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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.

An integrated strategy offers an effective way to treat for bed bugs

It’s an expensive and time-consuming process to go through over and over for a temporary solution. Joseph Latino says an...

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Why lawsuit abuse is costly to all

Access to courts for legitimate lawsuits must be preserved, but today’s get-rich-quick lawsuit environment must be stopped. Small business owners...

Educate your clients on bed bug biology and control strategies to combat reinfestation

All service protocols are vulnerable to reinfestation if your clients do not understand the basics of bed bug biology and...

Long-term strategies to minimize the risk of a bed bug problem

Integrated pest management strategies are crucial for long-term control, including regular monitoring, sanitation practices and client education on preventing infestations.