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Workshop to reduce child pesticide risk

By Anonymous

LocalMotion
Better Health Through Fewer Toxins

NEWS                         FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 2, 2001          Contact: Melissa Bunker at (313) 886-9074

PESTICIDES AND CHILDREN DON’T MIX, SAYS EXPERT

DR. ELIZABETH GUILLETTE’S LANDMARK FINDINGS SHOW
PESTICIDE EXPOSURES CAN DAMAGE CHILDREN

LocalMotion presents SAFE SCHOOLS

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 31, 2001 — Can pesticides hurt children? The answer is “Yes,” according to Dr. Elizabeth Guillette, keynote speaker at the November 10 Safe Schools workshop presented by LocalMotion.

The workshop, titled “How Integrated Pest Management Will Reduce the Need for Pesticides,” also features representatives from area schools who practice basically non-toxic pest control — safely, effectively and economically.

LocalMotion’s Safe Schools workshop, “How Integrated Pest Management Will Reduce the Need for Pesticides,” takes place Saturday, Nov. 10, from 12:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Trombly Elementary School Auditorium, 820 Beaconsfield Road, Grosse Pointe Park, Mich. The program is open to the public; a donation of $10 per person is appreciated.

Keynote speaker Dr. Elizabeth Guillette will discuss her startling findings that clearly link pesticide exposure to diminished abilities in children — lack of energy, learning disabilities and coordination problems. Her Nov. 10 presentation is titled, “Pesticides: Are the Warning Signs a Reality?”

Dr. Guillette is a distinguished Visiting Scholar at the Center for Bioenvironmental Research at Tulane and Xavier Universities.

LocalMotion is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the connections between toxic chemicals in the environment and negative health consequences, such as cancer, in southeastern Michigan.

Speakers also include Mr. Dale Hodgson, Board Certified Entomologist and Pest Management Specialist with the University of Michigan Plant Services; Mr. Tim Gruszczynski, Projects Crew Chief, Ann Arbor Public Schools; Mr. Bernard Smith, Assistant Manager-Custodial Services, Birmingham Public Schools; and Mr. Gary Brezinski, Director of Building Services, West Ottawa Public Schools.

Mr. Larry Swain, Community Program Manager, Pesticide & Plant Pest, Management Division, Michigan Department of Agriculture, will discuss positive and successful results schools and communities have experienced with non-toxic pest management strategies. Contributing his expertise and time, Mr. Swain has been advising LocalMotion on the Safe Schools program throughout its development.

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LocalMotion Safe Schools PROGRAM                                             Page 2

LocalMotion is grateful to the HP Foundation for their generous support of the Safe Schools program. A detailed schedule is outlined below:

HOW INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT
WILL REDUCE THE NEED FOR PESTICIDES

12:15               DOORS OPEN

12:30-1:30          PESTICIDES: ARE THE WARNING SIGNS A REALITY?
Research Results From Landmark Studies Dr. Elizabeth Guillette, Distinguished Visiting Scholar at the Center for Bioenvironmental Research at Tulane and Xavier Universities; Visiting Professor, Interdepartmental Honors, University of Florida; Doctorate of Philosophy in Applied Anthropology, University of Florida; Masters in Nursing Education, University of Rochester

1:40-2:15               HOW TO CHOOSE THE COMPANY YOU KEEP
Eliminating Conducive Conditions For Pests- Mr. Dale Hodgson, Board Certified Entomologist; Pest Management Specialist; The University of Michigan Plant Building Services; Education Chairman for the Michigan Pest Control Association

2:15-2:30          QUESTIONS FOR DR. GUILLETTE AND MR. HODGSON

2:30-3:30          NO PESTICIDES, NO PROBLEM
Real Stories From Mich. Schools That Do Not Rely On Pesticides
Mr. Tim Gruszczynski, Projects Crew Chief, Ann Arbor Public Schools
Mr. Bernard Smith, Assistant Manager–Custodial Services, Birmingham Public Schools
Mr. Gary Brezinski, Director of Building Services, West Ottawa Public Schools

3:40-4:00          IPM IN MICHIGAN
Impacts on Michigan Communities
Mr. Larry Swain, Community Program Manager, Pesticide & Plant Pest Management Division, Michigan Department of Agriculture.

4:00-4:30 QUESTIONS AND CONCLUSIONS

In addition to the Safe Schools program, LocalMotion launched a five-part lecture series entitled, “Toxic Chemicals in the Great Lakes Basin: The Michigan Story,” featuring internationally distinguished scientists and environmental policy experts. The series began on October 16. The second lecture, “Dioxin—Are We All At Risk?” will be held December 5. For more information on upcoming programs, please call LocalMotion offices at (734) 623-0773.

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Atlanta's Peachtree Pest Control Announces Margaret Mitchell House Involvement

By Anonymous

Norcross, GA July 21, 2004 -- Peachtree Pest Control Co., Inc. protects Atlanta historic site. Director of Operations, Dan Capron has announced that Peachtree Pest Control Company, BASF and Whitmire Micro-Gen have been entrusted to provide termite protection for the Margaret Mitchell House in downtown Atlanta, GA. Peachtree’s Roswell, GA Branch (Billy Jones, Manager) performed the complimentary systematic termite treatment and BASF (Tom Nay) and Whitmire Micro-Gen (Gary Moneyham) donated Termidor and Advance Termite Stations respectively to protect the historic site.

Built in 1899, the Margaret Mitchell House was the site where Margaret Mitchell wrote most of her classic novel, Gone With The Wind. In 1997, the building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Peachtree Pest Control has been Protecting Health and Environment since 1976. Founded by Mr. Stephen M. Arnold, Peachtree has remained family owned and operated, with all of the customer care you would expect from a friend and neighbor.

From those humble beginnings, Peachtree Pest Control has constantly improved and expanded. We now have three offices in Metro Atlanta (Norcross, Roswell and Morrow) and two offices in coastal Georgia (Savannah and Brunswick). Over the years, we have expanded our base of services to include Pest Control, Termite Control, Mosquito Control, Lawn and Ornamental Service, and Bioremediation Service.

The Pest Control Store has been an integral part of our Georgia operation since 1985. Our team of experts, all Pest Control Operators, have provided "Professional Products and Professional Advice" to homeowners and do-it-yourself customers from our stores ever since. Now, through the power of the Internet, we can offer our products and advice outside the confines of a physical location.

For more information, visit our websites at www.peachtreepestcontrol.com and www.thepestcontrolstore.com

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Atlanta's Peachtree Pest Control Announces Management Changes

By Anonymous

Norcross, GA December 17 2003--Peachtree Pest Control Co., Inc. (www.peachtreepestcontrol.com) Company President Steve Arnold has announced the following promotions effective January 1, 2004. Dan Capron will assume the new position of Director of Operations, Jim Hirtle will become the Company Sales Manager and Jim Reilly will become Branch Manager for the Norcross Branch.

Peachtree Pest Control Co., has been Protecting Health and Environment since 1976. Founded by Mr. Stephen M. Arnold, Peachtree has remained family owned and operated, with all of the customer care you would expect from a friend and neighbor.

For more information, visit us on the web at www.peachtreepestcontrol.com, www.thepestcontrolstore.com or give us a call at 770-931-9099.

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