Diane Sofranec | Pest Management Professional

Dedication during COVID-19

A coronavirus pandemic is no match for pest management professionals who are dedicated to protecting public health and have stepped...

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Pandemic affects status of industry events

Many organizations in the pest control industry have cancelled or postponed events in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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5 factors for added protection when offering new services

Here's what you need to know before launching a disinfection and/or sanitization service for your customers in the wake of...

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Mosquito management tips from the pros

Six pest management professionals (PMPs) who offer mosquito control services share their advice for better management and customer satisfaction.

Perseverance is essential

When the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) held its annual Legislative Day event in Washington, D.C., we had no way...

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State associations step up during pandemic

Here’s a look at how several state pest control associations are helping pest management professionals during the coronavirus pandemic.

EnviroPest's Kevin Lemasters, and the NPMA's Jake Plevelich and Ashley Amidon discuss strategy for Capitol Hill visits. PHOTO: PMP STAFF

Roadtrip Roundup: Legislative Day 2020

The NPMA’s 2020 Legislative Day event to meet with Congressional representatives in their offices took place Mach 8-10 in Washington,...

Build relationships, boost mosquito revenue

Mosquito management services add value for customers and improve PMPs’ bottom lines while protecting public health along the way.

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Customer dos and dont’s during the coronavirus pandemic

The Professional Pest Management Alliance offers advice to help PMPs better communicate with customers with a new tip sheet of...

Pest control as an essential service not unprecedented

Pest control was deemed an essential service, before the COVID-19 pandemic, during the 1940s, in the midst of World War...

The importance of maintaining pesticide preemption laws

Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), federal and state governments have express authority to regulate pesticides. In...

Women in Pest Control to hold second annual event

The second annual Women in Pest Control Conference is slated for Sept. 24-25, this time at the Sheraton North Houston...

Pro pesticide preemption

Pesticide preemption laws mean the state preempts or prevents local governments from regulating pesticides, so they cannot enact stricter laws...

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How PMPs handle coronavirus/COVID-19 concerns

As the number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases worldwide climb, pest control companies in the U.S. are putting plans in place...

The NPMA's Legislative Day event encourages members to get involved in regulatory issues. PHOTO: PMP STAFF

Live from Legislative Day 2020

PMPs from across the country visited Washington, D.C., for Legislative Day to meet with state representatives and advocate for the...