Hogarth’s Pest Control & Wildlife Removal, has been named Professional of the Year

Northern Michigan Business Owner Receives National Industry Recognition

Ken “Butch” Hogarth, owner of Hogarth’s Pest Control & Wildlife Removal, has been named Professional of the Year by the National Wildlife Control Operators Association (NWCOA), a national organization representing wildlife control professionals across the United States.

The Professional of the Year award recognizes individuals who demonstrate outstanding leadership, technical expertise, integrity, and service to the public within the wildlife control industry.

Hogarth is a longtime Northern Michigan business owner with more than 30 years of experience serving residential and commercial customers throughout the region. Hogarth’s Pest Control & Wildlife Removal provides humane wildlife removal, structural exclusion, and long-term prevention solutions designed to protect homes and businesses while respecting wildlife.

The company serves customers across Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Benzie, Antrim, Kalkaska, Manistee, Wexford, Charlevoix, and Emmet counties and has earned more than 900 Google reviews, reflecting its reputation for professionalism and customer trust.

“This recognition reflects decades of commitment to doing the work the right way and supporting the communities we serve,” said Hogarth. “Northern Michigan has always been home, and it’s an honor to be recognized while serving the region.”

The NWCOA Professional of the Year award is presented annually to professionals who advance industry standards and demonstrate a strong commitment to ethical business practices nationwide.