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© Tryfonov | AdobeStock Jay Nixon travels around the world doing work on behalf of American Pest in the Washington, D.C., area. A notable client, the U.S. State Department, requests his expertise when embassies, consulates and other properties within their purview experience pest issues beyond the scope of local pest management operators. “In many parts of the world, in less developed countries in particular, truly knowledgeable pest management contractors are scarce,” Nixon explains. “When a historic building — an ambassador’s residence, for example — becomes infested with ter...

If you have questions about the latest product offerings available to PMPs, or if you’re wondering what you can invest in to grow your business for 2021, then you’ll want to register today for our FREE PCT Vendor Showcase Virtual Event.   Taking place Wednesday, beginning at 12 p.m. (EST), industry-leading product suppliers and other industry professionals will share their practices and more as it relates to pest control.   Learn about new products and services designed enhance your company’s bottom line and ensure your long-term success from participating suppliers: BirdBuffer, Green...

PCO Bookkeepers and PCO M&A Specialists welcome Andrew de la Chapelle to the team. Primarily, de la Chapelle will develop client-side relationships for merger and acquisition services within the pest control and lawn care industries. Additionally, he will help expand PCO Bookkeepers’ accounting, bookkeeping and CFO services to pest and lawn businesses.   “We’re very excited to have Andrew on board,” says Dan Gordon, CPA, managing member of PCO Bookkeepers and PCO M&A Specialists. “His depth of experience, knowledge and market insight will complement our team of professionals.”  ...

  An Ohio native and Korean War veteran, MacPherson became involved in the pest control industry after graduating from Ohio State University in 1955. His first job in the pest control industry was as a pest control business franchisee, then later as a manager for Redd Pest Control in Mississippi.   In 1973, MacPherson purchased Dugas Pest Control, and he grew that company into a large pest control firm, serving Baton Rouge, La., and surrounding areas. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, MacPherson began transitioning leadership of Dugas to his daughter, Laura Simpson. He remained active with...