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The event stems from a very active Facebook Group page for members to see one another in person and learn about new trends in the industry from seasoned presenters. Planning is already underway for the next meeting, scheduled for August 2026 in Myrtle Beach, S.C. PHOTO: FOSTER BRUSCA

Insights from the 2025 Women in Pest Control Conference

Over two days, an inspiring group of professionals came together to celebrate education, collaboration and empowerment at the 2025 Women...

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UPFDA drives industry progress through key events

The United Producers, Formulators and Distributors Association (UPFDA) is strategically embracing a growth mindset to offer networking opportunities and fill...

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Educate customers on mosquito control for better public health

Pest control offers protection, but often, the challenge is making customers aware your company provides mosquito management services in the...

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2025 PMP Mosquito Management survey breaks down revenue opportunities, top species and more

Check out the 2025 Mosquito Management Supplement, which shows results from PMP Mosquito Management Survey in February 2025.

Apply nonrepellent insecticides to avoid repellency issues

To avoid repellency issues and reduce callbacks, we recommend applying nonrepellent insecticides that kill, rather than repel, the population.

Diversify your plan of attack to combat German cockroaches

Various techniques and products often are necessary to implement a successful cockroach control program. Gel baits, granular baits and dusts...

Understand the biology of German cockroaches to achieve effective control

When trying to control a population of German cockroaches, it is important to recognize that most of the population is...

7 things to consider to help improve your cockroach control

Not getting the results you were expecting after a cockroach service? Cockroach control can be tricky, so it may be...

It’s all in a day’s work for this mayor/firefighter/PMP

Matt Alexander is the mayor of Dibble, Okla., and the owner of Arrow Pest Management, which is one of our...

Add-on services: What PMPs can offer or enhance this year

We asked Pest Management Professional’s columnists and editorial advisory board members for some good options for add-on services that PMPs...

Why culture is crucial to your pest control business

Many business owners believe they have a strong company culture because they promote values like being “family-oriented” or “showing integrity.”...

Incorporate a preventive program to achieve better bed bug control

Bed bugs often are treated reactively rather than as part of a preventive program. However, incorporating monitoring into a management...

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How to avoid 4 common bookkeeping mistakes

Eddie Wooten shares four common bookkeeping errors for companies in the pest management industry, and how to identify and fix...

Emerging potential health threats have been found in association with bed bugs

Emerging potential health threats have been found in association with bed bugs — suggesting they may be a bigger health...

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Creativity is crucial to catching ‘rogue roof rats’

Dr. Austin Frishman, BCE-Emeritus, explains why PMPs need to get creative when it comes to catching roof rats.