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Technician Talent Opportunity
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Wage gap analysis across all 50 states: how pest control pay compares to HVAC, plumbing, and electrical trades - and what PCOs should do about it.
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Market Growth
Residential pest control bookings up 12% YoY in Southern states
Residential booking volumes across the Southeast corridor rose 12% year-over-year, driven by warmer winters, expanding urban development, and increased consumer awareness of preventive pest management services.
PlaceholderM&A Activity
Rentokil completes acquisition of regional Southeast operator
Rentokil Initial continued its US expansion strategy with the acquisition of a 15-branch regional operator in the Southeast, adding approximately $40M in annual recurring revenue to its North American platform.
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EPA proposes new restrictions on neonicotinoid outdoor applications
The EPA issued a proposed rule tightening outdoor application guidelines for neonicotinoid-class pesticides, potentially affecting treatment protocols for lawn and perimeter pest control across residential markets.
Market Growth
Residential pest control bookings up 12% YoY in Southern states
Residential booking volumes across the Southeast corridor rose 12% year-over-year, driven by warmer winters, expanding urban development, and increased consumer awareness of preventive pest management services.
PlaceholderM&A Activity
Rentokil completes acquisition of regional Southeast operator
Rentokil Initial continued its US expansion strategy with the acquisition of a 15-branch regional operator in the Southeast, adding approximately $40M in annual recurring revenue to its North American platform.
PlaceholderRegulatory/EPA
EPA proposes new restrictions on neonicotinoid outdoor applications
The EPA issued a proposed rule tightening outdoor application guidelines for neonicotinoid-class pesticides, potentially affecting treatment protocols for lawn and perimeter pest control across residential markets.
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- PCOs expanding in your market - new branches, acquisitions, and hiring surges
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Marc PrigmoreEXPERT ANALYST
Manager, Enterprise Account Management & Customer Solutions · Hawx Smart Pest Control
Seasoned pest control professional, and advisor to Solea AI - Pest control operations automation solution.
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Market Opportunity Index (MOI)
Authority Falcon intelligence for 11 featured US markets, ranked by composite market opportunity.
| # | City | MOI Score | Firms/100K | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Census ACS 5-Year, Google Places API, NOAA/FEMA. MOI = 35% Market Size + 30% Competition Gap + 20% Pest Risk + 15% Growth.
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PCO Opportunity Podcast
Episode 1
Jeff King - CEO, Pest Rangers
Growing a pest control company from one truck to a multi-state operation. Technician recruitment, competing with trades, and where the biggest opportunities are in 2026.
Mar 202628 min
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Jeff King
CEO
Pest Rangers
20+ yrs experience