PCT, Syngenta Announce 2026 Crown Leadership Award Winners
Dr. Eric Benson, Dr. Stan Cope, Karen Furgiuele, Marillian Missiti and Jason Payne will be recognized in a commemorative edition of PCT magazine and at a special Crown Leadership Awards reception at this year's NPMA PestWorld, in Grapevine, Texas.
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Truly Nolen Pest Control Promotes Jayne
Tonya Jayne was promoted to support specialist for the company’s people development team. She will continue as the subject matter expert for the company’s CSR training, while expanding her role in Truly Nolen’s Yellow Standard Academy.
NCPMA Welcomes New Board Members
The North Carolina Pest Management Association appointed Thomas Cheek, Patrick Thompson, Brett Pool and Allen Langley to its board of directors.
Registration Opens for PestWorld East 2027 in Dubai
Returning at a new, larger venue, PestWorld East 2027 will offer expanded opportunities for education, networking and business growth, NPMA said.
Pest Management Foundation Announces the E. Raymond Crim, III Scholarship
The E. Raymond Crim, III Scholarship, established by Arrow Exterminators, will be available starting Oct. 1 and recognizes Crim's commitment to the pest management industry and his military service.
Tyro Group Acquires Dowell Pest Control
Tyro Group announced the acquisition of Dowell Pest Control marking its third acquisition in the United States. Dowell Pest Control will continue to operate under its established brand.
Select Exterminating Acquires Three Businesses Across New York and New Jersey
Select Exterminating acquired Suburban Pest Control of Hamburg, N.Y., Amherst Exterminators of Dunkirk, N.Y., and On The Spot Pest Control of Metuchen, N.J. The acquisitions were announced by the Aust Group who acted as the exclusive financial advisor for the three acquired businesses.
Catseye Pest Control Acquires Security Pest Elimination and Biologic Pest Control
The acquisitions of Security Pest Elimination of Lowell, Mass., and Biologic Pest Control of Walpole, Mass., expand Catseye’s Massachusetts footprint.
Researchers Confirm New York's First Bourbon Virus Case
A team from Stony Brook Medicine confirmed Michael Larkin of Long Island contracted tick-borne Bourbon virus in April after a year-long anti-body study. Larkin, 67, found two tiny lone star ticks on his leg when he was landscaping in his backyard.
New DataWave MarketLens Report Covers the US Structural Pest Management Market
The report maps more than 20,000 structural pest management companies nationwide, over 150,000 license holders and more than $20 billion in service revenue.
Massey Services Promotes Beard
B.J. Beard was promoted to director of tax and capital assets. In this new role, he assumes expanded responsibilities, including the oversight of company assets and initiating the preparation of tax-related data.
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PCT Poll: Rodent Activity Spiked During Frigid Winter of 2025-26
According to a recent PCT reader poll, 33% of respondents said they noticed significantly more rodent activity in accounts they service, while 33% said rodent activity slightly increased.
