Catchmaster PRO

07/24/2026

It is with tremendous pride, admiration, and gratitude that we announce the retirement of Rick McDonald, VP of Professional Products Division, after over 13 years of leadership at AP&G and a career that has left a lasting mark across the entire pest management industry.

Before joining AP&G in May 2014, Rick spent 12 years as Director of Paragon Professional Products, where he built the strategic partnerships with manufacturers, distributors, and pest management companies that became the foundation of his reputation: a connector, a relationship-builder, and someone who understood that this industry runs on trust.

When Rick joined AP&G, he brought that same philosophy with him. Leading the Catchmaster Pro sales team, he championed innovative integrated pest management solutions for pest management professionals nationwide, shaping strategic and financial planning, product development, and customer service along the way. Rick's specialized skill set, past successes, and industry knowledge made him exactly the right person for the job, and his talents and personality proved invaluable to this company.

Those who worked alongside Rick know the numbers only tell part of the story. His true impact is measured in the sales teams he led, the partnerships he built, and the reputation he earned as one of the most respected and well-loved figures in pest control. He was a titan of this industry, and we are proud to have had him as part of the AP&G family.

As Rick enters his next chapter into retirement, we wish him the best. After years of catching pests, here's to years to come of catching fish.

Congratulations, Rick. You've earned every bit of it.

07/17/2026

Myth or Fact: Cheese is the best mouse trap bait. 🐭 Drop your answer below.

06/11/2026

What’s a common misconception people have about pest control that you’d like to clear up? 🤔 We'll start: Pest control is a one-time event

06/10/2026

Catchmaster's VP of Business Development, Ed Dolshun, was cited as an expert voice in Martha Stewart's guide to naturally eliminating flea infestations.

The piece covers flea biology, identification, and control methods, reinforcing what pest management professionals already know: early detection, proper sanitation, and the right products matter.

When DIY falls short, that's where the pros come in. Read the full article here:

Learn how to get rid of fleas in the house fast with natural methods like diatomaceous earth, hot washing, vacuuming, and pet prevention.

06/09/2026

Heavy fly pressure? Give your accounts the gold standard of fly control.

The Catchmaster Pro Gold Stick gives PMPs the ultimate edge in sensitive food-handling and commercial accounts. From dense clusters to capturing a wide variety of distinct fly species, the Gold Stick provides the physical data you need to back up your service reports.

Swipe through to see the macro-level proof of how this trap handles severe volume. Learn more about the Gold Stick line-up at https://catchmasterpro.com/products/gold-stick-fly-traps?_pos=1&_sid=0a9c63a7a&_ss=r

06/02/2026

PEST PROS: Got any tricks that make your job easier? 🤔

05/22/2026

This striking footage from PestWorld of mice under a blacklight filter visualizes how rodents leave behind an invisible trail of bacteria, dander, and bio-hazards long before a visible infestation takes hold.

By utilizing Catchmaster glue boards and trays, you isolate the contamination, keeping harmful baggage securely trapped and ready for safe disposal.

Let's lead the industry with a proactive approach. Start with sanitation, prioritize aggressive exclusion, and protect the perimeter before a crisis develops.

PCOs must remember that rodent management is a critical factor when it comes to protecting public health.

Watch the full breakdown:

While their tracks may not be noticeable to the naked eye, rats can spread germs, bacteria and disease with every step as they scurry through our homes. For ...

05/20/2026

21 years. Still running.
Back in the early 2000s, Jim Shaver installed a Vector Plasma Grilled at a high-end resort kitchen in Southern California.
The same unit remains standing over two decades of consistent service, still going strong today. Monthly glue board changes. Annual bulb replacements. Zero major issues.

This is what happens when professional-grade equipment meets proper preventive maintenance. Pest control isn't just about solving problems, it's about building systems that last.
Jim is still proud of his work, 21 years later. We don't blame him.

05/14/2026

A note from Ed Dolshun, VP of Business Development:​

The Hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius is a stark reminder of something PCO’s have understood for decades: pest control, and in this case, rodent management is a critical factor when it comes to protecting public health! ​

Rodent-to-human transmission via dried droppings, aerosolized urine droplets, or inhaling dried, contaminated nesting material microparticles are pathways for rodent to human infection. Apparently, the current Andes strain can also be spread person to person. This makes keeping rodents in their own environments and out of ours more critical than ever.​
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Rodents spread potentially deadly diseases via contaminated body fluids, dander, f***s, and infected ectoparasites. They bring these potential hazards with them each time that they enter your home. Glue boards and trays contain these hazards and help reduce contamination in your environment. Every trapped rodent is a contained risk. Glue boards help keep rodents and their potentially harmful baggage isolated and ready for you to carefully and safely dispose of.​
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Reduce your risk by making your home or workplace an inhospitable environment for pests. Sanitation is key, followed closely by comprehensive exclusion, and by protecting your perimeter with strategically placed trap boxes, glue trays and boards around potential entry points.​
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Years in this industry has taught us one thing: the professionals who prioritize a proactive approach by starting with sanitation and habitat manipulation, aggressive exclusion, strategic trapping and monitoring prior to an infestation are the ones who rarely have a crisis.​

02/27/2026

Next time, just call your local pest control 🤣

A man allegedly set multiple fires in his home to kill spiders, sparking a large fire that spread to his neighbor's homes and caused considerable damage.

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