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The evolution of cockroach control

Cockroaches may be distressing to customers with infestations, but fortunately, the products pest management professionals use to control them have...

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Dodging dog encounters during service calls

Jerry Schappert, ACE, shares tips on how to handle dogs during service calls and how to stay unruffled when encountering...

Is it fair to moan about IMM pheromones?

The Indianmeal moth is the single most-common stored product pest in retail food stores. That also is why it is...

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Get bed bugs to check out, permanently

Dan Baldwin, BCE, CCFS, CP-FS, REHS/RS, shares tips on how to get rid of bed bugs permanently from hotels.

Reflecting on 3 years as a columnist

"This is not a goodbye to the industry at all, but rather an eye on new responsibilities that are very...

Build your brand identity

Dennis Jenkins, president of ABC Home & Commercial Services, Dallas, Texas, elaborates on the November Question of the Month on...

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Amazon fined for illegal pesticide sales in California

California is cracking down on illegal online pesticide sales in the state.

NWCOA is here to help wildlife service providers grow

NWCOA’s Wildlife Control Operators Training Course will take place Feb. 6-7, 2023, during Wildlife Expo. This certified course covers inspection,...

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The hardest part about saying goodbye is saying it right

When finishing a service, don’t say things like, “Nothing to report today.” There is always something to report. Give your...

4 steps to strengthen your workplace culture

Erin Richardson provides some examples of how to improve your workplace culture.

CSI scores with reception at Fenway Park

PestWorld 2022 exhibitor Control Solutions Inc. highlighted the storied sports history for which Boston, Mass., is known by inviting its...

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Reader poll: Company policy on holiday gifts

Please take a minute to answer our latest one-question reader poll: What is a good company policy on receiving holiday...

2023 State of the Industry: Sunny skies on the horizon

PMPs prove they are up to the task of conquering new challenges.

2022 WIPC Conference

Forty women from across the country gathered together in Houston, Texas, Sept. 29-30 for the third Women in Pest Control...

Cards that get the business

Pest Management Professional magazine found four pest management professionals who say business cards can be worth the investment. Here are...