Freedom Pest Control, a central Indiana-based pest control company recently announced their release of a 14-point checklist that’s as useful for pest management professionals as it is for their customers. The checklist helps those with infestations treat them quickly and efficiently by following the list of best practices for each treatment. The focus, however, is on […]
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Be selective with pest management add-on services
One of my favorite movies is “Goodfellas.” I could watch it every day if my wife would let me. One...
Does door-to-door sales still work for pest control companies?
Do the old-fashioned ways of selling, such as using door hangers and fliers — or even knocking on doors —...
Arthropodcast offers pest info on the go
Arthropodcast provides free, entertaining and portable industry education. A podcast for pest management professionals by pest management professionals (PMPs) sprung...
How to recruit employees in a connected world
Authors’ Note: The world of recruiting employees continues to drastically change and evolve. It used to be that you just...
Lack of insect photos on websites appeals to customers
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Q&A: E-newsletter, outdoor and Facebook advertising
Q: Is an e-newsletter important to my online marketing strategy? A: Yes. Using this medium is both cost-effective and profitable, growing...
Where will the PMP journey lead you?
My good friend Greg Johnson (no relation) is about to embark on a pilgrimage across Spain and Portugal. The route...
How to equip employees with tech for success
I get many inquiries from other pest management professionals (PMPs), and one of the most commonly asked questions is about...
5 ideas for creating a social media-engaging event
Is your company planning an anniversary open house, a ribbon-cutting at a new office or a post-charity event bash? Whether...
Mail termite service postcard to GPC customers
In a recent webinar, Barry Bryant, sales and marketing manager for Bill Clark Pest Control, Beaumont, Texas, explained how to...
Facing the fleet facts: GPS tracking and vehicle wraps
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Q&A: SEO, new services and advertising ROI
Q: I have been dissatisfied with the results of my search engine optimization (SEO) company. What types of questions should...
Fleets: PMPs drive the bottom line
PMPs put the profit pedal to the metal thanks to favorable fuel prices, tricked-out vehicles and routing tools. What a...
How companies can bounce back from a zero rating
It finally happened. We got a zero rating from a client. Over the past 10 years, the worst rating we...
Are you using Snapchat?
As the parents of two teen-aged girls, my husband and I held off as long as we could regarding allowing...