All images taken by PMP Staff Rat on the run: More than 450 industry professionals attended Bug Off Pest Control Center’s 2025 New York Pest Expo, held Nov. 14 at the George Washington Bridge DoubleTree Hotel. The 23rd annual expo drew 400 pest management professionals (PMPs) plus 50 exhibitor representatives and media members. Going above […]
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