The TAP/KRENDL Power Adapter System is the ultimate power solution for powering insulation blowers while working in a residential attic. The adapter can be plugged into a dryer or range outlet and provides two 24 Amps circuits of 120 Volt power. Don’t worry about finding power or lugging around a bulky generator ever again!
The TAP/Krendl Power Adapter System Includes:
1- Old Dryer Adapter
1- New Dryer Adapter
1- Old Range Adapter
1- New Range Adapter
Pack Bag
1 Year Warranty
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.
Wildlife Control Supplies’ new WCS 499mW Laser Bird Repellent is a powerful, handheld bird deterrent designed to quickly and effectively disperse nuisance birds from targeted areas. This portable, highly effective tool uses a high-intensity green laser that birds perceive as a physical threat, triggering an immediate flight response without causing harm. This fear-based response helps prevent long-term habituation.
It is effective against a wide range of species, including geese, vultures, crows, cranes, pigeons, doves, gulls, wild turkeys and more. The WCS 499 mW Laser is ideal for use at airports, golf courses, parks, solar installations, agricultural operations, stadiums and other locations where bird pressure and safety are a concern. Operation is as simple as activating the laser and sweeping the beam across the area to be cleared.
In ideal weather and lighting conditions, the laser can project distances up to one mile, with typical daytime effectiveness ranging from approximately 110 to 1,090 yards, depending on ambient light. As with all laser deterrents, this unit performs best in lower-light conditions; however, its 499-milliwatt output provides sufficient power for effective use in full daylight. Multiple operating modes, including momentary and fixed, offer flexibility for a variety of applications.
Built for professional use, the WCS 499 mW Laser features a rugged, aircraft-grade aluminum housing with a hard-anodized, scratch-resistant finish. For improved accuracy and safer operation over long distances, the unit is equipped with a high-quality red-dot sight, allowing users to precisely aim at targeted birds before activating the laser.
The beam width can be adjusted by rotating the front section of the laser, allowing the beam to be widened or narrowed depending on distance and use requirements. At closer ranges, a wider beam can be useful for covering a larger area — for example, when moving a bird toward a mist net or directing a bird toward a warehouse door. To prevent unauthorized use, the laser also includes a key-lock safety system.
About Wildlife Control Supplies
WCS was founded in 1998 by the late Alan Huot and his wife, Carol — both experienced wildlife trappers and experts. The company has been helping wildlife and pest control professionals capture, control and prevent wildlife in the field, in commercial buildings and in residential environments ever since. The Suffield, Conn.-based company not only offers a variety of brands and products, but also has developed its own WCS Premium Grade Bait products and breakthrough inventions in response to customer needs.
Registration is now open for the 2026 Carolinas/Mid-Atlantic Conference, bringing together pest management professionals from across the region for an engaging and impactful industry experience. The event will take place in Charleston, S.C., offering attendees a dynamic mix of high-quality education, valuable networking and a memorable coastal setting.
IMAGE: NPMA
Designed to support professional growth and business success, the conference delivers expert-led learning opportunities alongside meaningful connections with peers and industry partners. Attendees will gain practical insights, discover innovative solutions and build relationships that extend beyond the event.
Conference Highlights:
The 2026 Carolinas/Mid-Atlantic Conference features a comprehensive program designed to deliver both educational value and engaging experiences, including:
Accredited sessions led by industry experts, offering opportunities to earn CEUs on timely and relevant topics
Networking events and family-friendly activities, including the Welcome Reception, Family Picnic, and BBQ Lunch
An exhibit hall featuring more than 50 companies showcasing the latest products, services, and technologies
A Golf Tournament offering attendees a relaxed setting to connect and kick off the conference
Registration
Attendees are encouraged to register by June 25, 2026, to take advantage of early-bird pricing. Rates will increase after this date. For more information and to register, visit www.npmapestworld.org/midatlantic.
About the NPMA
The National Pest Management Association is a non-profit organization with more than 4,000 members. It was established in 1933 to support the pest management industry’s commitment to the protection of public health, food and property from the diseases and dangers of pests. The association has had many notable leaders over the years, including Pest Management Professional Hall of Famers Bill Buettner (Class of 1998), Dr. Ralph Heal (Class of 2003), Dr. Phil Spear (Class of 2004) and Bob Rosenberg (Class of 2013), to name just a few.
AVESTA CS controlled-release insecticide from AMGUARD delivers reliable, broad-spectrum pest control powered by the active ingredient lambda-cyhalothrin, an IRAC Group 3 Insecticide. Ideal for quarterly service applications both indoors and outdoors, AVESTA CS is effective against a wide variety of pests — including mosquitoes, ants, cockroaches, spiders, flies and ticks — with proven, lasting results.
Formulated with exclusive capsule suspension (CS) technology, AVESTA CS delivers a quick kill of targeted pests with minimal odor and long residual activity — helping pest management professionals efficiently respond to pressures and stay ahead of reinfestation. Get effective and lasting protection with AVESTA CS, now available in a 15-gallon, easy-measure drum.
About AMGUARD Environmental Technologies
AMGUARD Environmental Technologies is an emerging provider of non-crop and specialty technology solutions. Driven by the mission to provide customers with powerful solutions to keep their businesses strong and growing, AMGUARD discovers, develops and commercializes a diverse portfolio of proven chemistries, innovative technologies and green solutions into diverse markets.
Control Solutions Inc. (CSI), a US-based hybrid manufacturer of innovative specialty chemical solutions, announced the appointment of Allan Fulcher as head of business development and technical sales. The new leadership role reflects CSI’s continued growth and the company’s strategic investment in expanding partnerships and business development initiatives.
Bringing more than 25 years of industry experience to the role, Fulcher has been a key contributor to the growth of CSI. Fulcher joined the company in 2005 as a territory manager in the consumer products and animal health division and was promoted soon after to lead CSI’s technical division. During his tenure, Fulcher helped grow the Technical division exponentially. In 2020, he was promoted again to lead the Turf/Quali-Pro division, where he contributed to the growth and strategic development of the division, expanding its product portfolio and strengthening relationships with key customers across the industry.
In the new role, Fulcher will lead CSI’s efforts to identify and pursue new third-party B2B partnership opportunities. He will serve as the primary point of contact for strategic partners while playing a key role in negotiating terms and pricing to maximize value while maintaining strong, long-term partner relationships. Working closely with CSI’s legal and compliance teams, Fulcher will guide contract development and workflow processes to ensure operational efficiency and business integrity.
Fulcher will report to Trey Kendrick, President and CEO of CSI and Head of the ADAMA Professional Solutions Commercial Unit.
“Allan’s experience in business development and strategic partnerships will be a tremendous asset as CSI continues to grow,” said Kendrick, president and CEO of CSI, in a news release. “His ability to build relationships and identify new opportunities will play an important role in expanding our business and strengthening our portfolio.”
About Control Solutions, Inc.
For more than 20 years, Control Solutions Inc. (CSI) has been a leader in the development of sustainable pest control formulations, with a wide array of active ingredients. According to its website, CSI is one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry. As one of the 40 subsidiaries that make up ADAMA, the fifth-largest agricultural chemical company in the world, CSI is able to not only offer a large selection of products, but also introduce such innovations as Combination Chemistry, Pressurized Solutions and Encapsulated Solutions.
The dual active ingredients in Nibor-D Insecticide Foam + IGR include borate-based Nibor-D insecticide plus pyriproxyfen, an insect growth regulator (IGR), for the overall control of listed pests. It is used for the control of small flies and cockroaches in both residential and commercial accounts. It is designed for a fast, easy application that provides deep and even penetration to any void, drain, crack and crevice, and is also suitable for non-food surfaces.
About Nisus Corp.
Nisus Corp. was founded in 1990 in Knoxville, Tenn. The company originally had its beginnings in 1987, when Bud Dietrich created a product called Bora-Care as a wood preservative for log homes. Soon thereafter, entomologists began contacting Dietrich to tell him that Bora-Care was proving to be toxic to a wide variety of wood-destroying insects, including termites. In 1989, Dietrich moved Bora-Care into the pest management industry, targeting pest management professionals (PMPs) specializing in wood-destroying insect and other pest control.
The company’s success in this venture was the catalyst for the development and subsequent introduction of Niban Granular Bait in 1993. Niban and its fine granular version, Niban-FG, offer PMPs low environmental impact and weather-resistant baits for cockroaches, ants, crickets and other pests. That same year, Jecta Diffusible Boracide and Bac-Azap odor control products were also introduced to the industry. In 1999, the company acquired the borate product Tim-bor from U.S. Borax.
Today, Nisus Corp. is a privately held company that manufactures sustainable products for the professional pest control industry, industrial wood protection industry and the agricultural liquid micronutrient industry at its manufacturing plant based in Rockford, Tenn.
Expanding into backyard mosquito control is one of the fastest ways to grow revenue within your existing customer base. Mosquitoes are a high-visibility, high-nuisance pest, and customers are willing to pay for relief that improves how they use their outdoor spaces. By layering mosquito services onto your current routes, you can increase ticket size, improve retention and create a recurring seasonal revenue stream.
The most effective programs combine larval control and adult control, targeting mosquitoes before they emerge and eliminating those already active. This dual approach delivers consistent, season-long results that keep customers satisfied and coming back.
Veseris makes it easy to get started with curated bundles from Envu and CSI, designed to simplify program setup and maximize efficiency. These bundled solutions typically support treatment across approximately 10 average residential properties, giving you a scalable way to build routes and forecast revenue. Whether you’re offering a premium residual program or a lower-impact botanical option, there’s a bundle that aligns with your service model and customer preferences.
Even better, mosquito control integrates seamlessly into existing service schedules — whether you’re running 30-day, 60-day or extended interval programs — making it a natural add-on for both pest and lawn care professionals.
About Veseris
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Veseris is a leading distributor serving professionals in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico directly through approximately 250 sales and service professionals at 82 locations, and in Latin America and the Caribbean through a network of authorized dealer partners. The business serves the expanding markets for structural pest, turf and ornamental, public health, wildlife and vegetation management with unparalleled products and services, as well as educational and technology resources.
RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment) announced the hiring of its next leader, Scott Herndon, who joins as executive director and brings over 14 years of experience in advocacy, policy, law and coalition building.
Scott Herndon
Most recently, Herndon led U.S. government and industry affairs for Corteva Agriscience and was president of Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture. He worked as vice president and general counsel for the American Sugarbeet Growers Association, served in the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives and in the Florida Senate. He first came to D.C. from his home state of Florida to work as a staffer for a U.S. Representative.
Frequent PMP magazine contributor Megan Provost, who served as president since late 2019, is now COO for the American Feed Industry Association
“I’m thrilled to lead the RISE team and to build upon the association’s strong foundation of member and stakeholder engagement and collaboration to achieve the industry’s advocacy objectives,” said Herndon.
CropLife America President and CEO Alexandra Dunn said in a news release, “Scott brings a broad understanding of the policy and regulatory landscape, along with a collaborative approach that will serve RISE and its members well.”
“Scott stands out for his deep experience in advocacy and his ability to bring stakeholders together around shared goals. We’re confident he’ll strengthen RISE’s voice and impact as well as build upon the association’s solid foundation,” said RISE governing board chair Neil Cleveland of the PBI-Gordon Corporation, who led the executive search committee to fill the leadership position.
Other search committee members were RISE Governing Board vice chair Blaine Pinkerton, immediate past governing board chair Karen Larson and RISE VP of public affairs Karen Reardon. The search was conducted with assistance from Kincannon & Reed, a global firm specializing in leadership recruitment for the life sciences, agribusiness and food sectors.
Herndon begins as executive director on April 27. His initial priorities will be to establish strong engagement with staff rapidly, the RISE Governing Board and members, spearhead the refresh of the association’s five‑year strategic plan, and amplify the association’s voice and impact across all levels of government.
About RISE
RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment) is the national trade association representing manufacturers, formulators, distributors and other industry leaders involved with specialty pesticides and fertilizers. We serve as the collective voice of the specialty pesticide and fertilizer industry. RISE was founded in 1991 and was first led by PMP Hall of Famer Allen James.
Made with the acute active ingredient bromethalin, Bell Laboratories’ FASTRAC All-Weather BLOX are especially effective for knocking down large rodent populations.
Rodents can consume a lethal dose in a single feeding, and mortality may occur in as little as 24 hours. As a result, rodents consume less FASTRAC compared to anticoagulant baits, allowing pest management professionals to control more rodents with less bait. This saves money on rodenticide while eradicating infestations.
FASTRAC BLOX pair potency with palatability. Each extruded BLOX is made with purified bromethalin, small amounts of paraffin, and high-quality ingredients to achieve maximum rodent acceptance. All BLOX are moisture- and mold-resistant so they can be used in any condition — wet or dry, indoors or out.
About Bell Labs
Founded in 1974 by the late Malcolm Stack, a member of the Pest Management Professional Hall of Fame (Class of 2004), Bell Labs today is based in Windsor, Wis., and manufactures rodenticides and other rodent control products available to the pest control and agricultural industries on six continents. It is led by another Pest Management Professional Hall of Famer, CEO Steve Levy (Class of 2022). Bell’s complete line of products includes rodenticides, tamper-resistant bait stations, smart rodent monitoring devices, glue boards, mechanical traps, and attractants.
During the second week of April, the agency stated that 71/100,000 ER visits were tick-related, more than double the typical rate of 30/100,000. Keeping consumers prepared and informed has never been more important, especially in the Northeast and Midwest, which have seen the largest spikes.
The guide lays out how to use the T.I.C.K method when treating for ticks. IT includes the following:
T | Treat tick habitats
Effective treatment requires a combination of three things: correct equipment, precise applications and situational treatment timing
I | Isolate and exclude
Seal entry points, Implement routine inspections and make seasonal adjustments
C | Control environmental factors
Environmental management is key to long-term tick suppression. Educate clients on these habitat modifications: vegetation management, moisture reduction, land use planning, outdoor sanitation and wildlife exclusion.
K | Keep tabs on activity
Long-term success depends on continual monitoring and documentation, such as: treatment logs, host monitoring, environmental tracking and effectiveness evaluation
For Dr. Mohammed El Damir, BCE’s full tick management and planning breakdown:
Waco, Texas-based FRAXN released its inaugural Pest Control Financial Performance Benchmark, a structured financial report derived from aggregated bookkeeping and accounting data from a cohort of pest control operators across multiple revenue tiers and regions.
The benchmark is built on operator financial data generated through standardized monthly closes and a consistent accounting structure, enabling direct comparisons across the dataset.
Strong revenue growth, limited margin improvement
The benchmark shows that pest control operators continued to grow revenue at a meaningful pace during the measured period. Median revenue growth was 15.4 percent, with the middle 50 percent of operators growing between 5.7 percent and 28.9 percent.
However, expense growth kept pace with or exceeded revenue growth for a significant portion of operators, limiting margin improvement. EBITDA margins remained relatively flat across company sizes. Operators under $1M reported median EBITDA margins of approximately 17.0 percent, while both $1-3M and $3M+ operators averaged approximately 15.4 percent.
The data suggest that scale alone does not reliably improve profitability. Margin performance is primarily driven by how effectively operators manage cost structure as they grow.
“The data shows a clear pattern. Growth alone is no longer enough,” said Patrick Baldwin, co-founder and CEO of FRAXN, in a press release. “Operators are expanding revenue, but without a disciplined cost structure, that growth is not consistently converting into profit. “
Cost structure as the primary driver of performance
The benchmark identifies several structural contributors to margin pressure across the industry, including rising labor costs, expanding overhead, growth in fleet and vehicle expenses and increased sales and marketing investment. These pressures have contributed to a widening performance gap between operators who are scaling efficiently and those growing revenue without improving profitability.
“What separates the more disciplined operators is not how fast they grow, but how they manage cost structure while scaling,” Baldwin added. “Financial structure, not revenue alone, determines whether growth translates into profitability.”
Report scope and methodology
The Pest Control Financial Performance Benchmark covers company-level financial structure. It does not include route-level profitability, technician utilization or job-level margin analysis. The report is built on financial data derived from operator bookkeeping records and FRAXN-managed accounting systems, standardized into a consistent framework across the dataset.
Availability
The full Pest Control Financial Performance Benchmark is available at: fraxn.report
Happy Earth Day! Earth Day started in 1970 when Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson announced the idea for a “national teach-in on the environment” after seeing the damage caused by a massive oil spill that occurred in Santa Barbara, Calif. The day is observed worldwide with rallies and festivals that spread the word about the importance of caring for the planet.
Enhesa, a global compliance and sustainability software company, conducted a study analyzing each state’s performance across five key sustainability metrics: Eco-Friendly Vehicles, Emissions, Recycling, Energy and Waste. Each metric was scored out of a possible 100 points and averaged to produce an overall sustainability score. This score was used to create a final ranking, revealing the most environmentally conscious states.
Top 10 most environmentally friendly states
Rank
State
Overall Sustainability Score (Out of 100)
1
California
68.27
2
Vermont
63.88
3
Maine
63.64
4
Oregon
59.50
5
New Hampshire
57.35
6
Nevada
56.89
7
Massachusetts
56.45
8
New York
56.43
9
Rhode Island
55.55
10
Maryland
53.68
California scored the highest across Enhesa’s eco-friendliness scale. The state scored highest within the ‘Eco-Friendly Vehicles’ metric, securing the second-highest spot nationwide. This is largely because the state has the highest percentage of hybrid or electric vehicles in the country at 7.7%.
Vermont secured the second spot with an overall score of 63.88. The state’s highest scoring area was within the ‘Energy’ metric, where it claimed the top spot nationwide, with the country’s lowest energy consumption per capita.
Maine claimed the third spot, with a score of 63.64. The state excelled in the ‘Recycling’ metric, achieving the highest score nationwide by recycling an 74% of its packaging material.
Least eco-friendly states
Rank
State
Overall Sustainability Score (Out of 100)
1
North Dakota
24.47
2
Alaska
27.88
3
Louisiana
29.51
4
West Virginia
29.54
5
Mississippi
32.97
6
Kentucky
33.44
7
Wyoming
33.70
8
Arkansas
34.15
9
Alabama
35.45
10
South Carolina
38.55
Leading the ranking as the least environmentally conscious state is North Dakota, with a score of 24.47 out of a possible 100. Despite scoring strongly for Eco-Friendly Vehicles, North Dakota ranked last for Emissions, with their CO2 emissions per capita increasing by 205% since 1970, by far the largest increase in the country. Additionally, North Dakota’s performance in the Recycling and Waste metrics placed the state 34th and 43rd.
Securing the second spot was Alaska, earning a score of 27.88. The state ranked last in the ‘Energy’ and ‘Recycling’ metrics. Alaska only recycles 16% of its material packaging, marking the lowest rate in the country.
Ranking as the third least sustainable state, Louisianaachieved an overall sustainability score of just 29.51. The state performed poorly across critical metrics such as ‘Emissions,’ ‘Recycling,’ and ‘Energy,’ ranking in the bottom ten nationwide in each category.
More Earth Day content
If your firm is observing Earth Day in some way, we want to know — comment below or send a note to pmpeditor@northcoastmedia.net. And if you’ve recently been or are scheduled to appear on your local news program, please do the same. What follows are just a few of your colleagues putting their best feet forward in front of a receptive audience.
Bird-X, a leading provider of professional bird control solutions, introduces its Battery-Powered Hog Ring Tool, purpose-built for commercial bird netting installation crews. Featuring a 20-volt cordless platform, a 100-ring magazine and a lightweight, 7-pound design, the tool is engineered to help professional bird netting installers work faster, reach farther and operate with greater freedom.
Designed for demanding installations
Bird netting installation is a labor-intensive process that traditionally relies on pneumatic tools requiring air compressors, long hoses, and a constant power source — equipment that is cumbersome on rooftops, in confined spaces, and at height. Bird-X’s new Battery-Powered Hog Ring Tool changes the equation entirely. Leveraging the industry-trusted 20-volt cordless platform, the tool fires 0.75-inch stainless steel or galvanized rings with instant, zero-delay deployment, allowing crews to set rings quickly and continuously without pausing to manage equipment logistics.
With a 100-ring magazine capacity and more than 1,000 rings per battery charge, the tool minimizes reloads and downtime throughout even the largest installations. Two 20-volt battery packs and a charger are included in every kit, along with a belt attachment system, handle, lubricant and operator manual — everything a professional crew needs to hit the ground running.
“This tool is a genuine game-changer for professional installation crews,” says Fonda Moyers, head of products for Bird-X. “When you eliminate the compressor and the hoses, you eliminate a massive source of cost and complexity from every job. Crews can move faster, cover more ground and finish projects in a fraction of the time — which means fewer days renting expensive lifts, less labor overhead and dramatically better margins on every installation. This tool is built specifically to help our customers reduce job costs by getting the work done faster with less labor time. No more hoses. No more compressors. Just results.”
About Bird-X
Bird-X started as a small idea in 1964, starting with a Bird Lite (today known as the Bird Strobe Light) that was being sold to deter birds from commercial areas.
In the beginning, Bird-X was a single-employee business that was entirely operated by Richard Seid. The company spent the first 28 years selling innovative bird control products via trade publications. Readers responded to the ads in these publications and Bird-X sold bird control products directly to the end user.
In 1992, Seid’s son Joe oined the family business as the company’s 10th employee and strategically expanded sales channels. This was the start of a major growth period for the company. Throughout years of a dedicated online presence, combined with a knowledgeable team of bird control sales specialists, Bird-X has become a time-tested leader in the bird control industry.
Now, Bird-X supplies a growing product line of more than 400 humane bird control solutions used in more than 60 countries around the world. The company employs a seasoned staff — 20 percent of whom have been a part of the company for more than 25 years and have directly contributed to the tremendous growth and success.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking steps to stop pest control companies from using non-compete agreements, which restrict where and when an employee can work after employment with the company ends, typically to preserve customer contact lists or protect proprietary information.
The agency issued a press release on April 15, stating it ordered Rollins Inc. to stop enforcement of non-compete agreements, and said it sent warning letters to 13 other pest control companies advising them to make sure their employment agreements lack “unfair or anticompetitive non-compete provisions.” At press time, the FTC did not respond to Pest Management Professional‘s request for the names of the other companies it contacted.
Rollins is required to send letters, via mail or email, to employees who signed non-compete agreements to inform them the company “would no longer enforce the non-compete provisions,” the FTC’s press release stated.
When reached for comment by Pest Management Professional, Rollins Inc. responded with this statement: “The order issued by the FTC is consistent with our current practices. Last year, we eliminated the use and enforcement of non-compete agreements for nearly all employees, and we are committed to continuing this practice in the future. We want to maintain our teammates’ ability to seek employment elsewhere if they choose to leave Rollins, while also protecting our company’s proprietary information and confidential customer data. Our primary goal, and that of our brands, continues to be to empower our employees to deliver the best solutions to help our customers manage pest-related issues.”
The ban would have taken effect nationwide and allowed any worker who signed a non-compete agreement to work for a competitor or start a competing business immediately after their employment ended. Exceptions applied to senior-level executives as well as the seller and the buyer of a business.
The proposed rule to ban non-compete agreements the FTC issued on Jan. 19, 2023, received more than 26,000 comments during the 90-day public comment period, and the FTC said nearly all voiced support for the proposed ban. After carefully reviewing each comment, the FTC said it based changes to the proposed rule on the input it received. On April 23, 2024, it issued its final rule and on May 7, 2024, published the rule in the Federal Register. The ban was supposed to go into effect on Sept. 4, 2024, 120 days after it was published in the Federal Register.
Alternatives to non-compete agreements include confidentiality, non-disclosure and non-solicitation agreements that meet local, state and federal laws. Pest control companies should review their exiting employee agreements to ensure they remain in compliance.
The FTC’s press release stated it is on a mission to “protect American workers.” It also said it has “prioritized investigating and prosecuting deceptive, unfair, and anticompetitive labor-market practices” and created a Joint Labor Task Force to focus on these efforts.
Today’s pest management professionals (PMPs) need solutions that are efficient, scalable and built for long-term use. Skyhawk Trapmate delivers with a full suite of reusable electronic remote monitoring (ERM) devices designed to modernize pest control operations.
Every Trapmate device is battery-powered with replaceable batteries, eliminating the need for hardwiring or external power. This allows for flexible deployment in virtually any environment, while ensuring devices can be reused across accounts — reducing costs and maximizing return on investment.\
A complete monitoring ecosystem
Trapmate offers a comprehensive platform that supports:
Rodent and wildlife monitoring across virtually any trap type
Environmental sensors for temperature, humidity, water, entry and power
A cellular-connected hub and software platform for real-time alerts and reporting
All devices communicate wirelessly, enabling remote visibility without relying on Wi-Fi or on-site infrastructure.
Built for the real world
Designed for durability and repeat use, Trapmate devices can be easily deployed, repositioned and redeployed as needs change. The battery-powered system ensures reliable performance across food facilities, warehouses, commercial properties and wildlife applications — especially in areas where power access is limited.
Smarter, more efficient operations
With continuous monitoring and real-time alerts, Trapmate shifts pest control from routine checks to exception-based servicing. Technicians can focus only where activity is confirmed — reducing unnecessary visits, improving documentation and optimizing service efficiency.
About Skyhawk
Based in Derry, N.H., Skyhawk Trapmate is a division of Skyhawk, a U.S.-based company specializing in remote monitoring technology for pest and wildlife professionals. Trapmate’s wireless, battery-powered sensors provide real-time trap activity and data to enhance technician efficiency, reduce service visits, and increase client retention.
Batista promoted to Southeast Florida area manager
Truly Nolen Pest Control recently announced the promotion of David Batista to area manager for Southeast Florida, covering Monroe County through Indian River County.
Batista joined Truly Nolen in 2015 and was most recently the company’s area manager covering Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. Prior to joining the company, he spent 10 years working as a service manager and branch manager for another company in the pest control industry. In addition, he has an A.S. degree in cardiovascular science from Ward Stone College and a degree in management and supervision from Miami-Dade College.
Some of Batista’s new responsibilities will include district authority overseeing the company’s service offices in Port St. Lucie, Greenacres, Pompano Beach and Davie in addition to continuing to oversee service offices in Key Largo, South Miami, Central Miami and North Miami.
“I am most excited about coaching and supporting our team members to help elevate their operational knowledge so that they can be more strategic, proactive and successful,” said Batista. “My favorite thing about working for Truly Nolen is the opportunity to make a positive impact every day – not only for our external customers, but also for our internal team members. Supporting both groups is incredibly rewarding.”
“David’s passion for success, operational excellence, previous success in Miami and the Keys and enthusiasm for developing teams made him the ideal leader to oversee both areas within our South Florida market”, said Lee Blair, Florida regional manager, in a news release. “We are excited about his expanded leadership role and we are glad he is a member of our team.”
Abel promoted to Cape Coral service office manager
Abel joined Truly Nolen as a swing technician in 2019. Before joining the company, he was a Crew Supervisor at the Charlotte Sun newspaper for nearly 10 years, where he worked nights in the packaging department. His team took the newspapers off the printing press, ran them through the inserting machine and bundled them for the paper carriers.
Some of Abel’s new responsibilities will include helping the new service office gain visibility within the local Cape Coral community as well as instilling the company’s core values throughout his team. He also said an architectural drafting course he completed at a technical college has come in handy during inspections.
“I look forward to supporting my team any way I can and watching how everyone succeeds in their own ways,” said Abel, in a news release. “My favorite thing about working for Truly Nolen is that our company is a family-owned company that appreciates its team members; however, I also like how we are a serious, smart and strong company but also likes to have fun.”
“Greg’s demonstrated ability as a technician combined with his previous managerial and supervisory experience made him the perfect person for his new position,” said Dave Scott, Senior District Manager, Southwest Florida. “I am proud he is a member of our team and I look forward to his continued success.”
In the latest episode of Today’s PMP, presented in partnership with Pest Posse TV and PMP Magazine, PMP columnist Foster Brusca and PMP Senior Editor Diane Sofranec take a deep dive into the April 2026 issue.
Today’s PMP, April 2026. Video courtesy of The Pest Posse.
4 things to look out for in the April 2026 edition
– Our “Question of the Month” respondents offer a host of solid reasons to raise prices this year. We particularly appreciate the straight talk from Pest Control Business Coach Owner and Pest Management Professional (PMP) columnist Sheri Spencer Bachman, ACE: “Increase prices 5 percent to 10 percent annually. Your costs rise every year, and your pricing should, too.”
– You’ll notice that this issue is packed with information about mosquitoes, but PMP Hall of Famer (Class of 2002) and columnist Dr. Austin Frishman, BCE-Emeritus, started his advice for this pest in our March issue, writing about gearing up for high season. For April, Doc takes a look at why mosquitoes are sometimes so difficult to control.
– Per usual, Dennis Jenkins offers a lot of great advice in this month’s “ABC’s of Growth” column. Here’s one more safety tip of his that we’d bet often is overlooked: “Slips, trips and falls can happen in your office’s kitchen, restrooms, warehouse and even parking lot. Do you have good floor mats that regularly are cleaned so employees are not walking around with wet or muddy shoes? What happens when it’s raining, and your warehouse floors are wet? Place large, clean floor mats in every area where employees walk in from the outside.”
JF Oakes’ Xlure-RTU Multi-Species Beetle Floor Trap contains multiple pheromones and powerful food attractants to lure in:
American black flour beetle
American spider beetle
Black flour beetle
Cigarette beetle
Confused flour beetle
Dark flour beetle
Depressed flour beetle
Destructive flour beetle
Drugstore (or biscuit) beetle
Dusty sap beetle
False slack flour beetle
Flat grain beetle
Flour mite
Picnic beetle (beer bug)
Golden spider beetle
Granary (or grain) weevil
Hairy fungus beetle
Kashmir flour beetle
Khapra beetle
Larder beetle
LeConte’s seedcorn beetle
Lesser mealworm beetle
Longheaded flour beetle
Maize weevil
Merchant grain beetle
Red flour (or red rust) beetle
Red-legged ham beetle
Rice weevil
Sawtoothed grain beetle
Warehouse beetle
The Xlure-RTU Multi-Species Beetle Floor Trap is “food industry blue” and is an effective trapping tool designed for accurate monitoring. The reusable device keeps dust and debris out, and insects in. Captured pests can easily be extracted from the cartridge for identification. Insect recording labels are included for detailed record-keeping. Each cartridge is sealed to ensure peak attractiveness, easy to install and easy to replace as needed.
Contact your local distributor for pricing and availability, or contact J. F. Oakes at 800-844-9296 or sales@jfoakes.com.
About J.F. Oakes Sales & Marketing
As a salesman of termite and rodent control products for a major chemical manufacturer for 26 years, Jim Oakes worked closely with both industry distributors and pest control companies all over the southeastern U.S. Recognizing a need for product lines specifically designed for the pest control industry, Oakes founded J.F. Oakes Sales & Marketing in May 1989.
With his experience and knowledge of termites and treatments, the first lines Oakes introduced were drill bits and spray hoses. Sheffield Masonry Drill Bits were designed with an emphasis on using quality European steel for durability and a full selection of shanks, diameters and lengths commonly used by pest control companies. Chemtrol, now known as Chemoak, was designed with consideration to chemical resistance, safety factors, working pressures, flexibility and ease of use.
Nearly four decades later, the product lines of J.F.Oakes Sales & Marketing include not only equipment, but encompass a wide range of products, including:
Advantage Flying Insect and Yellow Jacket Traps
Pro-Pest Professional Lures for Rodents and Nuisance Wildlife
XLure Pheromone Monitoring Traps
Pro-Pest and Safestore brands
Pro-Pest Pantry & Clothes Moth Traps
Pro-Pest Crawling Insect Traps
J.F. Oakes Sales & Marketing sells its products through distributors in the U.S., Canada and internationally.
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Sprague Pest Solutions, a leading provider of commercial pest management services in the Western United States, is proud to announce it has earned both 2026 National Top Workplaces Award and Seattle Top Workplaces Awards, achieving three consecutive years of national recognition for its employee-driven workplace culture. Nationally, Sprague was named one of 155 organizations in its category nationwide to receive the 2026 National Top Workplaces Award.
The recognition is based solely on confidential employee feedback collected through an independent survey. It reflects strong performance in key areas of workplace culture, including confidence in company leadership and direction, meaningful work, manager effectiveness and a workplace where employees feel respected, valued and heard.
“Earning a National Top Workplaces Award for the third year in a row speaks volumes about the consistency of our culture and the people who bring it to life every day,” said Leila Starwich, director of people operations at Sprague, in a news release. “Being recognized again — alongside a Seattle Top Workplaces Award— reinforces that our commitment to our people isn’t a one‑time effort; it’s who we are.”
With a mission centered on protecting businesses, public health and the environment, Sprague’s workplace culture emphasizes safety, continuous learning, accountability, and teamwork. The company prioritizes professional development, promotes from within and encourages employees at every level to contribute ideas and innovation.
About Sprague Pest Solutions
Sprague Pest Solutions provides preventive and remedial pest management and food safety consulting services to leading food processing, agriculture, healthcare and hospitality and distribution facilities across the Western U.S. The company services commercial clients in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Colorado, Nevada, Wyoming, Montana, Arizona and California.
PelGar International has promoted Americas Business ManagerAndrej Branc to head of global sales. This role sits at the heart of the pest control solutions manufacturer’s newly strengthened senior leadership team, formed to increase strategic alignment, enhance global capability and support long-term growth across all regions. PelGar is based in Alton, East Hampshire, England.
Branc now works closely with regional leads across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the United Kingdom, the Americas, and France/Middle East/Africa. He also provides strategic oversight across the company’s marketing function. Per a corporate news release, “this appointment marks an important step in accelerating PelGar’s global expansion, ensuring we are better aligned with customer needs, more connected across territories, and positioned to deliver stronger support in every market we serve.”
Branc earned his bachelor’s degree in finance from the Lehigh University College of Business in France, and his master’s of business administration degree in international business/trade/commerca from Schiller University in Switzerland. He began his career in pest control in 2009 by founding the AB Bait Co., introducing PelGar products to the Americas while based in Bethleham, Pa. He joined PelGar in 2016.
About PelGar
Based in the United Kingdom, PelGar provides products and expertise in more than 60 countries worldwide, including the United States. The company supports customers who are directly involved in controlling nuisance pests, national campaigns against the vectors of disease, and local and national Conservation in Partnership (CiP) projects. PelGar’s global network of experienced staff and in-country resources guarantee an exceptional level of service.
Spring is in the air, and through the breeding season rodents will need higher-calorie foods to sustain their activity. This often causes a drop in bait-take as they search for suitable food sources. Monark Soft Bait from PelGar is formulated using a blend of quality, culinary-grade wheat flour, chopped grain and soft lard to produce a highly palatable bait — ideal for breeding season. The active ingredient difenacoum has a low LD50 rate, making it a solid choice for use in and around homes where non-targets, including pets, are a concern. Supplied in 16-pound pails, Monark Soft Bait sachets are easily skewered on to a bait station rod or spike for security.
About PelGar
Based in the United Kingdom, PelGar provides products and expertise in more than 60 countries worldwide, including the United States. The company supports customers who are directly involved in controlling nuisance pests, national campaigns against the vectors of disease, and local and national Conservation in Partnership (CiP) projects. PelGar’s global network of experienced staff and in-country resources guarantee an exceptional level of service.
Is the equipment your technicians use in good working condition? Do they wear nonslip footwear? Do you conduct regular checks on ladders? Expand your checklist to include eye and ear protection, gloves and bump caps.
What about portable eyewash devices for your vehicles? As techs make their way around a structure while treating, do they avoid slips, trips and falls? When they are trying to maximize stops, techs may end up working too fast, walking too fast, and walking when daylight is fading.
On the road
Who is checking your vehicles to make sure they are in good working condition? Who is checking the tires for both wear and correct pressure? What about vehicle maintenance, like oil changes?
You may be thinking your state requires you to have annual safety inspections, but things change fast, and pest management professionals (PMPs) drive more miles than the average person. I strongly recommend having a personal relationship with your mechanic and making sure they conduct a full safety inspection whenever a vehicle is in for an oil change or repairs.
If you are spread out and not all vehicles are serviced at the same shop, ensure that each shop sends an inspection report to you. Inspection reports should include tire wear, brakes, lights and overall vehicle tidiness.
When you conduct a vehicle inspection, do you require company vehicles to be clean inside and out? In addition to being a moving billboard, your vehicles can become mobile garbage cans, with debris rolling around that can either distract the driver or interfere with their feet while driving.
What about when the weather forces us to close the office and call everyone off the road? Do you have a phone tree so that if a weather event happens quickly, no one is caught on the road when you don’t want them to be?
In the office
Do you have a kitchen in your office and allow employees to use it to prepare their lunches? Is a stove available for cooking? Do you have fire extinguishers or, better yet, fire blankets nearby? Do you keep fire extinguishers where trucks might be indoors or where smoking is allowed? These are just starting points. You need to make sure those fire extinguishers are in working order as well.
What about keeping all your employees safe from intruders? Is there an area where visitors wait and are supervised? Do you have cameras in your buildings to monitor activity?
Who in the building is responsible for greeting guests? Does that person have an easy way to communicate with others in the event the “guest” is not a welcome one? Are there stairs in your building? Is there a handrail at every one?
The list of how to prevent emergencies goes on and on. You need to think through every area, every scenario, every interaction and try to make sure you don’t get surprised. Don’t assume safety protocols are only for the big guys, either; they are for all of us. When we take on a new employee, we are also taking on the responsibility for doing all we can to keep them healthy and safe at work.
