News – Page 17 – Pest Management Professional

IMAGE: WILLIAM BLAIR/PCO M&A SPECIALISTS PEST INDEX

Blair and PCO M&A Specialists: June index sees YOY increase

The Pest Index increased 11 percent year-over-year from June 2024 to June 2025.

Knox corporate headquarters in Columbus, Ga

Knox expands in the Sunshine State

Georgia-based Knox Pest Control adds offices in Daytona Beach and Freeport, Fla.

Berkshire Hathaway acquires Bell Labs

Under Berkshire Hathaway’s ownership, Bell Laboratories will continue to operate independently, maintaining its leadership, culture and strategic direction.

Mattress Safe product wins consumer award kudos

It was designated the “Upgraded Pick” by The New York Times Wirecutter and awarded the “Best of” Designation distinction by...

Woods Pest Control purchases Accurate Termite & Pest Solutions

This acquisition follows Woods’ strategic expansion into Humboldt County in 2012.

Training meeting action shot with Paul Bello and Adrian Culpepper.

Pest Pros hosts MPMA technical training event

Pest Pros of Michigan hosted a two-day advanced training session July 9-10 at its headquarters and training facility in Portage,...

group photo for the Plunkett's-PureHome acquisition

Plunkett’s Pest Control acquires PureHome Pest Control

The Oklahoma City, Okla.-based acquisition strengthens Plunkett's Midwest presence.

Greenix is sold to Gridiron Capital

Established in 2011 and headquartered in Orem, Utah, Greenix boasts more than 250,000 residential accounts, served by its 37 branches...

Stephen Doggett standing at podium during FAOPMA

B.U.G.S. launches new sustainability guidelines at FAOPMA

The guidelines help pest management professionals meet corporate client expectations and stay competitive as the economy shifts toward carbon neutrality.

Fusion Pest joins Braman Termite & Pest Elimination

Braman expands its residential footprint by an estimated 10 percent in key suburban and rural markets where Fusion had established...

Rockwell Labs acquires Aprehend

Effective immediately, Rockwell has acquired the patented Aprehend biopesticide for bed bugs and associated spray application products from ConidioTec.

Pest Management Foundation adds industry accounting scholarship

Applications for the new PCO Bookkeepers and M&A Specialists Future Accountants in Pest Management Scholarship open in October.

Outdoor photo portrait of Jef and Whitney Fair

ohDEER adds Texas franchise

The new location is owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Jef and Whitney Fair.

IN MEMORIAM: Rob Lewis

Atlanta, Ga.-based Arrow Exterminators has announced the unexpected passing of Robert Lewis. Per the news release, Lewis had been “an...

UF/IFAS expands hours for licensing testing before Florida’s exam process changes

University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) extended its testing hours for Florida pesticide certification exams ahead...