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Breaking: Some spiders think fire ants have cooties

At your next fire ant account, take a look around: Are spiders in the vicinity, too? Odds are, probably not.

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Caring PMPs gain customers

Eliminating an infestation is the most important part of a PMP's job, but showing compassion may be key to attracting,...

When customers are driven by fear, treat with understanding

Customers are often driven by fear when they call a pest management professional. Take the opportunity to prevent the pests,...

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Bird control tips for new construction projects

Brett Madden shares bird control tips for new construction projects. An exclusion strategy should be part of building construction plans...

Moisture is the common denominator in small fly sources

The common theme with small fly species problems is there will be water and some sort of organic material collecting...

Chemotecnica hosts virtual conference for international audience

The 18th edition of the Integral Technical Days for Pest Control Companies took place online, hosted by Chemotecnica Division Salud...

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Experts reflect on why pest control is a great industry

We asked Pest Management Professional‘s columnists and editorial advisory board members why someone should consider a career in the professional pest...

Reader poll: Pest control careers

Please take a minute to answer our latest one-question reader poll: Tell us why someone should consider a career in...

Meeting demand has its rewards

Last year, the coronavirus pandemic sparked a surge in disinfecting services, an additional service that has proven to be lucrative...

Still so much to learn

Heather Gooch discusses her recent a promotion to editor-in-chief of Pest Management Professional and her career in the pest control...

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Pest control and technology: Are companies ready for the divergence on the horizon?

Pest control companies will need to do a tremendous amount of groundwork to transform their business with technology into the...

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PMP earns writing, design awards

Pest Management Professional won two national and five regional Azbee Awards of Excellence, from the American Society of Business Publication...

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Bird deterrent vs. bird exclusion

When evaluating a pest bird problem, nesting and the target pest bird species should always be your starting points in...

Boost your knowledge of bed bugs

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

Run your business: No pain, no gain

There will always be tasks we don’t want to do. Procrastination doesn’t solve the issue and increases the potential of...