Effective cockroach control
To effectively control cockroach infestations, it is crucial to identify and eliminate food, water and shelter sources using targeted treatments,...
March 2024
Articles in This Edition
Seeking employee input leads to long-term success
Bobby Jenkins shares how ABC Home & Commercial Services handles annual Ownership Thinking meetings to work toward long-term success.
Use a combination of strategies for cockroaches
For quick and complete cockroach control, it’s often best to use a combination of strategies, says Anna Berry, BCE, of...
Fighting silverfish in a hoarder’s home
Natasha Wright, BCE, shares a firsthand account of encountering an unusually high concentration of this pest.
5 Questions with Dr. Paulina Maldonado-Ruiz
This month, we check in with Dr. Paulina Maldonado-Ruiz, who recently accepted the position of assistant professor in medical entomology...
How to determine the best cockroach bait
With so many cockroach baits available, how does one determine which bait is best for a customer’s particular issue? Dr....
Polish your silverfish skills
"To effectively control and prevent silverfish, it’s important to use a combination of chemical and non-chemical control methods," says Dr....
Tips for cockroach control success
Eric Ham, of FMC, shares some tips PMPs can follow to increase success with cockroach control.
Hispid cotton rat: Sigmodon hispidus
Learn more about the hispid cotton rat in this month's Pest Spotlight.
Maximize your inspection findings
To maximize your cockroach inspection findings, look for certain conditions and signals, says Matt Remmen, of Envu.
Mastering success: The vital role of KPIs
In today’s competitive business world, success relies on more than just hard work. It requires strategic decisions based on solid...
Identify cockroaches through IPM
Identification is the first crucial step in an integrated pest management (IPM) strategy, says Michael Boyd, of Ensystex.
Dusts contributing to cockroach control
Dr. Cisse Spragins, of Rockwell Labs, says dusts can be excellent tools for cockroach control.
Using abamectin for pest control
Sylvia Kenmuir, BCE, of BASF, says abamectin can be effective against ants, cockroaches and other crawling insects.
Marketing blueprint helps guide growth
Foster Brusca, co-owner of The Pest Posse, recaps a live stream for a marketing plan developed for pest control companies....
Using IGR for cockroach control
Sandra Sleezer, of MGK, says, "When treating cockroaches, the simple addition of an insect growth regulator (IGR) can make a...
3 tip to controling cockroaches
Dr. Brittany Campbell, BCE, of Control Solutions Inc., shares three recommendations to assist you in controlling cockroaches.
Finally Pest Control readies for recurring revenue
Marcus Richardson is a former chemist turned pest pro and is latest “Start-Up Stories” participant. Learn more about his company,...
The IRS’ use of AI changes the tax audit game
Recent funding from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 could resurrect the IRS's powers, says Dan Gordon, CPA.
WolfPack Advising hosts marketing conference
In January, WolfPack Advising, a digital marketing company for home services businesses, hosted the WolfPack Summit, a conference for professionals...
Ant species PMPs should be on alert for
Pest Management Professional’s columnists and editorial advisory board members answer our latest reader poll: What’s an emerging ant species for...
Reader poll: Emerging ant species
Take a moment to answer our March reader poll: What’s an emerging ant species for which pest management professionals should...