Mention the word “Realtor,” and you will get many different responses within the pest management industry. Love ’em or hate ’em, though, if you perform wood-destroying insect (WDI) or organism (WDO) inspections, very few people can help you like Realtors can. At the same time, if they don’t have a great understanding of your process […]
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How to inspect for mild bed bug infestations
Bed bug infestations follow a regular pattern, from introductions to infestations that can grow large over a period of months....
Q&A: Which digital technology trends are impacting the pest industry?
Which digital technology trends are having a big impact on our industry? Experts chime in: “Smartphones and tablets are likely...
Real Green: Business training in the Sunshine State
This week, pest management and lawn care business software company Real Green Systems is hosting approximately 700 customers, potential customers, vendors...
Women in pest management: Judy Black, BCE
Pest Management Professional chronicled six women who have made pest management their calling. Each one forged her own path toward...
Winter wasps: Customer education is key
During the cooler months, alarmed clients often observe wasps indoors and call for service. Understanding the biology behind these encounters...
Web Extra: PMP contributors have their say on technology trends
On p. 14 of our January issue, Pest Management Professional magazine columnists Pete Schopen and Mark Sheperdigian have their say on...
Bait gone? Consider non-target pests
Those darn mice! They licked the bait completely off that trigger without springing the trap! How can that happen? Is...
Women in pest management: Shay Runion
Pest Management Professional chronicled six women who have made pest management their calling. Each one forged her own path toward...
Q&A: Low-cost vs. low-price marketing
What is the difference between low-cost and low-price marketing? How should my office staff answer the phone to maximize our...
Orkin: Baltimore tops bed bug list
According to Atlanta-based Orkin Pest Control, Baltimore tops this year’s Top 50 Bed Bug Cities list. In the six years...
How rodent control has evolved
Since I started as a pest management technician, about 56 years ago, there have been many changes in rodent management....
How to ensure successful company meetings
Meetings, meetings and more meetings are what we all face in business today. Your company likely has regular weekly or...
Women in pest management: Jo Cook
Pest Management Professional chronicled six women who have made pest management their calling. Each one forged her own path toward...
Urban entomology programs need support
Our team learned a lot putting together the cover package for the December 2016 issue, in large part because each...
Q&A: Grain pests, mystery ‘bites’ and low-income customers
Q: A customer who makes specialty food products keeps small quantities of whole grains in a cooler, which is set...