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HCI Equity Partners acquires Grasshopper Lawns

HCI Equity Partners recently acquired Grasshopper Lawns, a lawn care services company headquartered in Larksville, Pa.

Jose Colon retires from JP McHale

Jose Colon announces the retirement of JP McHale Pest Management after 15 years with the company.

IN MEMORIAM: Rhonda Sande

After a long, courageous battle with cancer, PMP Senior Manager of Production Services Rhonda Sande passed away June 30.

Matthews named president of Columbia Rotary Club

Glenn Matthews will serve as the president of the Columbia Rotary Club in South Carolina. His one-year role will began...

Arrow Exterminators opens 3 offices, promotes Cassell

Atlanta Ga.-based Arrow Exterminators recently opened three new offices and promoted Mark Cassell to senior vice president of operations.

Industry up 14 percent in May, per Blair/PCO M&A Specialists index

For May, the William Blair/PCO M&A Specialists Pest Index increased 14 percent year-over-year, showing a strong rebound from decelerating trends...

Audio version of pest control sales book now available

The audio version of the best-selling book, “Fundamentals of Pest Control Sales: Strategies from a Pest Management Professional,” is now...

William Blair white paper: Residential service market poised for growth

"The sector will experience strong growth over the next decade due to accelerating end-market dynamics and evolving consumer behavior."

From Left to Right: Aly Silva-Mulgrew (President of Plunkett’s Pest Control), Alex Guzman (Conquest Pest Solutions), Mark Winston (Owner of Conquest Pest Solutions), Scott Steckel. Image: Plunkett’s Pest Control

Plunkett’s Pest Control obtains Conquest Pest Solutions

Minneapolis, Minn.-based Plunkett’s Pest Control has acquired Conquest Pest Solutions, based in Chicago, Ill.

Percheron Capital partners with Lookout, Any Pest

The pest control services platform of Percheron Capital, a San Francisco, Calif.-based private equity firm focused on partnering with essential...

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Bug Busters, Sureguard expand in local markets

Two pest control firms recently expanded in their local markets: Sureguard Termite & Pest Services of Dallas, Texas, and Bug...

Cook’s Pest Control promotes training manager

Savannah Duke, BCE, who joined Decatur, Ala.-based Cook's Pest Control in 2020, has accepted the position of training manager for Cook’s...

QualityPro appoints 2023-24 board of directors

QualityPro appointed its 2023-2024 board of directors.

Viking Pest named Best Pest Control Company, reports uptick in ticks

Viking Pest Control was recently named one of the Best Pest Control Companies by Real Simple magazine and reports a...

Salino Scholarship Committee awards 6 scholarships

The Salino Scholarship Committee, under the direction of the Pennsylvania Pest Management Association (PPMA) board of directors, awarded scholarships to...