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Organizations support FIFRA, reject PACTPA

Changes to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) is at the heart of a proposed bill in Congress.

Arrow Exterminators acquires Tropicare Termite and Pest Control

Atlanta, Ga.-based Arrow Exterminators announced the merger and acquisition of Tropicare Termite and Pest Control.

Industry up 19.2 percent over November 2021, per Blair/PCO M&A Specialists index

For November 2021, the total U.S. pest index increased 19.2 percent year-over-year, according to the William Blair/PCO M&A Specialists Pest Index.

Arrow Exterminators opens 3 offices

Atlanta, Ga.-based Arrow Exterminators recently opened three new offices in Gainesville, Fla.; West Palm Beach, Fla.; and Aiken, S.C. The...

Target Specialty Products to host Jan. 20 webinar

Target Specialty Products will host a webinar titled “Navigating the Financial Minefields of the Pest Management Industry” on Jan. 20...

Bug Busters acquires Quinn Pest Control

Atlanta, Ga.-based Bug Busters, a family-owned and -operated pest control business, announced the acquisition of Quinn Pest Control of Milledgeville,...

Truly Nolen acquires Eliminex

Truly Nolen Pest Control recently acquired Eliminex Pest, Termite, and Weed Control, based in Phoenix, Ariz.

15 professionals complete NCPMA program

Fifteen professionals completed the North Carolina Pest Management Association’s (NCPMA’s) Premier Technician Program in 2021. The graduations were celebrated during...

Rentokil hires new chief revenue officer

Reading, Penn.-based Rentokil North America announced the hiring of Richard Doggett as the new chief revenue officer.

Arrow Exterminators acquires Falcon Lawn & Pest

Atlanta, Ga.-based Arrow Exterminators announced the acquisition of Falcon Lawn & Pest, which has locations in Orlando and Wildwood, Fla.

IN MEMORIAM: Jon Hockenyos

Jon Hockenyos, a two-time president of the Illinois Pest Control Association (IPCA), passed away Dec. 18 at age 84.

Pest Tech Chattanooga sells ‘Tastefully Revealing’ calendar

Pest Tech Chattanooga is selling the “Tastefully Revealing Photo Calendar” for the new year.

ServiceTitan acquires FieldRoutes

ServiceTitan, a software provider for the trades, announced it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire FieldRoutes.

Scorpion CEO offers 4 business predictions for 2022

Daniel Street has compiled four predictions for business owners — including pest management professionals (PMPs) — to be aware of...

Pest Strategies survey shows most common reactions to pests

Pest Strategies conducted a survey to learn more about how individuals react when they encounter pests.