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7 mistakes pest control owners make when preparing to sell

Pest control business owners often wait too long to prepare for a sale, undermining their company's value. This article outlines...

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Start-up Journeys: How Magnum Pest Control is dominating its local market

John Driscoll's Magnum Pest Control grew from $281,800 in 2023 to over $500,000 in 2025 by focusing on local dominance.

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Green All-stars: Veganix Pest Management blends science, empathy in green pest control

This family-owned firm relies on customer transparency, formal research and a personal touch.

Smarter Launch adds industry veteran as account executive

Before joining the service business proposal software provider, Lee Thompson’s career included working with Terminix, Certus and his own brokerage...

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2026 Merger Guide: Hoffman’s Exterminating joins Arrow Exterminators family

A partnership based on shared values ensures Hoffman’s Exterminating Co. protects its employees as well as its reputation.

2026 Merger Guide: What pest control owners should ask before selling their business

Taking the time to learn about a buyer will benefit employees and customers.

Top 10 tips for recruiting new hires

Learn how to fine-tune (or start) these initiatives as your workload transitions to the fall season.

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My Turn: Why speed and multi-channel response win pest control leads

This article explains why simultaneous multi-channel outreach—calls, texts and emails within 24 hours dramatically boosts connection rates and prevents customers...

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The pros and cons of free pest inspections

Pete Schopen weighs the relationship-building benefits of free inspections against the tangible costs in time, fuel and lost revenue.

Industry veterans form PCO Vendor Collective

Five suppliers created the peer-endorsed group to support growth-oriented pest business owners.

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Solitary runner finds strength in numbers

Check out this latest installment of "Run Your Business."

TCAP: Mergers & Acquisitions Advising

Greg Clendenin and Graham Anthony assist pest control companies in M&A exploration and growth.

Glue trap bans are spreading: Why pest pros need certification now

Glue trap bans are expanding across the U.S., with California cities already restricting use and New York weighing similar legislation.

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6 ways AI can transform your pest control business

AI is giving pest management professionals a real competitive edge, and you don't need a tech background to benefit.

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What baseball can teach pest control about building winning teams

Using baseball as a framework, this article explores how pest control business owners can build motivated teams.