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Rentokil Named One of Britain’s Most Admired Companies

Rentokil Initial participated in Britain’s Most Admired Companies program and took top honors in the Business Support Services sector.

Abell Pest Control Holds Snap Trap Challenge

During team BBQ events across Canada and the U.S., Abell Pest Control staged a Snap Trap Setup Challenge. Participants competed to see who could set the most mouse traps in the least amount of time.

Upcoming Webinar: Distribution, Status, and Management of Native and Invasive Termites

The North American Termite Survey is hosting a four-hour, for-credit webinar on Jan. 24 featuring leading termite control experts.

Knox Pest Control Announces Acquisition

Knox has acquired Mike Weed’s Termite and Pest Control, Pensacola Fla.

Veseris Expands in Canada with New Montreal ProCenter and Warehouse

With this expansion, Veseris has doubled its Canadian reach, providing national coverage from coast to coast.

Rocket Pest Control Assists Communities Affected by Last Year's Robust Hurricane Season

Rocket Pest services Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina, states that were devasted by last fall’s hurricane season. To give back to communities impacted, the company organized a relief initiative to assist customers affected.

MSPCA Appoints Barton as 2025 State Policy Affairs Representative (SPAR)

The Maryland State Pest Control Association (MSPCA) announced the appointment of Charles Barton, American Pest, as the 2025 State Policy Affairs Representative (SPAR).

Armed Force Pest Control Wins Best Pest Control and Customer Service

This is the third year the company has won both Best Pest Control and Best Customer Service in the Best of Lake & Mendocino Awards.

Massey Services’ Davis Earns ACE Certification

Angie Davis, director of technical and training at Massey Services, recently earned her associate certified entomologist (ACE) certification from the Entomological Society of America.

Rose Pest Solutions Announces Leadership Title Changes

The adjustments come after months of planning and projecting the company’s goals for 2025.

The Pulse: Digging Deeper View All

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).

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Meet The Cluster Fly

In some areas, large numbers of cluster flies can end up indoors when temperatures drop.

Technical Pest Management View All

The Great Skunk Hunt

The positive, the negative and the truly memorable encounters from one PCO's 30-plus years as a skunk hunter.

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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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Bed Bugs Continue to Cause Public Health Concerns, New Research Finds

Bed bugs can impact public health without being a vector for disease. Here’s what you need to know about recent research and why staying informed can help make you a better PMP.