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Mosquito Joe Franchisees Reflect on Their Military Service
Mosquito Joe franchisees Sean and Sara Bess met while serving in the U.S. Air Force 22 years ago. The couple discussed their military service and how it has helped them running the daily operations of Mosquito Control of Northwest Florida.
Poll: Service Vehicles Going Home With Techs?
PCT keeps a pulse on the latest trends in the pest control industry with our timely reader poll questions. Our current question asks: Do your company’s service technicians take their service vehicles home with them every night?
Pest Control Index Up 18% YOY in August, PCO M&A Specialists, William Blair Report
The total U.S. William Blair/PCO M&A Specialists Pest Index increased 18 percent year-over-year in August, showing an acceleration from July, which was up 11 percent year-over-year.
Florida PMPs Pick Up the Pieces Following Ian
Days after Hurricane Ian made landfall in Southwest Florida, pest management professionals are supporting one another and their communities in the aftermath of this devastating weather event.
Editor's Choice for the Week of August 8, 2022
Highlights this week include two new Formosan subterranean termite infestations discovered in California; news about a promising Lyme disease vaccination and more.
Editor's Choice for the Week of August 1, 2022
Highlights this week include the challenges of launching a business in 2022 and an industry professional cycling in memory of his former colleague.
Editor's Choice for the Week of July 11, 2022
Highlights this week include the industry making an August pesticide preemption push; PPMA making a GMA appearance; and fire ant research news.
Editor's Choice for the Week of July 4, 2022
Here's a look at some of the top stories, multimedia files and more posted on PCT Online for the week of July 4, 2022. Highlights this week include a new podcast with Termite Watkins and a story about a pest control company's involvement in an upcoming PBS rat documentary.
Editor's Choice for the Week of June 27, 2022
Here's a look at some of the top stories, multimedia files and more posted on PCT Online for the week of June 27, 2022. Highlights this week include an update on the Rhode Island neonic restriction; a PCO recalling the 1970s energy crisis; UCR's Dr. Lee being recognized and more.
NPMA Announces Lifetime Membership Awards
Phil Gregory, Tommy Fortson and Russ Ives, all members who have served the pest control industry for decades, are recipients of the Lifetime Membership award.