Tips for tick control services
We asked Pest Management Professional’s columnists and editorial advisory board members to give tips for tick control services. Here are some...
September 2022
Articles in This Edition
Analyze your bed bug expertise
Analyze your bed bug expertise in the September "Tech Test."
A deeper dive into the world of termites
PMP Contributor Greg Baumann talks again with a subterranean termite.
Visit and revisit sites of bird control jobs
Brett Madden, of AviAway, says the best practice is to visit — and in some cases, revisit — the site...
Take advantage of new bird control opportunities
Erick Wolf, of Innolytics, shares bird control options that are easy to use, effective and as equally profitable as general...
Pushing for professionalism
Ted Oser was more than Otto Orkin’s nephew, he was a trailblazer. Learn more about the 2022 Pest Management Professional...
Troubleshooting and training
American Pest’s Jay Nixon continues to give back to the pest management industry every day. Learn more about the 2022...
A head for business, a heart of compassion
Bell Labs CEO Steve Levy has spent much of his career not only growing a company, but helping it give...
Embracing technology
ServicePro founder Richard Deering developed software solutions that helped pest control companies work smarter. Learn more about the 2022 Pest...
Let’s toast a terrific team-building exercise
Adam’s Pest Control decided to try something new to make its leadership team more close-knit during its annual strategic planning...
It takes a multi-faceted plan to prevent Canada geese problems
Before Canada geese return to their preferred nesting area, you need to develop a plan to make the area less...
5 questions with Dominique Stumpf
Pest Management Professional magazine catches up with National Pest Management Association (NPMA) CEO Dominique Stumpf, CAE.
When you need help finding help
Jerry Schappert, ACE, shares resources to help find employees for your pest control business.
Using lasers to control birds
Gregg Schumaker, of Wildlife Control Supplies, shares tips to enhance bird control projects with the proper use of professional lasers.
Meeting tomorrow’s Hall of Famers today
You can see for yourself on the long list of PMP Hall of Fame members in the September issue, and...
Western encephalitis mosquito: Culex tarsalis
Learn more about the western encephalitis mosquito in this month's "Pest Spotlight."
Change is good for business
Pete Schopen, owner of Schopen Pest Solutions, shares the big and small changes in his company over the years.
5 tips for bird management in food processing
Tim Coughlin, of Bird-X, shares five tips of bird management in all phases of food processing.
Staying connected is a smart career move
Dennis Jenkins talks about making real connections, the kind of connections that take time and effort, but can pay off...
Microclimates 101
Let’s examine residential situations, both inside and outside, that demonstrate how to choose the right formulation and type of product...
Tips to tackling bird control projects
Michael Gallion, of Bird Barrier, shared three pro tips to make your job a lot easier when it comes to...
Using bird deterrents correctly
Mike Dougherty, of Bird B Gone, says bird deterrents are categorized for specific purposes or bird behaviors. One deterrent does...
Reap the rewards
Making a deal has its benefits, PMP’s exclusive mergers and acquisitions survey reveals.
Making room for pesticide preemption in the Farm Bill
PMP's Senior Editor Diane Sofranec explains how the Farm Bill relates to professional pest control.
Stink bugs, samurai wasps and September services
September is still an ideal time to prepare for the brown marmorated stink bug and other overwintering pests, says Dr....
You are the company you keep
This year alone, Pi Chi Omega has seen its mission “to connect and enrich the urban pest management community” come...
IRS’ retooling may mean more audits
The Inflation Reduction Act has many aspects to it, as it addresses inflation, tackles climate change, and provides some tax...
Reader poll: What advice do you give customers when providing tick control services?
Please take a minute to answer our latest one-question reader poll: What advice do you give customers when providing tick...