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This spring, ABC of DFW introduced its newest add-on service: Deep root feeding. This is a specialized fertilization method that injects nutrients directly into the root zone of trees and shrubs using advanced equipment. IMAGE: ABC

Lines of business: How add-on services drive growth and retention

The right add-ons strengthen customer bonds As we plan for business growth, it’s worth revisiting the strategic value of add-on...

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Podcast explores how being a BCE boosts professional possibilities

A new podcast is diving into the professional world of entomology, connecting listeners with industry veterans who share how a...

Outsmarting cockroaches: New strategies and product innovations

The cockroach remains one of the most persistent and challenging pests for the industry, driven by factors like urbanization, changes...

From left are the adult, pupal and larval stages of Tenebrio molitor. IMAGE: GettyImages / Tomasz Klejdysz

PMP case study: Mealworm cases that weren’t stored product pests

Mealworms are the larvae of yellow mealworm beetles (Tenebrio molitor), a darkling beetle species. They are generally categorized as stored...

Rodent control insights from 9 industry leaders

From identifying overlooked access points to leveraging advanced behavioral strategies, PMP experts share nine essential, actionable insights to elevate your...

The essential, low-cost metal exclusion toolkit

You don't need expensive equipment to start offering high-margin metal exclusion services. Expert Charles Holt shares the low-cost tools and...

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Three client tips for a pest-free holiday season

The holiday season often creates unforgettable encounters with pests. Dr. Michael Bentley offers three client-focused tips to help PMPs ensure...

Two German cockroaches enjoy a cookie with pineapple filling (PHOTO: SMUAY / ISTOCK / GETTY IMAGES PLUS)

NCSU study links cockroach infestations to airborne endotoxins

New research from North Carolina State University (NCSU) links residential cockroach infestations to high levels of indoor contaminants. The findings,...

University of Aberdeen study: How research tags affect Dubia cockroaches

A new paper from Scotland’s University of Aberdeen initially arose from an entirely different experiment: researchers were originally looking to...

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Purdue University: Salmonella is replicating in German cockroaches

New research suggests German cockroaches may actively replicate Salmonella in their gut, increasing the risk of antimicrobial-resistant infections in humans.

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Roach review: What we don’t know about the industry’s “bread-and-butter” pest

For the most part, cockroaches are the bread-and-butter insect of the professional pest control industry. But it seems the more...

How to overcome the pest control talent challenge

Key Takeaways Across the country, pest management companies are facing a familiar issue: It’s becoming harder to find and keep...

Behind the mic: How the “Redd Man Podcast” attracts and educates Gen Z

A family-owned pest control company that has been in business since 1952 created its podcast to appeal to a younger...

The tools, the training, the truth: Why inspections matter most

If you’re not inspecting correctly, you’re not solving the problem; you’re just guessing. Why training matters: The pest CSI mindset...

A PMP start-up story: My T-shirt collection overfloweth

Key takeaways Hey everybody! It’s my annual Thanksgiving article. 2025 has been a crazy year for me. In February, I...