PCT Magazine

09/09/2026

Orkin is celebrating its 125th anniversary with the "Insect 2151 Science Fair." Hear from Orkin National Technical Director Shannon Sked and Dr. Daniel Suiter on the inspiration and importance of the science fair.

Watch the video here: https://www.pctonline.com/media/sked-and-suiter-discuss-orkin-2151-science-fair/

09/09/2026

A recent survey conducted by Specialty Consultants found that more than four out of ten (41.4%) respondents named distributor sales representatives as the key influencer in their product selection process.

More than four out of ten (41.4%) respondents named distributor sales representatives as the key influencer in their product selection process. Peers and colleagues followed with 22.3% of the respondents naming them.

09/09/2026

Aptive Environmental announced new additions to its leadership team, appointing Shane Hansen as chief financial officer, Ivona Adkins as chief people officer and promoting Viviana Harrington to deputy general counsel, compliance.

Aptive Environmental appointed Shane Hansen as chief financial officer, Ivona Adkins as chief people officer and promoted Viviana Harrington to deputy general counsel, compliance.

09/08/2026

The Perkes family didn’t grow up in the pest control industry, but they’ve found a home here.

In PCT's August issue, learn how brothers Nate and Max Perkes, owners of Midwest Pest Control in Omaha, Neb., and Kentucky Pest Control in Lexington, Ky., got their start in the industry and brought on their dad, Ken, and mom, Jen. Read the story here: https://www.pctonline.com/article/working-with-family-has-its-perkes/

09/08/2026

Sprague Pest Solutions announced that Ross Treleven has been named the company's chairman of the board, adding the title to his existing role as CEO and president. Treleven joined Sprague in 2000 as the first member of the company’s fourth generation.

Ross Treleven has been named chairman of the board of Sprague Pest Solutions, adding the title to his existing role as CEO and president.

09/07/2026

In a recent interview with PCT, Amos Greenwood, the co-founder of TINYPest, talks about his journey in the pest control industry, how working in pest control can create generational impact on people and their families and more.

Watch the full interview here: https://www.pctonline.com/media/amos-greenwood-industry-journey-and-generational-impact/?preview=true&v=1788541446923

09/07/2026

A new development in ongoing New World screwworm eradication efforts is the involvement of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), which is working in coordination with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and other federal partners.

A new development in ongoing NWS eradication efforts is the involvement of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), which is working in coordination with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and other federal partners.

09/04/2026

In PCT's Annual Rodent Control Issue, Laura Krueger and Niamh Quinn share the signs of a rodent allergy and how to control and eliminate its source — helping protect your clients and crew.

Know the signs of a rodent allergy and how to control and eliminate its source — helping protect your clients and crew.

09/04/2026

Clements Pest Control announced its acquisition of Multi Family Pest Control, a specialist in pest management for large apartment and condominium communities across the Central Florida and Space Coast markets.

Clements Pest Control announced its acquisition of Multi Family Pest Control, a specialist in pest management for large apartment and condominium communities serving Florida's Central Florida and Space Coast markets.

09/04/2026

The William Blair/PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists total U.S. Pest Index increased 8% year-over-year in July. This is below the long-term average index growth rate of 10%.

The William Blair/PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists total U.S. Pest Index increased 8% year-over-year in July 2026, below the long-term average index growth rate of 10%.