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Wildlife control requires advanced skills, tools and knowledge

It's important to educate customers on what you will be doing and why, and what to expect, when it comes...

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New and emerging pest species PMPs should be looking out for

The top profitable pest categories continue to be ants, rodents, cockroaches and wood-destroying organisms (WDO) — with the last two...

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Customer and employee retention strategies for PMPs

Customer and employee retention challenges have created countless detours for pest control companies, according to Pest Management Professional’s (PMP’s) 2025...

Why it’s crucial to recognize the signs of potential wildlife infestations

Wildlife infestations in attics can pose significant risks to both property and health. Here are five questions to ask your...

Tips for pest control companies to improve cost management in 2025

Pest Management Professional’s columnists and editorial advisory board members shared some advice on how pest control companies can improve cost...

Signs show the pest control industry looks to have a smooth road ahead in 2025

The professional pest management industry landscape remains diverse, with 42 percent of companies responding projecting revenues under $1 million; 47...

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Research proves pests survive winter

Winter is coming, and research shows that pests are well-equipped to survive whatever nature throws at them.

How NWCOA helps PMPs become WCOs

Wildlife control offers an outstanding revenue stream if done correctly. But if done incorrectly, it can create a nightmare scenario...

“Cooking is just another type of art — edible art!” maintains Joseph Nguyen, adding he enjoys making meals for his family. (Photo: Joseph Nguyen)

Flavorful fusion or pest solution, Nguyen sees success

Joseph Nguyen had an excellent first year in 2023, finishing with $110,000 in revenue. He hoped to double that in...

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Syngenta PPM continues to innovate

New headquarters help facilitate the research and development of solutions for PMPs.

Implementing ATHAC can be a win-win

Allergy Technologies helps PMPs alleviate bed bug issues in affordable housing.

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How to prepare for a sales and use tax audit

While the services you sell may not require you to collect and remit sales tax, many of the products you...

Myotis septentrionalis also is known as the northern myotis. (Photo: Dave Thomas / U.S. Fish & Wildlife)

Reinforce your wildlife knowledge

Test your wildlife knowledge with our November Tech Test.

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California passes another rodenticide ban

A California law will ban the use of first- and second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides and goes into effect Jan. 1, 2025.

PMP Gallery: 2024 Hall of Fame edition

Pest Management Professional (PMP) held its 25th Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Denver, Colo., the day before the National...