State of the Industry – Pest Management Professional

PMP Revenue Infographic IMAGE: PMP STAFF

2026 Revenue & profit projections for the pest control industry

Pest management professionals (PMPs) are projecting strong revenue growth for 2026 and a significant portion of that profit is coming...

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...

Projected budgeting for PMPs in 2026 IMAGE: PMP STAFF

2026 PMP purchasing plans & budget projections

PMPs are planning to spend in 2026. This data breaks down budget projections, top planned purchases, and the biggest obstacles...

2026 top pests: Which pests will generate the most revenue?

For pest management professionals, profitability often depends on staying ahead of pest pressure and understanding where customer demand is headed....

PMP data: Strategies for employee and customer retention in 2026

Retaining top talent and loyal customers remains a core challenge. This article provides actionable advice on two of the biggest...

PHOTO: MIAKIEVY/DIGITALVISION VECTORS/GETTY IMAGES

Tell us: What’s the state of your industry?

We want to know more from pest management professionals like you.

Getty Images: Madmaxer / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Strategic spending to be a theme for pest control companies in 2025

No respondents to Pest Management Professional’s (PMP’s) 2025 State of the Industry survey reported an upcoming budget that was less...

Why 2025 may be the year to add new services to your operation

Focusing on diversification and specialization, many pest management firms are looking to expand.

Photo: MicroStockHub / iStock / Getty Images Plus / Getty Images

Tips to turn obstacles into opportunities at your business

Every business has its share of obstacles and opportunities, and pest control companies are no exception. Successful pest management professionals...

Illustration: Antonio-BanderAS / iStock / Getty Images Plus / Getty Images

New and emerging pest species PMPs should be looking out for

The top profitable pest categories continue to be ants, rodents, cockroaches and wood-destroying organisms (WDO) — with the last two...

Getty Images: Nuthawut Somsuk / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Customer and employee retention strategies for PMPs

Customer and employee retention challenges have created countless detours for pest control companies, according to Pest Management Professional’s (PMP’s) 2025...

Signs show the pest control industry looks to have a smooth road ahead in 2025

The professional pest management industry landscape remains diverse, with 42 percent of companies responding projecting revenues under $1 million; 47...

2025 State of the industry: The road to success is always under construction

Responses from Pest Management Professional’s 2025 State of the Industry survey reveal PMPs are hard at work to adapt to...

Getty Images: cteconsulting/iStock / Getty Images Plus

Not all fun and games

When faced with obstacles and opportunities, pest management professionals have learned you win some and you lose some.

Photo: Getty Images: meyrass/iStock / Getty Images Plus

As the wheel turns

Like a Ferris wheel, the state of pest management professionals’ revenues and profits seem to be in a cycle, for...