A Truly Nolen technician sanitizes a restaurant sink. PHOTO: GRANT HUNKER/TRULY NOLEN PEST CONTROL
Editor’s Note: Last updated Nov. 16, 2021. We will continue to update this post as more information becomes available.
The Pest Management Professional team reports on industry updates surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Information for our readers:
- PMP digital editions available to all
- A message from PMP Magazine about COVID-19
- CLOSED: Survey on COVID-19 impact, summer outlook
- CLOSED: PMP’s State of the Industry Survey for a chance at prizes
NEWS
- NPMA weighs in on vaccine ETS releases
- Striving to keep workers, customers safe
- Because bed bugs persist, brush up on skills
- Sales stars: 5 Growth Leader companies boost revenues in 2020
- New policy takes sting out of cancellations
- Northwest Exterminating reaches goal of 1,000 good deeds
- Truly Nolen gives $1 million to employees for pandemic bonuses
- Telecommuting in 2021 and beyond
- When customers are driven by fear, treat with understanding
- Meeting demand has its rewards
- Experts share promotion tips disinfecting services
- PPP reopens to support small businesses
- Coronavirus pandemic dominates PMP‘s coverage in 2020
- Video calls help ease customer concerns
- Showing appreciation in uncertain times
- PMPs may be next for COVID-19 vaccine, says CDC
- NPMA Public Policy Committee releases vaccine statement
- A wild ride: PMP‘s 2021 State of the Industry Report
- A model rodent surveillance program ramps up in New Orleans
- Restaurants test our rodent readiness
- City rat colonies in the time of COVID-19
- The Hunger Games: Rodents scavenge for food
- New York governor mandates restaurant capacity limits for NYC
- Mergers & Acquisitions in 2020: Sales prevail
- Insurers help PMPs navigate the new normal
- UPFDA adapts to the pandemic
- Safety first in 2020
- Technology tools to track customer cancellations
- Roundup: Latest technology for optimum rodent control
- Bed bug K9s could be key to ending pandemic
- Corralling accounts: 8 tips for avoiding cancellations
- Idle cars create rodent harborage
- Ant control during a pandemic
- Showing gratitude and staying strong
- How to offer pest control after a pandemic
- Customers at home engaged in pest control
- Quarantine inspires entomologists to ID 9 new phorid fly species
- Supplier forecast: The future looks favorable
- Opportunity arises from challenging times
- Customers at home engaged in pest control
- PMP survey finds industry ready for business
- 5 keys to reopening commercial accounts, sans rodents
- Web Exclusive: Keeping business strong during COVID-19 pandemic
- COVID-19 toolbox for pest management professionals
- Rollins, Terminix and Rentokil weigh in on COVID-19
- Thanks for the industry business boost, CDC
- Take steps to keep income steady
- Protecting customers, employees in unprecedented times
- Government response to pandemic can help your business
- Industry unites in pandemic fight
- Answering the call during the COVID-19 pandemic
- RISE builds upon the nation’s awareness of public health
- Dedication during COVID-19
- Pests, public health and you
- HEROES Act stimulus bill passes House
- Pest management experts share emergency preparedness policy must-haves
- Industry response to pandemic is outstanding
- 5 factors for added protection when offering new services
- Nibbles Woodaway dons a face mask
- State associations step up during pandemic
- Arkadia’s Lyng is military veteran, pest control hero
- Dr. Riegel leads rodent fight in New Orleans
- Pest control as an essential service not unprecedented
- PMP encourages colleagues to donate PPE, service
- UF offers license assistance, industry tips during pandemic
- Pest management experts share advice on dealing with the coronavirus pandemic
- Pest control is deemed essential nationwide; paid leave now law
- How to communicate with customers about COVID-19
- How PMPs handle coronavirus/COVID-19 concerns
EVENTS
- Roundup: Pandemic affects status of industry events
- Virtual events dominate December 2020
- NPMA plans virtual format for Legislative Day 2021
- PestWorld 2020 kicks off online
- Live from PestWorld 2020
- Tips for attending virtual conferences
- NPMA launches virtual event series for owners, managers
- Optimize your virtual conference experience
- NPMA’s PestVets holds virtual Week of Service for Nashville veterans
- NCPMA hosts webinars in place of 2020 fall meeting
- UPFDA, Pi Chi Omega plan PestWorld events
- Online Exclusive: PestWorld 2020: What’s in store for virtual attendees
- WorkWave opens registration for virtual 2020 user conference
- UK to offer series of virtual training events
- Zooming ahead: The road leading to a Truly Nolen virtual ribbon cutting
- What to expect at PestWorld 2020
- Global Bed Bug Summit to go virtual in December
- Chemotecnica 2020 event goes virtual, features 2 U.S. speakers
- Coalmarch plans virtual 2020 conference
- With NPMA’s PestWorld virtual-only in 2020, PMP cancels this year’s Hall of Fame banquet
- PestWorld goes virtual for 2020
- UPMA’s fall conference goes virtual
- UK skips 2020 Short Course, offers webinars instead
- ESA votes to make Entomology 2020 a virtual event
- Academy 2020 features virtual program, flexible registration
- August RISE meeting goes virtual
- NPMA’s Alexis Wirtz shares plans for PestWorld 2020
- NPMA opens registration for digital Academy, in-person PestWorld
- Second Women in Pest Control conference to be held in 2021
- NPMA Academy transforms into online, interactive event
- NPMA to decide by Aug. 1 whether PestWorld 2020 will be in-person or virtual
- Parasitec Paris 2020 set for November
- UPFDA cancels spring conference, Global Health & Food Safety Summit and NCUE, IPA postponed
GIVING BACK
- PMPs give back in creative ways
- COVID-19 frontline workers honored by PMPs
- All-American Pest Control honors local nurse with award, free service
- ABC Home & Commercial Services gives back to Austin community
- Florida’s ABC Pest Control honors first responders
- Fox Pest gives back to community with food drive
- Fox Pest Control donates to epilepsy, COVID-19 charities
- Orkin donates $100K to American Red Cross
- PCI donates N95 masks to medical center
- P.E.S.T. Relief International announces mask donation project
- Smithereen delivers meals to healthcare workers
- Smithereen continues meal delivery to healthcare workers
- Versacor sponsors food drive for hospitality industry
- Viking Pest announces Pro-Clean sweepstakes
SANITIZING AND DISINFECTING SERVICES
- PMPs extend service offerings for COVID-19
- American Pest announces new service, in nod to its past
- BBBK introduces ‘Corona Two-Step’ service
- Bug Busters launches disinfection services
- JP McHale launches disinfecting service, gives back to community
- McCall donates funds, debuts service
- Nozzle Nolen donates sanitizer service to local police force
- Orkin launches new sanitization service offering
- Rentokil adds disinfection service offering
- Rentokil adds new service for businesses with confirmed COVID-19
- Sprague Pest offers commercial disinfection services
- Terminix Commercial launches ‘Disinfectix’ service
- Truly Nolen debuts services to sanitize, disinfect
- Truly Nolen donates services to first responders
- Turner Pest Control launches service, gives back to first responders
- U.S. Pest Protection launches ‘ViroCleanse’ service
- Versacor introduces disinfection service
- Western Pest donates services for Boy Scout fundraiser
- More PMPs debut sanitization and disinfection services
SUPPLIER UPDATES
- Roundup: Suppliers respond to COVID-19
- Allergy Technologies highlights pest control for public health
- Bayer implements COVID-19 outreach initiatives worldwide
- Catchmaster, Texas A&M team up to study role of flies in COVID-19 spread
- Coalmarch offers free call script resource to PMPs
- EvolveYT facilitates crisis discussions
- FMC offers early rebates for True Champions
- GPS Insight: How to reduce costs duringCOVID-19 using telematics (VIDEO)
- The Image Marketing Group shares “5 Tips for Working Remotely” video
- The Image Marketing Group shares “3 No-Fail Topics You Should Be Talking About Right Now” video
- Lobster Marketing: 6 tips for working through the pandemic
- Lobster Marketing study examines COVID-19 impact on industry
- Lytx sponsored content: Maintaining operational efficiency during COVID-19 closures
- Nisus Corp.: State-by-State Applicator Requirements for Disinfection Services
- Nisus Corp.: Nisus DSV and Coronavirus at a Glance
- PCO Bookkeepers launches PPP loan service
- PelGar reminds public of pest pressure
- Pest Control Insulation: Tips for creating a social media crisis plan
- PestRoutes offers COVID-19 response
- PestWest: Fly control in healthcare more critical than ever
- PestWest: What PMPs should know about companion animals and COVID-19
- Podium offers PMPs helpful business links
- ServicePro offers blog series on weathering COVID-19
- Sales Training By Design video shares food for thought
- Syngenta takes actions to ensure safety amidst pandemic
- VM Products provides access to documents for PMPs
- Zoëcon shares restaurant pest control tips for COVID-19
CUSTOMER COMMUNICATION SAMPLES
- BHB Pest Elimination e-newsletter
- Hulett commercial takes reassuring tone
- JP McHale video
- PMi video
- Pest Management Systems launches TECHTIME video chatting for customers
- Turner Pest offers a guide to reopening businesses
COMMENTARY
- M&A experts share advice, outlook during COVID-19
- Scarlett Nolen: PMPs learn flexibility from pandemic
- Joe Barile, BCE: Pests don’t care about COVID-19
- Greg Baumann: PMPs step up again in time of national need
- Michael Broder: After coronavirus, PMPs will rise up again
- Dr. Stan Cope: What PMPs should know about the new coronavirus
- Dr. Jim Fredericks: PMPs: Keep calm and wash your hands
- Dan Gordon, CPA: The PPP taxability conundrum
- Dan Gordon, CPA: Plan ahead for the coming tax rate increase
- Dan Gordon, CPA: PPP forgiveness: Hurry up and slow down
- Dan Gordon, CPA: Keeping business strong during COVID-19 pandemic
- Dan Gordon, CPA: How to keep your pest control company solvent during the coronavirus pandemic
- Dan Gordon, CPA: What PPP loan recipients should consider if selling
- Linda Lane, RRT: 5 steps for respirator safety
- Don Leland: Conquer COVID-19 with Field Guide document
- Erin Richardson: Looking ahead to 2021: How to drive culture, teamwork and results
- Donnie Shelton: 4 steps to take right now to keep your business going
- Neogen: COVID-19 in Cats? What does it all mean?
OI & ANDERSON
Find a hub for the full series at Expert Insight: Oi & Anderson
- Embarking on a united look at COVID-19 and the industry
- Pest control operations during the pandemic
- How to win in the COVID-19 arena
- Action items for PMPs during the pandemic
- Standard operating procedures during a pandemic
- Crisis management and employee health
- Preparing to operate in the COVID-19 era
RESOURCES
- #PestControlIsEssential on Twitter
- Donate personal protective equipment: DonatePPE.org or GetUsPPE.org
National Pest Management Association
- The NPMA’s COVID-19 resource center
- National Pest Management Month highlights pest control as essential
- The NPMA’s consumer-facing video on Facebook from Dr. Mike Bentley
- The NPMA’s consumer-facing video on Facebook from Dr. Jim Fredericks
- Customer dos and dont’s during the coronavirus pandemic from PPMA
State Agencies & Universities
- Florida Department of Health: Hand washing posters in English and Spanish
- UF/IFAS: COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
- University of Kentucky: A PMPs Guide to COVID-19 from Entomology
- University of Minnesota: Build a portable hand washing station for under $20
- Texas A&M: COVID-19 is not transmitted by mosquitoes
U.S. Government Agencies
- EPA eases priority for products that treat surface contamination of SARS-CoV-2
- EPA allows temporary certification modifications in light of COVID-19
- CDC Business Checklist for Pandemics
- CDC guidance for small businesses and employers
- CDC sample customer fact sheet flyers for businesses
- Resource Hub from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Emergency Loan Guidelines and Checklists
- Coronavirus Resources from the U.S. Department of Labor
- OSHA prepares workplaces for novel coronavirus
- Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources from the U.S. Small Business Administration (updated with new link 6/19/24)
- Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act
- SBA: Coronavirus Emergency Loans
- A Look at SBA Disaster Injury Loans and Process
- White House: Opening Up America Again PDF
WEBINARS/PODCASTS
Find upcoming and on-demand webinars hosted by PMP at MyPMP.net/webinars
- PMP webinar: How Leading PMPs Are Redefining Strategies This Year, sponsored content by Slingshot
- PMP webinar: Pest Control After a Pandemic with Dr. Janis Reed, BCE, sponsored by Control Solutions Inc.
- Webinars address how to navigate your business during a pandemic
- Coalmarch, PCO Bookkeepers to host June 9 webinar on PPP updates
- Coalmarch, PCO Bookkeepers launch webinar series to ‘COVID-Proof Your Business’
- Coalmarch, PCO Bookkeepers to continue webinar series
- Colony Confidential podcast episode: ‘Coronavirus Has Come To Town – Now What?!’
- EcoRaider: Mosquito CEU Webinars
- Insects Limited starts SPP webinar series
- The NPMA webinar from March 20
- The NPMA to host second COVID-19 webinar March 31
- The NPMA to host webinar about COVID-19 disinfection services
- The NPMA debuts technical webinar series
- The Pest Posse: Recording of Live Episode – Providing Disinfecting Service
- Target webinar to evaluate possible service offerings during COVID-19
- University of Florida’s Pest Management University to offer weekly webinar series
- The PestWeb Podcast from Verseris
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