Pest Posse TV to host M&A-focused live stream

Are you considering selling your business? Pest Posse TV is set to host Stuart Aust and Chris Aust of The Aust Group to discuss the current state of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and how to prepare your company for a successful exit. The live stream will take place on April 6, 2026, at 11 a.m. Eastern.

The live stream will take place on April 6, 2026, at 11 a.m. Eastern. IMAGE: PEST POSSE TV

In this live stream, the Aust’s will discuss:

• Market trends: Why the pest control industry is so strong right now and how long high valuations might last.
• The rise of private equity (PE): How many PE firms are active in our industry and why they are so interested in Pest Management.
• What buyers want: The key metrics and data points purchasers look for in a well-run business.
• Owner insights: Typical ages of owners looking to exit and why so many are choosing to sell today.
• Preparation: The benefits of selling to PE and why getting a valuation is vital before going to market.

How to join

Follow this link, enter your email and full name to register and monitor your inbox for reminders.

About The Aust Group

The Aust Group is a premier M&A firm dedicated to the pest control industry, helping owners achieve the best possible outcomes through expert guidance and experience.

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J.F. Oakes: Pro-Pest Silverfish Trap

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J.F. Oakes’ Pro-Pest Silverfish trap includes a highly effective, specially formulated, individually packaged, exclusive attractant that is appealing to both common silverfish (Lepisma saccharinum) and grey or long-tailed silverfish (Ctenolepisma longicaudatum).

The Pro-Pest Silverfish trap is available as two traps per sheet, allowing flexibility of having two smaller traps (each at 4.5 x 3.75 x 0.75 inch) or one larger trap (9 x 3.75 x 0.75 inch).

Pro-Pest Silverfish traps are manufactured with heavy-duty cardboard, a printed black interior and double-sided tape for easy placement.

Easy-to-follow directions and a tracking chart are printed on the bottom of each trap. Pro-Pest Silverfish traps are discreet and easily placed to pinpoint silverfish infestations.

Contact your local distributor for pricing and availability, or contact J. F. Oakes at 800-844-9296 or sales@jfoakes.com.

About J.F. Oakes Sales & Marketing

As a salesman of termite and rodent control products for a major chemical manufacturer for 26 years, Jim Oakes worked closely with both industry distributors and pest control companies all over the southeastern U.S. Recognizing a need for product lines specifically designed for the pest control industry, Oakes founded J.F. Oakes Sales & Marketing in May 1989.

With his experience and knowledge of termites and treatments, the first lines Oakes introduced were drill bits and spray hoses. Sheffield Masonry Drill Bits were designed with an emphasis on using quality European steel for durability and a full selection of shanks, diameters and lengths commonly used by pest control companies. Chemtrol, now known as Chemoak, was designed with consideration to chemical resistance, safety factors, working pressures, flexibility and ease of use.

Nearly four decades later, the product lines of J.F.Oakes Sales & Marketing include not only equipment, but encompass a wide range of products, including:

• Advantage Flying Insect and Yellow Jacket Traps
• Pro-Pest Professional Lures for Rodents and Nuisance Wildlife
• XLure Pheromone Monitoring Traps
• Pro-Pest and Safestore brands
• Pro-Pest Pantry & Clothes Moth Traps
• Pro-Pest Crawling Insect Traps

J.F.Oakes Sales & Marketing sells its products through distributors in the U.S., Canada and internationally.

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Start-up journeys: Why free marketing is infectious

I recently rewatched the 2013 Brad Pitt horror movie World War Z, and I’m always amazed at how quickly the virus spreads from person to person but skips over people who are sick, diseased or dying. The virus seems to know that these victims can’t help it spread.

Slow-growing companies often have marketing plans in place that are a lot like the infirm. Your promotions are dead or without traction, so your message isn’t being spread by your “zombies.” To grow your company at a ravenous rate, you need a marketing plan that prioritizes movement and connection.

Key takeaways

• Focus on relationships: For start-ups, personal connections and handshakes remain the most effective and cost-efficient ways to grow a customer base.
• Utilize low-cost channels: Leverage local Chambers of Commerce, Facebook business groups and community trade shows to increase your “sales force” for free.
• Avoid premature SEO spending: Companies with less than $1 million in revenue should avoid expensive ad campaigns and focus on local networking.
• Monetize your expertise: Offering coaching or advice to “maybe” customers can build trust and eventually convert them into recurring clients.

Fostering local relationships

Melisa Arnold, ACE, owner of Horizon Pest Solutions in New Cambria, Kan., recently spoke with me about free or almost-free marketing ideas to help grow her two-person operation. With projected sales of $300,000 this year, Arnold is looking for more growth, and she’s finding it through the power of “infectious” networking.

In this era of search engine optimization (SEO) and door-knocking, many start-ups are forgetting the most important part of growing their business: relationships. Handing out business cards and shaking hands is still the most effective way to spread your message. It costs almost zero dollars and, in my experience, the relationships you build are much stronger than those built door-to-door.

Pete’s favorite free marketing tactics

Networking can consist of many categories, but here are some of my favorite ways to build a presence without a massive budget:

• Professional referrals: Hand out cards to Realtors, home inspectors and real estate lawyers.
• Community involvement: Partner with local chambers of commerce and join networking groups to passively increase your sales force.
• Digital reciprocity: Share Facebook posts that promote other local businesses—which, in return, encourages them to promote your company.
• Face-to-face events: Participate in home and garden shows, trade shows and vendor appreciation days.
• Social proof: Publicize referrals from happy customers to build immediate trust.

The risk of expensive SEO

Small companies should stay away from expensive SEO marketing as if they were bloodsuckers from 2009’s Zombieland. There are many dollar-eating SEO companies and picking the wrong one can be extremely costly.

My rule of thumb is: if you have less than $1 million in revenue, don’t spend money on expensive ad campaigns. Instead, shake hands, kiss babies and like people’s posts on Facebook.

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Making the strategy work

Arnold has grown her business through triannual services and termite treatments, but she has done an especially great job at growing commercial accounts via her past work history in the grain industry. By building strong relationships with local elevators, she is currently signing up four more accounts for a total of 26 locations.

She has also taken an unusual approach by reaching out to “maybe” customers—people who didn’t buy services after the initial phone call. She teaches them how to do smaller jobs and what products to use. So far, she has convinced nearly a dozen clients to pay for her expertise and coaching. She has even flipped a handful of them into recurring clients after they failed at eliminating the problem on their own.

Conclusion: Spreading the message

Like the movie 28 Days Later, the goal is to “infect” your local area with your company’s great products and services. You don’t need a massive ad spend to make an impact; you just need to be active in your community. As a cowbell-seeking Christopher Walken might say, “I have a fever! And the only prescription is more Horizon Pest Solutions!”

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Zoëcon: Mosquito Control Products

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Targeting both adult mosquitoes and mosquito larvae sets the stage for a complete mosquito management program:

• Altosid larvicide products stop mosquitoes before they ever take flight and are available in multiple formulations to suit any application.
• Altosid Briquets (PCO Pack) and Altosid Pro-G granules offer easy, targeted placement in standing water.
• Altosid Liquid Larvicide Mosquito Growth Regulator treats larger bodies of water with precision.
• For perimeter protection, Precor Outdoor F-T-M delivers long-lasting control against adult mosquitoes, rounding out a powerful, comprehensive management program.

About Zoëcon Professional Products

Central Life Sciences’ Zoëcon Professional Products offer insect growth regulators, adulticides and other pest management solutions to control bed bugs, cockroaches, fleas, flies, ants and other pests in both residential and commercial markets.

According to CLS’ online history, Zoëcon was founded by Dr. Carl Djerassi, where his team was able to commercially produce a group of molecules called insect growth regulators (IGRs) which revolutionized insect control by introducing a method that interferes with the development and reproduction of insects. Beginning with methoprene, and the later discovery of hydroprene and kinoprene, these compounds became the building blocks of the comprehensive Zoëconportfolio of insect control solutions.

About Central Life Sciences

Central Life Sciences products are a part of Central Garden & Pet Co. Central Life Sciences is dedicated to creating healthier environments and making life better for people, plants and companion animals around the world. As inventors of insect growth regulator technology more than 50 years ago, the founders of Central Life Sciences pioneered biorational pest control: using the insect’s chemistry as a means to reduce pest populations.

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LabelSDS.com: Two New Features

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LabelSDS.com, an innovator and leader in digital label and safety data sheet (SDS) books, introduces both the Lock N Load Download Button and the Label and SDS Revision Indicator.

Lock N Load gives you access to your company’s labels and SDS when in remote areas with no cell service or Wi-Fi by letting you download your company’s labels and SDS onto your device with one click of a button.

The Label & SDS Revision Flashing Indicator visually notifies you of any updated labels and/or SDS in your list.  The Current Label and Current SDS Buttons will flash if there has been an update in the last 30 days. 

Visit LabelSDS.com or call 904-609-0123 for more information.

About LabelSDS.com

LabelSDS.com is a web-based program with more than 6,800 product labels and safety data sheets (SDS) specific to the pest and turf industries. You can create your own company digital label and SDS “book” with the products your company uses. 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 SDSs 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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Professional Pest Management Alliance releases annual organizational report

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The Professional Pest Management Alliance (the Alliance), which drives demand for professional services through innovative marketing programs, released its 2025 Annual Report, displaying one of the organization’s most successful years in its nearly three-decade history. From a bold brand evolution to record-shattering media results, 2025 was defined by innovation and measurable impact that delivered billions of impressions to consumers nationwide.

“From fresh new strategies to the consistent excellence of our core programs, these pages tell the story of what we set out to do and how it all came to life,” said Dr. Jim Fredericks, PMP contributor and executive director for the Alliance. “We packed a lot into twelve months, all of it driven by a shared commitment to putting the value of professional pest control front and center for every consumer we reach.”

New look, same mission

Among the year’s biggest milestones was the Alliance’s brand refresh, marking a strategic evolution that modernized the organization’s identity while reinforcing its core mission: to grow, promote, protect and defend the industry. The result of extensive board collaboration and member input, the rebrand positions the Alliance for even greater impact in the years ahead.

“This evolution was more than a fresh coat of paint; it’s a statement of where we’re heading: forward, together” said Bobby Jenkins, chairman of the Alliance, ABC Home & Commercial Services, Austin, Texas. “But one thing hasn’t changed. When we work as a united front to advocate and advance our industry, nothing is stopping us.”  

What made the difference in 2025?

These programs put the right message in front of the right people at the right time, building consumer trust and creating new demand for professional pest control across every channel.

• Consumer media relations: The year-round media program positions the National Pest Management Association’s team of board-certified entomologists and medical advisors as the go-to experts on pest prevention and public health. This puts us in front of consumers through the outlets they already trust, from local TV news to national digital publications like USA Today, ABC News and The Weather Channel.
• Seasonal forecasts: Vector Sectors was rebranded as the Public Health Pest Index, directly connecting pest activity to public health in a way that resonates with consumers and media alike. The Bug Barometer® went interactive on PestWorld.org, giving people a personalized, regional look at what’s coming.
• “Bed Bugs Exposed”: With a significant number of Americans unable to identify a bed bug, this large-scale summer campaign met travelers exactly as peak season ramped up, educating them on the risks and the value of professional treatment.
• Social media and influencers: Meeting consumers where they spend their time with scroll-stopping content designed to educate them on prevention, seasonal pest threats and the value of working with a pro. Strategic influencer partnerships with creators brought credible pest expertise to entirely new audiences, adding over 1.3 million views from people who may have never heard of or considered professional pest control before.
• Public service announcements: The newest chapter in the Alliance’s award-winning PSA program, “Coffee Date” shines a light on the hidden link between household pests and childhood asthma — a connection most people don’t know exists.  
• Bugs without borders survey: Conducted with the University of Florida, this research uncovered pest trends and consumer behaviors that give consumers and the whole industry smarter, more targeted intelligence to act on.

The Alliance’s moving into the future

Over the past two decades, the use of professional pest management among higher-income homeowners has more than doubled, adding roughly 10 million households to the market. Rather than shifting demand from one company to another, the Alliance creates new demand by educating people who may not have been thinking about professional pest control at all and turning awareness into action.

“The best is yet to come,” added Fredericks. “Beyond our tried-and-true programming, we’re adapting to modern approaches, and I can’t wait for what’s next.”

About the Professional Pest Management Alliance

The Professional Pest Management Alliance is the voice of the industry, driving demand for professional pest control through innovative marketing programs that educate consumers and earn their trust. Since 1997, the Alliance has grown awareness of the essential role pest management professionals play in protecting health, food and property, creating market conditions that help businesses of all sizes grow stronger, faster.

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Franklin Pest Solutions sponsors interns for Purdue Bug Bowl

Franklin Pest Solutions recently announced it is sponsoring two interns at the 2026 Purdue University Bug Bowl taking place on April 18. The two student interns are 21-year old Aster Barajas, along with 21-year old Aiden Bemis, who is returning for a second year.

Barajas takes on first Bug Bowl

Barajas is from Hammond, Ind., where their love of bugs started early. Having grown up with computers, they started looking on the internet for information about bugs, where they realized that not only did so many people love bugs, but that they could pursue a career in entomology.

“A lot of things happened when I was young that were challenging, but insects have always been around,” Barajas said in a news release. “They brought me comfort in tumultuous times.”

Barajas is a senior majoring in entomology with a minor in natural resources and environmental sciences, making them a natural for the Bug Bowl internship prior to applying to graduate school for entomology or agroecology.

“My plan includes insects and a future decorated with things in the world that are often too small to notice,” they said. “My favorite bug right now is the Blue Orchard bee. It’s so cute and comes in such fun iridescent blue and olive colors. Bugs are really beautiful creatures if you take the time to look at them.”

Barajas’s interests include soil sciences, which they say will make them a better scientist and help in understanding the environment. “At Bug Bowl, I’m most excited about seeing the people and helping to educate everyone about the wonders of the world just under our feet.”

After Bug Bowl, Barajas will return to work at the insect biodiversity and diagnostics lab where they have been working.

Bemis returns to Bug Bowl for second year

Bemis is from Middlebury, Ind., where he will be graduating this spring with a degree in accounting. Following graduation, he plans to enroll in the MS in accounting program at the Daniels School of Business at Purdue and will take the CPA exams the following year.

In the meantime, Bemis is looking forward to Bug Bowl and has helped spread the word about the upcoming event where he enjoys seeing how several departments come together to put on a big production.

“Working as a Bug Bowl intern has shown me that bugs are a great way to bring the community together,” he said. “I love how they spark curiosity in people of all ages. It makes science accessible and fun.” In sparse spare time, Bemis and his fiancée have been training for a half marathon. During long runs, he has also noticed new bugs out buzzing around.

“I will always have a soft spot for fireflies,” Bemis said. “They are such a nostalgic part of Indiana summers and a great example of how insects can create a sense of wonder.”

Inside Franklin Pest’s sponsorship

This is the fifth year Franklin has sponsored Bug Bowl interns.

“Being in pest control is all about balance and Bug Bowl is a great way to learn about that. Humans and nature will always have to be in harmony,” Janelle Iaccino, known as ‘The Bug Girl,’ said in a news release. “Finding the right balance so you’re not disturbing the ecosystem is critical and we can have a lot of fun seeing natural wonder along the way.”

Bug Bowl started as a cockroach race more than 30 years ago by a Purdue entomology professor. The event is part of the Purdue College of Agriculture Spring Fest each year. It offers an array of vibrant, interactive activities for the entire family, including petting bugs at a live bug zoo, visiting the Cockroach Colosseum and becoming familiar with favorite insects.  The Bug Bowl art show is always a favorite and is expected to generate more than 1,200 original drawings of bugs from kids from around the area.

About Franklin Pest Solutions, LLC

Since 1929, Franklin Pest Solutions and sister company Rose Pest Solutions have been trusted in the Midwest to keep homes and businesses free from insects, rodents and more.  Using cutting-edge technology, environmentally friendly methods and personalized unique solutions, Franklin and Rose are dedicated to creating and maintaining healthier living environments.  Owned by the Dold Family, Franklin Pest Solutions proudly serves communities in Indiana and Kentucky.

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PelGar USA: Roban Foam Bundle Set

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The Roban Foam Bundle Set is an innovative solution designed to protect your residential and commercial accounts from rodents and other pests. The set features a can of Roban Foam and two PelGar Copper Mesh packs of 6 feet each, providing pest-proofing and rodent-blocking capabilities.

The foam fills and seals gaps, cracks and structural openings, while the copper mesh adds a tough, gnaw-resistant barrier that prevents rodents from chewing through treated areas. This integrated approach ensures both immediate sealing and extended durability, making it ideal for foundation gaps, pipe penetrations, utility lines and other high-risk entry points. Designed for pest management professionals, the kit enhances exclusion work by preventing foam damage and improving long-term performance.

Whether you’re dealing with insects, rats or mice, the Roban Foam Bundle Set offers a strong and durable barrier to keep unwanted pests out. Made for larger voids and openings, the foam is not super expanding; it is a neutral color and cures slowly for a dense consistency and strong adhesion. 

About PelGar

Based in the United Kingdom, PelGar provides products and expertise in more than 60 countries worldwide, including the United States. The company supports customers who are directly involved in controlling nuisance pests, national campaigns against the vectors of disease, and local and national Conservation in Partnership (CiP) projects. PelGar’s global network of experienced staff and in-country resources guarantee an exceptional level of service.

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Crawlspace Depot: New configuration for 12 mil liner

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Crawlspace Depot is excited to add a new roll size to its most popular liner: The 12 Mil Reinforced Crawl Space Liner is now available in a 4-foot-by-100-foot configuration! This is ideal for those who want to use this liner on their walls or have a narrow area on the floor that needs to be covered. This reinforced polyethylene liner is generally used as a vapor barrier to cover all of the ground in the crawlspace. All edges are sealed to the wall liner with tape, and also sealed to the wall liner at all piers.

Crawlspace Depot now carries have five different liner thicknesses available in various colors and configurations: 6, 8, 10, 12 and 20 mil. 

About Crawlspace Depot

Based in Greensboro, N.C., CrawlSpace Depot is your one-stop-shop online for all your crawlspace installation and maintenance needs. It carries a full line of reinforced polyethylene wall and floor liners, tapes, dehumidifiers, insulation, sump pumps, adhesives, cleaners, odor control, moisture detection instruments, and a variety of tools and accessories. Founded in 2011 by Pest Management Professional Hall of Famer Billy Tesh (Class of 2017), who is also president and co-founder of the Greensboro-based pest control services firm Pest Management Systems Inc. (PMi), CrawlSpace Depot carries industry-trusted brands and offers a variety of training videos and user support by phone and online.

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Massey Services promotes several company leaders

Over the past month, Massey Services has promoted several company leaders to new positions. Continue reading below to learn about each of them and click on each photo to learn more.

Farrell appointed to director of geographic information systems 

Massey Services announced the promotion of James Farrell to director of geographic information systems (GIS).

Farrell will oversee all GIS-related initiatives, including service center opening geography design, acquisition revenue mapping, sales strategy mapping and more.

Kopplow promoted to regional manager

Massey Services, recently announced the promotion of Greg Kopplow to regional manager of The Villages region in Central Florida.

Kopplow has held multiple leadership roles across the organization, including managing operations for several Florida and Texas regions and, most recently, overseeing the company’s new construction division.

Massey Services announces 4 company-wide promotions

Gary Heath was promoted to senior division manager of new construction.

Croix Newson was promoted to senior director of business intelligence.

Pooya Pakzadian was promoted to director of customer care.

Dana Hill, a 43-year team member, was appointed to oversee special projects.

About Massey Services

Based in Orlando, Fla., Massey Services is one of the nation’s largest and most respected service companies in the pest management industry. Celebrating 41 years of consecutive profitable growth, Massey Services and its subsidiary organizations employ more than 2,900 team members who provide residential and commercial pest prevention, termite protection, landscape and irrigation services for nearly 1 million customers from 194 Service Centers throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Virginia and Tennessee.

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Arrow Exterminators extends MLB partnership over next decade

Arrow Exterminators and the Atlanta Braves recently announced a long-term extension of their partnership that will continue through the 2036 season, further strengthening a relationship that began in 2013. The agreement comes as the Braves prepare to celebrate their 60th season in Atlanta and continues a partnership that has spanned the entire era of Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta.

“Arrow Exterminators has proudly called Atlanta home since 1964, and the Braves are such an important part of this community,” said Emily Thomas Kendrick, CEO of Arrow Exterminators. “We are proud to continue our partnership with the Braves as they celebrate 60 seasons in Atlanta, and we look forward to supporting the organization and its fans for many years to come.” 

“The Braves are proud to continue our partnership with Arrow Exterminators, a company that shares our strong connection to the Atlanta community,” said Jim Allen, Atlanta Braves senior VP of corporate and premium partnerships. “Arrow has been an important partner throughout the Truist Park era, and we look forward to continuing our relationship in the years ahead.” 

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Through the partnership, Arrow maintains a strong presence at Truist Park with prominent signage placements that are visible to fans both in the stadium and watching Braves broadcasts. These include a static Arrow graphic located on the outfield wall in left field and a rotational graphic positioned behind home plate. 

Call to the Bullpen sponsorship

Arrow also serves as the presenting sponsor of the “Call to the Bullpen” segment during Braves home games on the Braves Radio Network. Since Truist Park opened in 2017, there have been more than 4,300 Calls to the Bullpen during Braves home games. The Braves Radio Network includes 166 affiliates across 100 markets in 10 states, reaching millions of listeners across the Southeast. 

In 2025, Arrow Exterminators named the Atlanta Braves its Sports Partner of the Year, recognizing the strength and impact of the organization’s collaboration. 

About Arrow Exterminators

Family-owned and operated since 1964, Atlanta-based Arrow Exterminators is the largest family-owned pest and termite control company in the United States, ranked by revenue. Arrow boasts a modern fleet of more than 3,600 vehicles, 198 service centers, over 3,600 team members, with revenues exceeding $450 million, and has been named a Top USA Workplace for four years in a row. Featuring QualityPro accreditation by the National Pest Management Association, the company offers innovative and environmentally responsible services to protect homes and businesses.

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Sprague Pest Solutions grows California leadership team

Sprague Pest Solutions recently continued its investment in its growing California footprint with strategic leadership promotions designed to strengthen operations in its Sacramento and Fresno branches.

TOP: Dillion Weaver and David Valdez BOTTOM: Seana Hall and Sonny Roldan

David Valdez, ACE, has been promoted to branch manager of Sprague’s Sacramento branch. Valdez brings deep technical expertise and operational leadership to the role. His promotion reflects Sprague’s commitment to elevating proven leaders who embody the company’s high standards for service excellence and customer partnership.

To further bolster the Sacramento branch, Sprague also promoted Sonny Roldan to operations manager. Roldan joined Sprague at the end of 2025, bringing extensive experience in the food management industry and school district environments. His background also includes a strong foundation in sales, equipping him with a well-rounded perspective on customer needs.

Sprague appointed Seanna Hall as a second operations manager in Sacramento. Hall brings an impressive background in pest management and was recognized as Female Technician of the Year in her previous role. She offers extensive experience in team training, customer success and regulatory compliance, strengthening Sprague’s ability to deliver consistent, uncompromising service. 

In addition, Sprague’s Fresno branch has welcomed its first operations manager, Dillon Weaver. Weaver joined Sprague in 2022 and has played a key role in supporting the company’s California expansion. As Sprague’s newest branch in the state, Fresno is home to many of the nation’s largest food suppliers in the San Joaquin Valley. 

“I am incredibly excited to see our California teams welcome such strong and capable leaders,” said Shane Hartnett, ACE, Director of Operations. “Each of these leaders brings a unique strength that will elevate our service, support our customers and develop our people. California is a critical market for Sprague, and I am looking forward to seeing this region continue to grow and thrive in the coming years.”

About Sprague Pest Solutions

Sprague Pest Solutions, celebrating its 100^th anniversary, delivers comprehensive pest management to highly regulated industries across ten Western states. Since 1926, the family-owned company has advanced the mission that the world deserves to eat safer foods and to live and work in healthier environments, using science-based strategies to protect public health and essential supply chains. 

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Green Pest Solutions donates $100,000 to Philadelphia children’s hospital

From left are Kevin McMahon, CHOP’s senior director of community fundraising and cause marketing, GLF Marketing Manager Emmett Hughes and GLF President and CEO Matt Jesson.

Green Lawn Fertilizing alongside Green Pest Solutions (GLF) recently brought its people-focused mission to life, presenting a $100,000 donation to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) during its annual company kickoff meeting. The donation was accepted in person by a CHOP representative and a family currently receiving care, making the moment especially meaningful for everyone in attendance.

The $100,000 was raised through a customer matching initiative in which GLF pledged $25 for every customer who prepaid for 2026 services, creating a direct connection between customers, employees and the families CHOP serves while reinforcing the company’s role as a champion in the community.

More Green Lawn Fertilizing and Pest Solutions news

The company also continued its annual tradition of raffling off a brand-new, all-expenses-paid F-150 truck to an employee. This year’s winner, Jhoan Navarro, earned eligibility by maintaining a safe driving score of 91 or higher, reflecting the company’s strong culture of safety and accountability.

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About Green Pest Solutions

Green Pest Solutions is one of the largest locally owned and operated pest control companies in the Pa., N.J. and Del. tristate region and one of the 35 largest in the United States. The company has received several accolades for rapid growth, including recognition in the Philadelphia 100, The Philadelphia Business Journal’s Soaring 76 and the INC. 5000.

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SiteOne Landscape Supply acquires Reinders

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SiteOne Landscape Supply recently announced that it has acquired Reinders, a fifth-generation, family-owned distributor of irrigation, agronomics and more with 12 locations across Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas and Minnesota. With more than 150 years of industry leadership, Reinders has become known for its technical expertise, rapid on-site diagnostics, tailored product recommendations and service from a team of trained professionals.

Reinders evaluated multiple options for its future before choosing to partner with SiteOne, citing shared values, a focus on the green industry, strong resources and capabilities and a commitment to preserving its legacy. Reinders will continue operating under its established name, maintaining the customer relationships and service model that have defined the company, while leveraging the full resources and capabilities of SiteOne.

“As a very successful fifth-generation, family-owned company, Reinders is well-known and respected in the green industry for quality and reliability, a commitment to exceptional customer service and for helping their customers succeed — values we share at SiteOne,” said Doug Black, chairman and CEO of SiteOne. “This acquisition expands our ability to offer the full line of landscape supplies to our combined customers, enhances our presence in the market and provides an avenue for further expansion in the growing Midwest market. We’re excited to welcome Ann Reinders and the talented Reinders team to the SiteOne family and look forward to working together to serve landscape professionals throughout the Midwest and beyond.”

“For more than 150 years, we have built a name, a brand and a legacy in the green industry,” said Ann Reinders, VP of operations at Reinders, who will remain with the business following the acquisition. “While the Reinders family has led the company for five generations, it’s our incredible people who have built the brand. SiteOne is the best partner to continue to further the service excellence and quality products the green industry deserves. I look forward to leading Reinders into our next phase, strengthened by the infrastructure, leadership and people-focused approach SiteOne provides.”

“Joining SiteOne allows Reinders to leverage the strengths of both organizations to provide superior customer service well into the future,” said Craig Reinders, CEO of Reinders. Craig will move on to lead Spartan Turf Products, the Reinders family Toro distribution business.  “The alignment between the core values of SiteOne and Reinders creates a powerful foundation, uniquely positioning Reinders to elevate the level of service and support its customers rely on — now and in the years ahead.”

The partnership underscores both companies’ long-term commitment to the green industry and to strengthening the distribution network that turf professionals depend on every day. Customers should continue working with their local Reinders teams as usual while the companies thoughtfully integrate over time.

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Liphatech: TakeDown II series

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For effective control of tough rodent infestations, pest management professionals (PMPs) can turn to TakeDown II. As an acute rodenticide for the professional pest control market, TakeDown II provides faster results than anticoagulant rodenticides, the company says. A lethal dose may be consumed in one night’s feeding, though it may take two or more days for the first dead rodents to appear.

Take Down II’s active ingredient, bromethalin, is effective against house mice, Norway rats and roof rats. It can also be used to fight anticoagulant-resistant rodent populations, especially those in commercial settings.

For PMPs looking to take down rodent populations, this rodenticide is available in two formulation options. The first is an 8-gram soft bait pouch that offers a palatable bait matrix and maintains its integrity even in hot environments. PMPs can also purchase TakeDown II in 14-gram mini blocks, designed with rodent gnawing edges and a center hole for securing on vertical or horizontal rods. TakeDown II mini blocks are registered in all states except Maine.

TakeDown II is one of many intelligent solutions offered by Liphatech and supported by its team of pest control experts. These technical support specialists offer a combined 150 years of experience and can help PMPs to solve complex pest challenges.

About Liphatech

With U.S. headquarters based in Milwaukee, Wis., Liphatech is a worldwide manufacturer of pest control products. It is considered to be the developer of three of the industry’s active ingredients: chlorophacinone, bromadiolone and difethialone. The company was founded in France in 1946 io develop anticoagulants for the treatment of heart patients. It developed chlorophacinone in the 1960s and branded it as Rozol, a family of products that includes grain and pelleted products for field and structural use, and a tracking powder for use in and around structures. In the 1970s, Liphatech developed bromadiolone, its original second-generation rodenticide active ingredient.

The innovations continued with the opening of its U.S. facility in 1987. Research there and in Europe resulted in the discovery of difethialone during the late 1980s, with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency registration as an active ingredient in 1995.

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NPMA announces Impact Award winners for WIPM

The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) recently announced 108 recipients of their 2026 NPMA Impact Awards for Women in Pest Management (WIPM). The Impact Awards, sponsored by FieldRoutes, honor and celebrate exceptional women at all levels within the pest management industry, in any role, including management, technical/service, sales or office staff.

“We’re thrilled to honor these 108 remarkable women in our industry as we celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month. The overwhelming response to our call for nominations reflects the extraordinary impact women continue to make in our field — and the growing recognition of their influence. We look forward to celebrating their inspiring stories and the significant contributions that continue to shape and advance our industry,” said Dominique Stumpf, CEO of the NPMA.

Women working in any function at a pest control company were eligible for consideration. This includes technical/service, sales, management or office staff and nominations were open to individuals from both NPMA member companies, as well as nonmembers. NPMA encouraged nominations from anyone who has a professional relationship with a potential nominee, as well as nominations of individuals who have received state, local or other industry-specific recognition. Each nomination was considered based on the merits of information included in the submissions.

Recipients will be honored during the NPMA’s Women’s Forum, May 19 – 21, in Charlotte, N.C.

Kelley Altland, field sales representative, BASF, Manchester, Conn.

Rachel Arban, operations manager, Insight Pest Solutions Canada, Gloucester, Ontario, Canada

Helon Baldone, foresight onboarding manager, Forshaw, Charlotte, N.C.

Nancy Barton, human resources, Pisgah Pest Control, Brevard, N.C.

Julie Baskerville, Adam’s Pest Control, Inc, Medina, Minn.

Jessa Batryn, pest management technician, Cottage Country Pest Control, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Julie Bimmerman, VP of brands, Rollins Inc, Atlanta, Ga.

Jessi Binkley, pest management professional, Accel Pest and Termite Control, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Brittani Blackburn, office manager, certified applicator, Quality Termite & Pest Control, Inc., Greenville, N.C.

Melanie Bole, builder & community engagement specialist, Chorus, Birmingham, Ala.

Marta Borgeson, administrative assistant III, Ecolab, White Bear Lake, Minn.

Meredith Boyd, technical services coordinator, Waynes Pest Control, Hoover, Ala.

Rhiannon Boyd, operations manager, Walker Pest Management, Greenville, S.C.

Abby Branch, region operations manager, Fox Pest Control, Wellsville, Utah

Kelly Brannon, service center supervisor, Waynes Pest Control, Hoover, Ala.

Jessica Bueche, operations training coordinator, Rentokil-Terminix, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Abagale Burt, team lead, Frontline Pest Control, Orem, Utah

Kim Camera, owner, Urban Canine Pest and Wildlife Solutions, Windsor, S.C.

Dominique Carballo, service technician, Peachtree Pest Control, Woodstock, Ga.

Sheri Carlson, CFO, Adams Pest Control, Medina, Minn.

Desiree Carpintero, operations manager, Aptive Pest Control, Yorba Linda, Calif.

Amanda Carter, service director, Pest End Inc, Plaistow, N.H.

Alicia Caudill, office coordinator, Nisus Corporation, Rockford, Tenn.

Alana Coffell, national administrative manager, Insight Pest Solutions, Ontario, Canada

Kristen Combs-Bicaba, lead benefits specialist, Rentokil Terminix, Omaha, Nebraska

Laura Corbin, integrator & team performance coach, Think Wild Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Pest Control Business Coach, Canton, Ga.

Kristin Coron, Fredericksburg, Virginia

Kate Couron, executive director, East Tennessee Pest Control Association (ETPCA), Charlotte, N.C.

Christina Davis, managing editor, Fox Pest Control, Logan, Utah

Kim Decrescente, brunswick office manager, Bug-N-A-Rug Exterminators, Wilmington, N.C.

Amy DeLaRoche, IPM division leader, MidHill IronWorks (MHI), Hubbardston, Massachusetts

Tara Dempsey, ACE, recruitment and payroll specialist, Frontline Pest Control, Lutherville Timonium, Utah

Tess Dhulst, partner and head of service & operations quebec, Insight Pest Solutions, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Sheila Donatelli, continuing education manager, Rentokil-Terminix, Charlotte, N.C.

Mary Elizabeth Dowless-Fairfax, mergers & acquisitions business development, Anticimex Carolinas, Little River, S.C.

Jennifer Emerson, CFO, Golden Circle Exterminators, Jackson, Tenn.

Jessica Emerson, customer payment supervisor, Terminix, Memphis, Tenn.

Steph Evans, market trainer – florida, Rentokil Terminix, Gainesville, Fla.

Heather Flynn, marketing manager, Ecolab, Bayfield, Wisc.

Angelik Fontanez, commercial operations experience manager, Turner Pest Control, Jacksonville, Fla.

Kristin Fore, CEO, All-Rite Pest Control, Lexington, Ky.

Megan French, instructional designer, Rentokil Terminix, Reidsville, NC, N.C.

Julie Gallagher, HR/AP/bookkeeper, Bug-N-A-Rug Exterminators, Wilmington, N.C.

Jessica Glover, service manager, Hawx Services, Charlotte, N.C.

Shawna Green, inside sales manager, Turner Pest Control, Jacksonville, Fla.

Alexa Rae Hackett, director of operations, Victory Pest & Critter Control LLC, Schertz, Texas

Tae Hargett, senior designer, Rentokil Terminix, New York, N.Y.

Viviana Harrington, VP, corporate & compliance counsel, Aptive Environmental, Provo, Utah

Leah Hazelwood, CEO & marketing strategist, Go Forth Marketing, High Point, N.C.

Katie Hendricks, wilmington branch manager, Bug-N-A-Rug Exterminators, Wilmington, N.C.

Victoria Hickam, product engineer & designer, Evolve One, Stewart, Fla.

Robbie Hudec, VP IT M&A & technology integrations, Rollins Inc, Atlanta, Ga.

Stacey Hudson, insider operations manager, Modern Exterminating, Columbia, S.C.

Bhavini Kamdar, New York, N.Y.

Nisha Pradeepa Kathiresan, head – technical and quality control, Debug Pest Control Services LLC, Dubai, U.A.E

Marty Keane, regional manager, Nisus Corporation, Allen, Texas

Arlette Kiernan, VP of human resources, JP McHale Pest Management, Buchanan, N.Y.

Becky Kuberski, branch manager, Rottler Pest Solutions, St Louis, Mo.

Kanisha Lang, HR coordinator, Peachtree Pest Control, Woodstock, Ga.

Maddy Lee, assistant marketing manager, Ecolab, Minneapolis, Minn.

Isabelle Lucero, technical sales & compliance manager, JT Eaton, Twinsburg, Ohio

Najwa Makhlouf, group director – service assurance, EFS Facilities Management Services, Dubai, U.A.E

Michelle Markle, market manager, Ecolab, Orlando, Fla.

Joleen Matthews, director of PMO & IT at American Pest | strategy, integrations & organizational leadership, American Pest, Columbia, Md.

Kristen Minear, regional manager, Aptive Environmental, Austin, Texas

Jill Minnick, office manager – commercial, SAMCO, Coral Springs, Fla.

Tracy Mitchell, office manager, Pest Management Systems, Inc, Greensboro, N.C.

Ashley Morrison, president, City Wide Exterminating, Locust, N.C.

Ana Nedio, office manager, Northwest Exterminating, Lauderhill, Fla.

Angela Nelson, VP of human resources, Anticimex North America, Port Orange, Fla.

Brittney Oakley, director of commercial sales and marketing, Natural State Pest Control, Lowell, Ark.

Jasmin Parker, owner, co-founder, Sage Solutions Pest Control, Phoenix, Ariz.

Alea Pedroza, Envu area sales manager, pest management – PNW and Hawaii, Envu, Cary, N.C.

Jenny Pierce, Metro Guard, Cleburne, Texas

Kathleen Pretty, owner, Viking Pest Management, Mt Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Tara Priebe, technology workflows and data systems director, Insight Pest Solutions Canada, Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Amanda Ragar, owner, Natural State Pest Control, Lowell, Ark.

Ashleigh Randall, fleet & special projects coordinator, Modern Pest Services, Brunswick, Maine

Janis Reed, director of product development and regulatory, Control Solutions Inc., Pasadena, Texas

Calli Richards, finance manager, Fox Pest Control, Fielding, Utah

Misbah Rizwan, researcher, Private Researcher, Lahore, Punjab

Haily Rogers, termite technician, Rentokil-Terminix, Durant, Oklahoma

Holly Sanefski, business manager, Perimetek Pest Management, Corp, East Syracuse, N.Y.

Alicia Schmitt, office manager, American Pest Management, Junction City, Kan.

Katia Shapovalenko, branch manager, Rose Pest Solutions, Wheeling, Ill.

Keva Shorter, office administrator, Johnson Pest Control, Sevierville, Tenn.

Tiffany Smith, director of client success, Baton Leads, Inc., Gilbert, Ariz.

Machelle Stockstad, region manager, Orkin, Denver, Colo.

Desiree Straubinger, technical field representative, BASF, Orlando, Fla.

Elizabeth Terra, billing specialist, Official Pest Prevention, Elk Grove, Calif.

Julie Tesh-Clark, chief communications officer, Pest Management Systems Inc., Greensboro, N.C.

Vicki Thomas, customer service representative, Prodigy Pest Solutions, Sarasota, Fla.

Antoinette “Toni” Thomas, senior office manager, Stark Exterminators, Homewood, Ala.

Karin Torchia, office manager, Cascade Pest Control, Snohomish, Wash.

Jessica Torre, vice president, Tower Pest Control, Miami Lakes, Fla.

Liliana “Lily” Torres, vice president of human resources, Certus Pest Inc, Tampa, Fla.

Erica Tucker, regional administrative leader, Northwest Exterminating, Carrollton, Ga.

Victoria Turpin, marketing coordinator, Rottler Pest Solutions, St. Louis, Mo.

Erin Vanderfleet, executive assistant, Pest Management Systems, Inc, Greensboro, N.C.

Tia Marie Van Fossen, owner, Mindful Pest & Property Solutions, Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Susan Vien, district manager, Ecolab, Landmark, Manitoba

Lindsey Willis, pest control consultant, Terminix, Fort Walton Beach, Fla.

Jenny Wilson, manager, Trio Pest Control LLC, Fort Wayne, Ind.

Hallie Windman-Kerr, contact center manager, JP McHale Pest Management, Buchanan, N.Y.

Alyse Wolff, director of internal operations, Viking Pest Control, Warren, N.J.

Alysia Wrobel, VP of operations, Kind Pest Control, Raleigh, N.C.

Becca Young, systems and admin manager, Bug-N-A-Rug Exterminators, Wilmington, N.C.

Cathy Zion, commercial administration lead, Viking Pest, Warren, N.J.

About the National Pest Management Association

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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NPMA Women’s Forum registration opens

The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) recently announced that registration for the 2026 Women’s Forum is now open. The event will take place May 19-21 in Charlotte, N.C.

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About the event

Elevate your career at the 2026 Women’s Forum by joining fellow pest management professionals for an inspiring day of learning, networking and collaboration. Share ideas, spark innovation and strengthen connections that will help you and your community thrive.

The welcome event will take place on May 19 and will kick off with keynote speaker Rachel DeAlto, who will share insights into what it means to become a relatable leader. DeAlto is a nationally recognized communication and leadership expert who helps audiences build stronger connections and lead with authenticity. As the author of Relatable and The Relatable Leader, she combines psychology, research and real-world insight into practical takeaways you can use immediately.

Registration

For full details on registration costs, deadlines and cancellation policy, click here.

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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Surinam cockroaches: Biology, behavior and control tips

Surinam cockroaches

The next time you’re at a home improvement retailer account, and you encounter cockroaches in the “lawn and garden” space, take the time to examine them closely. You might just be dealing with Surinam cockroaches (Pycnoscelus surinamensis).

These small, peridomestic cockroaches get their common name from a historical spelling of the Republic of Suriname, a country on the northeastern coast of South America. They are descended from Indian cockroaches (P. indicus), which are native to Southeast Asia.

Key takeaways

• Asexual reproduction: Surinam cockroaches are obligately parthenogenetic; a single nymph can start an entire infestation through cloning.
• Burrowing habits: Unlike many common roaches, this species prefers to burrow into soil, mulch and compost to feed on plant roots and shoots.
• Identification: Adults are just under 1 inch long with a shiny black pronotum and a distinct white band on the leading edge near the head.
• Moisture management: Effective control relies on an IPM approach that focuses on limiting irrigation and thinning plantings to reduce moisture.

Biology and behavior

The adult Surinam cockroach is just under 1 inch long with brown shiny wings with obvious venation. The pronotum is shiny and dark black with small punctations (spots) and has a white band on the leading edge near the head. Its legs are short and contain stiff spines.

Nymphs are solid black, with a shiny anterior (front half of the body) and a dull posterior. Nymphs are sometimes confused with beetles, but most beetles have hardened elytra (sheathlike forewings) forming a line down the middle of the back that cockroaches lack.

This cockroach reproduces asexually and is also ovoviviparous, meaning it gives birth to live young after the eggs hatch internally. A female Surinam may have between 30 and 36 offspring, usually delivered at night. The first meal of the newly born nymphs typically is the remains of their ootheca, which is expelled from the female after giving birth.

The egg-to-adult cycle takes about seven to eight months. The female adult lives about a year and reproduces continually. Males are rarely seen and are sexually nonfunctional when they do occur.

Cloning around

Surinam cockroaches are obligately parthenogenetic, which is a form of asexual reproduction where females exclusively produce offspring from unfertilized eggs. While the progenitor species (Pycnoscelus indicus) exists in both male and female forms and reproduces sexually, the Surinam cockroach is thelytokous parthenogenic.

The Indian cockroach (Pycnoscelus indicus) is the progenitor, or ancestor species of the Surinam cockroach. Females of the two species look virtually identical, as seen by the two individuals on the left. The two male individuals (right) have longer wings and, unlike the rare male Surinam cockroach, these Indian males are fertile. IMAGE: KYLE KANDILIAN, ROACHCROSSING.COM

Think about it: That means a single nymph transported to a new location is enough to start an entire infestation. To demonstrate this, I once captured a nymph and set it up in a jar with some damp soil and a raw carrot for food. Four months later, I had a small colony of Surinams composed of clones of the original nymph. Asexual reproduction continued for a number of generations, with no males ever found.

U.S. distribution and habitat

Surinam cockroaches live outside throughout the southern U.S., where winters are mild. They prefer moist conditions and burrow into humus, mulch, lawn thatch and even compost piles, where they feed on the young shoots and roots of growing plants. In the southwest U.S., where arid conditions predominate, this cockroach thrives within mulch in shaded, irrigated areas because it dehydrates faster than most cockroach species.

Because of its burrowing nature and attraction to plants, this species often is transported in soil, mulch and potted plants and may become established indoors in the soil of house plants. While they rarely exist in high numbers outdoors in the U.S., in heated greenhouses, butterfly houses, zoos and mall atriums, populations can reach the tens of thousands.

Integrated pest management strategies

Because these cockroaches come out at night to feed — or even feed underground on roots — the extent of an infestation may remain hidden until serious damage is caused to plantings.

Effective control requires an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach:

• Moisture control: This should be the prime focus. Limit irrigation and thin out plantings to help prevent moisture buildup.
• Treatments: Sprays and granular treatments are usually effective against this pest.
• Baits: Granular baits can also be utilized as part of a comprehensive program.

The Surinam cockroach is an unusual peridomestic species. With its asexual reproduction and burrowing habits, it is a pest well worth getting to know for any technician servicing accounts with interior or exterior landscaping.

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PBC: Pest Control Insurance

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Protect what matters with PBC: The Pest Control Insurance Experts!

Since 1934, Program Brokerage Corp. 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:

• General Liability
• Property
• Inland Marine
• Umbrella Excess
• Commercial Auto
• Worker’s Compensation
• Nationwide coverage (excluding Alabama, Hawaii, South Dakota and Wyoming)

Customized. Cost-Effective. Trusted. Let PBC handle your insurance needs so you can focus on what you do best: protecting homes and businesses.

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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Veseris: MosquitoCon

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Successful backyard mosquito control starts with the right approach: Target larvae early and control adults where they rest. Veseris helps pest management professionals (PMPs) bring the right pieces together with trusted products, practical tools, and knowledgeable support. That’s why Veseris is proud to offer the trademarked VM Products MosquitoCon Water-Holding Receptacle.

The MosquitoCon is a purpose-built solution that attracts mosquitoes to a discreet and durable container designed for easy deployment around residential, commercial and municipal properties. Its water-holding design mimics natural breeding sites, drawing mosquitoes away from unintended areas and concentrating control efforts where they matter most.

When paired with Natular DT, this system delivers unmatched performance. Natular DT utilizes the active ingredient spinosad, a naturally derived larvicide that offers up to 60 days of residual control — killing larvae before they can develop into biting adults. Its slow-release tablet activates on contact with water, making it an ideal fit for integrated mosquito management programs.

This solution is perfect for PMPs looking to expand or build their backyard mosquito control programs. With its ease of use, long-lasting protection, private-labeling capability, and professional-grade reliability, this combo helps reduce mosquito pressure and elevate service results.

Stay ahead of mosquito season with Veseris — your source for trusted products, expert support and solutions that work.

About Veseris

Veseris has been rooted in the pest control industry for more than four decades, originating from the Van Waters & Rogers (VW&R) acquisition of Namco in the 1970s. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Veseris operates more than 70 ProCenter locations across North America, providing products and digital services like ProTraining to pest management professionals. 

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