February 2024
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From the Field: WorkWave Beyond Service 24
The third annual WorkWave user conference, Beyond Service 24, took place Jan. 7-10 at the Hilton Orlando in Florida.
PMP Gallery: 88th annual Purdue Pest Management Conference
Check out the gallery from the 88th annual Purdue Pest Management Conference, which was held in January.
Look beyond in homes, hotels for bed bugs
Beyond homes and hotels, consider places where people frequently rest when looking for bed bugs, says Anna Berry, BCE, of...
Early detection, intervention to treat bed bugs
Mel Whitson, of Zoëcon, says early detection and intervention are key to treating bed bugs.
How to make fleet management a team effort
Dennis Jenkins, president of ABC Home & Commercial Services, Dallas, Texas, shares how he manages his company's fleet.
Tips to prevent bed bugs
Joseph Latino, of Allergy Technologies, shares tips to prevent bed bugs.
Use of IoT products in the pest control industry
Pest Management Professional’s columnists and editorial advisory board members answer our latest reader poll: What are your predictions about the...
3 tips for the best bed bug service
Matt Remmen, of Envu, gives three tips to provide the highest-quality bed bug service.
Bugsy’s is fueled by love, lightning-fast growth
Pete Schopen's first “Start-Up Story” for 2024 is also a love story between the dynamic duo of Zach Bernstein and...
Don’t let bed bugs mess with your head
Dr. Nina Jenkins, of Aprehend, says not to get drawn into treating accounts that have had several treatments already.
Tiptoeing through the termites in the springtime
Dr. Michael Bentley, BCE, shares tips on how to prepare for termites in the spring.
Indentify the source of bed bug infestations
"That’s why the key to a successful control program begins with a thorough inspection to identify the source or sources...
4 steps to ensure effective bed bug treatment
Dr. Chris Keefer, BCE, of Syngenta, shares four steps to ensure effective bed bug treatment.
Preventing large bed bug infestations
Dr. Cisse Spragins, of Rockwell Labs, shares how to prevent large bed bug infestations, including low-income housing, shelters and elderly...
What you need to know about changes in independent contractor classification
Dan Gordon, CPA, shares details about a Final Rule that changes determinative factors relating to individuals who provide services and...
Tips to avoid bringing bed bugs home
Andrew Fisher, BCE, PHE, of Neogen, says recognizing early signs of bed bugs' presence can be crucial in preventing infestations.
Introducing a 25(b) product into your service protocol
Michael Boyd, of Ensystex, says introducing a 25(b) product into your service protocol will ensure proper rotation occurs to minimize...
Review bed bug treatment protocols
Dr. Joe Argentine, of BASF, says it's good for pest management professionals to review current treatment protocols.
IoT and the Industry
Internet of Things, or IoT, connects us all. Check out how pest management professionals are using it in the industry.
Industry suppliers discuss IoT
Pest Management Professional (PMP) brought in five suppliers to a “virtual roundtable,” to see how the pest control industry is...
Push for state-level pesticide preemption continues
Hopes remains high that pesticide preemption will be included in the next Farm Bill, a package of legislation primarily related...
Ensure your techs know the rules of the road
Check out highlights from The Pest Posse and what to check out in March during its annual Women in Pest...
5 questions with Sam Barry
This month, we check in with Sam Barry, marketing director of Triangle Pest Control.
Assessment-based pest management to treat bed bugs
Tommy Powell, of MGK, shares how assessment-based pest management can be used to treat bed bugs.
Top 3 tips for bed bug accounts
Dr. Brittany Campbell, BCE, shares the Top 3 tips to assist pest management professionals (PMPs) at bed bug accounts.
Reader Poll: Predictions about the use of internet of things
Please take the time to answer our latest reader poll: What are your predictions about the use of internet of...