Pest Control Technology - The structural pest control industry consists of more than 19,000 pest management firms generating approximately $6.5 billion in annual revenue. One of the most stable segments of the U.S. economy, pest management professionals play a critical role in protecting the public’s health, food and property, providing valuable integrated pest management services to both residential and commercial customers. As the leading monthly trade publication serving this dynamic marketplace, PCT magazine is the industry’s "go-to" source for news and product information.

Finding Qualified Workers, Low-Ball Competitors Top PCO Concerns for 2025

According to results from a recent PCT reader poll, finding qualified workers (48 percent) and low-ball competitors (23 percent) are biggest business challenge heading into 2025, followed by uncertain economy (17 percent) and Increased regulatory pressures (12 percent).

Rose Pest Solutions Announces Leadership Title Changes

Truly Nolen Announces Three Promotions

All Seasons Pest Control (Texas) Acquired by Barefoot Mosquito & Pest Control

Cindy Jones Becomes First Woman President of CPCO of Georgia

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Cindy Jones Becomes First Woman President of CPCO of Georgia

Jones is co-owner of Prestige Pest Control, Pooler, Ga., and has been a licensed operator for more than 38 years.

NPMA to Host Spotlight Series on Critical Rodenticide Regulations

The Spotlight Series focusing on rodenticide regulations will be held in Atlanta, Ga., on Feb. 4, and Los Angeles, Calif., on Feb. 7.

Guest Editorial: Let’s Take the Lead Promoting Proactive Pest Management

Adam Palmer, sales manager, Stop Bugging Me Pest Control, shares some of his observations on treating multifamily residential properties, and how he would like to see the pest control industry take the lead in transitioning this work from reactive to proactive strategies.

Arrow Exterminators Acquires Davis Exterminators

Brothers Steve Davis and John Newman have operated Davis Exterminators along the Emerald Coast in Florida since taking it over from their parents in the 1990s.

Pest Management Foundation Announces Plunkett’s Pest Control Scholarship

Plunkett’s Pest Control established the endowed Plunkett’s Pest Control Scholarship, awarding one annual scholarship in the amount of $1,000, in partnership with the Pest Management Foundation.

Kelly McDonald’s Eight Strategies for Working with People Who are Not Like You

Multicultural and business trends expert Kelly McDonald shared diversity macro trends and census data shaping the evolving workplace landscape and how entrepreneurs can respond.

Clements Pest Control Acquires The Bug Dr.

By integrating The Bug Dr., Port St. Lucie, Fla., into its operations, Clements Pest Control will now be able to offer further services to both residential and commercial customers in St. Lucie and Martin counties (Fla.).

In Memoriam: Norman O. Besheer

Besheer, longtime leader of Gunter Pest Management, passed away on Dec 23, at age 96. Gunter Pest Management is now run by his son, Jay, and grandson, Noah, third- and fourth-generation company leaders.

A Look Back at Bed Bug Research in 2024

While bed bugs still aren’t back to pre-pandemic levels, research on the pests hasn’t slowed down.

Wildlife Operators Living Fund Supports Injured, Disabled PCOs and Wildlife Operators

The Wildlife Operators Living Fund (WOLF) is a nonprofit organization working to help support injured or disabled wildlife operators and their families in a time of need from work-related injuries, like falling off a roof. WOLF President Tony Siri attended the University of Kentucky Short Course conference last November to share more on his nonprofit to pest control owners.