The cockroach remains one of the most persistent and challenging pests for the industry, driven by factors like urbanization, changes in climate and evolving customer expectations around food safety. As cockroaches adapt to existing products, resistance management, timely application and the rotation of dusts, sprays and baits are critical to maintaining effective control. To help […]
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PMP case study: Mealworm cases that weren’t stored product pests
Mealworms are the larvae of yellow mealworm beetles (Tenebrio molitor), a darkling beetle species. They are generally categorized as stored...
Rodent control insights from 9 industry leaders
From identifying overlooked access points to leveraging advanced behavioral strategies, PMP experts share nine essential, actionable insights to elevate your...
Industry veteran joins CSI as technical service manager
Anna Iversen, BCE, brings more than two decades of expertise in pest management, product development and technical services.
Three client tips for a pest-free holiday season
The holiday season often creates unforgettable encounters with pests. Dr. Michael Bentley offers three client-focused tips to help PMPs ensure...
NPMA: Ticks hit 5-year high in ER visits
The association has named ticks the "2025 Pest of the Year."
IN MEMORIAM: Jim Ogle
Jim Ogle, second-generation owner of Lloyd Pest Control, died Nov. 15 at age 89.
Cetane aids Pa.-based Pest Rangers in latest acquisition
Cetane Associates (“Cetane”), a financial advisory and transaction firm providing M&A expertise to the home services industries, is pleased to...
What artificial intelligence means to PMPs for 2026 and beyond
The biggest buzz in professional pest control today isn’t about any particular pest. It’s the same buzz echoing across every...
EPA approves new active that controls cockroaches, termites, bed bugs
On Nov. 20, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency registered 10 products containing the new active ingredient isocycloseram.
A PMP case study: The decades-old infestation hiding in plain sight
A PMP shares a "war story" case study about solving a mysterious, decades-old roof rat infestation that was hiding in...
Pro Active Pest Control boosts local turkey drive with donation
Sacramento, Calif.-based Pro Active Pest Control took part in supporting families in need through a turkey drive coordinated by local...
Tyro Group expands to the US with acquisition of EnviroSMART
Tyro Group has announced the acquisition of Houston, Tex.-based EnviroSMART Multifamily Pest Solutions, a leading provider of environmental and pest...
2026 State of the Industry: PMPs share an optimistic outlook
Despite facing challenges from unpredictable weather and rising costs, pest management professionals (PMPs) are entering 2026 with a decidedly positive...
Arrow Exterminators’ region VP to retire
Arrow Exterminators celebrates the upcoming retirement of Kevin VanHook, region vice president for Arrow’s North Georgia, North Alabama and Alabama/Florida...
Spider studies uncover web logic, city of silk
Three new studies provide more insight into the world of arachnids.