From the Magazine | Pest Management Professional

Successful bed bug treatment relies on mastering the fundamentals

There are still PMPs performing their very first bed bug services because of the dramatic increase in reported infestations. Successful...

Amorphous silica dust proven to be effective for bed bug control

Amorphous silica dust delivers rapid control even on resistant strains and remains viable for up to 10 years when undisturbed....

Libraries can be surprisingly susceptible to bed bug infestations

Libraries can be surprisingly susceptible to infestations. With patrons spending extended periods among books and furniture, the risk of bed...

Don’t delay when it comes to bed bug treatment

Time is of the essence for a customer who has bed bugs. After conducting a thorough inspection to determine where...

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Products to maximize your rodent results

Ten industry leaders offer products, predictions and strategies to help pest management professionals detect, treat and prevent rodent infestations.

Trio of talent: As is Raise the Bar tradition, James Miller, ACE, director of PCO global sales for Trécé Inc. and president-elect of Pi Chi Omega, offered his armspan to measure “an arm’s length” of raffle tickets for sale. Pictured with Miller are Liphatech’s Nick Fugate and third-generation pest management professional (PMP) Molly Marsh, Patton Pest Control, Novelty, Ohio. PHOTO: PI CHI OMEGA

Photo Finish: Pi Chi Omega divides and conquers

Pi Chi Omega, the professional fraternity for the structural pest control industry, hit the ground running on Jan. 14. That’s...

Early detection key to combating bed bugs

One of the most important steps to eliminating infestations is to catch them early and treat them quickly.

Bello at work, circa late 1970s. PHOTO: PAUL BELLO

A cautionary tale of pesticide exposure

Paul Bello, ACE, BCE, explains his pesticide accident from nearly 50 years ago as a reminder that PMPs use materials...

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Strive to make your work-life balance guilt-free

For leaders in the pest control industry, guilt often stems from the desire to always be available to their team...

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5 ways to sharpen your pest identification skills

Demonstrating your expertise by correctly identifying pests and explaining your approach solidifies your role as a knowledgeable professional who prioritizes...

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Keys to carpenter ant control

Finding any ant inside a structure is unwelcome, but uncovering carpenter ants (Camponotus spp.) can add a layer of concern...

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

Use ULV wisely when targeting German cockroaches

Dr. Austin Frishman explains that ULV is still effective, but shares two situations where treatments initially failed and why.

With a healthy family, business is now the focus

With seven years of industry experience, Brian Zahringer started BugBoss The X-Terminator with his wife, Amber in 2021. Since its...

PPMA levels up its marketing efforts in 2025

The Professional Pest Management Alliance, which serves as the public outreach arm of the National Pest Management Association, continues to...

This hutch is infested with true powderpost beetles (Lyctus spp), as noted by the frass. Photo: DR. MOHAMMED EL DAMIR, BCE

Tiny pests cause enormous risk for museum collections

Museums are tasked with safeguarding our cultural heritage, yet pests pose an ongoing challenge. Take an integrated pest management approach...