Purdue Pest Management Conference Marks 90 Years
This year’s event has brought together industry leaders to explore innovation, education and sustainable solutions.
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City Wide Exterminating Named to Charlotte Business Journal’s 2025 Fast 50 List
Charlotte Business Journal has once again named City Wide Exterminating, Locust, N.C., to its 2025 Fast 50 list.
In Memoriam: George Pickhardt
Pickhardt led Environmental Pest Service, Tampa, Fla., which grew into an $82 million firm before being acquired by Rentokil in 2021.
Truly Nolen Pest Control Promotes Matt Nelson to Area Manager, Western Commercial
Nelson joined Truly Nolen in January 2014 as the company’s Tucson, Ariz., commercial operations manager.
Sprague Promotes Paul Treleven to VP of Sales
Treleven joined Sprague in January 2020 as sales manager and was promoted to director of sales in 2021.
PestCo Holdings Acquires Bio-Tech Pest Control
Thompson Street Capital Partners, a St. Louis-based private equity firm, announced that PestCo Holdings has acquired the assets of Bio-Tech Pest Control, based in Spring, Texas.
Mosquito Authority Announces Franchisee of the Year, Rookie of the Year
Anthony Duncan, multi-unit owner of Mosquito Authority of Richmond, Va., and San Juan, Puerto Rico, was named 2025 Franchisee of the Year while Steve and Sarah Dent, owners of Mosquito Authority of the Eastern Upper Peninsula and Gaylord, Mich., were named 2025 Rookies of the Year.
Massey Services Promotes Mumme to Divisional VP of Commercial Services
Bryan Mumme, who has been with Massey Services since 2006, has been promoted to divisional vice president of commercial services.
Thomas Pest Services Opens New Office, Celebrates 15 Years in Business
Thomas Pest Services celebrated 15 years in business and the opening of its new office in Albany, N.Y., this month with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Anchor Pest Control's Lewis Antonoff Surpasses $1 Million in Annual Sales for 2025
Antonoff, sales professional at Anchor Pest Control, East Brunswick, N.J., closed the year with over $1 million in sales, the company said.
New Species Being Discovered Faster Than Ever, Study Finds
A University of Arizona-led study published in Science Advances finds that scientists are discovering new species faster than ever, with more than 16,000 described each year.
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Spotted Lanternflies, BMSBs Most Problematic Invasive Pests, Poll Finds
More than half (52%) of those who responded to a recent PCT reader poll said the brown marmorated stink bug was the most problematic invasive pest in their service area this year. Regardless of the species, education and awareness remain top of mind for treating non-native species, PMPs reported.
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CSI: Termites
What are some of the key signs of a termite problem in a structure? Check out the following "clues" when conducting an inspection.
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Wooden Buffet Feasters
Termites will always find structures edible. As a PMP, our job is to use our knowledge and tools to protect our edible arrangements.
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Sage's Anneke Cannon on Effective Artificial Intelligence Business Practices
Anneke Cannon, chief operating officer, Sage Pest Control, sat on a panel at NPMA Academy in Palm Springs, Calif., focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and ways fast-growing pest control companies are using AI to enhance operations while keeping a personalized feel to their company’s messaging. PCT interviewed Cannon to learn more about this AI practice.
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Invasive Asian Needle Ants Pose Rising Health, Ecological Threats
The Asian needle ant, which arrived in the United States almost a century ago, is ecologically invasive and medically concerning.
