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U.S. Structural Pest Control Market Approaches $9.0 Billion

The United States structural pest control industry is comprised of nearly 20,000 pest control firms. The professional pest control industry generated an estimated $8.971 billion in total service revenue in 2018, a 4.4 percent increase from the $8.597 billion measured in 2017, according to the latest report A Strategic Analysis of the U.S. Structural Pest Control Industry from Specialty Consultants, LLC. More than 80 percent of the residential pest control revenue came from services provided under annual contracts, with the remainder generated from one-time clean-out treatments.

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News From National

PestWorld East 2019 Conference Helps Advance UAE's Integrated Pest Management Sector

PestWorld East 2019, drew the participation of over 350 leading officials and pest control experts from the UAE and abroad, at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi. The conference facilitated the exchange of knowledge on a range of topics related to sustainable pest control, as well as networking with specialists from leading global universities and research centers with the aim of improving the efficiency of pest control operations.

“The conference exhibited more than 200 innovative pest detection and control products and equipment items. The event has proven its mettle as an invaluable boost to the integrated pest management sector in the country through providing a key platform for exploring the latest technologies and innovations. The recommendations from the conference, drafted by leading experts from across the globe, will go a long way in advancing scientific research in this vital domain.”
- Mohammed Al Marzouqi, Pest Control Projects Director at Tadweer

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QualityPro to Host Webinar on Drug-Free Workplace Standards on 4/23

On Tuesday, April 23 from 2-3 p.m. EST QualityPro is hosting a webinar covering the QualityPro Drug-Free Workplace standard. All companies are encouraged to attend. Seay Management Associates will join QualityPro staff to go over the standard, review the model drug-free workplace policy, talk about how to fairly implement and enforce a policy, and answer your questions about how employers should handle changing marijuana laws.

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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. If you are unable to attend but would like to receive the recording, please register and we will send it to you.

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Member Benefit Highlight

Communicate with Your Customers This Spring

The Spring issue of Pest Gazette will help you give your customers and prospects a description of the various types of pests that may take over their home during the season.

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Boost Worker Productivity with Brother Mobile Solutions

You’ve got pest control down to a science. You’ve mastered the tools and technology, but the job’s not over until the paperwork is done. With PocketJet 7 mobile printers, you have what it takes to eradicate printing problems in the field and combat those daily hordes of paper. Let Brother help you finish the job strong. Because at the end of the day, we’re crushing it.

Members Make Headlines

Barcelona Forum has Wow Factor

The Association of Pest Control Companies of Catalonia (ADEPAP) forum is designed to gather together pest management professionals who are seeking ideas to address industry challenges. This year’s conference covered the latest digital technologies and ways to effectively implement them into a pest control servicing business.

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Massey Services Hires David Early as Digital Marketing Director

Tony Massey, President of Massey Services, is pleased to announce the addition of David Early as the digital marketing director at the company’s corporate headquarters located in Orlando.

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Weekly Headlines

Ticks Spreading Farther Across U.S., Raising Risk of Lyme Disease Infections

Healthline

Although spring has just begun, tick season is already well underway. The slew of wet weather seen across the country has ticks crawling out and about earlier than usual.

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Bothersome Bug Boom in the Valley

CBS Sacramento

An annoying gnat explosion in the valley was caused by the wet winter.

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Invasive Lanternfly Wreaking Havoc in the Northeast Poses Big Threat to Michigan Plants, Crops

WJCT

Michigan biologists are monitoring one invasive insect that isn't yet in Michigan, but will likely make its way to the state at some point.

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Parasitic Wasps Play the Victim to Ambush Spiders

Inside Science

Their larvae slowly suck the arachnids' guts out after wasps infiltrate the spiders' webs.

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