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Pest Pros of Michigan earns awards and certifications at industry event

Amber Byars, director of field operations, and Anthony Sorrentino, director of business development of the Pest Pros of Michigan leadership...

August Pest Index shows deceleration following strong July

The total William Blair/PCO M&A Specialists Pest Index increased 7 percent year-over-year in August 2024, decelerating from a strong 14...

From Left to Right: Jimmy Cook, VP of pest services; Scott Eubanks, VP of industry relations; Lee Tubbs, Enviroguard owner; Jeff Dunn, co-president; Blake Harston, regional manager; Peter Schmidt, VP of specialty services. (Photo courtesy of Northwest Exterminating)

Northwest Exterminating acquires Enviroguard Pest Solutions

Northwest Exterminating, a Rollins company, added Enviroguard Pest Solutions. The partnership expands Northwest’s footprint to better serve Alabama, Tennessee and...

Massey Services makes donation to American Red Cross to aid Hurricane Helene relief

Orlando, Fla.-based Massey Services made a $15,000 donation to the American Red Cross relief efforts for Hurricane Helene. The Red...

Brent Agee, second from left, and his leadership team celebrate the July announcement that ACTION Termite & Pest Control is the official pest control provider of the Phoenix Suns. The NBA team’s mascot, The Suns Gorilla, was also on hand for the announcement. PHOTO: BRENT AGEE

ACTION Termite and Pest Control’s acquisition strategy continues to yield success

ACTION Termite & Pest Control plans to continue its growth by acquiring quality firms.

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You’d better believe that better is better

A favorite expression of mine is “better is better.” The simpler we make the measurement, the easier it will be...

JP McHale Pest Management creates VP of customer experience position

JP McHale Pest Management, an Anticimex company, promoted Ann DiLecce to vice president of customer experience. This new position was...

Main steps to take when attacking a bed bug infestation

Learn more about the main steps when attacking a bed bug infestation.

Scarlett Nolen and one of her company’s “Mouse Cars” that promotes pest control in a fun way. PHOTO: THE PEST POSSE

The Pest Posse Roundup: How to blend family, focus and flexibility

Foster Brusca writers about Scarlett Nolen, president of Tucson, Ariz.-based Truly Nolen, recent conversion on Pest Posse TV where she...

Sprague promotes new operations managers to Portland and Seattle offices

Heather Mann was promoted to operations manager for the Portland, Ore. office, and Chant Martin was appointed operations manager for...

Registration open for Virginia Pest Management Association’s annual state technical meeting

The Virginia Pest Management Association’s (VPMA’s) 19th annual state technical meeting, is set for Nov. 12-14. in Richmond, Va. This...

Three key differences between bed bugs and bat bugs

Bed bugs and bat bugs often cause confusion, emphasizing the need for proper identification.

Pete Schopen named chairperson for 89th Annual Purdue Pest Management Conference

Pete Schopen, owner of RV There Yet Pest Consulting and a contributor for Pest Management Professional (PMP) magazine, will be...

Sprague earns regional top workplaces recognition for second consecutive year

Sprague Pest Solutions was named a 2024 Top Workplaces award recipient for SouthWest Washington and Oregon by The Oregonian. This...

Termite photos courtesy of T. F. Carrijo, P. Eggleton, G. Josens, S. Hellemans, C. M. Kalleshwaraswamy, M. M. Rocha, R. H. Scheffrahn and J. Šobotník.

Researchers unveil new, comprehensive termite classification system

An international team of 46 researchers has unveiled a new, comprehensive termite classification system.