Nature Guard is on the grow with AXN

AXN Growth Partners announced a strategic partnership with Nature Guard Pest & Lawn, a Broken Arrow, Okla.-based provider of pest control and lawn care services serving the metro areas of Tulsa, Okla., and Northwest Arkansas. This transaction represents AXN’s first partnership in these two states, marking a new chapter in the Phoenix, Ariz.-based company’s national growth strategy. 

Founded in 2019 by Chantry Palmer, Daniel Shakespeare and Kipp Nielson, Nature Guard Pest & Lawn has earned a strong reputation for its comprehensive pest control and lawn care services. As part of the partnership, Palmer and the Nature Guard team will join AXN.

“We are thrilled to welcome Nature Guard Pest & Lawn to the AXN team,” Brent Agee, CEO of AXN Growth Partners, said in a news release. “Chantry has built a company defined by strong leadership and a genuine commitment to customer service, and that leadership was a key reason Nature Guard stood out to us.” 

In the news release, Palmer noted that “joining forces with AXN is an exciting new chapter for Nature Guard Pest & Lawn. From the beginning, our mission has been to deliver dependable, high-quality service to our community. This partnership gives us the resources and support to do that at an even higher level. We’re proud of what we’ve built and excited about what lies ahead.” 

AXN will continue to support Nature Guard Pest & Lawn and its team through the next phase of growth. For more information about Nature Guard Pest & Lawn, visit www.mynatureguard.com. 

About AXN Growth Partners 

AXN Growth Partners is a platform for pest professionals, built by pest professionals. The company partners with founders who join a network of experienced operators to scale their businesses while retaining ownership and participating in future value creation. Since 1969, AXN has delivered best-in-class pest and termite services through a high-touch, customer-first approach. Today, AXN brands are among the fastest-growing in the nation, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 as well as Best Places to Work lists. AXN continues to expand its footprint and service offerings to meet the evolving needs of residential and commercial customers. 

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Don’t chase symptoms, treat the cause

A program built entirely around adult activity, that ignores the sites where eggs, larvae or pupae are developing, may provide short-term relief for your client. But these one-sided strategies miss the root cause of the infestation and will result in eventual callbacks.

Mosquitoes are a perfect example. Adult mosquitoes rest in thick vegetation, tall grass and other shaded harborage sites close to the structure, which is where common adulticide treatments are focused. But mosquito larvae and pupae are aquatic, developing in natural or man-made water-holding containers that retain as little as 1 inch of water for about a week.

Clogged gutters, overturned trashcan lids, birdbaths, unused planters, tire ruts, poorly managed ditches and even a bottle cap of collected rainwater can serve as development sites for these public health pests. Any treatment strategy that only targets adult resting sites without addressing these aquatic environments will leave developing immatures completely untouched. Failure to address these aquatic sites will all but guarantee a callback as the next generation emerges looking for a bloodmeal.

House flies (Musca domestica) and phorid flies are another common example. Fly adults often are found around windows, light fixtures and waste areas where they are drawn in by light or food odors.

Their larvae, however, require decaying organic matter to develop. House fly larvae are more likely found in areas such as dumpsters and compost piles, while phorid fly larvae develop in drain lines or similar areas where food waste allows biofilm to develop. In either case, these immatures aren’t often located in the same place where adults are being swatted.

When faced with insects that exhibit complete development, treating the adult population alone only addresses the symptoms. Locating and eliminating the larval development site addresses the cause. Build an inspection routine that accounts for all life stages to reduce retreats and shorten the time to total pest elimination.

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BASF Pest Control Solutions: Trelona ATBS Annual Bait Stations

Trelona ATBS Annual Bait Stations from BASF offer a low-profile, durable design with a dose-independent active ingredient, making them an excellent choice for both preventative and remedial termite control. The stations are preloaded with the active ingredient before being installed on the property, and are the ideal treatment for homeowners who prefer active termite protection from day one.

Trelona stations sit right at soil level to reach termite colonies, not lawnmower blades. Per research at the University of Delaware, their exclusive design means termites find Trelona stations faster, which translates to faster consumption of bait and faster elimination of termites.

Plus, the flexible label gives pest management professionals the option of conducting inspections just once a year. Not only is Trelona an excellent option for integrated pest management (IPM) programs, but it also benefits specific business models because you own the product and the accounts.

Talk to your BASF representative or distributor today to learn how to level up your termite control program with highly effective and efficient Trelona ATBS Annual Bait Stations.

About BASF

BASF Corp., headquartered in Florham Park, N.J., is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has more than 15,000 employees in North America and had sales of approximately $70 billion in 2025.

BASF creates chemistry for a sustainable future by combining economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. More than 110,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of its customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. BASF’s portfolio is organized into six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions.

In addition to its Termite Bait Solutions, BASF offers many pest control solutions to professionals, including, but not limited to:

• Alpine Cockroach Solutions
• Alpine Flea & Tick Solutions
• Alpine WSG
• PT Brand Pressurized Insecticides
• Fendona CS
• Rodent Bait Solutions
• Termidor line
  

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NPMA releases latest ‘Bug Barometer’

The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has published its Fall & Winter 2026 Bug Barometer. Twice a year, NPMA’s board-certified entomologists (BCEs) examine recent weather history along with long-term weather and drought forecasts and pest biology to provide a region-by-region look at the pest activity.

Per the Fairfax, Va.-based association’s official news release, this year’s outlook points to warmer-than-average fall temperatures across much of the continental U.S., which could give pests like ants, mosquitoes and ticks more time to forage and reproduce before cooler temperatures eventually prompt others, like cockroaches and rodents, to seek shelter indoors.

“Weather is one of several important pieces in forecasting pest activity, and with summer-like temperatures forecasted to continue, pests are going to take advantage of the extra time,” Dr. Jim Fredericks, senior vice president of public affairs for NPMA, said in the news release.

NPMA’s Fall & Winter 2026 Bug Barometer predictions include:

Mid-Atlantic & New England (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Virginia):

Hot summer-like temperatures lasting into fall could keep ticks and ants active later than usual. If warm and dry conditions persist into fall, pressure from cooler-season pests like rodents, Asian lady beetles and boxelder bugs may be delayed.

Southeast (North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida): 

Warm, wet conditions may extend mosquito and cockroach activity. Prolonged rain could boost food availability for rodents, setting the stage for increased encounters as temperatures cool.

Great Lakes, Ohio Valley & Midwest (West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota):

Above-average temperatures may lead to a longer season for stinging insects and ticks as they take advantage of the favorable conditions.

North Central (North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Montana, Wyoming):

Predictions of warm fall temperatures and increased rainfall could mean more ant, tick and mosquito activity. 

South Central (Mississippi, Tennessee, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas): 

Warm, wet conditions well into the fall could allow cockroaches, ants and mosquitoes to remain active later in the season than usual.

Intermountain & Southwest (New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Nevada, California):

Heavier rainfall could push scorpions and spiders indoors in search of drier conditions. Continued heat and moisture may increase mosquito activity.

Northwest (Idaho, Washington, Oregon):

Unseasonably warm temperatures combined with drier fall conditions may extend ant and stinging insects activity. Rodent encounters could increase as temperatures cool.

Previous report trends

2025: Entomologists predicted earlier and increased activity from ticks, mosquitoes, ants and cockroaches, meaning more frequent pest encounters outdoors and inside homes.

2024: NPMA expert entomologists predicted earlier and more active populations of pests such as ticks, mosquitoes, ants and others in many regions, with conditions this year likely to boost pest activity beyond typical seasonal patterns.

2023: The NPMA predicted that during spring and summer pests like ants, mosquitoes, ticks, termites, spiders and others were expected to become more common and active.

About the NPMA

The National Pest Management Association is a non-profit organization with more than 4,000 members. It was established in 1933 to support the pest management industry’s commitment to the protection of public health, food and property from the diseases and dangers of pests. The association has had many notable leaders over the years, including Pest Management Professional Hall of Famers Bill Buettner (Class of 1998), Dr. Ralph Heal (Class of 2003), Dr. Phil Spear (Class of 2004) and Bob Rosenberg (Class of 2013), to name just a few.

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Must-see Exhibits: See what’s next in pest management at MGK’s Booth 1231

Logo: MGK

For more than 120 years, MGK has believed curiosity leads to better solutions. Visit Booth 1231 to explore how our history of innovation continues to shape the future of professional pest management. From our earliest botanical research to today’s advanced technologies, discover the ideas, products and people driving what’s next.

Logo: NyGuard IGR

Where curiosity comes to life

Progress doesn’t happen overnight. Since 1902, MGK’s spirit of curiosity has fueled more than a century of scientific discovery, helping shape both our company and the pest management industry. At Booth 1231, explore interactive displays that trace our journey from botanical beginnings to today’s trusted technologies.

Correy Hildebrand

See how that commitment comes to life through the MGK portfolio, including NyGuard, Sumari, Vendetta, Onslaught, Shockwave and CrossFire. From the celebrated NyGuard Legacy to our expanding Smart Sustainability Solutions, discover how decades of research have evolved into practical tools that help pest management professionals (PMPs) tackle today’s challenges.

Innovation through education

Innovation extends beyond products. Join MGK Technical Field Specialists Tommy Powell and Correy Hildebrand as they explore the growing role that botanical insecticides and products that are exempt from the U.S. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act 25(b) provision have in integrated pest management. Learn how these emerging technologies can help PMPs navigate evolving regulations, meet changing customer expectations and strengthen their treatment strategies.

Tommy Powell

Continue the conversation

Whether you’re looking for new solutions, technical expertise or a fresh perspective on the future of pest management, the MGK team is ready to connect. Stop by Booth 1231 to explore our latest innovations, meet our experts and discover what’s next.

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Pelsis: B&G Standard Rodent Station

B&G’s Standard Rodent Stations pair durable construction with a discreet, low-profile design that offers maximum versatility in commercial and residential environments. The sturdy, thick-walled plastic features a high-capacity bait chamber with easy-to-clean rounded corners for fast and efficient service.   

Your station placement strategies can easily adapt to the individual needs of an account because the flexible design can be positioned horizontally, vertically, in corners or against walls. The Standard Rodent Station also features universal key access and is available with a weighted base for added stability and security when tamper-resistance is required.    

About B&G Equipment

B&G Equipment, a Pelsis brand, has set the standard in professional-grade pest control, vector control, disinfection and industrial equipment since 1949, starting with the introduction of its iconic Primeline Sprayer. This industry icon was created by Pest Management Professional Hall of Famer Bill Brehm (Class of 1998) and George Gilmore while students at Purdue University, with their initials serving as the company name.

Today, B&G Equipment serves industry experts world-wide with a complete line of sprayers, foggers, aerosols, foamers, modular systems and dusters for use in commercial, industrial and residential settings.

About Pelsis

Founded in 1984, Pelsis is based in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England, and operates from 16 locations worldwide. With distribution centers in the UK, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark and the USA, plus a number of global logistics partners, Pelsis supplies customers in more than 80 countries. Its family of brands for the professional pest management industry and related industries include AgriSense, B&G Equipment, Bird-B-Gone, Brandenburg, Curtis Dyna-Fog, Denka International, Doff, Edialux Home-Pet-Plant Protection, Edialux Professional Products, GreenProtect, Insect-O-Cutor, Luxan, Network, P+L Systems Washroom, Pelsis Insect Light Traps, Pest-Stop, Silvandersson and Synergetic.

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Study: Well-fed fungus improves in pest control

A new study from the University of Maryland (UMD) discovers how to make the fungus Metarhizium robertsii even more effective at controlling ants, flies, ticks and other pests. The findings, published in the July 1, 2026, issue of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, found that “found that “strains capable of using a wider range of nutrients were both faster and deadlier at killing insects and more effective at colonizing plant roots,” per a news release on the topic.

“We expected to see a trade-off—that becoming a better plant partner would come at the cost of being a good killer or vice versa,” said the study’s senior author, Dr. Raymond St. Leger, a Distinguished University Professor of Entomology at UMD. “Instead, the two abilities rise and fall together, and what links them is the fungus’s underlying nutritional flexibility.” 

By analyzing and testing eight strains of M. robertsii, the team measured toxicity, plant-root colonization, toxin activity and growth on 95 different nutrients. They found that the strains split into two groups, described in the news release as follows:

• Sleepers: The fungal strains that diverged early (at least 6 million years ago) behaved like “sleepers.” They kill insects slowly but pour resources into multiplying inside the host and producing huge numbers of spores, allowing them to survive until they encounter another host. 
• Creepers: Fungal strains that diverged more recently behave like “creepers.” They germinate quickly on both insect skin and plant roots, kill rapidly, often deploy paralyzing toxins and grow as creeping threads from insect cadavers onto nearby roots, rather than forming spores.
  

“Instead of forcing fungi to choose between being insect killers or plant partners, evolution appears to have favored strains that are simply better at making use of whatever resources they encounter,” Dr. St. Leger said. “Their versatility begins with metabolism.”

The research is leading to learning more about how to harness these two groups to better control not only crop and greenhouse pests, but structural pests, too. The news release notes that “broadly metabolizing strains of fungi could provide rapid suppression of insect pests,” while the fungal strains that produce large numbers of spores “may be better suited for longer-term pest control.”

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