The Professional Pest Management Alliance Expands Investor Network

FAIRFAX, Va. – The Professional Pest Management Alliance announced that 12 new pest control companies have joined its investor network. As the voice of the pest management industry, the Alliance operates entirely through voluntary contributions from pest control companies and industry partners, said the Alliance. 

Seven pest control companies have joined as Guardian investors, committing one-tenth of 1% of their annual revenues to support the Alliance's work:

• A1 No Nonsense Pest Control, Inc. in Newburgh, N.Y.
• Commonwealth Exterminators, Inc. in Lawrenceville, Va. 
• Hyres Pest Control, Inc. in Douglassville, Pa. 
• JEM Pest Solutions, Inc. in Camden-Wyoming, Del. 
• Natura Pest Control in Vancouver, Wash. 
• Pest Solutions, Inc. in Ruther Glen, Va.
• Stride Pest Control in Austin, Texas 

The Alliance also welcomed four new Contributor investors, including:

• Abalon Exterminating in New York, N.Y. 
• Dave's Pest Control in Sturbridge, Mass. 
• High Priority Pest Services in Eatonton, Ga. 
• Sage Pest Control in Draper, Utah

Additionally, Veseris in Austin, Texas, has increased its commitment to the Supplier Guardian level.

"These companies understand that investing in the Alliance means investing in the future of our entire industry," said Alliance Executive Director Jim Fredericks. "Their commitment helps us reach millions of consumers with critical messages about the health and property protection services provided by professional pest management companies. When we come together and work as one, we build a stronger foundation — and future — for every business in this industry."

Investors gain access to comprehensive marketing resources through Mainframe, a digital marketing platform offering professionally developed social media content, press release templates, consumer research and other materials — updated monthly and vetted by board-certified entomologists, medical doctors, industry leaders and communications professionals, said the Alliance. Additionally, the Alliance said its investors receive enhanced visibility through upgraded listings on PestWorld.org's Find a Pro locator.

Investors also support industry-wide initiatives, including consumer and commercial media relations, public service announcements, digital advertising campaigns and ongoing educational programming. 

To learn more about joining the Alliance investor network or accessing Mainframe resources, contact Jim Fredericks at jfredericks@pestworld.org.