First Human Case of Tick-borne R. Parkeri Rickettsiosis Confirmed in Connecticut
The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) reported the first autochthonous (locally acquired) human disease case of Rickettsia parkeri rickettsiosis in Connecticut.
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Applications Open for Pest Management Foundation 2024-2025 Scholarships
The Pest Management Foundation funds urban/structural pest management research and student scholarships across the country.
PestSure Hosts Safety and Loss Prevention Conference, Rottler Named Board Chairman
Solving Your Safety Program Puzzle was the theme of the 2024 PestSure Safety and Loss Prevention Conference held Sept. 10-11, in Scottsdale, Ariz. PestSure also announced that Mike Rottler, CEO of Rottler Pest Solutions, has been named board chairman.
Activ Pest Solutions Opens New Office in Middletown (Del.)
With this new location, Activ Pest Solutions said it is better positioned to serve the growing demand for pest control in the Middletown area and surrounding communities.
Rose Pest Solutions Celebrates Grand Opening of New Headquarters
On Sept. 28, the company officially cut the ribbon on its new headquarters, which is located in Madison Heights, Mich.
Sprague Promotes Mann, Martin to Operations Managers
Heather Mann has been promoted to operations manager for Sprague's Portland, Ore., office, and Chant Martin has been appointed operations manager for the Seattle, Wash., office.
Action Expands Commercial Services, Partners with Phoenix Suns as Pest Provider
Action Termite and Pest Control announced its fifth strategic partnership with EcoServ Pest Elimination. The company also announced it is the official pest control provider for all of the Phoenix Suns' facilities.
Rocket Pest Control Co-Hosts Event Supporting Children in Foster Care
The Back to School Splash Bash was a fun and supportive sendoff to the new school year that also raised awareness about the needs of foster children in the Charleston, S.C. community.
Rob Greer Recognized as a Best-Selling Author with a Quilly Award
Greer, COO of Rove Pest Control, was presented with a Quilly Award in recognition of his co-authored book “Empathy and Understanding in Business.”
Ecolab Acquires PSSI Pest Business
Ecolab Pest Elimination acquired the commercial pest services business of PSSI.
Abell Reports 10 Percent Increase in Wasp and Hornet Activity
The company said this increase can be attributed to a combination of a wet and hot summer followed by the continuation of warm weather into the fall, creating ideal conditions for these stinging insects.
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Google My Business Generates Most Leads for PCOs, Poll Finds
Eighty-six percent of those who responded to PCT’s recent reader poll said Google My Business is the review website that generates the most leads for their business.
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Snake Proofing A Home
Is doing so even possible? If a customer has a snake problem, PMPs must think about why the snakes are there in the first place.
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Birds and Wildlife Pests Pose Numerous Aircraft Hazards
An engineer's perspective on how birds and wildlife pests can damage aircraft.
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Niles Hooks on His Journey to Growing Concrete Pest Solutions in Northeast Ohio
In this video interview at PCT’s headquarters, Hooks discussed his experience as a graduate of NPMA’s Executive Leadership Class of 2022, the significance of the company’s name and what pests and services in Northeast Ohio are keeping him busy.
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New UF/IFAS Pest Management Hub to Address Florida's Buggiest Problems
The Innovation Hub for Urban Pest Management at The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) supports the training of more pest management professionals and develop tools for those professionals to use against current and emerging pest problems.
