On p. 14 of our January issue, Pest Management Professional magazine columnists Pete Schopen and Mark Sheperdigian have their say on which trends they see having an impact on our industry. But columnists Ray Johnson and Dr. Doug Mampe have weighed in, too: Johnson: Texting — having the ability to text your customers, and for them […]
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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...
Make a difference in the New Year
Editor’s Note: We received this release earlier this month, and we felt it provided food for thought — calorie-free, which is important...
Women in pest management: Dr. Susan Jones
Pest Management Professional chronicled six women who have made pest management their calling. Each one forged her own path toward...
German cockroaches: How to successfully bait
Like us, cockroaches prefer delivery to carryout. It’s bait, not Kryptonite — bring enough for everybody. German cockroaches (Blattella germanica)...
PMP features charities in lieu of holidays
Pest Management Professional (PMP) prides itself on reporting on a variety of charitable endeavors undertaken by readers, and in the...
5 tips for handling negative online reviews
As a pest management professional (PMP) who is in business to serve the public, you may wonder whether you have...
New York Pest Expo: ‘Young Guns’ arm PMPs with knowledge
Some of the industry’s youngest and brightest delivered educational presentations at the 14th annual New York Pest Expo, held on...