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Saela sells to Rollins

Atlanta, Ga.-based Rollins Inc. acquired Saela Holdings LLC, a rapidly expanding pest management company based in Orem, Utah.

Key highlights

• Founded in 2008 as Edge Pest Control, Saela provides services for both residential and commercial customers across nine states. The company has a diversified approach to customer acquisition, deploying traditional inside sales teams, technician sales efforts and door-to-door marketing services.
• Saela brings over $65 million in annual revenue and operations across nine states, with more than 250 employees. This move bolsters Rollins’ presence in the Pacific Northwest, Mountain West and Midwestern regions.
• Saela’s recognition on the Inc. 5000 list highlights its rapid growth.
• Saela will operate as a standalone brand, complementing Rollins’ existing portfolio.
• Further transaction details will be disclosed during Rollins’ first quarter 2025 earnings conference call.
• The Potomac Co. acted as exclusive financial advisor to Saela on the transaction.

About Rollins Inc.

Rollins has more than 2.8 million customers, 20,000 employees and 800 locations throughout North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. Rollins is parent to Orkin, HomeTeam Pest Defense, Clark Pest Control, Northwest Exterminating, McCall Service, Trutech, Critter Control, Western Pest Services, Waltham Services, OPC Pest Services, The Industrial Fumigant Co., PermaTreat, Crane Pest Control, MissQuito, Fox Pest Control, Orkin Canada, Orkin Australia, Safeguard (United Kingdom), Aardwolf Pestkare (Singapore), and more.

Gary Rollins, Rollins’ Executive Chairman Emeritus of the Board, is a member of the Pest Management Professional Hall of Fame (Class of 2012).

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BASF: Celebrating 25 years of Termidor

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This year marks the 25th anniversary of Termidor Termiticide/Insecticide. From Termidor SC – the foundational solution that revolutionized termite treatments — to Termidor HE — the groundbreaking innovation that enables time and labor efficiencies — BASF is celebrating a legacy of excellence with savings across the entire family of trusted Termidor solutions from April 1, 2025, to April 30, 2025. Plus, save on Trelona and Advance termite baits, products from the versatile Alpine and Fendona brand families, Selontra Rodent Bait, and fast-acting, heavy-hitting Ridesco WG Insecticide.

Qualifying Products – US (Excludes CA and NY)

Agency Products	Case Size	List Price	Promotion Price	Savings (Case)
Trelona & Advance Termite Baits
Trelona® ATBS Annual Bait Stations	16 x 1 pc	$372.00	$340.00	$32.00
Advance® Termite Bait Stations	10 x 1 pc	$135.00	$127.00	$8.00
Termidor Family
Termidor® HE High-Efficiency Termiticide	4 x 79 oz 2 x 2.5 gal	$906.92 $1,800.00	$771.04 $1,530.00	$135.88 $270.00
Termidor HP II High Precision Termiticide	2 x 1 gal	$930.00	$864.90	$65.10
Termidor 80WG Termiticide/Insecticide	6 x 4 x 2.61oz	$1108.73	$1,002.24	$106.49
Termidor SC Termiticide/Insecticide	4 x 78 oz2 x 2.5 gal	$698.88$1,400.00	$595.92$1,232.00	$102.96$168.00
Non-Agency Products	Case Size	Promotion Price		Savings (Case)
Termidor SC Termiticide/Insecticide	4 x 20 oz	See authorized distributor for pricing and promotional savings of up to:		$40.00
Termidor Foam Termiticide/Insecticide	6 x 20 oz	See authorized distributor for pricing and promotional savings of up to:		$12.00
Non-Agency Products	Case Size	Promotion Price		Savings (case)
Alpine Insecticide Family
Alpine® WSG Water Soluble Granule Insecticide	4 x 200 g 4 x 500 g	See authorized distributor for pricing and promotional savings of up to:		$35.00 $77.00
PT® Alpine® Pressurized Insecticide	12 x 14 oz	See authorized distributor for pricing and promotional savings of up to:		$21.00
PT Alpine Flea & Bed Bug Pressurized Insecticide	12 x 14 oz	See authorized distributor for pricing and promotional savings of up to:		$21.00
PT Alpine Pressurized Fly Bait	6 x 16 oz	See authorized distributor for pricing and promotional savings of up to:		$ 16.80
Fendona Insecticide Family
Fendona® CS Controlled Release Insecticide	6 x 16 oz 4 x 120 oz	See authorized distributor for pricing and promotional savings of up to:		$24.00 $104.00
PT Fendona Pressurized Insecticide	12 x 14 oz	See authorized distributor for pricing and promotional savings of up to:		$15.60
NEW  Ridesco WG Insecticide
Ridesco® WG Insecticide	6 x 0.19 kg 6 x 0.95 kg	See authorized distributor for pricing and promotional savings of up to:		$39.00 $159.00
Selontra Rodent Bait
Selontra® Rodent Bait	1 x 8 lb pail	See authorized distributor for pricing and promotional savings of up to:		$8.50
Instant Soap ‘n Water Foaming Cleanser
Instant Soap’n Water® Foaming Cleanser	12 x 9 oz	See authorized distributor for pricing and promotional savings of up to:		$15.00

About BASF

BASF Corp., headquartered in Florham Park, N.J., is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has approximately 16,000 employees in North America and had sales of $25.7 billion in 2022.

BASF creates chemistry for a sustainable future by combining economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. More than 110,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of its customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. BASF’s portfolio is organized into six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions.

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Neogen: SureKill Spring Rebate

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From March 1, 2025, through April 30, 2025, purchase select Neogen SureKill brand insecticides and rodenticides and earn money back. When you reach $100 in SureKill Evolve SC in particular (pictured), you can receive an additional 20 percent of the total rebate amount. Exclusions apply, see website for details.

Product Category	Product Type	Product Number	Product Name	Rebate Amount
Insecticides	Liquid Concentrates	2438020	SureKill Evolve SC pint	$4.00
		2437010	SureKill Evolve SC gal	$40.00
	Gel Baits	9304040	SureKill Ant Gel Bait 4 pk	$5.00
		9304070 New SKU	SureKill Ant Gel Bait 30 pk	$40.00
	Insect Control Equipment	368164	SureKill Liquid Pro Applicator	$10.00
		381619	SureKill Gel Bait Pro Applicator	$5.00
Rodenticides	Bait Blocks	116836	SureKill Brand Command Blocks	$10.00
		112831	SureKill Brand Assault® Blocks	$15.00
		116355	SureKill Brand Guardian Blocks	$10.00

About Neogen

Neogen provides a comprehensive range of solutions and services for the food processing, animal protein and agriculture industries, not only helping to protect the world’s food supply, but helping to enable its customers to produce more efficiently and effectively.

Back in 1982, per a history that appears on the Neogen website, scientific innovations blossoming out of Michigan State University needed an avenue to reach the people who could use them to better the world — solutions searching for problems. The university reached out to the men who would become Neogen’s founders, Ted Doan and James Herbert, and soon after, the company was born. What started as a small team that held organization-wide meetings in a single hallway in Lansing, Mich., expanded into new industries and new states, soon reaching across one ocean, then another. Neogen became a publicly traded company in 1989. Today, it has teams stationed in 12 countries and a sales presence in more than 140.

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Industry up 9 percent in February, per Blair/PCO M&A Specialists index

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The proprietary William Blair/PCO M&A Specialists Pest Index increased 9 percent year-over-year in February 2025, the same as January’s result. The first two months of 2025 were slightly below the long-term average pest index growth rate of 10 percent.

“After normalizing for one less workday in February, the pest index increased 12 percent to 13 percent year-over-year,” says William Blair Equity Researcher Tim Mulrooney. “This is slightly stronger than January on a workday-adjusted basis, which may be partly explained by more difficult weather comparisons in January.”

Dan Gordon, CPA, who is Pest Management Professional’s financial columnist as well as a managing member in PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists, added, “These results are in line with expectations, demonstrating the pest market’s overall strength and consistency.”

February 2025’s results by segment include:  

• The Residential Pest Index increased 9 percent year-over-year.
• The Commercial Pest Index increased 10 percent year-over-year.
• The Termite Index increased 8 percent year-over-year.
• The Bed Bug Index increased 4 percent year-over-year.

About the William Blair/PCO M&A Specialists Pest Index

The William Blair/PCO M&A Specialists Pest Index tracks the monthly performance of 153 privately held pest control companies across 38 states with combined annual 2024 revenue of $562 million. The purpose of the report is to track the monthly performance of several different U.S. pest markets. It does not include residential door-to-door companies.

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How to manage tick risks during the spring season

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It’s no secret that climate factors such as temperature, precipitation, humidity and atmospheric pressure can influence pest activity. We observe this each year as plants and animals seemingly come to life as we transition from cold winter to warm spring. While temperature is an important driver of these changes, it’s often the combination of these factors, such as warmer temperatures combined with increased rainfall, that can have the biggest influence on seasonal pest abundance.

Spring weather: A catalyst for vegetation growth

Spring in the United States (March through May) generally is characterized by the onset of both warmer weather and increased rainfall. This abundance of moisture catapults plant life into action, turning dry brown landscapes into lush green habitats in a few short months. Unfortunately, blooming plants may not be the only thing April showers lead to. The sudden surge in vegetation growth also can provide an “uptick” in the preferred habitat for many hard-bodied tick species.

Ticks: Thriving in dense vegetation

Ticks primarily thrive in areas with dense vegetation growth, such as tall grasses, leaf litter and shrubs, because these overgrown habitats provide moisture, shade and hiding spots for ticks. As areas with dense vegetation increase, viable habitats for these ticks also increase, expanding their local range and increasing exposure risk to people and animals.

Proactive strategies for pest management

While pest management professionals (PMPs) can’t stop the rain from falling or plants from growing, we can be proactive in working with homeowners to educate them on the importance of landscape management to reduce tick pressure around structures before the growing season starts. During peak months, we must remain vigilant about identifying, noting and addressing areas of concern.

Lastly, but equally important, ensure that wood piles, fallen leaves and other landscape debris are not allowed to accumulate in the fall, as these can provide ideal overwintering sites for ticks.

While PMPs cannot control weather patterns or plant growth, they can help homeowners mitigate tick risks:

• Landscape management: Educate them on the importance of landscape management to reduce tick pressure around structures before the growing season starts.
• Monitoring risk areas: During peak months, we must remain vigilant about identifying, noting and addressing areas of concern.
• Debris removal: Ensure that wood piles, fallen leaves and other landscape debris are not allowed to accumulate in the fall, as these can provide ideal overwintering sites for ticks.

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Insights from the 2025 Women in Pest Control Conference

The 2025 Women in Pest Control conference, held on March 6–7 at the historic Rumely Event Space in Kansas City, was a testament to the growing influence of women in the pest control industry. Over two days, an inspiring group of professionals came together to celebrate education, collaboration and empowerment.

Before the conference officially began, a select group of attendees was treated to an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Rockwell Labs, headquartered in Kansas City. Founder Cisse Sparagins and Vice President of Marketing David Murphy welcomed attendees, with Sparagins providing a personal, in-depth look at the company’s research, development and manufacturing processes.

Education emphasized

Throughout the conference, industry leaders shared their expertise through educational sessions designed to foster learning and professional growth. These sessions covered a wide range of topics, equipping attendees with the knowledge and tools needed to excel in the pest control industry. I had the great privilege of being one of those presenters on the first day, leading a session on the fundamentals of pest control sales.

The first day of the conference concluded with a memorable banquet, where attendees had the chance to network, celebrate achievements and strengthen professional relationships. The camaraderie and support among women in the industry were evident, creating a sense of community that will continue to grow long after the event. The second day was filled with more engaging sessions, reinforcing the themes of empowerment, education and advancement.

Hard work and leadership honored

A highlight of the banquet was the award ceremony, recognizing outstanding individuals making a difference in the pest control industry, as well as vendors that have supported the Women in Pest Control organization for five years. Pest Management Professional magazine was among those honored, and I had the privilege of accepting their award on their behalf, playing a thank-you message from Diane Sofranec.

Individual awards included:

• Salesperson of the Year – Natalie Williams
• Technician of the Year – Seana Hall
• Bobby Terry Humanitarian Award – Shelia Patterson
• Business Grant Award – Emily Kriley, owner of Pink Pest Solutions

These awards showcased the dedication, hard work and leadership of women across various roles in pest control.

Expo hall highlights new innovations

Another major highlight of the conference was the expo hall, featuring pest control manufacturers that proudly support the Women in Pest Control organization. One of the most exciting announcements came from Web-Cote Industries, which revealed a new partnership with Women in Pest Control. They introduced Women in Pest Control-branded glue board monitors, with a portion of the proceeds from each sale going back to the organization. This initiative not only provides valuable products to pest management professionals but also ensures ongoing support for the mission of empowering women in the industry.

As the event concluded, one thing was clear—Women in Pest Control is not just a conference; it’s a movement. With strong industry support and a passionate community driving it forward, the future of women in pest control looks brighter than ever.

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