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.
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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%.
Truly Nolen Pest Control Promotes Bracero
Lisa Bracero, who started with the company in 2015, was promoted to operations manager at Truly Nolen’s Orlando, Fla., service office, where she will help the new office gain more visibility in the community.
National Survey Suggests Why Cockroach Infestations Persist in Multi-Family Apartment Buildings
Led by researchers from the University of Florida, University of Kentucky and Louisiana State University, the national study proposes that cockroach infestations in multi-family apartment buildings persist because a combination of barriers makes these pests difficult to eliminate — not due to a lack of effort by residents.
Four Tips for Better Google Reviews
Douglas Tuft, google business profile manager, Fox Pest Control, shares advice on how to get your company's profile to stand out on Google Reviews.
In Memoriam: Rob Moloney
The New York Pest Management Association (NYPMA) mourns the loss of Robert L. Moloney, former president. He passed away on July 23, at 52.
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#1 Component to Rodent IPM, Sponsored by Xcluder
Pestproofing is effective in preventing recurring pest problems for many residential and commercial facilities. Progressive companies that offer and implement pestproofing programs achieve long-term results — and happy clients.
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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.
