The center will support groundbreaking
research, advanced technology and more sustainable product
development
MEMPHIS,
Tenn., June 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rentokil
Terminix, North America's largest
pest control provider, is thrilled to announce the opening of its
state-of-the-art Innovation Center. The center, located in
Irving, TX, serves as a hub for
research and development, innovative testing, training and driving
advancements in the pest control industry.
The Rentokil Terminix Innovation Center
combines global expertise with localized insight and
execution.
The Rentokil Terminix Innovation Center combines global
expertise with localized insight and execution. Backed by a team of
dedicated PhD-level scientists with specialties covering fields
from wood-destroying organisms, to municipal vector control
(mosquito) and regulatory requirements and product development, the
team based in the center focuses on developing cutting-edge pest
control technology, products and services to help improve public
health and safety, enhance lives and encourage environmental
responsibility.
"We are excited for the opening of the Rentokil Terminix
Innovation Center, as it represents a significant milestone in our
ongoing mission of 'Protecting people, enhancing lives, and
preserving our planet,'" said Cassie
Krejci, Ph. D., Head of Science and Innovation for
North America at Rentokil Initial.
"This center brings together some of the brightest minds in the
industry to collaborate, research and develop innovative solutions
that will revolutionize the way we tackle pest infestations, vector
control challenges and advance integrated pest management
practices."
The Innovation Center houses a built-in insectary for indigenous
and global insects, three independent laboratories for the
preparation and implementation of investigative in vivo
experiments, early innovation screening and product efficacy claims
development, temperature-controlled environmental chambers and a
showroom and conference room for training and educational events,
in addition to a 50,000-square-foot warehouse.
In the future, the center will serve as a community resource and a
hub for collaboration with leading academic institutions, key
stakeholders and industry experts. This collaborative approach will
enable Rentokil Terminix to gain valuable insights, exchange
knowledge and develop solutions that address the evolving needs of
customers, the local community and the pest control industry.
"For more than 100 years, Rentokil Initial companies have been
steadfastly committed to being innovators in the pest management
industry," said John Myers,
President and CEO of U.S. Pest Control for Rentokil Terminix.
"Rentokil Terminix is proud to be part of this century-old
tradition in North America. The
launch of the Rentokil Terminix Innovation Center is a testament to
the company's dedication to providing its customers with the most
effective, safe and sustainable pest control solutions
available."
For more information about Rentokil Initial's global innovation
efforts, please visit, www.rentokil.com.
About Rentokil Terminix
Rentokil Terminix is the leading provider of residential and
commercial services in North
America. The company provides health, hygiene, environment
services, and pest management services, including protection
against termites, bed bugs, mosquitoes, rodents and other pests.
Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn.,
the company is part of Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE: RTO), one of the
largest business services companies in the world. To learn more,
visit EnhancedPestControl.com, or
linkedin.com/company/rentokilterminix.
Media Contact:
Hannah
Bernhard
Hannah.bernhard@rentokil.com
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