This week, Dan and Donnie analyze the available data for the first quarter of 2026, including the Pest Index, unemployment figures and fuel, labor and material costs. They discuss the impact of this winter's cold snap, how the industry is holding up against the March energy spike, thoughts on price increases and AI's impact on marketing. 

 
Hosts:Dan Gordon, PCO Bookkeepers &amp; M&amp;A SpecialistsDonnie Shelton, Triangle Home Services

Episode 270:  Reactive to Proactive: Rethinking Driver Safety in Pest Control

The PMP Industry Insiders podcast helps pest control and lawn care professionals grow their businesses. Every week, hosts Donnie Shelton and Dan Gordon talk with the biggest players in the pest control and lawn care markets about what’s changing in the industry and take listeners to the front lines of what the future holds.