Guarantee Pest Control's Gary Blankenship Reflects on 50 Year Pest Control Career
From PCT Radio Network by Pest Control Technology
January 1, 2026
About this episode
Gary Blankenship reflects on his nearly 50-year career in pest control and discusses his recent business sale and retirement plans.
After nearly 50 years working in the business, Gary Blankenship of Lexington, Ky.-based Guarantee Pest Control recently sold his second generation family business to Scherzinger Pest Control in Cincinnati, Ohio. PCT interviewed Blankenship at the UK Short Course to reflect on his pest control journey, the benefits of attending state and regional meetings for continued growth in the industry and his plans for retirement.
People in this episode
Guest: Gary Blankenship
Topics covered
- pest control career
- business transition
- industry growth
- retirement plans
- state meetings
Keywords
- pest control
- Gary Blankenship
- business sale
- industry meetings
- retirement
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Guarantee Pest Control, Scherzinger Pest Control
Places: Lexington, Ky., Cincinnati, Ohio
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