Heather Gooch

2 weeks ago | mypmp.net | Joey Ciccolini |Heather Gooch |Ellen Wagner

Lex Knox and Tommy Fortson were recently inducted into the South Carolina Business Hall of Fame. The pair are business leaders at Terminix. Knox is chairman of the board and CEO, and Fortson is the vice chairman. The South Carolina Business Hall of Fame was established in 1985 by the Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina and The State newspaper. Knox’s leadership has fostered economic growth and improved the lives of employees and the broader community.

2 weeks ago | mypmp.net | Heather Gooch

Liphatech’s trademarked BlueMax rodenticide has been a solution that pest management professionals (PMPs) have used since 2005. The rodent removal and tracking capabilities of BlueMax have stood the test of time, and it continues to offer durable, effective rodent control. BlueMax’s formulation includes difethialone, a Liphatech-exclusive, second-generation anticoagulant rodenticide, as well as preservatives that act as mold inhibitors. This makes BlueMax ideal for humid, high-moisture conditions.

2 weeks ago | mypmp.net | Heather Gooch

Masterack, a leader in innovative cargo management solutions, launched its latest product, Cargo Guard, at the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Week 2025. Designed for pest management Professionals (PMPs) and other service fleet professionals, Cargo Guard aims to revolutionize fleet efficiency, providing security, storage and convenience.

2 weeks ago | mypmp.net | Heather Gooch

Fieldster has launched its redesigned mobile application, showcasing a new, intuitive interface and faster performance enhancements. The refreshed mobile app enhances how pest management professionals (PMPs) manage their daily operations, streamlining workflows and improving service delivery for customers. Fieldster’s mobile app includes a modern interface design and workflow improvements for all major functions.

2 weeks ago | mypmp.net | Heather Gooch

The lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum) has long been associated with alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), the red meat allergy that has become increasingly prevalent. However, recent research reported by NBC News reveals a potentially surprising development: this tick species may not be the sole culprit. The report includes how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) describes a case of AGS in Washington implicating the western black-legged tick (Ixodes pacificus).