Scarlett Nolen discusses focusing customer service and investing in payment options that make customers happy for a company's 2022 plan.
Pest Talk
PMPPestTalk is Pest Management Professional (PMP) magazine’s blog. It explores topics related to pest control, including pest management business, technology, industry-related news and features, and personal observations and information from PMP‘s stable of editors, expert contributors and the occasional guest contributor. You can access this online destination for pest management-related topics, which can range from further coverage of the print magazine’s content, to information not covered in the magazine.
Give ‘Bugsgiving’ a try
A Wesleyan University student is hosting a "Bugsgiving" to change her peers’ perception of edible insects. Would you host an...
The truth about swallowing spiders
Do people actually eat eight spiders a year in your sleep? This urban legend isn't true — spiders are more...
More insights from PMP’s 2021 Growth Leaders
Here are some additional tips this year’s growth leader companies shared for our September issues that didn't fit in the...
Reader poll: Qualities in a new hire
Please take a minute to answer our latest one-question reader poll: What are the Top 3 qualities you look for...
Live from PestWorld 2021
For the first time in two years, members of the pest control industry gathered in person at the National Pest...
Fall focus for PMPs: Staffing, training and building relationships
Scarlett Nolen, president of Truly Nolen, discusses focuses for the fall, including staffing, training and building relationships.
Assess your knowledge of stinging insects
Editor’s Note: Questions for this month’s test were contributed by Dr. Hamilton Allen, BCE; Greg Baumann; Doug Foster; Paul Hardy...
Don’t let peak pest season chaos siphon your profits
The way to optimize operations is with field service management technology.
CPCO of GA conference sees Canoo’s industry kickoff
The Certified Pest Control Operators of Georgia Inc. (CPCO of GA) held its 23rd Annual Fall Conference from Sept. 29...
Experts share advice on cockroach control
We asked Pest Management Professional‘s columnists and editorial advisory board members to share what advice they would give a commercial customer...
Measure your mosquito knowledge
Measure your knowledge of mosquitos with Pest Management Professional's September's tech test.
Top 5 mistakes to avoid when building your supervisory team
Crystal Giberson, of EvolveYT, discusses the top mistakes to avoid when creating a supervisory team.
5 tips to make the most of PestWorld 2021
Creating (and following) a plan will help you maximize your time and results at PestWorld.
Reader poll: Cockroach advice
Please take a minute to answer our latest one-question reader poll: What’s a critical piece of advice to give a...
Maintaining your company’s infrastructure
Truly Nolen’s President Scarlett Nolen discusses how proper infrastructure for your company is just as important as hiring new people...