A New York Times study finds that certain professions are more likely to trend in families — that is, what the mother or father does for a living is replicated by the son or daughter. Specifically to our industry, the study reports that pest control workers have parents who are pest control workers at a rate 421 […]
Heather Gooch
Heather Gooch is the editor-in-chief for PMP magazine. She can be reached at hgooch@northcoastmedia.net or 330-321-9754.
In Memoriam: Lloyd Smigel
Pest Management Professional Magazine has learned that former columnist and longtime industry business consultant Lloyd Smigel has passed away after...
Extending the ThanksGIVING season
What are you doing for #GivingTuesday today?
Flying insect survey: Don’t wing fly service
Inspect, identify and get customer cooperation for success.
Snuggling bats have better survival rates
The study was conducted by researchers with Massey University in New Zealand and the USGS.
Study: How Indian jumping ants use scent
The findings have implications for mosquito repellent as well.
Edge’s success lies in people-focused approach
What’s made this company skyrocket so brilliantly is that it’s made the Inc. 5000 list three times in a row,...
Flying insect survey: Opportunities take flight
Check out pest management professionals' responses to this year’s flying insect management survey.
2017 New York Pest Expo: Live coverage
Check here for all-day updates live from Bug Off Pest Control Center’s New York Pest Expo, Fort Lee, N.J., and...
PestVets members ‘Roll Thunder’ to Washington
The 30th annual “Ride for Freedom” event, sponsored by Harley Davidson, was organized by Rolling Thunder Inc.
What’s the best piece of industry advice you received?
On p. 10 of our November issue, you’ll see great responses from Dr. Austin Frishman, Paul Hardy and Dr. Doug Mampe. But several...
UC-R receives $14.9 million grant for mosquito research
The researchers want to understand the potential risks and benefits of using gene drives to control mosquitoes that carry diseases.
Mississippi State team monitors tawny crazy ants
The tawny crazy ant is a non-native ant species that also has been found in Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Florida and...
Web Exclusive: Cockroach war stories, Part II
In the 2017 Cockroach Management Supplement of our September issue, we included “war stories” from pest management professionals describing their...
Tips for closing a cockroach sale
PMP asked readers to share some of their best business tips for cockroach accounts.
Study: Are bed bugs attracted to dirty laundry?
A new study suggests that leaving worn clothes exposed in sleeping areas when traveling may facilitate the dispersal of bed...