Scherzinger buys second Central Kentucky pest control firm

Scherzinger Pest Control acquired Harrodsburg, Ky.-based Blankenship Pest Control. It’s the company’s third acquisition in the past two years and its second in Central Kentucky.

Leaders of the two companies sent a letter to Blankenship’s commercial and residential customers that cited their common heritage as multi-generational, family-owned businesses and shared commitment to customer service as factors in moving forward with the deal.

“This is another strong addition to our growing network and deepens our ability to serve homes and businesses in Mercer and Boyle counties,” said Scherzinger Pest Control President and Pest Management Professional (PMP) Editorial Advisory Board member Kurt Scherzinger. “We see strength in Central Kentucky and we’re excited to grow our presence here.”

Operations will be combined at Scherzinger Pest Control’s existing offices Lexington, Ky. The company also has facilities in Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky, Dayton and Columbus, Ohio.

About Scherzinger Pest Control

Since 1934, Scherzinger Pest Control has been an innovator in the safe and responsible protection of residences, businesses and public spaces. PMP Hall of Famer Ed Scherzinger (Class of 2011) transitioned the company to the third generation of Sherzingers in 1980. Serving homeowners and businesses in Cincinnati, Columbus, Lexington, Dayton and Northern Kentucky, the company also partners with cultural and non-profit organizations to preserve the heritage of its shared communities.

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BASF: Fall Promotion

BASF’s Fall Promotion, which runs from Oct. 1, 2026, through Oct. 30, 2026, is the perfect time to stock up on the essentials you need. As temperatures shift and pest pressure moves indoors, save on the solutions you need for perimeter invaders, active insect or rodent infestations, and termites.

Products featured in the promotion include Fendona CS Controlled Release Insecticide for outdoor maintenance, Alpine WSG Water Soluble Granule Insecticide for flexible indoor and active-infestation control, and Ridesco WG Insecticide for situations requiring speed and impact. The promotion also includes popular PT Alpine brands that target flies, fleas and bed bugs, as well as Selontra Rodent Bait, designed to enhance the efficiency of rodent management programs by helping to reduce bait waste.

Anchoring the Fall Promotion are the hard-working liquid termiticides and bait systems from the BASF termite control portfolio: Trelona ATBS Annual Bait Stations, Advance Termite Bait Stations and the Termidor brand family of products.

Strategic stocking can help technicians respond confidently, reduce last-minute purchasing and support consistent service. Contact a BASF authorized distributor or BASF sales representative for more information or visit the BASF Fall Promotion page for all qualifying products, pricing, availability and regional details.

The seasonal savings end on Oct. 30, 2026. Eligible agency-product purchases include extended payment terms through March 21, 2027.  

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.

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LabelSDS.com: Digital Label and SDS Book

LabelSDS.com continues to revolutionize the way that pest management professionals (PMPs) manage and distribute their product label and SDS (safety data sheet) books to technicians and their commercial clients.

LabelSDS.com offers an easy way to keep all your company’s label and SDS books updated and organized. Update all your Labelbooks with just a click of a button from your computer or smartphone. Easily add and delete products to all your Labelbooks without asking your technicians to bring them into the office. Never worry about having to print Labelbooks or update flash drives for your commercial accounts; with LabelSDS.com it is all digital and easily managed from your computer or smartphone.

LabelSDS.com also keeps you in the know with industry changes like Envu acquiring Bayer and FMC. With these acquisitions, the product formulations stay the same, but the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reference numbers change. This is important, because it will require you to have the correct label and SDS for these products with the corresponding EPA numbers.

About LabelSDS.com

LabelSDS.com is a web-based program with more than 20,000 product labels and safety data sheets (SDS) specific to the pest and turf industries. You can create your own company label and SDS “digital book” with the products your company uses. Easily add and delete products from your list. Don’t see the product you are looking for? With LabelSDS.com, you can submit a product request, and the team will add the product for you. All your employees can access, download, print, email and text your company’s labels and SDS from their computer, tablet or smartphone. Best of all, your company’s labels and SDS update automatically whenever there is a revision. LabelSDS.com is designed to be an easy and affordable way to access and manage your company’s labels and SDS.

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Bats given new origin story, thanks to research

Recent research reveals a major new discovery about bats: the mammals most likely originated in Europe around 65 million years ago. Previously, bats were believed to have originated in Asia, Africa or North America.

The publication Nature shared the findings on Sept. 23 in an article titled “Reference genomes and fossils revise bat family phylogeny and biogeography.”

News outlets worldwide covered the news, calling it a “landmark study” that solved a mystery going back millions of years. One fifth of all living mammals are bats, and more than 1,500 species can be found throughout the world. In the United States, certain species are protected under the Endangered Species Act.

The discovery was a team effort on a global scale. The Bat1K consortium, consisting of 137 researchers from 64 countries, collaborated to combine genomic and fossil evidence that revealed the new origin story. They now believe bats traveled from Europe to Africa and then made their way to Asia, the Americas and Australia.

The team of researchers used a single evolutionary model that incorporated fossil and living species to identify the oldest group of fossil bats while incorporating genomic evidence to determine when and where bats first originated, according to the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). Scientists from the Bronx, N.Y.-based organization were among the researchers who contributed to the study.

WCS said the team assembled the largest collection of high-quality bat genomes to date. It covers 103 species and representing each of the currently recognized 21 bat families. Researchers combined them with 44 fossil bats from across the globe to reconstruct bats’ evolutionary history. Samples were collected over decades from bats across the world, including representatives of some of the rarest and most unusual bat families, found in the most remote locations.

The genomic resource also gives scientists an evolutionary framework that will allow them to investigate the genes behind bats’ resistance to disease and longevity. This work eventually could inform research into human aging, immunity and disease resistance.

In addition to pinpointing where bats originated, the fossil evidence shed light on when echolocation and flight evolved. The research suggests these two traits were established near the time bats originated.

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PBC: Pest Control Insurance

Since 1934, Program Brokerage Corp. (PBC) has been the go-to insurance partner for pest management professionals nationwide. As the official endorsed broker of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), the firm brings industry-leading expertise and tailor-made coverage to keep your business safe and thriving.

Coverage you can count on:

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Customized. Cost-Effective. Trusted. Let PBC handle your insurance needs so you can focus on what you do best: protecting homes and businesses. Learn more or get a quote today using the URL below.

About PBC

Program Brokerage Corporation (PBC) is a powerful market resource known for its wide range of offerings and capabilities. The New York City-based firm is also a partner for carriers reaching out to the commercial insurance buyer in innovative, cost-effective ways and has pioneered an innovative approach to Purchasing Group Insurance buying, which has won popular acclaim.

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Anticimex expands in Midwest

International pest management services firm Anticimex has acquired Environmental Pest Management (EPM), established in 2003 and based in Columbus, Ohio. EPM’s residential base is central Ohio, but its commercial accounts coverage includes Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Michigan and Indiana.

This strategic acquisition marks Anticimex’s entry into the Midwest pest control market. Paul Giannamore and Franco Villanueva-Meyer of The Potomac Co. acted as exclusive financial advisors to EPM in the transaction. Terms were not disclosed.

“We are thrilled to welcome EPM to the Anticimex family,” Sean Steves, president of Anticimex North America, said in a news release. “The Midwest has been an attractive market to Anticimex since Anticimex entered North America, and partnering with the Carpenter family was a great cultural fit.”

EPM founder and CEO Jason Carpenter noted in the news release that “we’re excited for our team members and the opportunities that come along with a partnership like this. Anticimex and EPM have similar core values, which is why we felt Anticimex was the right partner to continue growing the business in this new, exciting chapter of the EPM journey.”

About Anticimex

Founded in Sweden in 1934, Anticimex operates in 22 countries worldwide with more than 12,000 employees. In the United States, Anticimex has a presence in 26 states through 18 brands.

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Pestmaster Hudson Valley names director of marketing

Pestmaster Services of the Hudson Valley, based in Kingston, N.Y., has named Riley Adams as director of marketing.

Company president and owner Paul Alley, ACE, CWCO, noted in a news release that Adams, a graduate of State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz, “brings a fresh, modern perspective to the company’s marketing, brand development and customer engagement efforts. She will lead marketing strategy as Pestmaster Hudson Valley continues to grow throughout the region.”

“We’ve always believed we’re a customer-service company that happens to be in the pest control business,” Alley added.

“Marketing today is about more than getting someone to pick up the phone,” said Adams. “It’s about creating an experience that starts before the customer ever contacts us and continues long after the technician leaves.”

President and Owner Paul Alley said Adams’ appointment reflects the company’s continued investment in growth and the customer experience.

“Riley brings a fresh perspective to our organization, and that’s exactly what we were looking for,” said Alley.

About Pestmaster Services of the Hudson Valley

Founded in 1999, Pestmaster Services of the Hudson Valley is a locally owned, full-service pest and wildlife management company serving residential, commercial, institutional and government customers throughout the Hudson Valley.

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