To control pests in the warm months, treatment must continue through the cold months, so pest management is a year-round service.
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Section 199A: Tax reform’s gift to PMPs
Section 199A, passed as part of U.S. tax reform efforts in December 2017, gives many small business owners a 20...
The 411 on DIYers, KWIM?*
Jerrry Schappert, owner of The Bug Doctor, Ocala, Fla., evaluates whether or not it is a waste of time to...
Study finds benefits in ‘bug butter’
Researchers at Ghent University, baked three types of waffles, cookies and cakes using fat from the larvae of black soldier...
Use video to engage customers and boost brand recognition
Jeff King shares what pest management companies can do to implement video for brand recognition as it gains popularity among...
Web Exclusive: Memories from the White House
Bob Fergus shares a few memories from a very special pest control account he serviced from 1967 to 1979 — the...
Did your city make the clothes moth list?
For the third year in a row, Insects Limited, Westfield, Ind., has released its ranking of the top 15 U.S....
Nothing says ‘I’m over you’ like a cockroach
Zoos in San Antonio and El Paso, Texas, are letting members of the public name a Madagascar hissing cockroach after...
Advocate for your industry at Legislative Day 2020
Ashley Amidon shares why PMPs should join the National Pest Management Association in Washington, D.C. on March 8-10 for Legislative...
3 fundamentals for a successful internal leadership meeting
An organization virtually shuts down during all-team meetings, so it is extremely important to make the investment worthwhile.
Put training in your termite toolbox
Dr. Faith Oi, a University of Florida associate extension scientist, shares litigation and claims in termites and other wood-destroying organism...
Focus on SPP solutions, not finger-pointing
A commercial client is not only struggling with stored product pest issues, its team is demanding to know why it’s...
Fresh traps give fresh information
Effective control of the German cockroach starts with accurate information about the cockroach population from insect monitors and fresh traps.
Closed crawlspaces are an open opportunity
The consumer-targeted website Crawlspaces.org, maintained by nonprofit energy firm Advanced Energy, features an article with an interesting take on the...
Profit from insulation done right
Whether you train your team or outsource insulation work, here’s what you need to know to make this add-on service...
Defeat Groundhog Day: 5 reasons to create business systems
Create systems to mitigate or eliminate stress due to reoccurring business issues that pest control business owners face.