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From the Magazine
Swarm season checklists save time and money
Dr. Michael Bentley, BCE, explains how pest management firms can gear up to handle termite swarm season.
PPMA packs plenty of projects into 2023
After celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2022, the Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA) looks at different projects for 2023.
Myths that persist in the pest control industry
We asked Pest Management Professional’s columnists and editorial advisory board members to share myths they think persist in the pest control...
Are you the best in the nest?
Test your bird knowledge with February's Tech Test.
A Look Back: Photos from 1971
As part of Pest Management Professional's 90th anniversary, the magazine is looking back at its archives.
Plan now for successful succession
Bobby Jenkins shares how they've been navigating the succession process at ABC Home & Commercial Services.
Taking steps to reach new goals
Pete Schopen shared how owners of 1 Step Pest Control can work to reach their 2023 goals for their company.
FTC proposes ban on non-compete agreements
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking a nationwide ban on non-compete agreements, calling them “an unfair method of competition.”
5 questions with JD Darr
Pest Management Professional magazine chats with JD Darr about the National Pest Management Association's upcoming Legislative Day event.
Pest Control Mythbuster
Dr. Bill Robinson separates fact from fiction on widely held industry beliefs and practices.
Reader Poll: Which believable myths persist in the pest control industry?
Please take a minute to answer our latest one-question reader poll: Which believable myths persist in the pest control industry?
Big-headed ants: Pheidole spp.
In the U.S., where there are approximately 74 ant species, big-headed ants are found mostly in the warm and dry...
Train new hires so they can succeed
Jerry Schappert, ACE, explains how a standardized training process can be the best option for new employees.
Eradicate chaos with SOPs
Sheri Spencer Bachman, ACE, shared why pest control company leadership should implement and use standard operating procedures.
Why pest control companies need adequate working capital
Working capital is a financial metric that measures a company’s ability to pay its current liabilities with its current assets,...