1938
Truly Wheatfield Nolen founded the company in Miami, FL during the Great Depression
1940's
Chlorinated hydrocarbons developed during WWII began the modern era of pesticides
1950's
First international Truly Nolen franchise opens up in Mexico
Started using antique cars for advertising
1960's
The first Red Ant developed in Albuquerque, NM forerunner to the Mousecar
First Volkswagen Bug made into a Mousecar
1970's
Early 70s TV commercial "Creepy Crawly Jingle"
Pesticide regulation became responsibility of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
1980's
Opened first national training center in Phoenix, AZ
Guinness Book of World Records: World's largest tent fumigation - University of Tampa
1990's
Developed environmentally friendly pest control before "going green" was popular
2000's
Guinness Book of World Records: World's Largest Mouse Trap
Introduced: Total Termite Protection
131 International franchises (and counting)
2008's
Truly Nolen Comes in India
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