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Double blind: Difficult, but worth it
Last week, I talked about the scientific basis for using randomized, double blind testing of canines used in termite, bed...
PMP HoF Class of 2018 announced
The Pest Management Professional Magazine (PMP) staff is pleased to announce the five newest nominees for the PMP Hall of...
Herding pesticide e-commerce cats
Some industry insiders say trying to control online sales of illegal pesticides is like trying to herd cats.
A look back at roost control
Blackbirds are a protected species under the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act, but that doesn’t make them any less of...
Truly Nolen’s Minor League ‘Madness’
In March 2016, Truly Nolen Pest Control created the TRULY Insect Madness Bracket of Insects, which featured 16 insects and...
Attorneys weigh in on the Amazon-EPA FIFRA settlement
"Easy access to unregulated pesticide products — and the easy money to be made selling them — make this problem...
Caption This: The ‘Black Widow’ Bachelorette
If we pick your entry, you’ll win a $50 VISA gift card. Some restrictions may apply.
Fiction: Crawley and the mysterious itch
Crawley McPherson is a fictional pest management service technician for Peace-of-Mind Pest Services.
NCPMA PestLine, behind the scenes
Now in its sixth year, the North Carolina Pest Management Association’s PestLine project helps the public with their pest issues...
Q&A: Small dung flies
Many species of this fly are readily caught in insect light traps (ILTs).
Quiz: Thirteen-lined ground squirrel facts you should know
Thirteen-lined ground squirrel (Ictidomys tridecemlineatus)
Tips for bird control success
Boost your bird business with expert advice for commercial and residential jobs.
Eye contact and detection dog testing
Last week, I defined what randomized, double blind testing is for testing detection dogs, including those trained for bed bug and...
PMPs: Be generous with your industry knowledge
This is an exciting time to be in pest control.
Illegal pesticides crackdown: Amazon-EPA settlement a symptom of online resellers violating FIFRA
The landmark settlement stemmed from Amazon allegedly allowing third parties to sell and distribute, from Amazon warehouses, imported pesticides not...