Local business leader and philanthropist, Harvey L. Massey,CEO and founder of Orlando-based Massey Services, Inc., was inducted into the Pest Management Professional Hall of Fame.

Nominees are selected by peer vote with inductees chosen by an anonymous committee impaneled by Pest Management Professional. Criteria for selection include industry expertise and experience, leadership and innovation.

Mr. Massey helped to revolutionize the industry with the development and introduction of “pest prevention” as a service model, replacing traditional pest control. The business that bears his name is one of the nation’s largest and most respected service companies, providing residential and commercial pest prevention, termite protection and landscape services since to more than 181,000customers from 61 service centers throughout Florida,Georgia and Louisiana. In addition, Mr. Massey helped found the Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA), an advocacy and promotional organization designed to elevate the professional status of the industry. Over the years, Mr. Massey has received numerous industry related awards and accolades, culminating in selection to the Pest Management Professional Hall of Fame.

“I cannot convey what it means to me to be recognized in such an enduring way by my colleagues and peers,” said Mr. Massey. “To be inducted into a hall of fame of any kind is truly special; to be recognized for what you have done to influence and change an industry is truly humbling.”

“We are proud to have Harvey Massey as a member of the Pest Management Professional Hall of Fame Class of 2008,” said Frank Andorka,editorial director of Pest Management Professional. “His accomplishments, both inside and outside the industry, prove that Mr. Massey is an outstanding person as well as pest management professional. He fits in well with an extremely strong class, and we congratulate him on his induction.”

The Pest Management Professional Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held on Oct. 21, 2008 at the Gaylord National Resort &Convention Center on the Potomac River in Washington D.C.

About Massey Services

Massey Services is one of the nation’s largest and most respected service companies. Massey Services and its subsidiary organizations provide residential and commercial pest prevention, termite protection and lawn, tree and shrub care services to more than 185,000 customers from 61service centers throughout Florida, Georgia and Louisiana. For more information about Massey Services, please visit masseyservices.com.

Massey Services is proud to announce that Termite Training and Technical Director, Ed Blumenthal, was named a 2008 recipient of the Pest Control Technology (PCT) Magazine and Syngenta Professional Products Crown Leadership Award.

Each year, PCT Magazine and Syngenta honor industry leaders who have contributed positively to the pest management industry’s growth with the Crown Leadership Award. The award recipients are chosen based on their exceptional contributions to their company and community and their commitment to uphold the highest standards of industry ethics, and personal integrity.

Blumenthal is credited for the extensive work he has done on termite baiting processes. He developed operational protocols and procedures that taught Massey Services Team Members not only the science of how termite baits work but the art of maintaining and managing the quality assurance of baiting programs. In addition, his tremendous ability to teach, as well as educate the media and the community about termite prevention and protection, has been a key asset for Massey Services and the pest management industry nationally.

“One of Ed’s greatest attributes is his ability to teach,”explains Adam Jones, Vice President/Director of Quality Assurance for Massey Services. “He is one of the most respected teachers in our industry.”

Blumenthal has served in the pest management and lawn care industry for more than 19 years and at Massey Services for 10 years, specializing in termite and wood destroying organism (WDO) protection. His responsibilities include managing the quality assurance of all termite activities for Massey Services.He oversees 61 individual service centers in Florida,Georgia and Louisiana in a technical capacity, and he also creates and writes all termite and WDO training programs,treating protocols, manuals and procedures. In addition, Blumenthal conducts study classes for applicants taking state certification exams in termite and fumigation.

Ed Blumenthal will be recognized during a special ceremony at PestWorld, the National Pest Management Association’s (NPMA) convention, to beheld October 22 through 25, 2008, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. PCT Magazine will host a reception for him and other award recipients. Ed will also be profiled in PCT Magazine’s October 2008 issue.

About Massey Services
Massey Services is one of the nation’s largest and most respected service companies. Massey Services and its subsidiary organizations provide residential and commercial pest prevention, termite protection and lawn, tree and shrub care services to more than 185,000 customers from 61service centers throughout Florida, Georgia and Louisiana. For more information about Massey Services, please visit masseyservices.com.

Industry leader to introduce bed bug solution at PestWorld conferencein D.C.

Massey Services, a leading service provider in the pest management industry, and Chromalox, a leading manufacturer of precision heat and control products, have recently joined forces to introduce the most innovative bed bug remediation solution in the industry. The ThermEx program will be unveiled at the 2008 National Pest Management Association’s annual PestWorld conference in October. This partnership matches the engineering and design capabilities of Chromalox with the pest management program development and training expertise of Massey Services.

Given the dramatic rise in bed bug infestation cases affecting hotels, college dormitories, hospitals, nursing homes, military bases and more, this partnership to develop a revolutionary bed bug heat remediation program has come at the right time. The comprehensive ThermEx treatment package includes a custom heating unit, manufactured by Chromalox, plus sophisticated technical training provided by Massey Services, the company who created the pest prevention service model that has successfully swept the pest management industry.

Research has shown that heat is a more effective method for treating bed bugs rather than residual products. This is due to the bed bugs’ ability to hide in every crack and crevice in a room. Additionally, it is difficult to apply a product that will reach the entire bed bug population and residual products will not affect the eggs. Heat remediation treatment typically only takes 48 hours to eliminate an entire bed bug population while a residual treatment can take up to 12 weeks to work effectively.

“We have focused on the development of a complete bed bug treatment for hotels and multi-unit housing to resolve the ongoing bed bug problem,” saidTom Jarzynka, Technical and Training Director for Massey Services PrevenTech Commercial Pest Prevention division. “Our strategic partnership places both companies in a unique position to serve both the pest management industry and residential,hospitality and health care property owners/managers.”

Massey Services and Chromalox will host a hospitality suite and booth at PestWorld, held October 22 through 25, 2008 in Washington D.C.,to demonstrate and discuss the ThermEx program.

About Massey Services

Massey Services is one of the nation’s largest and most respected service companies. Massey Services and its subsidiary organizations provide residential and commercial pest prevention, termite protection and landscape services to more than 185,000 customers from 61 service centers throughout Florida, Georgia and Louisiana.For more information about Massey Services, please visit masseyservices.com.

About Chromalox, Inc.

For more than 90 years, customers have relied on Chromaloxfor the utmost in quality and innovative solutions for commercial and industrial heatingapplications. Chromalox manufactures electric heat and control products, including heating components, immersionheaters, circulation systems, heat transfer systems, boilers, industrial and comfort air heating, heattrace cables, sensors and precision electronic controls. With multiple manufacturing, engineering,warehousing and sales locations throughout North America,Europe and Asia, Chromalox is a globalsupplier providing the highest level of customer support. Chromalox is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. For more information about Chromalox, please visit chromalox.com

The Orlando Business Journal recently announced Massey Services as one of Central Florida’s largest privately held companies on their annual Golden 100 List. Massey Services ranked No.44 on the list, up from last year’s No. 47 ranking. Harvey L. Massey was also honored as one of Central Florida’s “Ultimate CEO’s”.

The Orlando Business Journal annually surveys over 300 companies in the Central Florida area, encompassing Lake, Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties in order to be considered for the Golden 100 list. Selected companies must be headquartered in Central Florida and be 51% privately held. They are required to submit their growth revenue from the previous year to be nominated. The companies with the highest growth revenues are honored by the Golden 100.

“I am very proud that Massey Services was included once again in the Golden 100 list this year,” said Harvey L. Massey, Chairman and CEO of Massey Services. “We would like to thank the Orlando Business Journal for recognizing our commitment to excellence through growth and innovation. It is a tribute to our hard-working Team Members to be honored with this distinction.”

Massey Services was recognized at the Orlando BusinessJournal’s Golden 100/Ultimate CEOs luncheon on September 19, 2008 at the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes Resort. Renowned economist, Dr. Tony Villamil, Dean of the School of Business at the University of St. Thomas in Miami,delivered the keynote speech.

About Massey Services

Massey Services is one of the nation’s largest and most respected service companies. Massey Services and its subsidiary organizations provide residential and commercial pest prevention, termite protection and landscape services to more than 185,000 customers from 61 service centers throughout Florida, Georgia and Louisiana.For more information about Massey Services, please visit masseyservices.com.

Massey Services is proud to acknowledge Bob Belmont and Karen Nix, Technical & Training Directors in Pest Prevention, on becoming two of only 30 Board Certified Entomologists (BCE) in the state of Florida,granted by the Entomological Society ofAmerica.

“Massey Services is dedicated to leadership and education in the pest management industry,” said Tony Massey, President and COO of Massey Services. “This is a great achievement for Bob and Karen and we extend our heartfelt congratulations to them both.”

To become qualified as a BCE, applicants must pass a proctored exam and meet stringent requirements which include up to seven years of field experience (depending on level of formal education), a qualifying curriculum vitae and letters of reference. Applicants must also agree to the BCE Code of Ethics to ensure integrity in their profession including “proper regard for the safety, health, and welfare of the public in the performance of professional duties” and promising that “knowledge and skills will be used for the betterment of human welfare.”

“I’ve dedicated my life to working in entomology and to properly treating for pests for the purpose of protecting the safety and welfare of my community,” said Belmont.“Massey Services has supported my passion for the science of what we do and I pursued this certification with their encouragement. I am honored to become one of only a handful of Board Certified Entomologists in Florida.”

Belmont has been with Massey Services since 2000 and has practiced in the field of entomology since 1967. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Entomology at the University of California,Davis, and went on to earn a Master in Science in Entomology at the University of Florida in Gainesville.

“The process to become a Board Certified Entomologist is a rigorous one, but is definitely worthwhile.” said Karen Nix. “Bob and I are so pleased to represent both Massey Services and our industry, being two of only30 in Florida to have achieved this certification.”

Nix has worked for Massey Services since 2006 and has practiced in the field of entomology since 1999. She graduated in 1998 with her Bachelor of Science in Biological Science from McNeese State University in Louisiana. She also earned her Masters in Science and Entomology from Louisiana State University in2005.

The Entomological Society of America (ESA) is the largest organization in the world serving the professional and scientific needs of entomologists and people in related disciplines. For more information about the BCE program please visit www.entsoc.org.

About Massey Services

Massey Services is one of the nation’s largest and most respected service companies. Massey Services and its subsidiary organizations provide residential and commercial pest prevention, termite protection and landscape services to more than 185,000 customers from 61 service centers throughout Florida, Georgia and Louisiana.

Massey Services, an industry leader in pest prevention,termite protection and landscape services, is proud to acknowledge Sean Clifford, GreenUP Division Sales Manager, for his recent designation as a Certified Irrigation Contractor and WaterSense Partner with the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

“As a WaterSense Partner, you have to have demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to water efficient techniques,” said Clifford.“Massey Services has a long held tradition of environmental responsibility in its service and business practices. This partnership reinforces the role we are committed to in environmental stewardship.”

To become qualified for the EPA’s WaterSense program,Clifford first had to earn a certification with the Irrigation Association, the leading membership organization for the irrigation equipment and system industry.

WaterSense is a partnership program sponsored by the EPA to promote water-efficient products and practices across the country. For more information about the program please visit www.epa.gov/watersense.

WaterSense isn’t the first partnership for Massey Services and the U.S. EPA. Massey Services was an early partner in the EPA’s Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program (PESP) and was the first Pest Management business recognized twice by this respected partnership between the EPA and the business community.

About Massey Services

Massey Services is one of the nation’s largest and most respected service companies. Massey Services and its subsidiary organizations provide residential and commercial pest prevention, termite protection and landscape services to more than 185,000 customers from 61 service centers throughout Florida, Georgia and Louisiana.For more information about Massey Services, please visit masseyservices.com.