June 6 marks World Pest Day 2026, a global observance that arrives at a critical ecological juncture. We are no longer speaking of climate change in the future tense. Around the globe, rising baseline temperatures and volatile weather patterns have directly triggered a surge in pest incidence.
The global pest control industry has long been dominated by chemical pesticides and powerful multinational companies that control proprietary pesticide formulations.
For pest management professionals (PMPs) in Asia, earning certification from a prestigious American university can open new opportunities and enhance professional credibility.
The landscape of urban pest management in India is undergoing a monumental shift.
Since its inception in 2020, Giridhar Pai Associates LLP (GPA) has been at the forefront of transforming the Asian pest management industry.
Like businesses everywhere during 2020–2022, the first three years since our inception were challenging for GPA as we contended with restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Suren Cooke Agencies Pvt. Ltd. (Suren Cooke Agencies) stands as a testament to visionary entrepreneurship in Sri Lanka’s pest management industry.
Inspired in my teenage years by Japanese organic farmer Masanobu Fukuoka through his book The One-Straw Revolution, I developed a deep fascination for organic pest control methods that eschew toxic chemical pesticides.
Since October 2024, Giridhar Pai Associates LLP (GPA) has proudly served as a leading distributor of Pest Control Technology (PCT) Field Guides in Asia, empowering pest management professionals (PMPs) with trusted educational resources.
A four-storey government office in a bustling metropolitan city faced severe rodent issues, marked by relentless intrusions through doors, shutters, and gaps beneath the gabled roof.
