Greg Baumann

In August, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) held two seminars to address bed bugs, a still-emerging pest. While bed bug meetings are about as common as late night infomercials, these meetings were different. The target audience was the end user, or customer, of professional services.

As pest management professionals, we need to think analytically and move forward as an integral part of food safety

We've all seen it. Products from cars to facial tissue are now touting themselves as green. Using the best scientific logic, the only conclusion by the target audience is that the only thing green is the color of the premium dollars spent on these products.

The North Carolina Pest Management Association is holding its 59th Annual Pest Control Technicians' School in Raleigh this week. Nationally recognized speakers and researchers headline the program, an historic meeting marking one of the largest and most successful state meetings in the country....more >>

This is a good time to evaluate some of our industry's major components and see how we fared

These economic times will separate the sharp companies from the gliders in any industry. Each customer, each service and each lead has to be pursued with the energy that hasn't been required for some time. Companies hoping to build their businesses by waiting for the phone to ring will be sorely...more >>

We can't solve the oil price fiasco ... we can take steps to reduce the amount of fuel we consume

The wise technician spends time looking at direction of the water flow and signs of infestation

By now, the news that PMP Hall of Famer Charlie Hromada passed away Feb. 9 has settled, and we have taken some time to reflect. Death is a part of life, and part of how we learn from sadness.

Previously, we looked at a few long-term projects for companies that have a little down time during the winter. Now let's now look at a few important operational tasks that can be done relatively easily before the busy spring season hits.