BOM Hosts Dinner at NPMA Legislative Day
Attendees had plenty of time for networking and camaraderie during Black Ownership Matters’ annual dinner.
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Franklin Pest Solutions Announces 2026 Bug Bowl Interns
The company is sponsoring two student interns, Aiden Bemis and Aster Barajas, at the 2026 Bug Bowl — a popular insect festival at Purdue University taking place April 18.
Terminix Strikes a Chord With Preventative Push in New ‘Ahhh’ Campaign
A new cross-channel campaign uses song and service to shift the industry conversation toward long-term, preventive pest management.
Company Compassionately Solves a Severe Rodent Infestation
In late 2025, a rat-infested home in Irvine, Calif., became the subject of news segments. Heather Goldfarb, general manager, Rodents Stop, Los Angeles, stepped in to help.
Truly Nolen Pest Control Promotes Freize, Hackett
Mark Freize was promoted to operations manager of the San Marcos, Calif., service office and Jeffrey Hackett was promoted to operations manager of the San Antonio, Texas, service office.
Preserving Culture, Providing Opportunities Key in Hoffman’s Decision
Bill Hoffman said the decision to sell Hoffman’s Exterminating to Arrow Exterminators came down to two priorities: protecting the company’s culture and securing a long-term future for its employees.
Winter Weather Could Decide How Bad Mosquito Season Gets
Trent Frazer, lead entomologist and senior director of quality assurance, Aptive Pest Control, spoke with PCT about how mild and harsh winter weather can impact mosquito populations.
Barnes Exterminating Acquires Tennessee Pest Solutions
Barnes expands throughout East Tennessee with recent acquisition.
Pest Index Up 9% YOY in January
The William Blair/PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists total U.S. Pest Index increased 9% year-over-year in January 2026, below the long-term average index growth rate of 10%.
Arrow Exterminators Acquires Hoffman's Exterminating
Arrow Exterminators expands in the mid-Atlantic with acquisition of Hoffman's Exterminating, a $16 million business that services customers throughout Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
PMPs Plan Mera Peak Summit for Parkinson's
An all-Australian team of pest control professionals aim to summit Nepal’s Mera Peak (21,247 feet) in October 2026 to raise funds for Parkinson’s disease research.
The Pulse: Digging Deeper View All
Little to No Hesitance When Asking for Customer Reviews, PCOs report
According to a recent PCT reader poll, 52% of respondents said nothing stops them from asking customers for online reviews, while 29% of respondents said not wanting to annoy customers is what stops their company from asking for online reviews more often.
