Kness offers opportunity and outreach for those challenged by disabilities. in Albia, Iowa, has an inspiring way to give back to the community — particularly those who are challenged by disabilities including Down syndrome, blindness, autism, microcephaly, cretinism and others. The company provides employment to this population, and by extension, new skills, self-confidence and independence. […]
Human Interest
There’s more to being a pest management professional than dealing with pests. Service, charity, and humor are all important parts of the business. Learn more.
Photos: Pest industry canines on the job
National Take Your Dog to Work Day is June 24, and National Camera Day is June 29. We celebrate both...
Rockwell Labs names vice president of sales
Rockwell Labs Ltd appointed James Osuch to vice president of sales for its professional business, the company says in a news...
Mitchell becomes RANGER member
Pest Management Professional (PMP) magazine is proud to announce that Technical Editor Dr. Stuart Mitchell has achieved physician-medical corps membership status in...
Catseye Pest Control celebrates with black-tie gala
On April 17, staff, supporters and friends of Catseye Pest Control gathered in Albany, N.Y., for a black-tie, Catseye-themed celebration....
Flag Day is every day for Capital City Exterminating company
Happy Flag Day, America! Here’s a holiday-relevant story to make you smile. The Belknap family, whose company, Capital City Exterminating...
NPMA member services team takes association to new heights
From newly enrolled members to decades-long participants, the association is ensuring its benefits appeal to everyone. Alexis Wirtz, CMP, is...
Bob Rosenberg caps off 27 years with NPMA
The future looks bright for them both. In 1989, Bob Rosenberg was downsized from his job … via pay phone....
Pest management companies market with mascots
Want to liven up your marketing? Look no further than an enthusiastic employee and a cool (and likely plush and...
Terminix combats battle of the ballooning spiders
Last November, a grass spider (Agelenopsis spp.) infestation in a small neighborhood in North Memphis made national news. As well...
Q&A with Terminix’s Dr. Stanton Cope
This month, we feature a question-and-answer session with Dr. Stanton Cope. The retired Navy captain and former director of the...
Johnson Pest Control launches Cancer Bugs Us campaign
It was Feb. 16, 2005, when Donna Coker joined Johnson Pest Control. She didn’t really want to go into management,...
Caption This: Pest gets caught in the crosshairs
You know you have a good quip for this pest in the crosshairs. Why not share it with the industry?...
‘Bob’s Burgers’ pest-company name generator
If you watch ‘Bob’s Burgers‘, the animated Fox-network sitcom (currently cleared for a 7th and 8th season!) about a family-owned...
Hunker promoted to Truly Nolen manager
Tucson, Ariz.-based Truly Nolen Pest Control has promoted Curtis Hunker to manager of its Sierra Vista, Ariz., service office. Hunker...
A day in the life of Entomological Society of America’s Chris Stelzig
Chris Stelzig Director of Strategic Initiatives, Entomological Society of America Photos: Neil Willoughby; Mary Grace Gallagher; iStock.com