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Caption This: Valentine’s Day gift gone wrong

You know you have a funny quip for this Leo Michael panel. Why not share it with the industry? Send...

Web Exclusive: Internet inspections

As we promised in our February issue’s termite guide, we have just a little more info to share with you...

Taxonomy changes in arthropods that may affect PMPs

There have been many changes to the taxonomy of arthropods in the past few years, but here are just a...

‘Change’ is the operative word at RISE Industry Issues Breakfast

“Where should we begin today?” RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment) President Aaron Hobbs asked a record number of...

Tips on tapping into the millennial market

A millennial herself, Gabrielle Jackson Bosché has constructed quite a career helping companies better attract and retain employees and customers...

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How changing interest rates affect company valuations

As noted in “M&A: How to maximize your pest control firm’s potential,” when using an annual free cash flow model...

NPMA Global Bed Bug Summit focuses on research

Research was plentiful at the National Pest Management Association’s (NPMA’s) Global Bed Bug Summit, which was held in Nov. 30...

2017 Purdue conference in pictures

To enhance our February issue’s print coverage of the January 2017 Purdue Pest Management Conference, here are some additional photos from...

Q&A: Rockwell Labs Dr. Cisse Spragins talks internships

1. How has Rockwell’s internship program evolved since having Yareli Hernandez as your first intern in 2014? Yareli came to...

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Reduce taxes with proper deductions

As the adage goes, you’ve got to spend money to make money. It follows that knowing how to maximize your...

Giveaways: Make trade show booths great again

Happy New Year from the Johnson family. Let’s start 2017 off with a borrowed line from our new President, Donald...

PMPs, suppliers meet one-on-one at inaugural PMP Growth Summit

This week in Orlando, Fla., Pest Management Professional magazine has brought together pest management professionals (PMPs) and several sponsors for...

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Q&A: Pyramid ants, yellowjackets and mice

Q: In a city park about the size of 10 football fields, pyramid ants (Dorymyrmex spp.) are on every square...

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M&A: Don’t overlook tax impact on sellers

One commonly overlooked aspect of a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transaction is determining the tax impact on the seller. Without...

Thief ants: How they got their name

You have to wonder what thief ants (Solenopsis molesta) did to get their name. Swipe packs of gum from the...