City Wide Exterminating Announces 2025 Steven R. Smith Memorial Scholarship Recipient
The $1,000 annual scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior in the greater Charlotte, N.C., metro area who demonstrates academic excellence, strong character and community involvement.
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Northern Arizona Resident Dies From Plague
As reported by the Associated Press, a northern Arizona resident has died from pneumonic plague, marking the first such death in Coconino County since 2007, health officials said Friday.
Moxie Pest Control Opens New Location in Tampa
Moxie's Tampa, Fla., office joins the West Palm Beach branch in Florida and further expands Moxie’s presence across the Southeast.
Accel Pest and Termite Control Announces Management Promotions
Alex Sullivan has been promoted to area manager of the Virginia Peninsula area, Ken Teachey as service manager and George Stewart to certified field trainer.
BOM Members Receive Government Bid Training During Anniversary Meeting
In the five year anniversary Black Ownership Matters meeting, members were able to attend a masterclass on government contracting, and the process of how to bid for state and government contracts.
PestCo Acquires Assets of May Pest
Located in Waterloo, Ill. and established in 1987, May Pest is a provider of commercial and residential pest control services.
NPMA Announces New Recipients of NPMA PRO Certified Credential
Six individuals from across the United States successfully completed the certification requirements during the second quarter of 2025.
Thomas Pest Services Named a 2025 Times Union Top Workplace
For the second year running, Thomas Pest Services has been named a Top Workplace by the Times Union, a recognition based entirely on feedback from employees about company culture, leadership and values.
Fairway Lawns Acquires Island Environmental
Fairway Lawns has acquired Island Environmental, a provider of residential pest control services based in West Palm Beach, Fla.
New York Mayor Adams Launches Teams in City's New Phase of 'War on Rats'
The Adams administration has baselined $877,000 in permanent funding to establish the teams and hire 12 new full-time staff to provide rodent inspections and associated services, under the guidance of exterminators and a forester, the city said in a press release.
Alta Pest Control Adds Kang as Director of People and Culture
Christina Kang has nearly three decades of human resources experience across a wide spectrum of industries — from high-volume manufacturing and business process outsourcing environments to engineering sectors, including aerospace and defense.
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Despite Economic Uncertainties, Most PCOs Sticking to 2025 Growth Projections
Half of the respondents (50%) to PCT’s recent reader poll reported no change in their 2025 growth outlook.
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How Bed Bugs Resist Pesticides
As PMPs battle this hard-to-control pest, researchers are working overtime to determine why some populations develop resistance.
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Bed Bugs: A New Day
This tiny pest has plagued humankind throughout recorded history, but the pest management industry has learned a lot in recent years. Go beyond biology and behavior in the following piece that discusses client preparation/client cooperation, inspection tips and tricks, management vs. elimination, and more.
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Something’s in the Attic
Sanitation, exclusion, repellents, traps and baiting are the keys to a comprehensive rodent control program.
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Texas PWIPM Chapter Gives Back to Women in Need at Women's Forum
This year's Women’s Forum attendees helped the Texas Professional Women in Pest Management (PWIPM) chapter put together hygiene bags for Dress for Success Austin. Forshaw’s Danielle Wallace led the initiative and shared why it’s important for PMPs to volunteer and contribute to their state association efforts.
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Researchers Identify New 'Family Tree' of Termites
An international team of scientists unveiled a new comprehensive classification of the insect group, changing the game for termite identification, study and control.
