
What’s Up in Washington?
Changes are on the horizon with a new Congress and EPA. In this special report, PCT provides updates on preemption and rodenticide registrations, and how these developments might impact your business.
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Rollins’ 2024 Revenues Were Up 10.3% YOY
The company also announced that for the fourth quarter it posted revenues of $832 million, up 10.4% compared to the same period in 2023.
Pest Management Foundation Calls for Research Proposals
This year, the Pest Management Foundation announced the availability of up to $45,000 for pest management industry-related research.
Preemption Discussions to Take Center Stage at Legislative Day
Once again, the main purpose of Capitol Hill visits in March will be to push Congress to codify the role of state lead agencies as co-regulators of pesticides alongside the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Walker Pest Management Awarded at SCPCA Pest Pro Summit
Walker Pest Management's Columbia, S.C. service manager, Wade Godfrey, was awarded Manager of the Year, and president Caleb Walker, received the Fred Cliff Distinguished Service Award during the South Carolina Pest Control Association Pest Pro Summit.
Rentokil Terminix Innovation Center's Efforts in PMP Training, Pests Sustainability
PCT visited the Rentokil Terminix Innovation Center in Dallas, Texas, to tour the facility and interview team members about research being conducted in the labs and how they have welcomed pest management professionals (PMPs) into the center for continued training and collaboration.
Michigan PMP Wins PCT’s Annual Photo Contest
Dion DeGennaro, general manager of Sergio's Pest Control, Farmington Hills, Mich., captured this year’s contest with his photo of a Japanese beetle atop a thistle. He wins $500 from PCT.
NPMA PRO Certified Applications Now Open for Pest Management Professionals
NPMA PRO Certified is a new credential that emphasizes practical knowledge across key areas including safety protocols, regulatory compliance, customer service and treatment methods.
Career Week at Truly Nolen Focuses on Employee Growth
Truly Nolen announced a new website for the company's Career Week, Feb. 17 - 21, where any employee can begin to chart their own course.
Miami No. 1 on Orkin's Top 50 Termite Cities
Miami, Fla. (No. 1), Los Angeles, Calif. (No. 2) and Tampa, Fla. (No. 3) faced the highest termite activity for third consecutive year, according to Orkin's Top 50 Termite Cities list, which is based on data from cities where Orkin Pros performed the most residential termite treatments.
Neighborly Appoints Neumann as Chief Growth Officer
Reese Neumann will serve as a member of Neighborly's corporate leadership team and report directly to CEO Mike Davis.
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Residential Customers More Aware of Green Products/Services, Poll Finds
Results from PCT’s recent reader poll found that 55 percent of PCOs said residential customers are more aware of green pest control products/services today than five years ago.
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5 Bed Bug Inspection Tips
Different bed bug signs mean different things.
Technical Pest Management View All
The Invasive Asian Needle Ant
Asian needle ants pose a unique threat to U.S. soils, not only from their medical importance but from the impacts they are imposing on our landscape.
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Grizz Pest Management Owners Support Wildlife Conservation with Brookfield Zoo in Chicago
In the following video, Andrew Novinger, owner of Grizz Pest Management, trained entomologist and former Brookfield Zoo Chicago animal keeper, and wife Anna Novinger, announced the upcoming partnership with the Brookfield Zoo to support wildlife conservation.
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Researchers Showing How AI-Equipped Drones Can Help Agricultural Pest Control
International researchers are studying how AI-equipped drones are changing pest control in agriculture to help reduce food waste.