Last year was a tough year all around, both in terms of business in general as well as M&A activity. However, as of the end of February, US M&A activity is up 46% from the same period last year, and was at the highest monthly level since July 2008. In this article, I take out my crystal ball and make some predictions for the rest of 2010 and beyond by examining some key themes and trends emerging that will impact the pest control M&A market, which include: (more…)