Sly Stallone and the future of pest control
As part of our 90th anniversary coverage, Pete Schopen shares how door-to-door sales and artificial intelligence have changed the industry...
October 2023
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5 Questions with Brian Flinchum
This month, PMP catches up with Brian Flinchum, who owns what is considered to be Florida’s largest waste container cleaning...
Collect data with SPP monitoring systems
James Miller, ACE, of Trécé, shares tips on what to do with the data collected by stored product pests monitoring...
Expanding the family dynamic
Steve’s Pest Control puts a premium on people feeling valued.
Business-related apps professionals recommend
PMP’s columnists and editorial advisory board members answer our question of the month: Which business or pest management-related app(s) do...
Raising the tide no matter the times
Dennis Jenkins reflects on the past and the future of ABC Home & Commercial Services as part of PMP's 90th...
Find where SPP originate
Greg Pettis, of Nature-Cide, says to find the source of stored product pests to treat them.
4 predictions for the future of pest management
Judy Black, BCE, shares her predictions on how the industry will have evolved by 2033 based on what she has...
Embracing a service-first focus will ensure sustained industry growth
Dan Baldwin, BCE, CCFS, CP-FS, REHS/RS, shares five objectives pest management professionals should keep in mind over the next 10...
Verify the identify of SPP
"Always verify the identification to avoid making assumptions based solely on the insect’s presence in a stored product environment," says...
Best practices for SPP
Dr. Tim Husen, BCE, PHE, PCQI, of Syngenta, shares best practices for treating for stored product pests.
Use LED ILTs to treat house flies
Dr. Stuart Mitchell, BCE, of PestWest, writes a poem about the house fly.
Expanding the team gives Tailor Made room to grow
Pete Schopen shares how Christian Allan, owner of Tailor Made Pest Control, is growing his team.
Running fast, just to stay in place
Today through 2033, the pace of technology breakthroughs will be faster than the record pace set the past 10 years....
A Look Back: Images from 2003
Take a look at these photos from 2003 as part of PMPs 90th anniversary.
PWIPM is one facet of many IDEA initiatives
With a strong track record of supporting members from various backgrounds, the NPMA is now focusing on the future, aiming...
Assess your mosquito know-how
Test your knowledge of mosquitoes in this month's Tech Test.
Get acquainted with industry difference makers
As part of PMP's and the NPMA's 90th anniversary, check out 114 difference makers in the pest control industry.
Smart training and smarter service
"Considering how far the industry has advanced in such a short amount of time, it’s difficult to know what the...
Time-saving IT tools
"Chaos is undesirable, and much of it is preventable," says Sheri Spencer Bachman, ACE. Check out here tips for reviewing...
PMPs can help customers protect their homes, businesses
Mel Whitson, of Zoëcon, explains that several ways PMPs can help customers protect their homes and businesses from severe infestations.
How to ensure accurate financial statements
Ever wonder what an accountant in the pest management industry really does each month to produce accurate financial statements that...
Doing it right, right now
The duo behind Anchor Pest Services credits their success to a strong work ethic and desire for quality service.
Moving forward in unimaginable ways
Diane Sofranec shares how technology has changed the industry over 90 years.
How to handle friends and family as employees
Dennis Jenkins shares tips on how he handles working with friends and family.
Manage SPP with traps, cleaning
"To manage store product pests infestations, a thorough inspection, monitoring with traps, and a thorough cleaning are key components," says...
Put us to work for you
PMP editor-in-chief Heather Gooch reflects on her start in the industry in 1995 as part of the 90th anniversary issue.
Pest control’s future looks bright
Here are four of the top financial opportunities and challenges Dan Gordon, CPA, sees today through 2033.
Setting the tone
From the start, Accel Pest & Termite Control put employees and customers above all else — a strategy that has...
Temperature and stored product pests
Patrick Kelley, BCE, of Insects Limited, shares tips and a temperature chart to see how temperature affects stored product pests.
Learn the latest to be at the top of your game
Dr. Michael Bentley says, "The key to positioning yourself for a successful pest control season is to stay current on...
SPP adults are first sign of infestation
"The presence of SPP beetle or moth adults is generally the first indication of an infestation," says Don Stetler, of...
Mud dauber control to prevent beetles
"Consider talking to your customers about increasing funding for mud dauber control efforts on the exterior to prevent beetle attraction...
90 Milestones
As PMP and the NPMA celebrates its 90th anniversary, check out these major milestones in the pest management industry.
4 changes to prepare for pest control’s future
While it may seem daunting to examine what the industry will look by 2033, reflecting on the past decade it...
Leadership, diversity, innovation and advocacy to continue
Dominique Stumpf, CAE, CMP, highlights some National Pest Management Association (NPMA) trends that are expected to continue over the next...
People Power
Marty Whitford, PMP publisher and vice president of content, reflects on the secret ingredient in pest control’s rich history in...
The dos and don’ts of acquiring a route
Jerry Schappert shares some dos and don'ts about a one- or two-person deal from observations he has made.
Associations assist when changes are proposed
Pest management associations at the local, state and national levels help inform PMPs of important regulatory and legislative change. Find...
Combining methods to get rid of SPP
"To find and eliminate the source of the infestation, use a combination of sanitation, exclusion and fogging," says Dr. Ryan...
AAPSE summer events
The American Association of Pesticide Safety Educators (AAPSE) held two events in Savannah, Ga., from July 24 to 28.
Progress requires change
From Exterminators Log to PMP, we have evolved to meet readers’ and marketing partners’ expanding information needs.
Growing clients by referral
CimeX Control Pest Management started with five customers, yet is on track to clear $4 million by 2025 thanks to...
Find the sources of stored product pests
Dr. Brittany Campbell, BCE, of Control Solutions Inc., says it's important with any stored product pests problem to determine which...
Reader poll: Business-related apps
Take a moment to answer this months reader poll: Which business or pest management-related app(s) do you recommend?
Using pheromones to monitor stored product pests
Andrew Fisher, BCE, PHE, of Neogen says PMPs should recognize the significance of pheromones and utilize them as a monitoring...