Web-Cote leader earns statewide honors

Susan Masciarelli, president, CEO and owner of Web-Cote Industries, has been selected as one of the inaugural 50 Women to KNOW in New Jersey and is featured in the program’s hardcover publication. Masciarelli and her fellow honorees were celebrated at the Women to KNOW in New Jersey Gala on Oct. 6.

Per a news release, the program was presented by The KNOW Women, “a media company, print and digital publisher, and private networking community dedicated to elevating and connecting accomplished women. The Women to KNOW recognition celebrates professional achievement, leadership and community impact. Its New Jersey hardcover publication shares the stories of the selected honorees and recognizes their contributions. Honorees are selected through a nomination, review and interview process by a panel of previous honorees and community members. Selection considers professional accomplishments, industry leadership, community or philanthropic impact, and a commitment to supporting and empowering women, including through mentorship and advocacy.”

Masciarelli joined Hamburg, N.J.-based Web-Cote Industries in 2008 and advanced through operations and executive leadership roles. She purchased the company in 2024.

“Purchasing Web-Cote was the realization of a goal I had worked toward for years,” Masciarelli said in the news release. “Ownership has brought new challenges, responsibilities and opportunities to grow. Being included among these accomplished women gave me a moment to appreciate that journey and the people who have helped make it possible.”

Masciarelli is also very involved with the professional pest management industry. She serves on the board of the United Producers, Formulators & Distributors Association (UPFDA), where she chairs the Advocacy & Ethics Committee. She also supports the organization Women in Pest & Wildlife Control (WIP&WC) through sponsorship and partnership, helping advance opportunities for women in the industry.

In addition, through her work in helping to develop the Responsible Glue Trap User (RGTU) training program, Masciarelli advocates for “responsible, informed use of glue traps, emphasizing education, sound judgment and accountability in pest management.”

“Working in the traditionally male-dominated manufacturing and pest management industries has shown me how much it matters for women to see a path to leadership and ownership,” Masciarelli said in the news release. “I’m grateful for the people who encouraged me along the way, and I want to help other women see what is possible for themselves.”

About Web-Cote Industries

Web-Cote Industries is a woman-owned manufacturer based in Hamburg, N.J., producing glue-based pest management products for the professional pest control industry. The company serves pest management professionals (PMPs) through original equipment manufacturing (OEM), private label capabilities and the trademarked Pro-Trap branded glue-based pest management products. Web-Cote Industries is a Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)-certified Women’s Business Enterprise.

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Protected: Reshaping consumer reaction to rodent control

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Kness Pest Defense: Snap-E and Big Snap-E

 For pest management professionals (PMPs), effective rodent control depends on reliable tools that perform consistently in the field. Kness Snap-E Mousetraps and Big Snap-E Rat Traps are engineered for precision, power and durability, giving PMPs the confidence to tackle rodent challenges across a variety of service environments. When every service call is an opportunity to deliver results and earn customer trust, having dependable equipment makes a difference. 

Give your customers the results they expect and your business The Pro’s Edge. 

About Kness Pest Defense

Per company history, the Ketch-All was invented by a young, widowed father of six, Austin Enos “Brick” Kness, in 1924. Mice were prevalent at the high school in which Kness was a custodian, “and led him to the idea of the ‘box’ trap. He built the first trap from a square oilcan, a Tuxedo Tobacco can, a spring from a curtain rod, and the wood base of a crate. The first night he set his trap, he captured five mice.

“He was elated and showed the teachers and his friends. He was encouraged to build others for his friends and to seek a patent. By 1927, Kness Mfg. Co. was formed to produce the KetchAll Automatic Mousetrap and another of Kness’ inventions, the RotoBow tree saw.”

Brick Kness was inducted into the Pest Management Professional Hall of Fame in 2024.

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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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