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• Aug 26, 2026

  Spotted Lanternfly Reaches New Hampshire

  State officials found a small number of the invasive planthoppers in Salem and say there is no sign yet of an established population.

• Jul 30, 2026

  Rentokil Drops US Margin Target After Soft Q2

  The owner of Terminix says it will reinvest in its North American business instead of chasing a 20% margin goal.

• Jul 22, 2026

  Rollins Q2: Residential Slows, Commercial Grows

  Orkin’s parent posted its 99th straight quarter of revenue growth, but said digital lead volume for residential work fell short.

• Jun 3, 2026

  New World Screwworm Confirmed in Texas

  The flesh-eating fly larvae were found in U.S. livestock and a dog in June, prompting quarantines and stepped-up sterile fly releases.

• May 11, 2026

  PestWorld 2026 Heads to Grapevine, Texas

  The industry’s biggest annual show returns this month under the theme “Built for This Business.”

• Apr 29, 2026

  House Strips Pesticide Preemption From Farm Bill

  Lawmakers from both parties voted to drop provisions on local pesticide rules and manufacturer liability, then passed the farm bill the next day.

• Apr 23, 2026

  Asian Longhorned Tick Confirmed in Alabama

  The self-cloning invasive tick keeps moving south and north, with new county finds across the eastern half of the country.

• Apr 2, 2026

  Rollins Buys Utah-Based Romex Pest Control

  Romex will keep its own brand as Rollins uses the deal to enter new markets.

• California · LicensingOctober 1, 2026

  California SPCB exam rules change Oct. 1, 2026

  New SPCB exam rules (16 CCR 1940, 1940.1, 1941, 1942) take effect October 1, 2026 for applicator, field representative and operator exams. Exam applications must include a signed statement under penalty of perjury and a copy of acceptable government photo ID. Branch 1, 2 or 3 operator applicants must prove required coursework. The six-month re-exam window language is struck.

  What to doHave exam candidates bring acceptable government photo ID, and check that operator candidates have proof of required coursework before applying.

  Source: OAL Notice of Approval, SPCB examinations rulemaking, OAL Matter No. 2026-0601-04 (July 13, 2026)

• Florida · Rule changeMay 18, 2026

  Florida rewrites fumigation rules and log to match new SF labels

  FDACS amended its fumigation and records rules (5E-14.102, .1025, .108-.113, .142, .1421), effective May 18, 2026, to match the new sulfuryl fluoride labels. The fumigation log, FDACS-13000 (Rev. 03/26), was substantially rewritten. Updated forms include the notification of fumigation, fumigation inspection and the employee ID card application.

  What to doThrow out old fumigation logs and notification forms, switch to the current FDACS revisions, and walk crews through the rewritten log.

  Source: Florida Administrative Code 5E-14.142, rule effective May 18, 2026 (filed Apr. 28, 2026); proposed in FAR Vol. 52/28 (Feb. 11, 2026)

• Federal · EPA decisionApril 10, 2026

  OSHA renews heat emphasis program; building services on target list

  OSHA reissued its heat National Emphasis Program effective April 10, 2026 for five years. It targets 55 high-risk industries, including NAICS 5617, services to buildings and dwellings, which takes in exterminating and pest control. Inspectors may run random heat inspections on National Weather Service heat advisory or warning days.

  What to doCheck that your heat plan, training records and water-rest-shade practices are on paper and followed, especially on heat advisory days.

  Source: OSHA Directive CPL 03-00-024, National Emphasis Program: Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related Hazards (effective Apr. 10, 2026)

• Florida · ProposedApril 6, 2026

  FWC proposes trapping changes to nuisance wildlife rule 68A-9.010

  FWC proposed amendments to nuisance wildlife rule 68A-9.010 that rework how nuisance wildlife may be trapped, including trap types, glue boards and time limits for animals moved offsite. A public hearing was held July 8, 2026. The proposed effective date is December 31, 2026, and the rule has not been adopted yet.

  What to doWildlife crews should read the proposed rule text from the FAR notice and watch for adoption before the proposed December 31, 2026 date.

  Source: Florida Administrative Register Vol. 52/66 (Apr. 6, 2026), FWC notice of proposed rule, 68A-9.010 and 68A-9.012