Bird-X: AviAngle Ledge Exclusion System

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AviAngle is a modular, 45-degree ledge exclusion system that permanently prevents pest birds and nuisance wildlife from perching, roosting, or nesting on ledges that 6 to 12 inches deep. This stops droppings, corrosion, sanitation issues and brand-damaging mess at the source. Made in the USA from ultraviolet light (UV)-stabilized rigid polyvinyl chloride (PVC), each lightweight section trims easily onsite for a precise, seamless fit across eaves, I beams, concrete girders, angle iron, parking garages, bridges and other structural ledges.

The low-profile angle removes the flat footing birds require, delivering true exclusion (not temporary deterrence) while blending in with the surrounding architecture. It installs in minutes using a polyurethane adhesive or, where preferred, screws, nails, or clamps — minimizing penetrations and labor.

Weather and UV-resistant durable interlocking panels reduce recurring cleanup costs and help protect underlying coatings and substrates from acidic degradation. Discreet, humane and long-lasting, AviAngle is the clean edge solution facilities managers, pest control professionals and architects trust to maintain compliance, preserve appearance and extend asset life.

About Bird-X

Bird-X started as a small idea in 1964, starting with a Bird Lite (today known as the Bird Strobe Light) that was being sold to deter birds from commercial areas.

In the beginning, Bird-X was a single-employee business that was entirely operated by Richard Seid. The company spent the first 28 years selling innovative bird control products via trade publications. Readers responded to the ads in these publications and Bird-X sold bird control products directly to the end user.

In 1992, Seid’s son Joe oined the family business as the company’s 10th employee and strategically expanded sales channels. This was the start of a major growth period for the company. Throughout years of a dedicated online presence, combined with a knowledgeable team of bird control sales specialists, Bird-X has become a time-tested leader in the bird control industry.

Now, Bird-X supplies a growing product line of more than 400 humane bird control solutions used in more than 60 countries around the world. The company employs a seasoned staff — 20 percent of whom have been a part of the company for more than 25 years and have directly contributed to the tremendous growth and success.

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Next-gen AI tools unveiled at Ignite 2025

Chesterfield, Mo.-based technology provider FieldRoutes opened its annual user conference, Ignite 2025, announcing a comprehensive suite of Artificial Intelligence(AI)-powered capabilities designed to transform operations for pest control businesses nationwide.

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Major platform enhancements announced

FieldRoutes revealed several significant platform updates coming to market, focusing on enhanced mobile capabilities, intelligent automation and AI-driven insights

Mobile operations improvements: The company announced major enhancements to its mobile platform, including improved offline functionality, automatic progress saving, and integrated payment processing for door-to-door sales teams. These updates address critical pain points for field technicians operating in areas with limited connectivity.

Advanced scheduling technology: New routing optimization features will include enhanced map visualization, automated scheduling capabilities and bulk route management tools designed to maximize operational efficiency and reduce travel time.

AI-Powered sales coaching: The introduction of Sales Pro, the company says, is a breakthrough in field service sales technology. The system analyzes recorded sales conversations using AI to identify successful techniques and create repeatable sales methodologies for field teams.

Enhanced documentation systems: Updated site audit capabilities will enable more comprehensive property documentation, work tracking, and customer communication, helping businesses identify upselling opportunities through data-driven insights.

Industry impact and market response

FieldRoutes’ general manager of pest operations, Dylan Henryson, said in a release, “Field service companies are increasingly demanding technology that can adapt to their real-world operational challenges. Our latest innovations directly address the speed, reliability and intelligence requirements that define successful modern service businesses.”

The new capabilities are supported by ongoing research and investment, reflecting the company’s commitment to advancing field service technology through artificial intelligence and data analytics.

About FieldRoutes

FieldRoutes is a cloud-based and mobile SaaS provider for field service businesses. FieldRoutes’ platform automates many aspects of field service operations for enterprise and small business customers with office management, advanced route optimization, payment processing, digital sales, marketing and customer acquisition capabilities.

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Cook’s Pest Control promotes four members to leadership

Savannah Fish

Savannah Fish

Fish began at Cook’s as a corporate technical specialist and has been promoted to training director. Fish is a Board-Certified Entomologist, holding a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture and a Master of Science in Entomology from Auburn Univ. During her time in Cook’s technical department, Fish traveled to district offices, provided technical assistance, hands-on training and conducted commercial facility audits. In June 2023, she transitioned from the Technical Division to the Training Department, taking on the role of Training Manager. She is responsible for all the company’s training initiatives, including the company-wide Leadership Development Program.

Jason Kiefer

Jason Kiefer

After 18 years of service at Cook’s, Kiefer has been promoted to training manager. Kiefer began his career as a residential technician in April 2007 and earned President’s Club recognition for six consecutive years while on a route. His performance and commitment led to his promotion to Quality assurance supervisor and later to trainer at the Home Office. After spending nine years in the Training Department, Kiefer was promoted to training supervisor, where his leadership, work ethic, and passion have made a lasting impact. Whether participating in photo shoots, managing a route temporarily, or mentoring team members, Kiefer has consistently gone above and beyond in service to the company.

Jeremiah Prevatt

Jeremiah Prevatt

Prevatt began his career at Cook’s in 2019 as a member of the advertising and marketing department and has since been promoted to director of customer experience. He played a key role in developing the company’s search engine marketing program and contributed significantly to the current website design. In 2021, Prevatt transitioned to Operations as the founder of Cook’s Customer Experience Department, serving as Customer Experience Manager.

Jamna Tucker

Jamna Tucker

Tucker was promoted to Customer Experience Manager. She holds degrees in Cross-Cultural Missions and Industrial Engineering, along with a post-graduate module in Project Management. Tucker has a proven track record in industrial management, having worked in Nicaragua and locally as a project engineer and purchasing coordinator for iWebVisit.com for 12 years. Her knowledge and ability to collaborate effectively with team members and customers make her a tremendous asset, ensuring her success as the manager of a growing department.

About Cook’s Pest Control

Founded in 1928, Cook’s has grown from a small business with one full-time employee and a handful of accounts to one of the nation’s largest pest management companies, with 1,400 full-time employees and more than 300,000 customers.

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Rockwell Labs: Power Foamer

Rockwell’s “Effort Less” Power Foamer allows pest management professionals (PMPs) to power up their bio sanitation foaming applications. It features a long-life lithium ion battery, where one charge can last for up to seven tank fills. With a working capacity of 1.5 gallons, the durable foamer has a translucent tank with level indicator, a stable base, a steel handle, a 51-inch hose, an 18.5-inch fiberglass wand and three tips for variable foam thickness.

The Power Foamer also can be connected to an external air compressor or pumped manually. It is ideal for use with InVade Bio Foam, OutLAST Pro foaming agent or other foaming products.

About Rockwell Labs

Founded in 1998 by Pest Management Professional Hall of Famer Dr. Cisse Spragins (Class of 2018), its current CEO, Rockwell Labs offers products that are conceptualized, developed and formulated in-house. New products undergo extensive testing in-house, in the field and at major universities before they are produced and launched in the professional market.

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ohDeer to expand into northern Idaho

Photo: Karen Woodard and Austin Wassmuth

For families in Northern Idaho who love spending time outdoors but dread the buzz of mosquitoes, the bite of ticks, or the frustration of deer nibbling their gardens, relief has arrived. ohDEER, the nation’s leading provider of all-natural deer, tick and mosquito control, is expanding to the region with the launch of ohDEER Northern Idaho, owned and operated by Austin Wassmuth and Karen Woodard.

For Austin and Karen, joining ohDEER was about more than just business ownership—it was about finding a brand that aligned with their lifestyle and values.

Karen said in a release, “After exploring a number of franchise opportunities, ohDEER immediately stood out because of the people. From my very first call, I felt like I was talking with friends who genuinely cared. The culture felt real, and we were drawn to both the team and the mission. Plus, we love being outdoors and wanted a business that wouldn’t tie us to a desk all day.”

Austin, a University of Idaho graduate with a degree in outdoor recreation, shared that ohDEER’s mission strongly resonates with his personal philosophy of encouraging active, healthy lifestyles. 

“You can’t enjoy the outdoors if you’re worried about mosquito-and tick-borne illnesses. ohDEER helps remove those barriers. There’s no reason people shouldn’t feel safe and comfortable outside.”

Austin and Karen are also eager to help solve challenges unique to Northern Idaho residents. Austin added, “I see people do the craziest things to try to keep deer out of their gardens—and nothing works. We’re excited to be the solution, their knight in shining armor.”

Colleen Upham, cofounder and owner of ohDeer, said, “Karen and Austin embody the spirit of what makes ohDEER so special. They care deeply about their community, love the outdoors, and bring a passion for helping families live healthier lives. We’re thrilled to welcome them to the ohDEER family and look forward to seeing the positive impact they’ll make in Northern Idaho.”

ohDEER Northern Idaho will offer the company’s full suite of services, using 100% natural and effective products that are safe for families, pets, and the environment. Founded in 2006, ohDEER has expanded nationwide by helping communities reclaim their outdoor spaces with treatments that balance effectiveness and ecological responsibility.

For more information about ohDEER’s franchising opportunities and all-natural pest control services, visit oh-deer.com or ohdeerfranchising.com.

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New World screwworm webinar on reporting, detection and more

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In light of the spread of the New World screwworm across Central America and into Mexico, with the potential to reach the U.S., the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) will host an informational webinar about the pest, the status of the outbreak and how to detect and report cases.

The New World screwworm is a maggot that feeds on the wounds of live animals and can sometimes infect humans. The webinar will review the basics of this outbreak for agricultural industry professionals, livestock producers, public health professionals and other interested parties.

The primary focus of the webinar will be on monitoring, reporting cases and protecting animals. The webinar will be hosted by Andrew Short, chair of the UF/IFAS Department of Entomology and Nematology.

Registration is not required, and this webinar will be recorded.

When: Sept. 17 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/screwworm-sept-25

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Pest Share raises multi-millions in Series A funding

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Nampa, Idaho-based Pest Share, announced it has raised $28 million Series A led by Integrity Growth Partners (IGP) with participation from existing investors, including MetaProp, Capital Eleven and RE Angels. The funding will accelerate Pest Share’s expansion across the single-family and multifamily rental markets, advance product innovation and deepen partnerships with leading property management platforms.

A first-of-its-kind business model for the industry, Pest Share modernizes pest control through a new, tech-centric business model that integrates directly with property management systems, automating service dispatch and connecting residents with a national network of vetted service providers. Offered as a standalone amenity or as part of a resident benefit package, Pest Share delivers a seamless experience for residents to resolve pest issues, while enabling property managers to reduce operational headaches, improve service quality and unlock new revenue streams.

The company started in 2020 after local property managers began asking how to better handle pest control for their residents. Landon Cooley, CEO of Pest Share and a fourth-generation pest professional, worked with co-founders Justin Clements, COO, and Tom Clements, CRO, to bring the idea of Pest Share to life to solve this problem.

Cooley, CEO and co-founder of Pest Share, said in a release, “Property managers have been stuck with a fragmented and administratively burdensome approach to pest control for decades. We built Pest Share to reimagine that experience — using technology to help property managers efficiently deliver high-quality pest control services at scale. With IGP’s support and the continued partnership of our existing investors, we’re excited to continue to expand this model to property managers and residents nationwide.”

Doyl Burkett, co-founder and managing partner at Integrity Growth Partners, said in a release, “Pest Share has created a modern, automated, and tech-enabled solution for a problem that touches nearly every property manager. We’re excited to back a team that deeply understands the industry’s operational pain points and has built a platform that fundamentally changes how pest services are delivered and managed.”

About Pest Share

Pest Share is the leading on-demand pest control platform purpose-built for residential property managers. Pest Share integrates with leading property management systems and leverages a national network of vetted service providers to help property managers address their residents’ pest issues in near real-time. Pest Share streamlines pest issue resolution, reduces costs, and elevates the resident experience.

About Integrity Growth Partners

Integrity Growth Partners (“IGP”) is a Los Angeles-based growth equity firm that invests in founder-led, capital-efficient lower middle market software and tech-enabled services companies. IGP targets high-growth businesses with established products and business models, bringing a differentiated combination of investing and operating experience.

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