Viking Pest Control Partners with WJRZ for Annual 'Share the Joy' Drive
Viking Pest Control collaborated with Beasley Media's WJRZ "Share the Joy" charity event for the third year.
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NPMA, PCO Bookkeepers Release Comprehensive 2025 Pest Control Industry Cost Study
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) and PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists announced the release of the 2025 Pest Control Industry Cost Study, a comprehensive analysis of operating costs and financial performance across the U.S. pest management industry.
Behind the Buzz Fuzz: Dale Richter’s Life-Long Work Removing Bees
Dale Richter, owner of the Buzz Fuzz, a bee removal company based in Albany, Ga., has been learning about bees almost his entire life.
OPMA Brings Education, Training to 2025 Winter Meeting
Held Dec. 10-12 in Columbus, OPMA’s winter meeting delivered expert-led sessions, hands-on training and a vendor exhibition.
Debug Pest Control Appoints Chris Catani as Director of Sales & Business Development
Catani will work closely with Debug’s outside and inside sales teams, as well as the executive leadership team, to strengthen sales execution, deepen client relationships and build a sustainable pipeline to support long-term growth.
NPMA Opens Registration for 2026 Legislative Day
Scheduled for March 15-17 in Washington, D.C., Legislative Day brings together pest management professionals to engage directly with policymakers and advocate on issues critical to public health, food safety, property protection, and the future of the industry.
GPCA Volunteers at Atlanta Community Food Bank
Over 40 people, representing 10 member companies, the Georgia Department of Agriculture, and the GPCA staff, sorted and packed food at the Atlanta Community Food Bank Dec. 4.
In Memoriam: Joe Barlok
Barlok spent more than 24 years in the pest control industry, including his most recent position as vice president of services at RJM Pest Services, New York City.
PCT/BASF Announce 2025 Technicians of the Year
The 2025 Technicians of the Year are Thomas Detwyler (Massey Services), Samuel Dominguez Valle (Rottler Pest Solutions) and Dennis Kounnas (Green Pest Solutions). Learn more about what makes them standout service professionals and how they’ve evolved in the pest control industry.
PestCo Holdings Acquires Southwest Exterminating
Southwest Exterminating, founded in 1969, provides pest control services in the Houston area. The acquisition expands PestCo’s presence in the Houston market.
Study Finds Fecal Tests Can Reveal Active Termite Infestations
By testing for microbes in termite excrement, researchers can distinguish old droppings from fresh, and whether a colony is actively chewing its way through a home, according to new research from the University of California, Riverside.
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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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Gas Leak!
If you detect a very strong gas odor or if you hear a hissing or blowing noise at a customer’s home during a service call, would you know how to respond?
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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.
