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One dot is placed randomly in the most likely county of exposure for each confirmed plague case. Since the mid–20th century, plague in the U.S. typically has occurred in the rural West. The case shown in Illinois was lab-associated. SOURCE: CDC.GOV

Plague linked to fleas makes headlines in Colorado, California

This summer, a 10-year-old girl died from complications associated with plague in La Plata County, Colo., and an adult tested...

Invest in the details to aid spider control efforts

Jim Fredericks discusses extra management efforts and attention to detail for spider pest control to avoid callbacks this year.

Photo: GERALD J. LENHARD, LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY, BUGWOOD.OR

Wheel bugs vs. kissing bugs

Wheel bugs (Arilus cristatus) are considered to be beneficial insects, but they are still capable of painful bites if threatened.

Growth Leaders: Manage growth through technology

Solomon Aruza, CEO of Aruza Pest Control, discusses how technology has helped grow his company over the years.

Pi Chi Omega: Viva Las Vegas — and scholarship opportunities

Check out Pi Chi Omega updates including PestWorld 2021, scholarship news and how to become a member.

Mike Dougherty is a senior technical specialist for Bird-B-Gone.

Identifying and managing bird populations

Mike Dougherty discusses how the key to a successful bird management program is finding out information about the bird population.

Experts share tips on benefits of pest control apprenticeships

Here are some of the experts’ responses from our September 2021 print edition: Does your company offer pest control apprenticeships?...

Second-generation President and CEO Steve Frisch is flanked by his sons Jonathan, VP of sales and marketing, left; and Jeffrey, VP of operations.

Flying insect dynamic duo

AP&G Co., Inc./Catchmaster couples its popular glue boards with its recently acquired Vector insect light trap line.

Continuing to help PMPs grow their business

Target Specialty Products expands its footprint, adds vector control and aquatic management, and embraces tech-powered training.

Noel McCarthy, VP Advertising, Noble Pine Products Co.

What to know before removing birds

Noel McCarthy shares what information to know before removing birds from a building.

Growth Leaders: The power of three

Founded in 1977 and purchased by Andy and Nancy Carace in 1986, Pest-End is a shining example of how a...

Living with a large infestation

Kathleen Kaiser, president of Kaiser Pest Control Plus in Wichita, Kan., shares a photo of the worst cockroach infestation she...

Gain control: How to conquer a cockroach infestation

Conquering a cockroach infestation requires several approaches, according to pest management professionals who responded to our 2021 management survey.

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Questions your employees may ask, after the sale

Dr. Austin Frishman, BCE-Emeritus, discusses how to remain transparent by answering commonly asked questions by employees during a merger.

Monthly video series highlights published pest control content

The Pest Posse has partnered with Pest Management Professional (PMP) on a monthly video series airing on its Pest Posse...