Mosquito control

ohDEER's Expansion Continues with Central Virginia Opening

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

WAYLAND, Mass., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ohDEER, the leader in all-natural deer, tick and mosquito control, marks a decade in franchising with continued systemwide growth, with its newest franchise location recently opened in Central Virginia.

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  • ohDEER of Central Virginia is owned by Josh Hafner and Wes Davis.
  • "ohDEER gives us the opportunity to build a thriving business that will make a positive impact in our community."
  • "As our franchise system grows, we are also celebrating a decade in business for our first two franchisees.
  • We look forward to propelling ohDEER franchise development to the next level and strengthening our presence in current and new markets."

Demeetra and Indiana University Biopesticide Platform Combining Gene Editing and Synthetic Biology Selected as a MDPI Journal Editor’s Choice Article

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

A pioneering study, authored by scientists from Demeetra and Indiana University, has been selected for the MDPI Journals Editor's Choice Articles , highlighting the impact of advanced gene editing in synthetic biology to produce biopesticides.

Key Points: 
  • A pioneering study, authored by scientists from Demeetra and Indiana University, has been selected for the MDPI Journals Editor's Choice Articles , highlighting the impact of advanced gene editing in synthetic biology to produce biopesticides.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240320823585/en/
    Demeetra and Indiana University research on gene edited yeast biopesticide was featured on the front cover of Fermentation.
  • According to MDPI “Editor’s Choice articles are based on recommendations by the scientific editors of MDPI journals from around the world.
  • “We wanted to engineer the ideal yeast platform for stable RNAi expression,” said Dr. Corey Brizzee, Director of Gene Editing at Demeetra.

Virginia Green Expands Beyond Virginia's Borders with Acquisition of L.S.L. Lawn Service in Maryland

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia Green, a leading provider of premium lawn care and exterior pest control, announces its first acquisition outside of Virginia with the purchase of L.S.L.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia Green, a leading provider of premium lawn care and exterior pest control, announces its first acquisition outside of Virginia with the purchase of L.S.L.
  • Lawn Service and its dedicated team to the Virginia Green family," says Gil Grattan, CEO of Virginia Green.
  • Lawn Service brings immediate benefits:
    Experienced Technicians: Virginia Green gains a team of skilled technicians with deep knowledge of the Maryland landscape and its unique needs.
  • Lawn Service.

ohDEER Names Glenn Leingang as Brand President

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

WAYLAND, Mass., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ohDEER, the leader in all-natural deer, tick and mosquito control, announced today the appointment of its new Brand President, Glenn Leingang. The announcement coincides with ohDEER's 10th year of franchising.

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  • WAYLAND, Mass., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ohDEER , the leader in all-natural deer, tick and mosquito control, announced today the appointment of its new Brand President, Glenn Leingang.
  • "My goal is to bring a fresh perspective to ohDEER and build on its already impressive franchise development track record," said Leingang.
  • "Glenn is precisely the leader we are looking to add to our team at a pivotal time for our company," said Colleen Upham, owner and co-founder of ohDEER.
  • To learn more about ohDEER's franchise opportunities, visit ohdeerfranchising.com
    To learn more about ohDEER or to find a location, visit oh-deer.com

Franworth and MosquitoNix Announce Launch of Franchising Effort with FranDevCo to Drive National Presence and Eliminate Mosquitos from Coast to Coast

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Franworth, a leading franchise growth partner, announces its partnership with MosquitoNix®, the National Leader in Outdoor Insect Misting Systems. Established in 2003, MosquitoNix operates in 20 territories across the south and southeast regions, including Florida, Texas, and South Carolina. Led by an accomplished leadership team with over 20 years of experience in mosquito control, MosquitoNix has a refined business model simplified by advanced technology. Strategically positioned for accelerated growth, they are set to launch their franchising model in Q1 of 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Established in 2003, MosquitoNix operates in 20 territories across the south and southeast regions, including Florida, Texas, and South Carolina.
  • Strategically positioned for accelerated growth, they are set to launch their franchising model in Q1 of 2024.
  • MosquitoNix offers reliable outdoor insect misting systems that provide around-the-clock protection against mosquitoes and other flying insects.
  • Franworth President, Dave Keil, expressed excitement about the partnership, stating "Franworth is thrilled to join forces with MosquitoNix.

Greenix Pest Control Expands Presence with Acquisition of Bamboo Pest Control

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Monday, November 27, 2023

OREM, Utah, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenix Pest Control , the 14th largest pest control provider in the U.S., is proud to announce its recent acquisition of Bamboo Pest Control in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

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  • OREM, Utah, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenix Pest Control , the 14th largest pest control provider in the U.S., is proud to announce its recent acquisition of Bamboo Pest Control in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.
  • With the addition of Bamboo Pest Control, Greenix now operates in 18 states, protecting over 180,000 households across the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Northeast, and its home state of Utah, where the company is headquartered.
  • Since its establishment in 2011, Greenix has earned a distinguished reputation for delivering trusted, sustainable, and highly effective pest control services within the communities it serves.
  • Greenix Pest Control was recently ranked as the 14th largest pest control provider in the U.S. by PCT Magazine, with over a decade of experience in the industry.

Orange County Partners with Aurigo Software to Streamline Right of Way and Project Management

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

The system will also streamline key business processes in right of way management, construction management, and maintenance operations.

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  • The system will also streamline key business processes in right of way management, construction management, and maintenance operations.
  • Orange County is located in Central Florida and is the fifth-most populous county in the State.
  • "We are excited to partner with Orange County to deliver safe, resilient infrastructure and facilities for their constituents," said Balaji Sreenivasan, CEO and founder of Aurigo Software.
  • Masterworks will help modernize the County's right of way and land management processes, including parcel management, acquisitions, negotiations, leasing, and relocations.

FarmSense Awarded SBIR Grant to Develop the First State-of-the-Art Digital Mosquito Surveillance Platform

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

RIVERSIDE, Calif., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, agtech startup FarmSense, announces that it has been awarded Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) funds in the amount of $275,000, with potential expansion of up to $2 million for the creation of an end-to-end platform for digital mosquito surveillance. The project will support the vital work of vector control and mosquito suppression efforts, targeting the reduction of diseases like West Nile, Eastern Encephalitis, Zika, and Malaria. This development comes in the wake of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently issuing a health advisory for multiple cases of malaria in the US for the first time since 2003.

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  • RIVERSIDE, Calif., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, agtech startup FarmSense , announces that it has been awarded Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) funds in the amount of $275,000, with potential expansion of up to $2 million for the creation of an end-to-end platform for digital mosquito surveillance.
  • Current mosquito monitoring primarily relies on mechanical traps that require frequent in-person attendance and are labor and time intensive.
  • "FarmSense is honored and excited to be part of such a crucial public health project," said Dr. Leslie Hickle, FarmSense co-founder and CEO.
  • To partner with or learn more about FarmSense and their FlightSensor technology, visit https://www.FarmSense.io

Mosquito Joe Shares Tips on How Homeowners Can Protect Their Families and Community

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As World Mosquito Day approaches August 20, Mosquito Joe®, a Neighborly® company, is raising awareness about the surge of mosquitoes this season and the potential dangers they bring. The leading outdoor pest control company is dedicated to educating homeowners on the risks of deadly vector-borne diseases like West Nile, Dengue, and Chikungunya associated with these pests and providing essential insights and tips to safeguard families and communities.

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  • To address this concern, Mosquito Joe prioritizes educating homeowners and encouraging them to take precautions against outdoor pests like mosquitoes and their diseases.
  • Here are some essential ways homeowners can protect themselves and their families from mosquitoes:
    Remove Standing Water: Standing water is the biggest incentive for mosquitoes to invade your backyard.
  • Mosquito Joe's certified technicians are well-trained in their Mosquito Joe Pollinator Protection Management Program, which focuses on customer property familiarity, professional application procedures, and the use of suitable products.
  • For more information about Mosquito Joe and mosquito preventive measures, visit MosquitoJoe.com.

LAUNCH OF NEW NATIONAL HOME AUTOMATION BRAND; EXPERIENCED FRANCHISE AND HOME SERVICES EXECUTIVE HAGAN KAPPLER IS CEO AND A CO-FOUNDER

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

The $20B home automation segment has become the most important, valuable and fastest growing area in home services (13% growth).

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  • The $20B home automation segment has become the most important, valuable and fastest growing area in home services (13% growth).
  • Hagan Kappler, experienced franchise and home services CEO, to lead new national home automation brand
    Hagan Kappler, co-founder and CEO, is excited to lead this new concept, after having recently led home services franchise brands across multiple sectors including pest control, HVAC, plumbing, insulation, mosquito control, and home cleaning.
  • Ms. Kappler also has experience growing top national brands including ServiceMaster Clean, Merry Maids, Starbucks, Terminix, Trane, and Club Car.
  • According to Ms. Kappler: "I am thrilled to build and lead a new home services concept to help people better manage their homes.