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GREEN INDUSTRY EVENTS View LM's calendar for a full list of industry events. Webinar: Time Management for the Landscape Pro [Sept. 27] WaterSmart Innovations 2018 [Oct. 2 - 5] 2018 Fall Field Trip to Grunder Landscaping Co. [Oct. 3 - 4] The 2018 Landscape Show [Oct. 4 - 6] Webinar: The value of a super leadership team [Oct. 9] CURRENT ISSUE > 2018 GIE+EXPO preview > Self-worth, optimism and high margins TOP HEADLINES Prestige Property Maintenance acquired by LM150 company Juniper Landscaping, which ranks No. 34 on the 2018 LM150 list, acquired Prestige Property Maintenance, expanding Juniper’s services to Florida’s southeast coast. >>More Lawn Doctor acquires 80 percent equity interest in Mosquito Hunters Mosquito Hunters was founded in 2013 and specializes in the eradication of mosquitoes through regular spraying applications and follow-up maintenance. Get the full scoop on the transaction. >>More >People on the Move: Neil Cleveland joins PBI-Gordon team; OPEI adds Brandon Martin; and more from Takeuchi-US, Aspire, Aquatrols and Jeff Korhan     SPONSORED CONTENT Nufarm Sure Power Provides Excellent Ground Ivy and Wild Violet Results Sure Power™ Selective Herbicide is a new standard in herbicide power, providing early-season and late-season control to strike down more than 250 broadleaf weeds. In fact, Sure Power provides fast and effective control of the most challenging weeds such as ground ivy and wild violet. Learn more about four-way Sure Power now. Learn more. TURF+ ORNAMENTAL Mainely Ticks launches franchise opportunities Mainely Ticks Franchise Development is offering a franchise opportunity to protect people, pets and properties with a tick management program centered around education and awareness. >>More MOWING+ MAINTENANCE Buffalo Turbine implements new manufacturer's warranty As of Sept. 1, Buffalo Turbine products are now backed by a 10-year warranty. Find out which models qualify. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Up to 42,550 sq. ft. of aeration per hour in a single pass Cover more ground and achieve tighter hole spacing and deeper hole depth quality in less time with Billy Goat’s all-new 25-inch PLUGR Self-Propelled Hydro-Drive, Reciprocating Aerator with Variable Aeration Density plus in-ground no-lift turning! Learn more. DESIGN/BUILD+ INSTALLATION BROUGHT TO YOU BY GIE+EXPO Caterpillar presents new skeleton and side discharge buckets The skeleton and side discharge buckets can be used with skid-steer loaders, multiterrain loaders, compact track loaders and compact wheel loaders. Read on to learn more about the improved design features. >>More New Holland rolls out new compact track loader The C245 Super Boom compact track loader offers a rated operating capacity of 4,500 pounds, a breakout force of 9,188 pounds and up to 40 gallons per minute of hydraulic flow with the high-flow option. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT How GPS Truck Tracking Can Lower Your Costs Tracking fleet costs is a challenging task. Without technology in place that monitors how your business spends money, your operating costs are likely much higher than needed. Learn about the top three areas where contractors experience high costs and how to identify unnecessary spending with GPS tracking. IRRIGATION+ WATER MANAGEMENT How to winterize an irrigation system To minimize the risk of freeze damage, it’s necessary to winterize irrigation systems in regions with freezing temperatures. Make sure you're ready with this step-by-step guide on how to winterize an irrigation system using the blowout method. >>More SNOW+ ICE MANAGEMENT SnowEx unveils oscillating skid-steer mount Designed for its Heavy-Duty and Speedwing snowplows, SnowEx's new mount provides six degrees of side-to-side oscillation, which allows the blade to follow the contours of the pavement for a cleaner scrape. >>More     SPONSORED CONTENT Want fewer weeds in spring? Take action now. Fall is the perfect time to apply Defendor® specialty herbicide to prevent spring dandelions and make callbacks a thing of the past. Don’t let dandelions get in the way of growing your business. Register here. ON THE RECORD Insights from LM's editors and landscape industry leaders 7 website elements to convert visitors into paying customers In his latest blog post, Jeff Korhan explains how a well-thought-out website can help convert interest in your company into revenue-generating customers. >>More