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Three client tips for a pest-free holiday season

The holiday season often creates unforgettable encounters with pests. Dr. Michael Bentley offers three client-focused tips to help PMPs ensure...

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NPMA: Ticks hit 5-year high in ER visits

The association has named ticks the "2025 Pest of the Year."

IN MEMORIAM: Jim Ogle

Jim Ogle, second-generation owner of Lloyd Pest Control, died Nov. 15 at age 89.

Cetane aids Pa.-based Pest Rangers in latest acquisition

Cetane Associates (“Cetane”), a financial advisory and transaction firm providing M&A expertise to the home services industries, is pleased to...

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What artificial intelligence means to PMPs for 2026 and beyond

The biggest buzz in professional pest control today isn’t about any particular pest. It’s the same buzz echoing across every...

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EPA approves new active that controls cockroaches, termites, bed bugs

On Nov. 20, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency registered 10 products containing the new active ingredient isocycloseram.

A PMP case study: The decades-old infestation hiding in plain sight

A PMP shares a "war story" case study about solving a mysterious, decades-old roof rat infestation that was hiding in...

Pro Active Pest Control boosts local turkey drive with donation

Sacramento, Calif.-based Pro Active Pest Control took part in supporting families in need through a turkey drive coordinated by local...

Tyro Group expands to the US with acquisition of EnviroSMART

Tyro Group has announced the acquisition of Houston, Tex.-based EnviroSMART Multifamily Pest Solutions, a leading provider of environmental and pest...

2026 State of the Industry: PMPs share an optimistic outlook

Despite facing challenges from unpredictable weather and rising costs, pest management professionals (PMPs) are entering 2026 with a decidedly positive...

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Arrow Exterminators’ region VP to retire

Arrow Exterminators celebrates the upcoming retirement of Kevin VanHook, region vice president for Arrow’s North Georgia, North Alabama and Alabama/Florida...

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Spider studies uncover web logic, city of silk

Three new studies provide more insight into the world of arachnids.

2026 service offering trends: What are PMPs adding to their lineup?

Pest management professionals (PMPs) are expanding their service offerings to meet customer demand and generate new revenue streams. As this...

PestInsight launches global apprenticeship program and PestInsight Academy

The PestInsight Initiative, a global youth-focused project founded by Shofu Babalola, officially launched the PestInsight Apprenticeship Program and PestInsight Academy...

Massey Services CEO named to Orlando Business Journal’s Most Influential Leaders

Orlando, Fla.-based Massey Services, President and CEO Tony Massey has been named to the Orlando Business Journal’s 2025 Most Influential...