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Diane Sofranec is the senior editor for PMP magazine. She can be reached at dsofranec@northcoastmedia.net or 216-706-3793.

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October 01, 2024

PMP Hall of Fame profile: Patricia Hottel, BCE

Providing technical and training support for technicians has been, 2024 PMP Hall of Fame inductee, Pat Hottel’s calling for nearly five decades....

October 01, 2024

PMP Hall of Fame profile: Dr. Harold Harlan, BCE

2024 PMP Hall of Fame inductee Dr. Harlan’s experience with bed bugs proved to be ahead of its time....

September 24, 2024

Photo Finish: Arrow Exterminators 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Kickoff Leadership Summit

Arrow Exterminators held its annual 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Kickoff Leadership Summit Aug. 6 and 7 at The Loews Hotel in Atlanta....

September 16, 2024

Looking back on the decision to merge with no regrets

Four years after Arrow Exterminators acquired Lewis Cobb Pest Control, Roger Lewis has no regrets. ...

September 03, 2024

Survey says that a merger may be beneficial for all involved

When deciding it’s time to move on, a merger may be the best solution for all. ...

August 04, 2024

OSHA aims to require relief from the heat

The Department of Labor is taking action to ensure workers are safe from heat-related illnesses, regardless of whether they work indoors or outdoors....

July 02, 2024

Identification is job one

The first step on the road to successful ant control is correctly identifying the species....

July 01, 2024

2024 Ant Management Supplement: Declaring victory over persistent problems

Pest Management Professional’s (PMP’s) 2024 Ant Management Survey asked readers to share the details about the largest ant infestation they battled. Read on for a couple of war stories. Invasion......

June 28, 2024

Pest control industry sales decelerate in May, Pest Index shows

The total William Blair/PCO M&A Specialists Pest Index, a proprietary compilation of the monthly sales for 146 different U.S. pest control companies across 38 states, increased 10 percent year-over-year in......

June 28, 2024

2024 Ant Management Supplement: Pro tips for ant control

Ant management may be challenging because of several factors: unfamiliar or invasive species, multiple nests, conducive conditions, and uncooperative customers. The following tips from pest management professionals who offer ant......