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A Look Back: Photos from 1969

Take a look at photos from Pest Management Professionals archives from 1969 as part of our 90th anniversary issue.

Labor pains

PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists’ exclusive study finds industry labor costs rose 25 percent in five years.

5 questions with Kathleen Corradi

Pest Management Professional magazine caught up with Kathleen Corradi, the “Rat Czar” who serves as director of rodent mitigation for...

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Ways to improve employee retention

PMP’s columnists and editorial advisory board members answer our question of the month: What’s a good way to improve employee...

Little things mean a lot

Jerry Schappert asked his PestCemetery Facebook group this month, “What are the little things you do extra for your clients?”...

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Are your spider senses tingling?

Test your knowledge of spiders with the December Tech Test.

Reader Poll: Improving employee retention

Take a moment to answer the December reader poll: What’s a good way to improve employee retention?

5 questions with Jim McHale

This month, we check in with Jim McHale, president of JP McHale, an Anticimex company based in Buchanan, N.Y.

Get wildlife-certified in structure repair for 2024

The National Wildlife Control Operators Association (NWCOA) is a nonprofit trade association for wildlife and pest management professionals that provides...

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Predicting pest- or business-related trends in 2024

PMP’s columnists and editorial advisory board members answer our question of the month: What do you predict will be a...

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Not all fun and games

When faced with obstacles and opportunities, pest management professionals have learned you win some and you lose some.

Steady improvement is Lugo’s key to success

Pete Schopen shares how Resolve Pest Management's Carlos Lugo closes in on his 2023 business goals.

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As the wheel turns

Like a Ferris wheel, the state of pest management professionals’ revenues and profits seem to be in a cycle, for...

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Home and pest-free for the holidays

For the past 11 months or so, holiday boxes have been sitting undisturbed in the attic, closet, or garage creating...

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Inclusivity is key to successful work culture

"Fostering a family atmosphere within a growing company requires a strategic approach that prioritizes core values, strong leadership, open communication...