The structural pest control industry consists of more than 19,000 pest management firms generating approximately $6.5 billion in annual revenue. One of the most stable segments of the U.S. economy, pest management professionals play a critical role in protecting the public’s health, food and property, providing valuable integrated pest management services to both residential and commercial customers. As the leading monthly trade publication serving this dynamic marketplace, PCT magazine is the industry’s "go-to" source for news and product information.
Here's a look at some of the top stories, multimedia files and more posted on PCT Online for the week of Jan. 17. Highlights this week include ‘Exterminator’ being named a U.S. News & World Report ‘Best Job’; Arizona Pest Control launching an NFT collection; and a good deed done by a Pass Pest Control service professional.
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