1. "I love global warming!" Experts agree, it's a great time to be in the pest-control business. Tighter restrictions on pesticides, changing weather patterns and the emergence of treatment-resistant insects and regional epidemics have converged, creating a perfect storm for exterminators in many parts of the country. These factors are spraying the business with cash: According to the National Pest Management Association, bug zapping has grown into a $6.7 billion industry, up 28 percent since 2000.
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