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August 2026
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The pros and cons of free pest inspections
Pete Schopen weighs the relationship-building benefits of free inspections against the tangible costs in time, fuel and lost revenue.
Tips & Tricks: Termites
Leading pest control experts share their top termite management strategies.
Photo Finish: FAMU to celebrate 50th Field Day
Florida A&M University's W.L. Peters Annual Field Day and Workshop in Entomology is approaching a major milestone.
Building a community of pest management knowledge
Rentokil Terminix entomologists Dr. Nancy Troyano and Jen Fox launched "The Pest Collective" podcast in April to help business leaders...
7 factors that drive the value of a pest management business
Clendenin and Anthony share why selling a pest management business requires understanding what buyers value most.
The 5 stages of pest control sales mastery
Building a successful pest control sales career takes more than product knowledge.
Situations and Solutions: How to prevent spiders around structures
Spiders settle where food is easy to find, making nighttime lighting a top attractant around structures.
How to prevent stinging insect callbacks
Stinging insect callbacks are among the most urgent in pest control and largely preventable.
What PMPs should know about NWS
The New World screwworm has re-emerged in New Mexico and Texas as of 2026, raising concerns among pest management professionals.
Upgrade your invasive species strategies to protect the public
Learn how PMPs can identify emerging threats while strengthening surveillance, customer education and field-ready response strategies.
Hidden ‘sugar snakes’ in beverage drains: The real source behind recurring fruit and drain flies
Recurring small fly infestations in food-and-beverage facilities often stem from hidden organic biofilm accumulations inside drains known as sugar snakes.
U.S. Supreme Court decision reinforces EPA authority over pesticide labels
The U.S. Supreme Court emphasized that pesticide labels are federally mandated regulatory documents carrying legal force.