Vern Toblan was instrumental in guiding the industry fraternity into the 21st century. PMP Hall of Fame 2016 Name: Vern Toblan Years in business: 56 Key positions held: Industry Sales Rep 1958-1995, Industry Consultant 1995-2014, Executive Director, Pi Chi Omega, 2000-2014 Major industry contributions: Grew annual scholarship fund from $50,000 to more than $150,000; known […]
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PMP Hall of Fame 2016 Inductee: Dick Sameth dedicated to industry
Dick Sameth, who helped Western Pest Services become the company it is today, is PMP’s first second-generation Hall of Famer...
PMP Hall of Fame 2016 Inductee: Dr. Vernard Lewis reflects on career
Dr. Vernard Lewis reflects on a 26-year career at the University of California, Berkeley. PMP Hall of Fame 2016 Inductee...
PMP publisher shares ‘50 Life Lessons’ on 50th birthday
Mark Twain once said, “Good judgment is the result of experience, and experience is the result of poor judgment.” Reminiscing...
Nominate someone for 21st PMP Hall of Fame
The 20th class of inductees for the Pest Management Professional (PMP) Hall of Fame is comprised of Dr. Vernard Lewis,...
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The spider that ate my neighborhood! (or: My late-summer porch pal) [UPDATED 9/7/16]
Maybe you’ve heard of the 1972 novelty (not-quite-a) hit, “The Cockroach that Ate Cincinnati” by Rose & the Arrangement. It’s...
Brock’s Mouse Limo Ride Through Lion County Safari
Today we have a guest blogger post from Toby Srebnik, Manager of PR, Social Media & Community Events for Truly...
Stinging insects: Summer’s top Instagram photos
Mosquitoes and bed bugs may dominate the public’s pest discussions, but at this time of year, stinging insects like bees,...
Q&A: Pest Management Inc.’s environmental disinfection certification
This month, we feature a question-and-answer session with Sarah McElwee, director of business development for Pest Management Inc. in Austin,...
Environmental firm’s president takes up greenhouse hobby
A few years before Hurricane Katrina forever changed the lives of Louisiana residents, Bob Kunst, president of Fischer Environmental Services...
After Hours Online Exclusive: 7 tips for raising orchids
Raising orchids is one of Bob Kunst’s passions. The president of Fischer Environmental Services in Mandeville, La., (and the subject...
PPMA succeeds in speaking for the industry
Cindy Mannes continues to educate and inform the public through the Professional Pest Management Alliance. For almost two decades, the...
Citarella Termite & Pest Management ‘adopts’ a classroom and makes a difference
We love to hear stories about the industry so near and dear to our hearts giving back to their communities,...
Truly Nolen & Florida blogger team up to spread smiles in wake of Orlando shootings
Something TRULY special happened on July 20: Central Florida blogger and multimedia producer Jen Vargas, whom we have worked with...
A day in the life of Holiday Termite & Pest Control’s owner
Cleveland Dixon Jr. Owner, Holiday Termite & Pest Control, Springfield, Va. Editor’s Note: Dixon has outsourced his office staff, which...
Kness offers employment to those with disabilities
Kness offers opportunity and outreach for those challenged by disabilities. in Albia, Iowa, has an inspiring way to give back...