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Suburban Pest Control’s annual family picnic at Tibbetts Brook Park focused on more than food and fun this year — it centered on giving back. Employees, their families and vendor partners teamed up with the Junior League of Central Westchester for a community diaper drive benefiting The Sharing Shelf, part of the National Diaper Bank Network.

“At Suburban, we believe community is at the heart of everything we do,” said Ken Unger, president of Suburban Pest Control. “Our work may focus on protecting homes and businesses, but it’s just as important to support the families who live within them.”

Attendees arrived with donations of diapers and wipes, joined by contributions from partners including Catchmaster Pro, Target Specialty, Veseris, MGK and Haran Printers. In total, the group collected 2,489 diapers and 2,568 wipes for families in need in Westchester County.

“Seeing our team and partners rally behind this cause was incredible,” said Dan McArdle, vice president of operations.

Hawx Pest Control, Ogden, Utah, was named a 2025 Green Business Awards honoree by Utah Business magazine for its commitment to environmental stewardship in daily operations.

The award recognizes Hawx’s company-wide initiatives, which Utah Business featured in its October 2025 issue.

“We’re thrilled and honestly, really proud to be recognized by Utah Business magazine for our commitment to sustainable pest management practices,” said Jeff Thompson, chief marketing officer at Hawx Pest Control. “This award is more than a corporate policy; it proves our company acts on its commitments. It shows that a pest control company can and should be a leader in environmental care.”

North Fulton Pest Solutions, serving Atlanta and surrounding communities since 1970, has earned the QualityPro Accreditation.

QualityPro is the credentialing organization endorsed by the National Pest Management Association to encourage professionalism and recognize excellence in the industry.

“Becoming QualityPro Accredited was important to me because we strive to offer consumers the very best in pest management in Atlanta,” said North Fulton Pest Solutions President R. Blake Edwards. “This designation offers consumers solid proof of the thoroughness and quality of our company’s services.”

Rocket Pest Control, Greenville, S.C., held its “Boo Crew Costume Contest,” a fun virtual event that drew 2,800 views, nearly 200 engagements and 169 new followers across the company’s platforms. Rocket Pest said the contest offered a festive way to connect with its audience while showcasing its playful side during the Halloween season.

In October, Grizz Pest Management, La Grange, Ill., kicked off its second annual Grizz Gives Warmth event, a winter coat drive to help families in need this winter across the Chicago area. This year, the company partnered with BEDS Plus, a local nonprofit that aids individuals and families facing homelessness.

From Oct. 20 to Dec. 5, Grizz Pest Management service technicians collected new and gently used coats from customers during their service visits. The collected donations were dropped off at local shelters and organizations.

Grizz Pest Management is owned and operated by Illinois native Andrew Novinger.

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