December 2023

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Use correct techniques for rodent control

Effective rodent control is obtainable if you implement the correct techniques and exclusion whenever possible," says Gregg Schumaker, of Wildlife...

Place bait stations strategically

Mike Hovis, of VM Products, says strategic placement of bait stations in alternative locations can yield effective results.

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Argentine black and white tegu: Salvator merianae

Tegus, specifically the Argentine black and white species, have been making headlines this year in Florida and Georgia. Learn more...

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What the Inflation Reduction Act means to PMPs

The Inflation Reduction Act passed into law last year, and currently is being implemented across the U.S. The hiring of...

Tips for using a bait station for rodenticide

Anna Berry, BCE, of Pelsis, shares tips for using a bait station for rodenticide.

Exclusion as a part of residential rodent control

"Exclusion should be a part of your residential rodent control program to help minimize risk and reduce rodent incursions," says...

Reducing hazards when treating rodent infestations

"Using disinfectants or sanitizers during each service to eliminate listed microorganisms throughout active infestations can help reduce the potential spread...

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AI offers promising possibilities for pest control businesses

Dennis Jenkins shares how he thinks artificial intelligence (AI) will cause changes in the pest control industry.

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Set measurable goals for a fantastic new year

Are you tired of repeating the same year over and over? Do you want to grow your business, but you’re...

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9 levers to control labor costs

As part of our December cover story, Dan Gordon, CPA, also shares tips to help reduce employee turnover and create...

4 tips to mitigate rodent infestation

Dan Crew, of Kness, offers tips that can help mitigate rodent infestation.

Where to place glue boards

"As professionals, we must always be able to answer the question: Why did we place that piece of equipment where...

Thorough approach to rodent control

Dr. Chris Keefer, BCE, of Syngenta, provides tips for effective rodent control with a thorough approach.

EPA updates RUP certification rule

Pest management professionals (PMPs) who use restricted-use pesticides (RUPs) will be held to higher safety standards in an effort to...

Product Insights: Cockroaches

Learn how FMC's cockroach control solutions help pest management professionals in their pest control programs.

Understanding mice behavior

"Understanding this behavior and implementing appropriate strategies can help overcome scent-related aversions and enhance the effectiveness of bait stations," says...

A Look Back: Photos from 1969

Take a look at photos from Pest Management Professionals archives from 1969 as part of our 90th anniversary issue.

December 2023

What to check when choosing a rodenticide

When using pesticides, Sylvia Kenmuir, BCE says it is important to not only consider the artificial intelligence (AI), but also...

Labor pains

PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists’ exclusive study finds industry labor costs rose 25 percent in five years.

5 questions with Kathleen Corradi

Pest Management Professional magazine caught up with Kathleen Corradi, the “Rat Czar” who serves as director of rodent mitigation for...

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Ways to improve employee retention

PMP’s columnists and editorial advisory board members answer our question of the month: What’s a good way to improve employee...

Little things mean a lot

Jerry Schappert asked his PestCemetery Facebook group this month, “What are the little things you do extra for your clients?”...

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Are your spider senses tingling?

Test your knowledge of spiders with the December Tech Test.

Using pulse baiting data to treat rodents

"Using the data gathered by rodent sensing devices, PMPs can see changes in rodent pressure and react accordingly, while saving...

Reader Poll: Improving employee retention

Take a moment to answer the December reader poll: What’s a good way to improve employee retention?

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