Diane Sofranec | Pest Management Professional

Scherzinger buys second Central Kentucky pest control firm

Scherzinger Pest Control acquired Harrodsburg, Ky.-based Blankenship Pest Control. It’s the company’s third acquisition in the past two years and...

Bats given new origin story, thanks to research

Recent research reveals a major new discovery about bats: the mammals most likely originated in Europe around 65 million years...

The Pest Rangers expands into two counties

The transaction involves only the recurring pest control customer accounts and related customer records of Carney All Seasons.

Texas leader earns new role at Massey Services

Massey Services promoted Glenn Kilgore to regional manager, serving the Greater Houston market for the Orlando, Fla.-based pest management and...

NPMA partnership provides economic forecasting to members

ITR Economics delivers quarterly forecast reports and a personalized data platform built for the pest management industry.

Truly Nolen names operations manager for Florida commercial service office

Hernandez joined Truly Nolen in April 2026 as a manager-in-training in the company’s commercial division.

This photo accompanied the press release announcing the acquisition in 2010. From left are Jeff Singley, David Eason, Darrell Higgins, Randy Nader, Emily Thomas Kendrick, Kevin Coyne, Jake Lauderdale and Kevin Burns. (Photo: Arrow Exterminators)

2026 Merger Guide: How Nader’s Pest Raiders’ sale to Arrow benefited employees, customers

16 years after the acquisition, employees and customers have benefited the most thanks to honesty and integrity.

From left are Arrow President Tim Pollard, Chief Development Officer Kevin Burns, former Hoffman's Exterminating CEO Bill Hoffman and Arrow CEO Emily Thomas Kendrick. (Photo: Arrow Exterminators)

2026 Merger Guide: Hoffman’s Exterminating joins Arrow Exterminators family

A partnership based on shared values ensures Hoffman’s Exterminating Co. protects its employees as well as its reputation.

2026 Merger Guide: What pest control owners should ask before selling their business

Taking the time to learn about a buyer will benefit employees and customers.

Arrow Exterminators’ Fiscal Year Summit celebrates record-breaking year

Atlanta, Ga.-based Arrow Exterminators held its annual Fiscal Year Summit at the Omni Hotel in Atlanta, where it welcomed more...

Building a community of pest management knowledge

Rentokil Terminix entomologists Dr. Nancy Troyano and Jen Fox launched "The Pest Collective" podcast in April to help business leaders...

Pest Management Foundation, Abell Pest Control establish scholarship

The Pest Management Foundation unveiled the Abell Pest Control Legacy Scholarship Award, established by Abell Pest Control. “The Abell Pest...

Adult common bed bug (Cimex lectularius) (PHOTO: © GENE WHITE)

Tech Test: Revisit your bed bug knowledge

Test your bed bug knowledge.

Dominion senior pest management specialist earns ACE

Dominion Pest Control’s Senior Pest Management Specialist Jason E. Rothamel, PCQI, earned the Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) designation from the...

Cluster fly (Pollenia spp.) (PHOTO: GENE WHITE)

Tech Test: Fortify your knowledge of flies

Take our July 2026 Tech Test and test your knowledge of flies.