Terminix partners with Genevieve Gorder and
will donate 10 percent of new tick product sales to Global Lyme
Alliance
Terminix, a leading provider of termite and pest control
services and a ServiceMaster (NYSE: SERV) company, today announced
its launch of the Terminix Tick Defend System™, an integrated pest
management system that helps protect yards and homes from tick
infestations.
This press release features multimedia. View
the full release here:
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190429005761/en/
Terminix's new Tick Defend System™ helps
protect your home from ticks. (Photo: Business Wire)
The launch comes in partnership with Genevieve Gorder (Trading
Spaces), the acclaimed celebrity designer who lives with Lyme
disease. In recognition of Lyme Disease Awareness Month in May,
Terminix will donate 10 percent of proceeds from its new Tick
Defend System™ during the months of May, June and July to the
Global Lyme Alliance to help raise awareness of the tick-borne
illness and how to guard against it.
Available now, the Terminix Tick Defend System™ combines leading
technology with technician expertise to help guard against all
seven common tick species found across the country. The new service
offering builds on the company’s strong track record of providing
differentiated value to its customer base. The treatment is
available as a one-time service, or as a monthly package for
long-term protection. Customers are also able to combine the system
with other Terminix pest and mosquito services, such as the
Terminix Quick Guard® Mosquito Service, for the ultimate home
defense against annoying and dangerous pests.
“We are committed to providing cleaner, healthier and safer
environments to our customers. We fully understand our customers’
concerns about keeping their families protected from ticks and the
diseases they can carry,” said Matthew Stevenson, president of
Terminix Residential. “We have seen tick-borne disease cases
increase and have strengthened our efforts to bring effective
solutions to our customers. As a leader in the termite and pest
industry, we are proud to partner with Genevieve Gorder and bring
the Terminix Tick Defend System™ to market to provide peace of mind
and offer our customers a new and innovative line of defense
against these dangerous pests.”
“I know firsthand how devastating the impacts of Lyme disease
can be,” said Genevieve Gorder. “I’m excited to be working with
Terminix on the launch of their Tick Defend System™ which
underscores the importance of tick protection while supporting the
critical education and research made possible by Global Lyme
Alliance.”
The partnership and product launch come as incidence rates for
Lyme disease continue to rise. In the past two decades, the
reported number of Lyme disease cases in the United States has
tripled. Reports from the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) suggest the disease is more common than reported,
infecting approximately 300,000 Americans nationally each year.
Victims often mistake early-stage Lyme disease as a flu-like
illness, overexertion or sleep deprivation. Late-stage Lyme disease
can affect multiple organs, including joints, heart, brain, and
other parts of the central nervous system. About 75 percent of Lyme
disease cases are associated with activities around the home such
as play, yard or garden work.
In addition to preventative products, such as the Terminix Tick
Defend System™, follow these tips to help guard against ticks:
- Avoid areas with tall grass or leaf
litter, as these are common places for ticks to hide. When hiking,
stick to the center of trails to avoid brushing against
vegetation.
- Apply EPA-approved tick repellents,
both on-skin and on-clothing.
- After spending time outdoors, bathe as
soon as possible (preferably within two hours) to wash off any
ticks crawling on the skin and conduct a full-body check for ticks,
paying close attention to the head, hair, in and around the ears,
under the arms and behind the knees. If you’ve been bitten, remove
ticks right away.
- To remove a tick embedded in the skin,
do not grasp it by the abdomen and pull. You may squeeze its fluids
into the skin, increasing the chance for infection. Use fine-tipped
tweezers to grasp the head of the tick and slowly pull backwards.
Once the tick has been removed, cleanse the area well with soap and
water.
- Because pets, such as dogs or cats, are
particularly susceptible to ticks, talk with your veterinarian
about appropriate tick prevention products.
For more information or to schedule your Terminix Tick Defend
System™ service, visit Terminix.com or call 1-800-Terminix.
About Terminix
Terminix is the leading provider of termite and pest control
services in the United States. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn.,
Terminix services approximately 2.8 million residential
and commercial customers in 47 states and 18 countries.
Terminix provides pest control services and protection against
termites, rodents and other pests. Terminix is a business unit of
ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc. (SERV), a leading provider of
essential residential and commercial services. Terminix is the
Official Pest Control Partner of Minor League Baseball™. To learn
more about Terminix, visit www.Terminix.com.
About ServiceMaster
ServiceMaster (NYSE: SERV) solves the homeowner’s dilemma. Every
day, we visit tens of thousands of homes and businesses through our
extensive service network of expert professionals. Our
well-recognized brands include AmeriSpec (home inspections),
Copesan (commercial national accounts pest management), Furniture
Medic (furniture and cabinet repair), Merry Maids (residential
cleaning), ServiceMaster Clean (janitorial and residential floor
cleaning), ServiceMaster Restore (disaster restoration), Terminix
(termite and pest control) and Terminix Commercial (commercial
termite and pest control). Like, follow or visit us
at facebook.com/ServiceMaster, linkedin.com/ServiceMaster,twitter.com/ServiceMaster,
or servicemaster.com. ServiceMaster is the Official Home
Services Provider of Minor League Baseball™.
About Genevieve Gorder
Genevieve Gorder’s soulful style and genuine enthusiasm
have made her one of America’s favorite interior designers for
many years. She is the founder and director of the
Genevieve Gorder brand, a television host and producer,
home product designer, contributing author, and global
ambassador for home and human rights.
Gorder has appeared and been featured in over 20 lifestyle
shows around the world. You can find her work on Netflix, TLC,
HGTV, Sony Channel Asia, The Design Network, and as a regular
contributor on The Rachael Ray Show.
A two-time Emmy nominee and design host at the Obama White
House, Genevieve has built multiple lifestyle collections for
home—from rugs, textiles, wallpaper and stationery to a full
line of furniture and décor for children with partner Crate
& Barrel.
Off air and the internet, Genevieve designs for a diverse group
of clients and companies. She has guided many hotels,
restaurants, cruise lines, cities and private clients
toward their design fantasies. She travels the globe with
Oxfam as a Sister on the Planet ambassador, using her influence to
fight global poverty, hunger and injustice, and using her platform
of home to empower women and girls worldwide.
Gorder’s work has been featured in numerous publications both
nationally and internationally. Currently, you can watch her latest
Netflix series “Stay Here”, the TLC revival series Trading Spaces,
and a new Bravo series airing spring of 2019.
About Global Lyme Alliance
Global Lyme Alliance is the leading 501(c)(3) dedicated to
conquering Lyme and other tick-borne diseases through research,
education and awareness. GLA has gained national prominence for
funding some of the most urgent and promising research in the
field, while expanding education and awareness programs for the
general public and physicians. We support those around the globe in
need of information about tick-borne diseases. Learn more
at GLA.org.
View source
version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190429005761/en/
Valerie Middleton | 901.487.3749 |
vmiddleton@terminix.comEmma Mazour | 612.244.2104 |
emma.mazour@icfnext.com
ServiceMaster Global (NYSE:SERV)
Historical Stock Chart
From Mar 2024 to Apr 2024
ServiceMaster Global (NYSE:SERV)
Historical Stock Chart
From Apr 2023 to Apr 2024