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Study finds optimum responses to third-party sales leads

Customers are more likely to reply when a contractor’s first message references their request and asks one related question.

Certus acquires Choice Pest Management

The pest control and lawn care company will join Certus’ Purcor Pest Solutions branch in Stuart, Fla.

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U.S. Pest Index edges up in September

The William Blair/PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists Total U.S. Pest Index improved from August.

Group shot of Truly Nolen franchise ribbon-cutting

Truly Nolen opens first California franchise

Ryan Harrison opened a Truly Nolen Pest Control franchise in Ventura County, Calif., on Oct. 1, becoming the company’s first...

New southwest district manager for Liphatech

Gregory Green is both a U.S. Navy Veteran and a 15-year industry veteran.

Arizona Pest Control continues support of local schools

Arizona Pest Control, based in Tucson, Ariz. has donated more than $200,000 to sports and education programs at Southern Arizona...

Veseris names Purdue alum to new COO role

Mike Bartoszek has joined Austin, Texas-based industry solutions distributor Veseris as chief operating officer (COO), a newly created role. Reporting...

Golden Gate Capital invests in All U Need Pest Control

LR Tullius and The Aust Group served jointly as exclusive financial advisers to All U Need.

Industry veteran to lead Bird-X sales, development

Emanuel Doolittle joins the bird control solutions provider with 11 years in pest control.

North Carolina franchise expands with acquisition

Mosquito Authority and Pest Authority of Hickory acquires Quality Pest Control in Statesville.

Hawx Pest Control adds senior director of technical services

Her background spans technical curriculum development, customer‑facing education, quality assurance and strategic leadership.

University of Tennessee professorship honors Arrow Exterminators’ chairman

Arrow Exterminators announced the Joe Thomas Endowed Professorship has been established at the University of Tennessee in honor of the...

Target Specialty Products adds training leader

The industry distributor welcomes Dr. Jody Green, BCE, as entomologist and technical training specialist.

MSPCA webinar series kicks off Oct. 29

"Building a Culture that Reaches Everyone" is available to members and nonmembers.

PMPs saddle up for PestWorld 2026

A record-setting number of pest control industry pros turned out Oct. 20 through 23, the NPMA’s biggest event so far....