Editor's Choice for the Week of June 28, 2021

Highlights this week include articles about the top three mosquitoes found in Canada; PPMA's recent AI findings; a new Powassan virus confirmation; and recent acquisitions made by Rose Pest Solutions and Plunkett's Pest Control.


A look at recently added news articles, podcasts, videos and more, recently posted to PCT Online by the PCT staff. Highlights this week include articles about the top three mosquitoes found in Canada; PPMA's recent AI findings; a new Powassan virus confirmation; and recent acquisitions made by Rose Pest Solutions and Plunkett's Pest Control.

Top 3 Mosquitoes in Canada, and Where They’re Typically Found
Mosquito control is a growing market segment for many PCOs in North America, and this includes pest control companies in Canada. Orkin Canada's Sean Rollo takes a look at three mosquitoes in Canada and where they are found.

The Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA) released its artificial intelligence (AI) research findings for May 2021, which showed an uptick in engagement around the topic of termites.
 

Langman’s, based in Terre Haute, Ind., provides full-service residential and commercial wildlife and pest services throughout Indiana and Eastern Illinois.

Tick-Borne Powassan Virus Confirmed in Maine
Maine CDC identified a human case of Powassan encephalitis in a Maine resident who resides in midcoastal Maine.

The new addition enhances Rose Pest Solutions’ presence in northern Michigan.