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Industry up 9 percent in September, per Blair/PCO M&A Specialists index

For September, the William Blair/PCO M&A Specialists Pest Index decreased 9 percent year-over-year in September, showing continued deceleration from August...

Nisus director presents Target webinar on cockroaches

Target Specialty Products will host a free webinar titled "Cockroaches: Biology, Behavior and IPM: Sanitation, Bio-sanitation, Control" on Nov. 30 at...

Legion Pest Management receives President of U.S. Gold Volunteer Service Award

David Poplin, CEO and founder of Murrieta, Calif.-based CDS Services DBA Legion Pest Management, received the President of U.S. Gold Volunteer...

Adam’s Pest Control acquires Midwest Pest Management

Medina, Minn.-based Adam’s Pest Control recently acquired Midwest Pest Management, based in Brooklyn Park, Minn.

Dodson Pest Control donates to Virginia Tech

The Department of Entomology in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences received received a gift from Dodson Pest Control that took the Bert Dodson...

Syngenta expands gel bait production

Syngenta announced a multimillion-dollar investment in the production of its industry-leading gel bait for professional pest management.

Insects Limited opens new facility in Indiana

Insects Limited opened its brand new headquarters named The Center for Stored Protection in Westfield, Ind.

Burt’s Termite & Pest Control celebrated National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Columbus, Ind.-based Burt’s Termite & Pest Control celebrated National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in “pink” fashion.

Survey: Americans react to pests

TruGreen and OnePoll recently conducted a survey to understand how American homeowners’ feelings towards unwanted pests and bugs.

Envu hires 3 executives, promotes 1 to Professional Pest Management team

Envu expands its Professional Pest Management team with three new executives and promoting a team member. With extensive industry expertise,...

QualityPro creates Customer Service Professional credential

QualityPro Chair Susan Hare, of Thrasher Termite and Pest of SoCal, unveiled a brand-new credential for customer service professionals at...

Skyhawk appoints ambassador for pest, wildlife control

Skyhawk recently appointed James Nase as its ambassador to the pest control and wildlife control industries.

Mack Pest Control named Small Business of the Month

The Greater Jackson Chamber in Tennessee named Mack Pest Control as Small Business of the Month for September.

Debug Pest Control promotes 3 employees

Debug Pest Control recently promoted three team members to the role of field supervisors.

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Study: Once periodical cicadas emerge, do they actually feed on vegetation?

The Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) research team at West Virginia's Appalachian Fruit Research Station recently answered the question: Once periodical...