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APRIL 14, 2021

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PCO M&A Specialists see 6 percent increase in index   Companies measured by William Blair and PCO M&A Specialists for the monthly pest control index showed an overall increase of 6.3 percent year-over-year in February 2021.   Read More sponsored content ↴       Reduce time and boost efficiency with BASF   A good product can help you manage a pest infestation, but a product that can impact your bottom line and result in business growth is a completely different story. Read how BASF products helped Yankee Pest Control take down termites quick and efficiently.   Learn More

ON THE RECORD

Seeking ANTswers about ant control   By Diane Sofranec Tell us about the ants that are most prevalent in your area and which species generate the most callbacks at your company by taking our 2021 ant management survey. We want to hear from you!   Read More

INDUSTRY INTEL

Another stretch of M&A growth   Pest control companies continue to grow with recent merger and acquisition (M&A) deals. Click on the headlines below for more details of each. → Kirkland's Pest Control acquisition is Waynes' largest to-date → JP McHale purchases Premier Pest Control → Certus buys Aaron Pest Control → Northwest Exterminating adds Target Pest Control sponsored content ↴       An insecticide that goes to extremes   From the FMC mosquito experts, Scion® Insecticide with innovative UVX™ Technology is engineered to control the toughest pests and deliver continuous residual control even when faced with high temperatures and intense sunlight. The Scion solution provides 75 days of assured performance — even in the most challenging conditions.   Learn More

2 website relaunches for Go-Forth Pest Control   Go-Forth Pest Control relaunched Go-Forth.com, as well as LakeNormanPest.com for its Mooresville, N.C.-based brand, Lake Norman Pest Control.   Read More sponsored content ↴       Save time and money with pest control software   Time and money — two things we can always use more of. One PMP gained both when they implemented pest control software. It streamlined their business, saved them up to $2,000 per month in paper and office supplies, and eliminated busywork in their daily routine.   Learn More

GIVING BACK

Massey Services makes donation to Orlando Science Center   Orlando, Fla.-based Massey Services donated $150,000 to the Orlando Science Center to support the Unlock Science campaign.   Read More

MOVERS & SHAKERS

WCS hires industry veteran to lead business development   Gregg Schumaker joined East Granby, Conn.-based Wildlife Control Supplies (WCS) as director of business and product development.   Read More

New Bedford GM earns 2 industry designations   Jon Amaral, general manager of New Bedford Pest Control, New Bedford, Mass., can now add certifications ACE and PHE after his name.   Read More sponsored content ↴       Neogen expands SureKill brand with gel baits; request your sample   Neogen’s launches SureKill Roach and SureKill Ant gel formulations just in time for the spring! Great for clean out and maintenance programs. SureKill gel baits feature 40 grams per syringe, better vertical adhesion on surfaces and a bait that stays palatable for long periods of time.   Learn More

Mrs.Bzzz expands management team   Mrs.Bzzz Pest & Termite Solutions named Randi Courtney Bowen and Brendan DeVera to its management team.   Read More

Truly Nolen promotes industry veteran to Palm Desert manager   Tucson, Ariz.-based Truly Nolen Pest Control promoted Damon Evans to manager of its service office in Palm Desert, Calif.   Read More

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Reader poll: Challenges of mosquito control   Please take a minute to answer our latest one-question reader poll: What is the most challenging aspect of mosquito control, and how do you overcome it?   Take Poll

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Why pesticide labels are complex   By Greg Baumann The label is the law. How many times have we heard that? Let’s take a brief walk through the process of how a label is developed in the United States.   Read More   Ant foragers are ‘essential workers’   By Mark Sheperdigian, BCE Getting control of ants isn’t difficult if you can find the colony. But if all you can find are foragers, you will need to find a way to reach all the ants that are "working from home."   Read More

UPCOMING WEBINAR

What Your Managers Wish You Knew How to Direct Your Team for Growth   Date: May 13 Sponsored content by: Slingshot Hear from pest control managers in marketing, operations and accounting as they discuss what is needed from your team to most effectively guide your company’s departments for future growth and profitability. During this webinar, speakers will answer these questions: Marketing: What are the most important metrics to show marketing’s contribution to growth and customer response? Finance: What are benchmarks you should be following from your finance team? Call Center Operations: How do you get your teams to work together to streamline operations and maximize success? Register Now Can’t attend the webinar? Register now and we’ll send you a link to the playback to watch at your convenience.