Pest Management Professional, September 2012

Arrow Exterminators www arrowexterminators com F amily owned and operated since 1964 Arrow Exterminators goes beyond the call to protect our customers health and property while caring for our environment Weve always believed you dont have to be tough on the planet to be tough on bugs Our industry leading STEPS Total Protection System is more than just pest and termite protection It represents a company wide transformation in the way we do business From our approach to pest and termite control to our commitment to energy savings and getting involved to make a difference in our local communities Arrow is leading By Emily Thomas Kendrick CEO President the way to a friendlier footprint STEPS is an acronym for Sustainability through Environmental Practices and Solutions We take this seriously and are rede ning what true protection for our customers is all about We strive to make every aspect of our business as environmentally friendly as possible This company wide commitment to the planet has led us to implement changes such as comprehensive of ce energy use reduction programs replacing paper based communications with electronic wherever possible environmentally responsible purchasing plans and constant improvements in Àeet operations to increase fuel ef ciency We care deeply for the communities where we work and live While our expertise is providing healthier home environments we know that our continued success also plays an important role in helping fuel healthy hometown economies Our 1000 employees are active members of their communities We believe getting involved and making a difference is an important aspect of true sustainability Bell Laboratories www belllabs com By Steve Levy President CEO A s you read this we are approaching a very important national election Much of the dialogue has focused on business in particular small business and the vital role it plays in our economy The impact of regulation has also had ample discussion As pest management owners and participants we are keenly aware of the challenges of both running a successful business and navigating a complex regulatory environment At Bell Laboratories we want to respect the importance of your need to offer superior service to your customers by providing the best possible products We also want to ensure that existing regulations enable you to effectively and ef ciently address and solve rodent pest problems I am happy to report that through joint efforts of manufacturers pest management professionals PMPs the National Pest Management Association NPMA and state associations and regulators we were able to modify newly enacted regulations that were too constricting Speci cally we were able to push the 50 ft from building baiting restriction out to 100 ft Additionally we were able to have that 100 ft limit apply to man made structures including trash receptacles and permanent or temporary residences On the business side we are sensitive to the fact that time is money That is why our new EVO line of bait stations has been designed to be both ef cacious and time ef cient Each EVO station has innovative features including singlekey locks and removable trays that make servicing accounts faster and more effective The lineup includes the EVO EXPRESS the brand new EVO AMBUSH and the brand new EVO CIRCUIT The EXPRESS comes with a pre installed concrete block that is completely enclosed no need for bolts screws or glue The AMBUSH is a low pro le station that also ts a Trapper T Rex rat trap The CIRCUIT can be used in either a horizontal or vertical orientation It resembles an electrical box and blends in with its surroundings All of the new stations were designed using input and feedback from PMPs As the height of the rodent control season approaches we at Bell will do all we can to ensure your continued success Thank you for your business and support 118 September 2012 Pest Management Professional www mypmp net