Bed bug product insights: Polti

RECENT INNOVATIONS: We have several exciting developments in the works. First, we currently are developing a new-and-improved steam applicator nozzle, designed to increase the speed of steam application during bed bug treatments. This upgraded nozzle will be fully compatible with the current Polti Cimex Eradicator unit, meaning existing customers can simply add the new attachment to their setup without purchasing new equipment. We anticipate availability in the U.S. market by the end of 2027. This improvement reflects our ongoing commitment to making superheated dry steam treatment faster and more efficient for PMPs.

In addition, we are developing protocols for small fly control in both residential and commercial settings. This expansion beyond bed bugs represents a natural evolution for superheated steam technology, and we look forward to sharing more details as this work progresses.

Finally, we have produced a comprehensive ebook guide that examines the strengths and limitations of all major bed bug control methods and how each can be combined with superheated steam as part of an integrated approach. This resource can be invaluable for PMPs looking to build more effective treatment programs. (Editor’s Note: Click here to download the guide.)

PREDICTIONS: Looking ahead, we expect bed bug resistance to chemical insecticides to continue growing. Research already shows that pyrethroid resistance is widespread, and there are signs that resistance to newer chemistries is developing as well.

PMPs will need to embrace a true IPM approach that combines multiple control methods — physical, mechanical, biological and chemical — rather than relying on any single solution. Superheated dry steam, in particular, offers a critical advantage in this landscape because bed bugs cannot develop resistance to a physical mode of action like thermal shock.

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PCI: TAPcover Recessed Light Cover

Pest Control Insulation’s (PCI’s) trademarked TAPcover Recessed Light Cover (TC900) was specially designed by the TAP team for TAP jobs. It is designed to allow the installer to insulate safely and effectively around recessed lights. Research has shown that without proper insulation, areas around recessed lights can allow a large amount of heat energy to enter or escape from a building. Features include:

• Allows insulation to be applied around and on top of light fixtures
• Easy installation
• Compatible with all types of insulation
• Manufactured in the U.S. from recycled paper products
• Perforated areas allow for the cover to be vented or solid
• Pricing is for a bundle of 10 light covers

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.

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Catseye Pest Control expands in Massachusetts

Catseye Pest Control, based in Latham, N.Y., acquired two Massachusetts companies: Security Pest Elimination of Lowell and Biologic Pest Control of Walpole.

Security Pest Elimination, founded in 1993, has served residential and commercial customers throughout Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire for termite, rodent, ant, bed bug and wildlife control. Biologic Pest Control, founded in 2006, focuses on commercial customers across the region.

As part of the acquisitions, customers of both Security Pest Elimination and Biologic Pest Control now join the Catseye family of brands and will continue to receive pest control services backed by Catseye’s team, resources and service standards.

“These are meaningful acquisitions and an exciting step in our growth story,” Joe Dingwall, CEO of Catseye Pest Control and USX Pest, said in a news release. “Security Pest and Biologic have each spent decades earning the trust of their customers, and we’re honored to welcome them into the Catseye family of brands. We look forward to many more steps like this in the months and years ahead.”

About Catseye Pest Control

In 1987, Catseye began as a two-person operation. John Gagne used his mom’s old station wagon and went door-to-door offering pest control services for homes and businesses while his wife, Monica, managed their tiny office in their home in East Greenbush, N.Y. Today, the Catseye family has more than 100 employees.

Recently, Gagne explained their journey, noting he and his wife had “nothing but each other and the refusal to quit. I built it crawling through attics and crawlspaces after spending a year in a wheelchair. Not because of luck because of grit, discipline, and showing up every single day. This wasn’t built in perfect conditions. It was built through pain, pressure, discomfort, and the obsession to create something bigger than ourselves. If you want to build something real, understand this: Success comes from sacrifice, resilience, work ethic, and showing up on the hard days.”

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Veseris opens new Northeast hub, Kansas location

The Veseris ProCenter that served as a northeastern U.S. hub has relocated from Edison, N.J., to just a few miles down the road to a 64,000-square-foot facility at 201-207 Mac Lane in Keasbey, N.J. The move doubles the facility space to expand inventory and improve regional distribution.

In addition, Veseris’ Kansas City area team has relocated from North Kansas City, Kan., to 8024 Reeder St., Lenexa, Kan.

Despite the new locations, both Verseris facilities retains their existing local teams, phone numbers and core service offerings.

About Veseris

Based in Austin, Texas, Veseris delivers products, training and expertise to help drive business growth for pest management professionals, as well as pros in the wildlife, turf and ornamental, public health, post-harvest and animal health sectors. With more than 80 U.S. locations coast to coast, Veseris also has a presence in Canada, Mexico and worldwide.

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Bed bug product insights: Nisus

RECENT INNOVATIONS:One of the biggest challenges is not the bed bug itself, but the stigma attached to it. Many people still associate bed bugs with poor hygiene or unclean living conditions, even though infestations can occur anywhere from luxury hotels and office buildings to public transportation and single-family homes. Because of that negative perception, infestations often are hidden, ignored or reported far too late. 

That delay gives bed bugs exactly what they need to thrive. A small introduction can quickly turn into a widespread infestation affecting neighboring apartments, adjoining hotel rooms, schools, healthcare facilities and workplaces. In multiunit housing, especially, one untreated infestation easily can become a building-wide problem. Early reporting and immediate action remain some of the most important tools we have in long-term bed bug management.

Successful treatment strategies use an integrated approach that combines inspection, sanitation, physical removal and carefully selected products. Steri-fab remains valuable for quick contact kill and sanitation on mattresses, upholstered furniture and sensitive surfaces, while Fireback aerosol can help flush and control bed bugs hiding deep inside cracks, crevices, furniture joints and
wall voids. 

Another growing opportunity for PMPs is addressing the unpleasant odors often associated with heavy infestations. Products such as Foam Fresh and
Bac-Azap can be incorporated as add-on services to help eliminate lingering odors from furniture, carpets and infested rooms, improving both sanitation and customer satisfaction after treatment. 

PREDICTIONS: The next five years likely will bring a greater emphasis on rapid detection, preventive treatments, targeted crack-and-crevice applications and nontraditional monitoring tools. As travel continues to increase, bed bugs will continue spreading through luggage, furniture, public seating and shared living spaces. 

Ultimately, the future of bed bug management will depend less on finding a miracle product and more on faster response, reduced stigma and proactive treatment at the very first sign of activity.

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Envu: Horizon Fall Pest Advantage

Envu’s Horizon Fall Pest Advantage promotion is built to help pest management professionals (PMPs) stock up on critical supplies before the busy fall season. From Aug. 3, 2026, through Sept. 30, 2026, PMPs can stack seasonal rebates on top of their year-round rewards when purchasing select products through the Envu Horizon platform.

“This promotion is a force multiplier for PMPs who need dependable solutions during this time of year,” says Gustavo Corrales, Envu’s western regional sales director. “It is an ideal time to round out an integrated cockroach control strategy with premium products like Maxforce Impact and Maxforce FC Magnum roach bait gels, as well as Transport Mikron insecticide and other flagship insecticides in the Envu portfolio.”

For thorough insect control from ants to cockroaches to bed bugs, products like Suspend PolyZone and Temprid FX insecticides, along with Scion insecticide with UVX Technology for mosquitoes, are all available through the Horizon Fall Pest Advantage promotion. Scion provides decisive mosquito control that endures the most extreme conditions. Scion purchases made during the promotional period carry payment terms of June 4, 2027, and earn savings through Envu Horizon rebates.

For a comprehensive integrated pest management (IPM) program, PMPs can extend their savings across a powerful selection of aerosols, including Suspend Contact & Residual Aerosol, Purge III and D-Force insecticides, as well as pyrethrin and residual foggers.

“PMPs are already looking for trusted, proven solutions for their seasonal challenges,” says Walt Weinwurm, Envu’s eastern rregional sales manager. “The Horizon Fall Pest Advantage promotion rewards their purchases with seasonal benefits on top of year-round savings.”

Envu Horizon lets customers earn points throughout the year with rewards that scale with their purchasing levels. Customers build credits with each qualifying purchase, advancing through a tiered system that acts as a multiplier on the rebates they earn. In addition, the rewards calculator on the Envu website will help quantify savings and rebate opportunities with customized purchase estimates. Envu Horizon rebate opportunities are available to eligible PMPs and lawn care operators (LCOs) enrolled in Envu Horizon. All purchases must be made through authorized distributors, and no minimum purchase is required. 

About Envu

Envu was founded in 2022, a company built on years of environmental science experience, for the sole purpose of advancing healthy environments for everyone, everywhere. Envu offers dedicated services in: Professional Pest Management, Forestry, Ornamentals, Golf, Industrial Vegetation Management, Lawn & Landscape, Mosquito Management, and Range & Pasture. Envu collaborates with customers to design innovative solutions that meet their requirements today and well into the future. The Envu portfolio consists of over 250 trusted and well-known brands. The company employs more than 1,000 people, operates in 100 countries, and has four global innovation hubs.

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Petti Pest Control adds 2 offices

Petti Pest Control, a family-owned pest management company, opened two new offices in Ashburn and Brambleton, Va. The expansion extends the Kearneysville, W. Va.-based company’s service footprint deeper into Virginia’s Loudoun County, which is considered to be one of the region’s fastest-growing markets.

In a news release, the Petti Pest Control team said they expect to improve response times for both routine service appointments and urgent, same-day requests. The company offers general pest, termite, rodent, bed bug, mosquito, stinging insect and wildlife management services, as well as insulation services.

Founded in 2021 by father-son duo Vince and Josh Petti, Petti Pest Control boasts a team of more than 40 employees across Virginia and West Virginia. Vince Petti had previously owned and operated Advanced Pest Control.

The company offers three recurring protection plans:

• Petti Preferred: Year-round coverage against common household pests with routine preventive treatments and expert inspections built in
• Petti Plus: Everything in Preferred, plus targeted protection for fleas, ticks, mosquitoes and stinging insects
• Petti Premier: Petti’s most comprehensive plan, adding termite monitoring and treatment alongside advanced mosquito defense

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