In the wake of a natural disaster, such as a flood, what’s the first thing the owner of a pest management company should do and/or consider (following, of course, checking on your friends, family and employees)? Experts weigh in: “I would call or contact our customers that may be in the affected area of disaster […]
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An interview with a bald-faced hornet
Learn more about the bald-faced hornet (Dolichovespula maculata) through this "interview" with Pest Management Professional (PMP).
The secret to perimeter pest management
The secret to perimeter pest management is tri-circumambulation (from Latin tres three + circum around + ambulaˉtus to walk). It...
How Harvey is hitting PMPs
Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone in the Greater Houston area this week, as well as in southern Louisiana,...
Debating digital photography for pest identification
ERIC: We need to start having our employees take more pictures during services. I think it can be a big...
It takes a village to buy a building
In my June and July columns, I detailed the process Schopen Pest Solutions went through to purchase a new building...
What is your best tip for managing ticks?
“Bug Doctor recommends a monthly service program. The type of service depends on the account. If it’s dense terrain with...
EPA clarifies use of dry ice on rats
Last fall, news reports surfaced of pest management professionals (PMPs) in three major U.S. cities successfully using dry ice (carbon...
Be proactive to prevent cancellations
We all have customers who decide to cancel their pest management services. What if you could take proactive steps to...
McCloud offers tips for IMM food accounts
McCloud Services, a South Elgin, Ill.-based firm serving Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Tennessee, Ohio and Wisconsin, is generating...
Bed bugs: When the bed bleeds, you know you’re in trouble
Bed bug jobs are never fun. Anytime you are forced to deal with dozens, or sometimes hundreds, of bloodsucking parasitic...
Q&A with Cramer Pest Control’s Chris Cramer
Our question-and-answer session this month focuses on Chris Cramer, owner of Cramer Pest Control in Fort Mills, S.C. For the...
Vermin in history
Editor’s Note: Dr. Sarasohn is a historian who is currently writing a book titled Getting Under Our Skin: A Cultural...
How do termites invade structures?
Like any animal, subterranean termites must have food, water and shelter. They also try to take the easiest way to...
Take the 2018 State of the Industry Report survey, win prizes
Take Pest Management Professional‘s reader survey now. Please take a few minutes to help us prepare for our 2018 State...
Check rooftop HVAC units for flies, beetles
Are small flying insects coming from seemingly nowhere? Check the roof. Flat roofs are famous for collecting water in low...