Study Finds German Cockroaches Appear to Be More Social than Previously Thought
Researchers from North Carolina State University have found that newborn German cockroaches use pheromones in cockroach feces to identify members of their own colony and form a kind of social bond, a discovery which could be used to improve pest control efforts.
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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.
Victory Pest Solutions of New Jersey Celebrates Velez
The company, based in Boonton, N.J., celebrated Sam Velez for his 15 years of service to the company.
Pest Index Up 9% YOY in June
The William Blair/PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists total U.S. Pest Index increased 9% year-over-year in June 2026, slightly below the long-term average index growth rate of 10%.
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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.
