Mosquito control

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

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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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
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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.

MissQuito Mosquito Control, a women-led mosquito control company, Announces the Grand Opening of Its First Franchise in Cleveland, Ohio

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Monday, May 22, 2023
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CLEVELAND, May 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MissQuito, a women-led and operated mosquito control company, is excited to announce the opening of its first franchise location in Northeast Cleveland, Ohio.

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  • CLEVELAND, May 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MissQuito, a women-led and operated mosquito control company, is excited to announce the opening of its first franchise location in Northeast Cleveland, Ohio.
  • I’m also excited about how focused MissQuito is on community involvement and continuing to be involved directly with our local communities,” said Mullins.
  • As a fully women-led company, MissQuito offers women opportunities to grow and be entrepreneurs in the pest control industry.
  • MissQuito is committed to being involved in local communities and creating an impact through eco-conscious mosquito control solutions with flexible services created for ease.

Mosquito Shield Named Ninth-Fastest-Growing Franchise by Entrepreneur

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mosquito Shield, the trusted leader in mosquito and tick control services, ranks ninth on Entrepreneur's 2023 list of the fastest-growing franchises in the United States and Canada. 

Key Points: 
  • Established in North Attleboro, Massachusetts, in 2001, Mosquito Shield has offered franchises since 2013.
  • Mosquito Shield is part of the growing Five Star Franchising platform of brands.
  • "The explosive growth Mosquito Shield has witnessed over the last 30 months is the result of our commitment to service and continuing dedication to helping our franchise owners grow their business," said Michael Moorhouse, president of Mosquito Shield.
  • Mosquito Shield ranks #1 among pest control franchises , #14 among Top Franchises for Less Than $100K , and #144 overall on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list of top franchises.

Oxitec Announces Expansion into Central America to Launch New Program in Panama to Fight Malaria-Transmitting Mosquitoes Threatening Meso-America

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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Oxitec is establishing a team in Panama with the aim of preparing for future pilots of Friendly™ mosquitoes to combat the dominant malaria-spreading mosquito in Mesoamerica.

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  • Oxitec is establishing a team in Panama with the aim of preparing for future pilots of Friendly™ mosquitoes to combat the dominant malaria-spreading mosquito in Mesoamerica.
  • Oxitec is partnering with INDICASAT-AIP, a globally respected research institute dedicated to scientific and technological advancement for public good in Panama.
  • This Panama launch follows a parallel Oxitec program in Djibouti, in the Horn of Africa, targeting the invasive urban malaria mosquito, Anopheles stephensi.
  • Oxitec is now working to translate this success to the sustainable control of important malaria-spreading mosquitoes.

Oxitec Announces Expansion into Central America to Launch New Program in Panama to Fight Malaria-Transmitting Mosquitoes Threatening Meso-America

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
Male, Interim, Mosquito control, AIP, Bee, Face, Research, Aircraft, Female, OXFORD, Movement, Butterfly, Risk, Horn, Aedes, Scientific method, Malaria, Vaccine, Mesoamerica, Anopheles, Oxitec

Oxitec is establishing a team in Panama with the aim of preparing for future pilots of Friendly™ mosquitoes to combat the dominant malaria-spreading mosquito in Mesoamerica.

Key Points: 
  • Oxitec is establishing a team in Panama with the aim of preparing for future pilots of Friendly™ mosquitoes to combat the dominant malaria-spreading mosquito in Mesoamerica.
  • Oxitec is partnering with INDICASAT-AIP, a globally respected research institute dedicated to scientific and technological advancement for public good in Panama.
  • This Panama launch follows a parallel Oxitec program in Djibouti, in the Horn of Africa, targeting the invasive urban malaria mosquito, Anopheles stephensi.
  • Oxitec is now working to translate this success to the sustainable control of important malaria-spreading mosquitoes.

Co-Diagnostics, Inc. to Host Booth at 89th Annual AMCA Conference in Reno, NV on Feb 28-March 3

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Co-Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CODX) (the "Company"), a molecular diagnostics company with a unique, patented platform for the development of molecular diagnostic tests, announced today that it will be hosting a booth at the upcoming 89th annual American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA) conference on February 28-March 3 in Reno, Nevada.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Co-Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CODX) (the "Company"), a molecular diagnostics company with a unique, patented platform for the development of molecular diagnostic tests, announced today that it will be hosting a booth at the upcoming 89th annual American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA) conference on February 28-March 3 in Reno, Nevada.
  • The AMCA Annual Meeting is listed as the premier education and networking event for researchers, educators, vector control professionals, industry representatives, and students in mosquito control.
  • To learn more about the conference, including registration details, please visit https://www.eventscribe.net/2023/AMCA .
  • Attendees interested in learning more about the Company and its products, including its suite of Vector Smart™ tests and other equipment, are invited to visit Booth #107.

Predicting the Next Emerging Disease Requiring In Vitro Diagnostics (IVDs)

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kalorama estimates a $3.7 billion market for emerging diseases. This market is expected to grow to $4.9 billion in 2026. This is based on its recent report "Emerging Infectious Disease Market Trends, 2022."

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Oct.12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kalorama estimates a $3.7 billion market for emerging diseases.
  • This is based on its recent report " Emerging Infectious Disease Market Trends, 2022 ."
  • For many mosquito-borne illnesses, there is no vaccine and little in the way of treatment as the infections are viral.
  • Non mosquito-spread diseases of concern include: Tuberculosis, Chagas, Lyme Disease Marburg virus, Rift Valley Fever, Ebola, Ross River Virus, CCHF, Nipah and Lassa Fever.

MissQuito Launches National Franchise Program

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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ATLANTA, Oct. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MissQuito , a women-led and mosquito control service, today announced the launch of its franchise program to expand the brand across the nation.

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  • ATLANTA, Oct. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MissQuito , a women-led and mosquito control service, today announced the launch of its franchise program to expand the brand across the nation.
  • The franchise program is an exciting opportunity to grow a women-led business in the pest control industry, which sees 95% of its workforce made up of males.
  • MissQuito is currently seeking experienced single and multi-unit operators who are community-minded, to become a part of the emerging brand and develop franchise territories in new markets.
  • For more information on MissQuito franchise opportunities, please contact [email protected] or visit https://www.missquito.com/franchise/ .

International SOS Encourages Organisations To Raise Awareness Of Dengue

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Monday, August 1, 2022
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International SOS , the worlds leading security and health services company, has seen a 92% increase in dengue-related cases this year compared to last year and therefore encourages organisations to step up their dengue prevention programmes and protect their communities and workforce against the disease.

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  • International SOS , the worlds leading security and health services company, has seen a 92% increase in dengue-related cases this year compared to last year and therefore encourages organisations to step up their dengue prevention programmes and protect their communities and workforce against the disease.
  • Dr Irene Lai, Group Medical Director at International SOS, advises Dengue is transmitted by mosquito bites.
  • Best practice is for organisations to be involved in mosquito control and infection prevention measures to reduce community transmission of dengue.
  • The International SOS Group of Companies is in the business of saving lives, protecting your global workforce from health and security threats.