Abell Pest Control Celebrates 100th Birthday of Ralph Abell
Abell Pest Control celebrated the 100th birthday of Ralph Abell, the company's second generation leader. Founded in 1924 by his father, Earl Abell, in the basement and garage of their Toronto home, the business began as a pesticide manufacturing operation.
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Jon Gaeta Promoted to RISE Senior Director Government Affairs
In his new role at Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE), Gaeta will be responsible for all aspects of the association’s state and local government relations advocacy and engagement.
Argentina Hosts 22nd Jornadas Chemotecnica
More than 780 pest management professionals attended the three-day event in Argentina that included 20 exhibition booths and participation from several key vendors, highlighting both domestic and international interest in the sector.
UF/IFAS Scientists Confirm Hybrid Termites Established in Florida
A new study from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) confirms that two of the world’s most destructive invasive termite species are not only spreading in the United States but also hybridizing – the process of two different species crossbreeding to produce a hybrid.
Critter Stop Expands Pest Control Services in Plano, Texas
Critter Stop's Plano division brings termite eradication, mosquito management, wasp removal, and general pest control to residential and commercial customers.
PestCo Holdings Acquires Innovative Pest Control
Located in Tyler, Texas, Innovative is a provider of residential and commercial pest control services in East Texas.
Los Angeles Holds No.1 Spot on Orkin's 2025 Top 50 Mosquito Cities List
Los Angeles claims the No. 1 spot for the fourth year in a row on Orkin’s 2025 Top 50 Mosquito Cities List, with fast-climbing cities like Detroit, Cleveland and Denver making moves into the top 10.
Frontline Pest Control Opens New Office in Richmond (Va.)
This addition allows Frontline to enhance its operational reach and better serve its growing customer base in Central Virginia.
How to Block Distractions in the Workplace Through Attention Management
Keynote speaker Maura Thomas, who also is a trainer, writer and consultant in the areas of productivity, attention and effectiveness, spoke at the Women's Forum on how distractions and deficient attention management can be impacting your bottom line.
AgriLife Entomologist Travels Globe to Help Tackle Fire Ant Problem
Robert Puckett, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension entomologist and associate professor in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Entomology, answered a call to help the Aussies in their national effort to fight this unrelenting invader.
2025 PCT Top 100 Interactive Map
The map shows the locations of each of the headquarters of PCT’s Top 100 firms, all of the demographic data included on the list and live links to each of the companies’ websites.
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House and Blow Flies Most Problematic for PMPs Around Dumpsters, Poll Finds
Most respondents listed house flies (47%) and blow flies (43%) as the biggest problems around dumpsters, according to a new PCT poll.
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Deer Mice vs. House Mice
Do you know the difference? If not, you better find out.
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Birds and Wildlife Pests Pose Numerous Aircraft Hazards
An engineer's perspective on how birds and wildlife pests can damage aircraft.
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Steps for Control of Fire Ants in Residential Locations
Fire ants are a common pest throughout much of the southern United States. They frequently invade structures in search of food, water, and shelter. When addressing fire ant infestations in typical homes built on monolithic slabs, one pest control professional has developed an effective and reliable method.
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Eve Pappas on Continuing to Mentor the Next Generation of PMPs
In the following interview at PestWorld in Denver, Colo., Hoffman's Exterminating's Eve Pappas shared her goals on wanting to continue helping grow and scale pest control businesses and develop the next generation of leaders in the pest control industry.
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Researchers Identify New 'Family Tree' of Termites
An international team of scientists unveiled a new comprehensive classification of the insect group, changing the game for termite identification, study and control.
