PMP nabs national and regional Azbee Awards of Excellence

Pest Management Professional (PMP) nabbed two national and six regional Azbee Awards of Excellence from the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE).

ASBPE recognizes editorial, design and online content excellence for business-to-business (B2B), trade, association and professional media. The organization’s annual Azbee Awards of Excellence competition is open to all U.S.-based publications.

At the 2026 Azbee Awards of Excellence held during the ASBPE’s virtual conference on May 14, PMP received:

Gold National Azbee Award — Design/Opening Spread for GAME ON: Get Ready to Take on Space-Invading Invasive Species

Gold National Azbee Award — Design/Front Cover, for PMP’s August 2025 GAME ON: Get Ready to Take on Space-Invading Invasive Species

PMP’s 2026 National Azbee Awards

PMP also received six Azbee Awards in the Heartland Region covering Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and West Virginia:

Gold Regional Azbee Award — Design / Front Cover, for PMP’s GAME ON: Get Ready to Take on Space-Invading Invasive Species

Gold Regional Azbee Award — Design / Opening Page / Spread, for GAME ON: Get Ready to Take on Space-Invading Invasive Species

Silver Regional Azbee Award — Print / State of the Industry, for PMP’s 2026 State of the Industry Report: Let the Good Times Roll (November 2025)

Silver Regional Azbee Award — Design / Front Cover, for What’s Next for Ant Control (July 2025).

Bronze Regional Azbee Award — Print / Single-Topic Coverage, for PMP’s GAME ON: Get Ready to Take on Space-Invading Invasive Species

Bronze Regional Azbee Award — Print / Article Design, for Tiny Pests, Enormous Risk (February 2025).

PMP’s 2026 Regional Azbee Awards

PMP staff recognized for their work include Art Director Tracie Martinez, Editor-in-Chief Heather Gooch, Senior Editor Diane Sofranec and VP of Content Marty Whitford.

Since being acquired by Cleveland-based North Coast Media, LLC (NCM) in 2012, PMP has earned more than 100 Azbee Awards of Excellence from ASBPE. Launched in 1964, the professional association’s members include full-time and freelance editors, writers, art directors and graphic designers who work for business, trade and specialty publications.

“PMP’s edit team possesses nearly 150 years of combined journalism experience, most covering pest control,” Whitford said. “Our can’t-resist content and graphic design is why PMP has attracted 1,500 more subscribers than its closest competitor. Advertisers, in turn, trust PMP because our audited audience of pest control buyers is second to none.”

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About Pest Management Professional (PMP)

Pest Management Professional (PMP) has served as pest control’s most trusted technical resource since 1933. PMP captivates its audience — via print, digital and social media, content marketing, custom media and exclusive buyer-seller networking events — with its unique brand of industry INFOtainment. PMP educates pest management professionals (PMPs) through species identification and control tips; updates on emerging business obstacles, opportunities and tools; and news regarding control technologies, techniques and regulations.

About North Coast Media (NCM)

North Coast Media, LLC (NCM) is a progressive business-to-business (B2B) media company headquartered in Cleveland. NCM’s flagship brands include Pest Management Professional (PMP), Golfdom, Landscape Management (LM),  GPS World, LP Gas, Pit & Quarry and Portable Plants. Each NCM brand consists of multiple experiences that make powerful connections between the buyers and sellers in each marketplace served, including print, digital and social media, content marketing, custom media and exclusive buyer-seller networking events (Summits and Roundtables), Hall of Fame industry recognition banquets and industry leading educational webinars.

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Technicide: Lithium-Ion Exacticide

The new Lithium-Ion Exacticide is built to be the ultimate workhorse for pest management professionals. Designed with a powerful, long-lasting battery, it delivers consistent precision and reliability all week long — no cords, no interruptions. The upgraded lithium system provides extended run time and faster charging, keeping you efficient on every job. A new ergonomic rubber grip ensures comfort and control, while the lightweight design makes it easier than ever to treat both large and confined areas. This redesigned unit continues to offer power, precision and performance.

About Technicide

Technicide, founded in 1989 by third-generation pest management professional Jim Harper, has been helping pest management professionals (PMPs) take control of their work with smarter tools for over 35 years. Born from hands-on experience and driven by innovation, Technicide products are crafted to save time, reduce labor, and improve results in the field — all proudly manufactured in Heber City, Utah.

From the original Injecticide to the Exacticide, to the Tech-Reach Bait Pro, Techni-Baiter and more, its tools are built to empower the professionals who protect our communities from pests every day.

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CSI: PSI Rewards Program, Rebate Portal

Control Solutions Inc. (CSI) is excited to introduce PSI (Partner Savings Incentive), a new rewards program created to help professional pest control companies earn more from their qualifying purchases while simplifying rebate management.

Designed for companies of all sizes, PSI offers customers opportunities to earn base rebates along with additional incentives tied to purchase volume and CSI innovative products. The program is built to provide a flexible and rewarding experience for pest management professionals (PMPs) looking to maximize value throughout the year.

Along with the new rewards program, CSI has also launched the CSI Rebate Portal, an easy-to-use online platform that allows customers to track rebate activity, view rebate history and manage their rewards in one secure location.

The portal automatically submits qualifying purchases, eliminating the need for paperwork or invoice submissions and making rebate management faster and more convenient.

“We’re excited to provide our customers with a program that rewards growth, supports innovation, and makes tracking rebates easier than ever,” said John Woodward, Pest Division Director of Sales.

Customers can register through the CSI Rebate Portal and begin managing their rebate activity through a secure two-step registration process with two-factor authentication.

About Control Solutions Inc.

Control Solutions Inc. (CSI) is an American hybrid-manufacturer dedicated to developing innovative, effective and sustainable solutions for pest management professionals. With a long-standing tradition of delivering proven solutions, CSI continues to expand its ever-growing portfolio of innovative products — providing the performance and value its customers rely on in the pest control industry.

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The most vulnerable US cities to pest infestations

In order to identify the U.S. cities most vulnerable to pest infestations, Excel Pest Services assessed multiple factors that influence both pest activity and the likelihood that infestations will occur and persist once established.

Each city was evaluated across six core indicators:

Population density: In densely populated cities, pests are able to spread more quickly between properties due to shared walls, plumbing systems, waste infrastructure and closer living conditions.

Population-weighted search interest for “pest infestation”: This measures how often people search for pest infestation-related terms relative to city size, which allows fair comparison between larger and smaller cities.

Search trends over the past 12 months: These trends indicate whether concern about pest infestations is increasing or decreasing in each location over time.

Average annual precipitation: Higher rainfall creates moist environments that pests such as insects and rodents rely on for consistent water availability.

Average maximum temperature: Warmer climates allow pests to remain active for longer periods, which increases reproduction rates and reduces seasonal population decline.

Median year homes were built: Older housing stock is more likely to contain ageing materials and structural gaps, which makes it easier for pests to enter and establish themselves.

Who’s most likely to experience infestations?

IMAGE: EXCEL PEST SERVICES

1. Miami, Fla.
   • Known for its warm temperatures and high humidity throughout much of the year. With long, hot summers and frequent rainfall, conditions rarely slow pest activity, allowing insects and rodents to remain active well beyond the typical summer season. Miami ranks fifth nationally for average maximum temperature and eighth for annual precipitation, creating consistently warm and damp conditions that support year-round pest survival and reproduction. It also ranks 6th for population density, increasing the likelihood that infestations can spread between neighboring properties via shared infrastructure.
2. Newark, N.J.
   • Newark’s position is shaped primarily by structural factors rather than climate. The city ranks fourth nationally for housing age and fifth for population density, indicating that ageing buildings and shared infrastructure significantly increase the likelihood of pest entry and spread. 
3. Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
   • Fort Lauderdale ranks third overall, reinforcing the role of climate-driven pest risk in coastal Florida cities. The city ranks sixth for average maximum temperature and twelfth for annual precipitation, producing warm, moisture-rich conditions that support pest survival and reproduction throughout much of the year.
4. Providence, R.I.
   • Providence’s position in the top five illustrates how structural factors can elevate pest risk even in cooler climates. The city ranks tenth for housing age and eleventh for population density, reflecting closely packed and ageing buildings that are more vulnerable to pest entry and internal spread.
5. Jersey City, N.J.
   • Jersey City presents one of the clearest examples of density-driven pest risk. Ranking seconnd nationally for population density and fifth for housing age, the city’s tightly packed and older housing infrastructure creates ideal conditions for infestations to spread between properties. Even without extreme heat or rainfall, pests can move efficiently through shared walls, plumbing systems and waste infrastructure.

About Excel Pest Services

Excel Pest Group strives to use an integrated pest management (IPM) approach to best fit the needs of its customers and the environments in which they live. Excel is partnered with Johns Hopkins Lyme Research Center, providing them with key field knowledge and outcome data to improve Lyme Disease outcomes.

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Australian PMPs join in on climbing for a cure fundraiser

An all-Australian team of pest control professionals aim to summit Nepal’s Mera Peak (21,247 feet) in October 2026 to raise funds for Parkinson’s disease research. Mera Peak is in the Himalayas and is Nepal’s highest trekking peak (and the world’s second highest after Aconcagua in Argentina).

The expedition is a “Peak for Parkinson’s” charity climb, supporting the Shake It Up Australia Foundation which funds Parkinson’s research. Shake It Up is an Australian affiliate of the Michael J. Fox foundation. The team invites pest managers worldwide to join this cause: professionals from other countries who have experience with the impact of Parkinson’s or wish to contribute can participate in the climb or donate. A QR code linking to our official donation page will be provided with the press kit for easy contributions. The team invites PMP’s internationally to join our team and benefit from the physical and mental health development that such a challenge inspires and provides.

“This mission combines our passion for pest management with a fight against Parkinson’s,” said team leader Peter McCarthy (Pest IT, Melbourne, Aus.), in a news release. “Pests challenge us daily; Parkinson’s challenges society. We’re showing that pest managers can take on any summit – even mountains – to support a cure.” Parkinson’s is a neurodegenerative disease affecting about 10 million people globally (with ~38 Australians diagnosed daily). Since 2011 Shake It Up Australia has co-funded 38 research projects (over A$10.8 million) aimed at slowing or curing the disease, ensuring 100% of all donations go to research.

“From the summit of Mera Peak, you are looking directly across to the highest point of our planet, the summit of Mount Everest – possibly one of the most inspiration icons, experiences and challenges on offer in 2026”. Says Peter  “We would love to invite International Pesties (Aussie slang for pest management professionals), to join use on this expedition”.

IMAGE: PEAK FOR PARKINSON’S

From the summit of Mera Peak, you can see five of the six highest mountains in the world and a for a fleeting moment, the group will be the highest group of PMP’s Globally. This is a call to action in self-development as well as bringing awareness to this hideous disease.

Expedition Details: The team (7 – 10 members) will trek and climb for 3 weeks in October 2026. They will carry the Australian and Shake It Up flags to Mera Peak’s summit. All climbers are donating personal time and funds to the project. Sponsorship and merchandise are available with 100% of proceeds going to the Shake It Up foundation in Australia.

To support the effort, visit: https://shakeitupfundraisers.raiselysite.com/t/peak-for-parkinsons

Follow the journey here: facebook.com/peakforpakinsons

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Unified Purchasing Group: Exclusive Discounts

UPG members enjoy exclusive discounts on leading brands, including Verizon Wireless, Staples, ADP, UniFirst and more. Simply join the 55,000-plus other smart businesses already saving money with the power of group purchasing. Becoming a UPG member is free and easy, and there are no purchasing minimums or obligations.

About UPG

Unified Purchasing Group (UPG) is a group purchasing organization, otherwise known as a “GPO.” UPG combines the purchasing power of collective businesses to leverage better pricing, improved service levels, and dedicated account representation from suppliers. Leveraging a GPO increases your buying power and can simplify your procurement processes. The wide-reaching network and negotiating power of a GPO is challenging for an individual procurement professional to match on their own.

A GPO enables the spend from various industries to combine and increase buying power for individual private entities and it works for businesses of all size, from small businesses to large enterprise operations. When you partner with a GPO like UPG and utilize our exclusive contracts, you can grow market share in your industry quickly with no up front costs. It’s free to become a member and there are no long term contracts or purchasing minimums, so you have nothing to lose.

UPG has been a proud supporter of the pest management industry for nearly two decades, and as a long-time sponsor of PestWorld, we are pleased to help pest management professionals across the country save money. We partner with brands you know and trust to bring you savings on the products and services you need to run your business. UPG has more than 50,000 companies who are using their free membership to secure exclusive discounts to lower their spend and increase their competitive edge in today’s market.

Visit online today to increase your organization’s purchasing power and save.

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Green Pest Solutions opens new headquarters

Green Pest Solutions recently unveiled its new headquarters in West Chester, Pa., celebrating the occasion with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by leadership and team members.

The new 8,000-square-foot headquarters was designed around the company’s people, featuring 22 newly renovated offices, a 1,500-square-foot training room, three distinctive conference rooms, multiple inviting common areas and a 1,110-square-foot café.

The ceremony, attended by team members and leadership, signals the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the organization as it continues to expand across the region.

IMAGE: GREEN PEST SOLUTIONS

Today, Green Lawn Fertilizing/Green Pest Solutions serves more than 65,000 customers across the region with a team of over 393 employees.

Each detail reflects Green Pest Solutions’ commitment to a collaborative, innovative workplace that supports long-term growth and creates more opportunities for the entire team.

“This building represents our next chapter — a place to grow and attract the very best in our industry,” said Matt Jesson, founder and CEO, in a news release. “When our people grow, our customers win, and that’s how our company grows every year.”

Check out the ribbon cutting recap.

About Green Pest Solutions

Together, Green Lawn Fertilizing/Green Pest Solutions, which is headquartered in West Chester, Pa., has more than 393 team members and 65,000-plus customers. The company is known for its customer service rating and guaranteed results through its commitment to quality.

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