Ensystex: Early-Season Rodent Special

Gear up for peak rodent season with the Early-Season Rodent Special from Ensystex, running Oct. 1 , 2026, through Nov. 30, 2026.

Take advantage of limited-time bundle savings on Peti Mouse Stations and Rodenthor Bait:

• Buy 4 Cases Peti Mouse Stations | Get 1 FREE Bucket Rodenthor Bait

• Buy 3 Cases Peti Mouse Stations | Get 1 FREE Micro Torch+ Flashlight

• Buy 2 Cases Peti Mouse Stations + 1 Bucket Rodenthor Bait | Get 1 FREE Micro Torch+ Flashlight

Newly introduced by Ensystex, the PETI Mouse Station delivers maximum placement versatility in a compact footprint. Designed with an ultra-low clearance profile of just 1.5 inches (5 × 4 × 1.5 inches), it fits seamlessly into tight, restricted spaces where traditional stations cannot go. The PETI station features integrated screw knockouts for secure mounting and a single-key operation for fast, efficient servicing. Cost-effective and built for fast deployment, it is packaged in cases of 72 stations.

About Ensystex

Ensystex was founded in 1994 by pest control operators intent on changing the landscape of the professional pest control industry. Ensystex has the expertise to synthesize, source, formulate, manufacture, promote and distribute a wide range of products to pest management professionals. With products for termite and general pest control — as well as turf and ornamental — the company sells to thousands of pest and turf and ornamental management professionals around the world. Products include:

• Abathor
• Accuthor
• Adjuthor
• Bithor
• Borathor
• Cane Catcher
• CleanRest Encasements
• Exterra
• Isophthor
• Maxxthor
• Prothor
• Rodenthor
• Thor Micro Torch +
• Vectothor
• Zythor

Ensystex is also an authorized distributor of the Nature-Cide line of products, which include:

• Nature-Cide All Purpose Concentrate
• Nature-Cide Pest Management X2
• Nature-Cide Insecticidal Dust
  

Free samples of Nature-Cide products are available upon request.

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Report: West Nile virus leads mosquito-borne diseases in U.S.

Pest management professionals (PMPs) and more importantly, their clients, are well aware of diseases transmitted by ticks and mosquitoes because illnesses such as West Nile virus has made headlines lately. Just this week, two people in North Carolina died due to West Nile virus, according to the state’s Department of Health and Human Services, according to The News & Observer.

The data confirm this trend, as a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report tracked the most reported causes of these arboviral diseases, and West Nile virus tops its most recent list.

West Nile virus was the most reported cause of arboviral disease in the United States in 2024, the report showed. In 48 states and the District of Columbia, 1,955 arboviral disease cases were reported in 2024, including 189 deaths. West Nile virus accounted for 1,808 of those cases, or 92 percent of the reported arboviral disease cases. Of those, 173 patients died. Reported West Nile virus cases in 2024 dropped below the 10-year median of 2,162 cases, however.

The second most reported arboviral disease in 2024 was Powassan virus. The 60 cases that year surpassed the previous high of 49 cases in 2023. All 60 patients were hospitalized and nine died. Over the past 21 years, the number of Powassan virus cases increased by an average of 17.5 percent annually, according to the CDC report.

Notably, the Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act was signed into law Sept. 30 of this year to extend federal initiatives to combat tick-borne diseases first established through the Kay Hagan Tick Act. The law is named for former Sen. Kay Hagan, D-N.C., who died in October 2019 from complications of Powassan virus.

“The 2024 data show arboviruses continue to be a significant threat to people’s health in the U.S.,” a CDC spokesperson told Infectious Disease Special Edition. “With no medicines or vaccines available to treat or prevent arboviruses endemic in the U.S., it is especially important for people at higher risk to take steps to prevent mosquito and tick bites, particularly as there has been an early and strong start to the arboviral season in 2026.”

The CDC offers tips on how to prevent tick and mosquito bites. It acknowledges exposure to ticks may occur year-round, and mosquitoes may be active day and night. PMPs can share the CDC’s tips with clients to help them reduce exposure that may make them sick.

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AXN enters Houston market

Phoenix, Ariz.-based AXN Growth Partners has partnered with Spring, Texas-based GreenForce Pest Solutions, which serves the Houston market.

Founded in 2015 by “TheBugBrothers” Blair, Clint, Lars, Cody and Gordon Martinson, GreenForce’s mission statement is We cultivate a strong family through integrity and hard work to create Pest Free Living.

“Houston is an important market for AXN, and we’re excited to enter it alongside a company like GreenForce,” Brent Agee, CEO of AXN Growth Partners, said in a news release. “Blair, Clint, Lars, Cody and Gordon have done an incredible job building GreenForce, and I want to thank the Martinson brothers for trusting AXN with the next chapter of the business. Blair will continue leading GreenForce as brand president, and our role is to support him and his team with the resources, infrastructure, and experience needed to take GreenForce to the next level.”

“We had the opportunity to consider multiple potential partners, so it was important for us to find the right fit for our team and the future of GreenForce,” Blair Martinson, co-founder and brand president of GreenForce Pest Solutions, said in the news release. “AXN stood out because they understand the pest control industry, value what we’ve built, and share our ambition for where we can take the business. Knowing I could continue leading GreenForce while gaining the resources and support to accelerate our growth made AXN the right partner for us.”

About GreenForce Pest Solutions

Founded by the Martinson brothers, GreenForce Pest Solutions is a Spring, Texas-based pest control company serving customers throughout the greater Houston area. With its Bug Tested, Mother Approved approach, GreenForce says it has built its business around “dependable service, strong customer relationships and a commitment to protecting the homes and families it serves.”

About AXN Growth Partners

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

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Innolytics: OvoControl Urban Feeder

The OvoControl Urban Feeder is a state-of-the-art pigeon control solution designed for effective and precise bait distribution in public spaces. It is designed for permanent installation in public spaces such as parks, plazas, parking lots and other hard or paved surfaces where pigeons tend to gather. Resembling a trash receptacle, it seamlessly blends into its surroundings, ensuring minimal visual disruption. The protective cage at the base secures its advanced feeding mechanism, resulting in a robust and reliable solution for dispensing OvoControl.

About Innolytics

Innolytics is based in La Qunita, Calif. It is a privately held company developing contraceptive technology for wildlife. Innolytics’ product, OvoControl (brand of nicarbazin) represents contraceptive control for birds. OvoControl is available directly to pest management professionals through Innolytics or industry distributors.

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Arrow Exterminators celebrates record-breaking year

Atlanta, Ga.-based Arrow Exterminators held its annual Fiscal Year Leadership Summit July 29 and 30 to celebrate a record-breaking 2025-2026 fiscal year.

More than 500 team members and partners descended on the Omni Hotel in Atlanta, where Arrow Exterminators recognized outstanding achievements from across the company, including surpassing $475 million in total revenue.

The event also set the stage for continued growth in 2026-2027, as the company introduced its new internal fiscal year theme, “Lead Every Day: Chasing Greatness.”

Arrow Exterminators was founded in 1964 and is the largest family-owned pest and termite control company in the United States, ranked by revenue. Chairman of the Board Joe Thomas is a Pest Management Professional Hall of Famer (Class of 2009).

Words to live by: Arrow Exterminators President and COO Tim Pollard said the “Lead Every Day: Chasing Greatness” theme refers to “the choices we make every day, how we support our teams, and how we continue raising the bar for ourselves and our company.” (PHOTO: KELLI PRICE PHOTOGRAPHY)

The dream team: The Fiscal Year Leadership Summit brought together company executives, managers and corporate support teams to recognize outstanding achievements. Pictured from left are President and COO Tim Pollard, Service Center Manager Chris Sprinkle, VP of Benefits Hali Smith, Service Center Manager Joe Conway, Chief Administrative Officer Shay Runion and CEO Emily Thomas Kendrick. (PHOTO: KELLI PRICE PHOTOGRAPHY)

A joint celebration: The Fiscal Year Leadership Summit marked the nation’s 250th birthday with festive décor such as this creative “cake,” which looked good enough to eat. (PHOTO: PMP STAFF)

Class(y) reunion: More than 500 Arrow Exterminators team members and partners attended the two-day event. Presentations held during lunch and dinner gave attendees the opportunity to catch up with old friends and treasured colleagues. (PHOTO: PMP STAFF)

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Register now for virtual training in Spanish

The Maryland State Pest Control Association (MSPCA), the Virginia Pest Management Association (VPMA) and other partnering organizations will offer a 100 percent virtual, live-streaming Spanish-Language Pest Control Training Course, designed to provide professional pest management education entirely in Spanish, on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern.

The course is intended for Spanish-speaking applicators who are preparing to become Registered Technicians, as well as currently certified technicians seeking recertification credits in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia, but is open to anyone who is looking for solid pest control training.

By offering the training entirely in Spanish and in a fully virtual format, the organizing sponsors hope to make professional education more accessible, support workforce development, and help Spanish-speaking pest management professionals strengthen their technical knowledge and meet certification requirements without the need to travel.

Recertification credits have been approved in Maryland for Categories 3A, 3C, 6, 7A, 10, and CORE. Credits have also been applied for in:

• Pennsylvania: Categories 06, 07, 10, 11, and 18
• Virginia: Categories 3A, 3B, 6, 7A, and 10
• West Virginia: Categories 4A, 7, 8A, and 11

The cost to attend is $50 per person. Because this is a live virtual training, each participant must register with an individual email address in order to receive a personalized Zoom access link and meet attendance requirements for certification or recertification credit.

Pest management companies are encouraged to share this opportunity with Spanish-speaking employees who may benefit from certification preparation or continuing education. For additional information or to register, visit https://tinyurl.com/spanish-pesticide-training.

About MSPCA & VPMA

The Maryland State Pest Control Association and the Virginia Pest Management Association represent and supports pest management professionals through education, training, industry resources, and professional development opportunities. This event is co-sponsored by the Maryland Department of Agriculture, the Virginia Department of Agriculture, the University of Maryland, Virginia Tech and West Virginia University.

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Fall leaf cleanup can triple tick pressure: How PMPs can advise clients

Fall is prime time for yard cleanup, and many of your clients will soon be firing up their leaf blowers to clear their lawns of falling leaves and branches before winter sets in.

A common recommendation is to keep a well-maintained property to comabat a wide range of pest problems. But advising your clients on exactly how they manage the accumulation of landscape debris, especially leaf litter, can be just as important in reducing tick pressure as we approach the colder months.

A 2020 study published in the Journal of Medical Entomology looked at the impacts of blowing leaves into the wooded edge of a property rather than bagging or composting them. Researchers found that properties with accumulated leaf piles had up to three times more host-seeking nymphs of the blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis) than in untouched natural edges or the surrounding forest, compared to those properties where leaves were removed.

Thick leaf litter traps moisture and moderates temperature, creating a perfect refuge for the nymphs. By concentrating leaves along the transitional edge where lawns met woods, homeowners unintentionally created a prime tick habitat where their family and pets are most likely to pass through on a daily basis. Plus, when you consider that rats and mice also use brush piles to overwinter, you now have a perfect storm of rodent harborage and tick habitat that could encourage disease transmission.

This fall, encourage your clients to rethink where their yard debris ends up. Recommend bagging leaves for curbside pickup or composting rather than blowing or raking them toward the woods. If a landscaping contractor handles the property, ask that collected leaves be hauled offsite, or at least moved well away from high-traffic lawn edges instead of piled at the property line.

Mowing and trimming vegetation along that same transition zone adds another layer of protection, keeping the border drier, sunnier and far less hospitable to questing ticks.

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