Results from BedBug Central‘s second annual Bed Bug Activity survey show predicted and surprising trends. The first Bed Bug Activity survey and “Year in Review” were released last year. This year’s data were collected on a monthly basis and asked participants if their bed bug treatments were “up,” “flat” or “down.” The data were then analyzed overall […]
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Recent industry acquisition activity
The past few weeks have seen a flurry of activity regarding pest control companies acquiring other pest control companies, including:...
Brooks joins PelGar USA
Gary Brooks has been named Western U.S. accounts manager for PelGar USA, a Saylorsburg, Pa.-based supplier of professional rodenticide and...
Terminix introduces new mosquito treatment
Terminix launched a new product designed to combat mosquitoes in yards called Quick Guard Mosquito Service.
Allergy Technologies shares bed bug stats
In honor of #BedBugWeek, Allergy Technologies, makers of ActiveGuard Mattress Liners, crunches some numbers:
Massey Services announces acquisition in San Antonio
Pest Shield Pest Control of San Antonio, Texas has been acquired by Massey Services. Headquartered in Orlando, Fla., Massey Services...
Bed Bug Awareness Week supported by new PPMA survey results
Bed Bug Awareness Week, June 3-9, is an annual event that spreads awareness and provides prevention advice about bed bugs
Enviro-Care Pest Control acquires Arco Pest Control
The Southern California pest control team at Enviro-Care has opportunities for new and experienced technicians.
McCloud shares remote monitoring research, insights
Field-tested research from McCloud dives into the progress being made with remote monitoring systems in a case study.
GPS Insight receives private equity investment
GPS Insight accepted an investment from private equity firm Bregal Sagemount.
Smith Exterminating Company celebrates 50 years of service
Smith Exterminating Company, based in the Raleigh-Durham, N.C. area, is celebrating 50 years of service in 2018.
Arrow Exterminators hosts second annual field trip
Atlanta-based Arrow Exterminators held its second annual field trip at Arrow’s National Training Center located in Woodstock, Ga. Over 155...
FlyFoe seeks mosquito, tick control franchisees
FlyFoe, a mosquito and tick control company, is a franchise new to the pest management industry. Founded by Mark Kushinsky, CEO of...
NPMA advises PMPs to take action for Farm Bill
The National Pest Management Association reports that the U.S. House of Representatives failed to pass the 2018 Farm Bill.
Truly Nolen promotes two new managers in Florida
Truly Nolen Pest Control promoted Jeff Wheeler to manager of the company’s Cape Coral, Fla., service office and Charles Turner...
Terminix named a best employer in N.C.
For the fourth consecutive year, Terminix Service, Inc. has been named one of the 2018 Best Employers in North Carolina....