the central theme for the 72nd Annual Purdue University Pest Management Conference held January 7-11, 2008. Scott Robbins, Justin Summers, Nick Coomes, and Jim Deans returned after five days of intensive ...
Going Green
December 31, 2007
Going Green. Green Living. Eco-friendly Living. It seems like everywhere you turn people are talking about Going Green. A few weeks ago I visited Denver, Colorado for an industry-wide conference on the subject. We discussed national trends and ...
Preventive Pest Management: Winter Tips
December 31, 2007
"It's so cold! There is no way bugs can be alive out there. So, why should I pay for winter service?" Do thoughts like this ever cross your mind? Well, you're right. There are very few pests scurrying about outdoors. Most insects can barely ...
Employee Spotlight: John Skarupa
December 31, 2007
John Skarupa began his career with Action in 2001 as a Pest Control Technician. John services both residential and commercial clients located in Owensboro, Madisonville, Hartford, and Beaver Dam, KY. When asked to describe John, Bill Gary, ...
All Aboard: Action Pest Control Announces Third Acquisition of 2007
October 5, 2007
Action Pest Control, Inc. announced on September 27, 2007 the acquisition of Durnil's Pest Control of Washington, Indiana marking the third acquisition for Action this year. The family of the late Steve Durnil, President of Durnil's Pest Control, ...
Did You Know...
September 22, 2007
...That Termites are Active Year Round? Although spring is the most likely time to see termite activity, these insects are hard at work year round. The damage they cause costs homeowners millions of dollars each year. Termite activity is often ...
Technical Tips: Getting Ahead of Head Lice
September 22, 2007
Now that school is back in session, it is important for parents - and kids - to understand that head lice are more common than one might think. Head lice are highly contagious and very annoying; however, they are not dangerous. Here are some tips ...
What You Should Know About Your Fall Quarterly Service
September 20, 2007
One of the goals of Action Pest Control is to have open communication with our clients. We strive to provide the best possible service with no hassles for you. Because we may not see you each time we perform your service, we would like to explain ...
Preventive Pest Management: Rodent Control
September 19, 2007
There is no doubt that humans are the most successful mammal on the planet. Whether you consider it intelligent design, evolution, or cosmic luck, this fact is undisputed. Just look to the Taj Mahal, Michelangelo's paintings at the Sistine Chapel or ...
Action Goes Platinum
September 3, 2007
The Readers' Choice Awards were hosted in August by the Evansville Courier & Press. Action Pest Control and Weed Man Lawn Care are pleased to announce that both are recipients of the Platinum Award, the highest award given. Each year readers are ...
Preventive Pest Management: Summer Tips
July 31, 2007
In case you need a few more chores to do this summer, we have a list of suggestions to help reduce potential pest problems in your home or business. Landscaping: Poorly planned or maintained landscaping often contributes to pest problems. The ...
Backyard Mosquito Service
July 31, 2007
While there are certain things we may miss about summer as the leaves start to change and temperatures drop, mosquitoes are probably not one of them. Unfortunately, these pests will continue to keep us company for the next few months. Is your skin ...
Technical Tips: Properly Removing Ticks
July 31, 2007
Summertime is here again...and so are the ticks! It isn't uncommon for ticks to be found on adults, children, or pets after romping through the woods or tall grass. Here are some tips on how to properly remove a tick. You will need: tweezers, ...
Local Technician wins National Honor
May 7, 2007
Kim Clark, Vincennes resident and service technician for the local branch of Action Pest Control has been announced as a member of BASFs 2007 Termidor All Star Technician team. This years winners receive an all-expenses-paid trip to the Major League ...
Action Pest Control acquires Jackson Pest Management; marks second acquisition in 07
March 6, 2007
Action Pest Control, Inc. announced on February 20, 2007 the acquisition of Jackson Pest Management, LLC. Action Pest Control, headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, has branch offices in Vincennes and Indianapolis, Indiana, as well as Owensboro, ...
Action sponsors "Groundhog Shadow Day" for Junior Achievement
February 2, 2007
Groundhog Job Shadow Day was the perfect opportunity for Action Pest Control to educate young adults on the intricacies of Professional Pest management. "Junior Achievement kids are interested in business, what better way to showcase our industry ...
Action to Conduct Informational Seminar on Bedbugs to Area Hoteliers
January 24, 2007
As recent headlines can attest, bedbugs are a growing menace in major metropolitan areas across the country. Over the past two years, Action personnel have confirmed the presence of bedbugs in hotels, apartments and residences in the Tri-State. To ...
Action Pest Control Acquires Lebanon Extermination Service
January 16, 2007
Action Pest Control would like to welcome the employees and customers of Lebanon Extermination Service to our family. Action Pest Control will serve the customers out of their new branch location on the west side of Indianapolis, Indiana. "We ...
Action Managers Report on Conference Activities
January 15, 2007
Progressive Pest Management was set as the central theme for the 71st Annual Purdue University Pest Management Conference held January 8-12, 2006. Nick Coomes, Justin Summers and Scott Robbins returned after four days of intensive training. Many ...
Action Receives Specialized Training for Brown Recluses
July 14, 2006
Dr. Jamel Sandidge, University of Kansas researcher and owner of Brown Recluse Solutions, recently spent time with Action Pest Control employees to help Action increase its level of understanding of the brown recluse spider and improve control ...
Boxelder Bug Control for Trees
June 26, 2006
Boxelder bugs usually are considered overwintering pests when the adults enter warm structures in the fall to survive the cold winter months. But, what can you do when you have a tree infested by boxelder bugs? Let's start by identifying a ...
Action Pest Control makes PCT magazine's Top 100 List
June 5, 2006
Action Pest Control has once again made Pest Control Technology magazine's list of the Top 100 pest management companies in the nation. The ranking is based on reported revenues for calendar year 2005. Action has made the list for the past four ...
Action Pest Control Performs First ProFume Fumigation
May 30, 2006
On Sunday, May 28th, Action Pest Control completed its stewardship requirements for use of Dow AgroSciences ProFume fumigant by performing a supervised ProFume application. Action is one of only 20 companies to date in the nation to use the new ...
New Branch Manager in Evansville
May 16, 2006
Kevin Pass, President and Owner of Action Pest Control, Inc., is pleased to announce the promotion of Greg Bunch to the position of Branch Manager for Action's flagship branch in Evansville, Indiana. Greg has been an Action employee in ...
Action Celebrates 60th Anniversary
January 2, 2006
Action Pest Control is proud to announce 60 years of serving southern Indiana and northern Kentucky. In 1986, Action Pest Control purchased R.O. Williams Pest Control of Evansville, Indiana which was founded in 1946. Kevin Pass, President and ...
Action Pest Control participates in Rodent Research Initiative
December 20, 2005
Dan Collins, Evansville Branch Manager, recently attended the Syngenta Professional Products second annual Rodent Research Initiative (RRI) held December 14-15 in Orlando, Florida. RRI attendees performed field research trials on various aspects of ...
Action Assists Tornado Victims
November 17, 2005
On November 6th, 2005, a severe F3 tornado ripped through western Kentucky and southwestern Indiana at 2 am killing 23 people and inflicting hundreds of injuries. Thousands of people were displaced from homes and left without power. Over 700 homes ...
Evansville branch takes highest honor in Reader's Choice Awards
July 6, 2005
Action Pest Control's flagship branch in Evansville, Indiana received the Platinum award in the 2nd Annual Evansville Courier and Press Readers Choice Awards. We at Action would like to extend our thanks to our customers for voting Action Pest ...
Scott Sander - wins national award within pest management industry
January 6, 2005
Evansville, IN, January 5, 2005 Scott Sander, an employee of Action Pest Control in Evansville, IN, was recently nominated and selected as the 2004 Commercial Technician of the Year by Pest Control Technology (PCT) Magazine and Syngenta ...
NEW TOOL FOR CHILDREN HEADING BACK TO SCHOOL
August 1, 2004
August 1, 2004 (Dunn Loring, VA) - The National Pest Management Association's (NPMA) new kid's website has added new information to better equip students headed back to school in the fall. The website, www.pestworldforkids.org, now features three ...
Action Pest Control Earns Mark of Excellence in Pest Management
June 30, 2004
Evansville, IN 6-10-04 - Action Pest Control, a pest management company with 58 years in business in the Tri-state, has earned the QualityPro designation, the mark of excellence in pest management. Becoming a QualityPro company means that Action ...
FOR TERMITES, WHAT'S OLD IS NEW AGAIN
May 14, 2004
Evansville, IN (May 12, 2004) - The onset of warmer weather has brought with it a common spring problem - termites. As Indiana homeowners contact their pest control professional, many of them will discover that the newest, most effective ...