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Greg Baumann is an industry veteran and a member of the PMP Hall of Fame (class of 2013).

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October 20, 2020

An interview with a Norway rat

Get to know the Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus) to better understand how to battle this rodent that is built for survival....

September 15, 2020

Beware of anti-trust activity

Any discussion about pricing, whether it be about what is charged or what a company pays for termiticides, may drift into violation of anti-trust standards....

August 25, 2020

An interview with an eastern yellowjacket

Something to sting about: Get to know the eastern yellowjacket (Vespula maculifrons)....

July 06, 2020

Opportunity arises from challenging times

Now that the pest control industry are starting to recover from the emotional stress of COVID-19, this a perfect time to look at where we go from here....

June 23, 2020

An interview with a red-eyed fruit fly

Get to know the red-eyed fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster) to understand how to better control and treat for this pesky species....

May 06, 2020

Industry response to pandemic is outstanding

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, customers are asking PMPs to provide disinfection services — a new offering for most companies....

April 01, 2020

PMPs step up again in time of national need

The pest control industry is on the front lines — this time not fighting mosquitoes or termites, but fighting to protect lives from COVID-19....

March 02, 2020

An interview with an odorous house ant

The odorous house ant is small in stature, but big in numbers. The tiny species also goes by the aliases sugar ant, stink ant and coconut ant....

February 28, 2020

5 ways to prevent the canceling customer

To win and keep customers, it is important to have a retention program in place from the start. Here are five simple steps to reduce cancellations....

January 14, 2020

An interview with a Formosan subterranean termite

Special species singled out: Get to know the Formosan subterranean termite (Coptotermes formosanus) Pest Management Professional magazine (PMP): So, are you an invasive species? Formosan subterranean termite (FST): Yes, our......