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Budgeting and investing lessons learned

Nine pest management professionals share the budgeting and investing lessons they have learned while being in the industry.

Results from PMP’s 2021 Purchasing Survey

Here are the results on what pest management professionals are planning in 2021, according to Pest Management Professional’s Purchasing Preferences...

o help attendees get ready for the virtual event, Coalmarch sent everyone a box packed with supplies courtesy of the event’s generous sponsors. It included coffee and a coffee mug, snacks, and a notebook for jotting down helpful tips and ideas to try. (Screenshot: PMP Staff)

Roadtrip Roundup: Coalmarch CO2@Home

Coalmarch, a provider of digital marketing and call center solutions platforms for pest control and lawn care companies, held its...

Understand proper amount for bait placements

The beauty of deploying ant baits is that we’re using the ant’s habit of sharing food with nestmates (trophallaxis) against...

Deanna Kjorlien, President, Green Dog Pest Service, Gig Harbor, Wash., and one of her four-legged employees. PHOTO: DEANNA KJORLIEN

Adding a K9 budget line

Deanna Kjorlien, ACE, notes that pest management firms can benefit by adding K9 bed bug inspection to their service offerings.

3 best practices to manage an ant infestation

While the best way to manage an ant infestation is dependent on the species and context, there are some best...

Educate customers for better ant baiting success

Customers must allow the ants to feed undisturbed for several days, in order for worker ants to share the bait...

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Review your knowledge of rats

See how well you and your team understand rats by answering these questions submitted by industry experts to test your...

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An ounce of precaution prevents a pound of resistance

Pest management professionals need to be aware that bed bug resistance is out there. Here is how to have a...

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Make new customers, but keep the old

It’s easy to focus on gaining new customers, and it is so exciting to make new sales. But existing customers...

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An interview with a cockroach

Get to know the cockroach in this interview with a cockroach representative. The executive director of the Cockroach Promotion Board...

Evaluate seasons and ant species for better baiting

Changing seasons can affect an ant colony’s nutritional needs and foraging behavior. Consider ant species when determining which baits will...

3 tips to track down ants

Most ant species hibernate outside in the winter, but there are exceptions. Here are three tips for tracking down ants...

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Exterior pest inspections may require a change in direction

The winter months are a great time to focus on finding and communicating pest exclusion opportunities to clients to add...

Center ant management on colony management

Ant management should be centered on colony management. The workers you controlled yesterday will be replaced tomorrow if you limit...