The William Blair/PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists total U.S. Pest Index increased 8 percent year-over-year in February 2026.
termite management
What causes the rapid collapse of termite colonies?
New research published on Phys.Org identifies a colony-level physiological trigger for collapse in termite populations.
The PMP guide to termite liability and revenue protection
Success in termite control depends on managing liability as competently as the pests themselves. Learn the foundational strategies for protecting...
Attic pest guide (Part 1): Wood-destroying insects
Of all the pests that can inhabit an attic, wood-destroying insects (WDI) pose the most direct threat to a home’s...
PestControlU: An online pest training platform with global access
Pest Management Professional (PMP) is pleased to announce the availability of the inaugural training course of its new PestControlU.net (aka...
PPMA’s Termite Awareness Week aims to educate homeowners on termite risks
The Professional Pest Management Alliance's Termite Awareness Week aims to educate homeowners about the hidden threat of termites and the...
Orkin highlights termite awareness with new campaign
Orkin Pest Control will collaborate with DDB Chicago to raise awareness about termite protection with a new campaign.
Orkin updates its Top 50 Termite Cities list
Miami, Fla. remains the most termite-infested city in America, according to Orkin's Top 50 Termite Cities list.
UF/IFAS unveils termite risk with interactive distribution map
Just in time for Termite Awareness Week on March 3-9, 2024, scientists at the University of Florida Institute of Food...
NPMA releases new season of ‘Will They Eat It?’
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is back with a new season of its video project called “Will They Eat?”
Using annual termite inspection reports
Dr. Time Husen, of Syngenta, says the annual termite inspection (ATI) report helps customers decide whether to renew their agreements.
Know how to use tools, technology for termite inspections
In the past 20 years or so, technology has evolved to help pest management professionals make better, more complete termite...
Web Exclusive: Memories from the White House
Bob Fergus shares a few memories from a very special pest control account he serviced from 1967 to 1979 — the...
Painting the future of WDO control
Our latest issue focuses on trends and technology people are seeing in the termite and other wood-destroying organism (WDO) categories.
Sentricon termite tour gives to communities in 22 states
This year, the Sentricon System Deader Than Dead Tour traveled across the nation and served communities in 22 states in...
Exploring the termite/mulch connection
Should PMPs recommend mulch be eliminated from landscapes because it provides food, insulated soil and moisture for foraging termites?