Yonkers, N.Y.-based Suburban Pest Control, announced the addition of Timothy Best, MSPH, BCE, as its new Director of Training.
Best, a board-certified entomologist with more than 21 years of experience in pest management, brings a unique combination of field expertise and scientific knowledge. He began his career as a commercial pest control technician and advanced into technical services. Holding a Master of Science in Public Health and a Bachelor’s degree in Natural Science and Mathematics, Best is also a certified pesticide course instructor in New York and New Jersey.
His role at Suburban will focus on training both technicians and customer service professionals to understand the biology and habits of local pests, ensuring every treatment plan is rooted in Integrated Pest Management and delivers maximum effectiveness.
Ken Unger, President of Suburban Pest Control, said, “At Suburban, we’ve always believed that knowledge is the foundation of effective pest management. Bringing Tim aboard raises the bar even higher. His expertise ensures that our team stays ahead of evolving pest challenges and continues to deliver exceptional service to our customers.”
Best added, “What excites me most about joining Suburban Pest Control is the commitment to both people and science. By training every team member to truly understand the biology behind the pests we encounter, we can deliver smarter, more sustainable solutions. At the end of the day, it’s about protecting our communities and improving our customers’ quality of life.”
For over 50 years, Suburban Pest Control has been protecting homes and businesses across the New York region with innovative solutions and a commitment to customer care. With the addition of Timothy Best, the company reinforces its dedication to science-driven service and industry leadership.
About Suburban Pest Control
Founded in 1974, Suburban Pest Control is a family-owned and operated company serving Westchester, Rockland and New York City. As proud members of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) and QualityPro certified, Suburban upholds the industry’s highest standards of professionalism, safety and environmental responsibility.
Bell Laboratories is pleased to announce the promotion of Patrick Lynch, ACE, to executive VP and chief commercial officer, effective Nov. 1, 2025.
In this expanded leadership role, Lynch will oversee all of Bell’s sales divisions (Bell, International, Motomco and Scott’s), along with marketing, regulatory, research and development (R&D) and purchasing functions.
“Since joining Bell in 2006, Pat has consistently demonstrated strategic vision and strong leadership,” said Steve Levy, Bell Laboratories president and CEO, and a member of the PMP Hall of Fame (Class of 2022). “His contributions have driven significant growth across key customers and market segments. He has been instrumental in the development and global expansion of the Bell iQ product line, establishing it as a cornerstone of our growth portfolio.”
Lynch is currently the president of the United Producers, Formulators, and Distributors Association (UPFDA). He also serves on the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) Board of Directors, its Public Policy Committee, its Workforce Development Steering Committee and its Leadership Networking Community Council.
Lynch will be relocating to Waunakee, Wis., to assume his new responsibilities.
About Bell Laboratories
Bell Laboratories remains steadfast in its mission to deliver innovative, science-driven rodent control solutions while upholding the values that have shaped the company since its founding in 1975 by Pest Management Professional Hall of Famer Malcolm Stack (Class of 2004). Bell Sensing Technologies is a division of Bell Laboratories that develops and supports iQ products. This technology is built around a proprietary app and portal that work with iQ products by gathering and analyzing rodent activity at an account.
Web-Cote Industries, a Hamburg, N.J.-based manufacturer of glue-based pest control products, has redesigned and relaunched Web-Cote.com. The redesigned site reflects Web-Cote’s evolution as a 100 percent woman-owned business and strengthens its role as a trusted manufacturing partner for professionals across pest management, agriculture, academia and government.
“Our new website is more than a refresh; it’s our digital front door,” Vicki Nye, VP of Brand Marketing & Creative, notes in a news release. “We’ve designed it to be an open invitation to explore what makes Web-Cote unique — our products, our people and our partnerships — all centered around innovation and adhesive expertise.”
Susan Masciarelli, president and CEO of Web-Cote Industries, adds: “This new site represents more than just our brand; it represents the heart of who we are as a company. For nearly four decades, Web-Cote has specialized in manufacturing glue products that protect people, food and property. This redesign allows us to share that story in a way that’s accessible, informative and reflective of the strong partnerships we’ve built. It’s a tool for connection — for our customers, distributors and industry partners alike.”
The new website introduces a clean, user-friendly layout featuring detailed product pages, educational resources, and insights on integrated pest management (IPM) and assessment-based pest management (APM). Visitors can explore Web-Cote’s manufacturing capabilities, private label program and value-added services — all designed to help professionals find adhesive solutions that stick.
New site highlights
A refined product section featuring rodent, insect and agricultural glue traps
A new “Teach Us Tuesday” section fostering industry knowledge and collaboration
Dedicated pages for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and private-label programs that help brands strengthen their presence
Enhanced navigation for easier access to safety data, resources and contact tools
“As a U.S.-based manufacturer, we know how important reliability and responsiveness are to our customers,” Masciarelli says. “This website helps us tell that story and makes it easier than ever for professionals to connect with our team.”
The launch underscores Web-Cote’s ongoing investment in innovation, education, and industry engagement — building a stronger connection with professionals and partners worldwide.
About Web-Cote Industries
Web-Cote Industries manufactures glue products for the professional pest control industry, with a strong focus on OEM and private label. Their custom adhesive solutions supply pest management professionals as well as agricultural, government, retail, and research markets. The company manufactures all products in-house at its facility in the Hamburg, N.J.
Founded in 1986 and woman-owned since 2024, Web-Cote proudly partners with businesses of all sizes to develop reliable, effective pest management tools tailored to their brand. With a focus on quality, service and U.S. manufacturing, Web-Cote is committed to delivering products that stick — with pests and with customers.
Are mosquitoes invading your customer’s family space? For quick relief, apply VECTOR KLEER, the first in a line of essential oil insecticides from Control Solutions! VECTOR KLEER is engineered with essential oils to provide a robust defense against pests with less impact on the environment.
VECTOR KLEER is an environmentally conscious solution that is effective against mosquitoes, fleas, and other home and yard pests. It can be applied both indoors and outdoors, it’s easy to use, and it leaves behind a pleasant scent.
Zoëcon is bringing a new addition to its Precor product family outdoors with the introduction of Precor Outdoor F-T-M. This powerful formulation pairs (S)-methoprene, the original insect growth regulator, with tau-fluvalinate for knockdown and long-lasting control. Approved for use in turf and ornamental areas, including lawns, parks and cemeteries, it targets fleas, ticks, mosquitoes — as noted in its name — and more than 50 other listed insects. Ideal for both residential and commercial outdoor applications, Precor Outdoor F-T-M gives pest management professionals a reliable new solution for managing pests where they live, breed and bite.
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.
PestSure’s Clay Williams welcomes attendees to the PestSure Safety and Loss Prevention Conference IMAGE: PESTSURE
Designing and implementing an effective safety program requires all the right pieces working together. That was the focus of the 2025 PestSure Safety and Loss Prevention Conference, held September 9-10 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The annual event brought together representatives from more than 60 insured companies across the country for two days of interactive sessions, peer-to-peer networking and practical takeaways tailored specifically to pest management companies. With 15 breakout sessions and multiple keynote addresses, attendees left with proven strategies to strengthen their safety programs and reduce risk.
Todd Burke, COO of PestSure, said in a release, “The Safety and Loss Prevention Conference is part of PestSure’s unique value proposition to our insureds. There is no other event in the industry like it. The program is packed with timely, relevant education that directly addresses the challenges our insureds face every day in the field. Our insureds receive tremendous value by attending.”
Linda Midyett, vice president and loss control director for PestSure, updated attendees on the captive’s cell-free initiative introduced in spring 2024. One year into the program, Midyett reported that PestSure has seen a 14 percent decline in auto crashes compared to the previous year, a reduction largely attributed to the early success and strong adoption of the initiative by its insureds.
“Our goal with the cell-free initiative was to change behavior and create safer driving habits across our member companies,” added Midyett. “Seeing a measurable reduction in auto crashes in just one year shows that our insureds are embracing the program and making safety a true priority on the road.”
Key Educational Highlights
The Science Behind Distracted Driving – Dr. Paul Achley – Returning speaker Dr. Paul Achley reinforced the dangers of distracted driving, reminding attendees that “no one is a multi-tasker.” According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), texting while driving is six times more dangerous than driving under the influence of alcohol. Sending or receiving a text takes a driver’s eyes off the road for an average of 4.6 seconds – equivalent to driving the length of a football field at 55 mph while blindfolded. Texting isn’t the only culprit when it comes to distracted driving. A phone conversation requires cognitive brain activity and a cognitive distraction is the worst form of distraction because it interferes with all the tasks that drivers must perform to drive safely.
Driver Coaching Panel – A panel featuring Mike Fearns of Hulett Environmental Services, Annie Dahl of Sprague Pest Solutions and Jorge Ortega of ABC Home and Commercial Services shared proven approaches to improving employee driver coaching. They highlighted how telematics and dash cam technology can be leveraged to enforce no cell phone use policies, ensure consistency and close gaps in driver safety programs.
Why Do We Train? – Clay Williams, PestSure – PestSure’s own Clay Williams challenged attendees to consider whether their companies are “training or teaching.” He emphasized the importance of aligning training with measurable outcomes and holding teams accountable to ensure safety programs achieve their intended results.
Kristen Healey of Town & Country Pest Solutions in Rochester, New York, said in a release, “PestSure provides this conference to help members reduce exposures and improve safety practices, creating safer workplace environments that save money and allow companies to reinvest in their growth.”
Frank Fowler of Forshaw has attended and presented at several PestSure Safety and Loss Prevention Conferences over his career added, “To be successful in anything, you need to do things a little differently and PestSure does just that by providing conferences like this one, giving insureds the opportunity to learn and share valuable information that benefits everyone.”
Building Safer Companies, Together
The PestSure Safety and Loss Prevention Conference is the only event of its kind in the pest management industry. By delivering industry-specific safety content, sharing real-world examples and fostering collaboration among insureds, PestSure reinforces its commitment to creating safer workplaces and reducing risk for pest control companies nationwide.
About PestSure
Founded in 1980, PestSure is the only insurance and risk management provider that is 100 percent dedicated to the pest management industry. It offers industry professionals a full suite of insurance, risk management and safety training and education offerings. The program is administered by Alliant Insurance Services.
Thermal-Acoustic-Pest Control (TAP) Pest Control Insulation is the only product registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to help prevent and eliminate 21 potentially destructive and disease-transmitting pests from entering homes. It also holds Energy Star and UL classifications, ensuring thermal efficiency throughout the year.
Pest management professionals who offer TAP Pest Control Insulation report great success and have built client loyalty as trusted pest management providers in their area. In addition to the product, the Pest Control Insulation (PCI) team offers sales and installation programs and access to exclusive content, tools, equipment and maintenance support at no additional cost.
About Pest Control Insulation
Pest Control Insulation (PCI) is a Lula, Ga.-based distribution company focused on blended, customized insulation products, accessories and equipment for sale to the pest control industry. As the manufacturer of TAP insulation, PCI’s national customer base includes some of the largest pest control services companies in the country. In 2023, PCI generated approximately $24 million of revenue. It is now a brand of TopBuild Corp.
