We asked Pest Management Professional’s columnists and editorial advisory board members to share some of the best cockroach management lessons they've learned throughout their careers.
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German and Asian cockroaches: The roads more traveled
By examining the DNA sequences of the German cockroach, we can uncover genetic traits that enabled the species to become...
Pest Spotlight: Raccoons
Raccoons often are considered “cute little bandits” by homeowners — until those bandits turn their attention to the property.
How the Trump administration could affect taxes
Dan Gordon, CPA, outlines a partial list or possible 2025 tax changes under the new president's administration.
12 steps to success in 2025
With a new year around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about ways to grow your pest...
Busy season prep: How to start strong next spring
Be ready to take on the busy season.
Turning IPM upside down with baits
Cockroaches are seemingly evolving in their bait aversion traits, a situation many pest management professionals (PMPs) have experienced.
The Pest Posse Roundup: How to master employee onboarding
Whether you have two employees or 200, onboarding isn’t just a legal formality — it’s vital for setting up your...
Reduce absenteeism by strengthening company culture
Building a strong, positive workplace culture is crucial to reducing absenteeism. A good workplace culture encourages open communication, offers support...
Pest spotlight: Mites Subclass: Acari
Understanding specific types of mites is crucial for pest management professionals, as many individuals often attribute mysterious insect bites to...
Strategic spending to be a theme for pest control companies in 2025
No respondents to Pest Management Professional’s (PMP’s) 2025 State of the Industry survey reported an upcoming budget that was less...
Why 2025 may be the year to add new services to your operation
Focusing on diversification and specialization, many pest management firms are looking to expand.
New and emerging pest species PMPs should be looking out for
The top profitable pest categories continue to be ants, rodents, cockroaches and wood-destroying organisms (WDO) — with the last two...
Customer and employee retention strategies for PMPs
Customer and employee retention challenges have created countless detours for pest control companies, according to Pest Management Professional’s (PMP’s) 2025...
Tips for pest control companies to improve cost management in 2025
Pest Management Professional’s columnists and editorial advisory board members shared some advice on how pest control companies can improve cost...
4 behaviors to improve mid-level management development
Bob Williamson reflects on his 40-plus-year career of managing people and shares four lessons learned on how to develop mid-level...