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Pest control up for October 2021, index shows

The total U.S. pest index increased 14.2 percent year-over-year in October, according to the William Blair/PCO M&A Specialists Pest Index.

Industry up 14.3 percent over September 2021, per Blair/PCO M&A Specialists index

The total U.S. pest index increased 14.3 percent year-over-year in September, according to the William Blair/PCO M&A Specialists Pest Index.

Industry up 14.9 percent over August 2020, per Blair/PCO M&A Specialists index

For August 2021, the total U.S. pest index increased 14.9 percent year-over-year, according to the William Blair/PCO M&A Specialists Pest Index.

Industry up 9.9 percent over July 2020, per Blair/PCO M&A Specialists Index

For July, the total U.S. pest index increased 9.9 percent over July 2020, according to William Blair/PCO M&A Specialists Pest Index.

Industry up 11 percent over June 2021, per Blair/PCO M&A Specialists index

For June 2021, the total William Blair/PCO M&A Specialists U.S. Pest Index increased 11.6 percent over June 2020.

Pest index posted for May, with 16 percent increase

The total U.S. pest control index, as compiled by PCO M&A Specialists and William Blair, increased 16 percent in May...

Certus purchases Keystone Pest Control

Continuing its California expansion, Orlando, Fla.-based Certus Pest has acquired Keystone Pest Control, headquartered in Hayward, Calif.

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Protect yourself against email scams

Because BEC scams focus on human judgment rather than technological vulnerabilities, they require employee training in addition to technology adjustments.

Learn to maximize your cash flow

Pest management professionals who focus on cash flow have tight processes that allow them to anticipate most cash issues before...

Dog fight: Court case questions PMPs’ working dog property rights

M&M Environmental Services in Queens, N.Y., sheds light on an employee's decision about a bed bug inspection canine that affected...

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5 proposed taxes that may affect PMPs

It’s prudent for pest management professionals to be aware now of five proposed tax changes, and how they may affect...

PCO M&A Specialists, William Blair release December report

The William Blair/PCO M&A Specialists Monthly Pest Index has released its December report noting an increase of 9 percent year-over-year.

Industry veteran joins PCO Bookkeepers, PCO M&A Specialists

With nearly 25 years of pest management industry experience, Andrew de la Chapelle has joined sibling companies PCO Bookkeepers and...

Target Specialty Products to host webinar with PCO Bookkeepers

Target Specialty Products will hold a 1-hour webinar on Jan. 28 with PCO Bookkeepers on the topic of "Benchmarking a...

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What PPP loan recipients should consider if selling

Guidance issued by the U.S. Small Business Administration describes the procedures required for changes of ownership of an entity that...