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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.
The primary problem with secondary pests
Primary SPP infest healthy, whole grains directly, while secondary SPP feed on broken kernels, grain dusts and molds that grow...
Feedback analysis can help business success
Feedback from both your customers and employees are benchmarks for your business you should take very seriously.
The history and principles of HACCP
The concept of a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) program was developed in the 1950s, when NASA looked to...
A detection dog handler’s point of view
Herbie Yan has worked as a canine handler with M&M Pest Control in Queens, N.Y., for nearly a decade, and...
Detector dogs: When the potential outweighs the pitfalls
Founder Timothy Wong reports that despite a recent court case, M&M Pest Control's canine division still brings many benefits to...
Getting outside is good for (mosquito) business
The coronavirus pandemic appears to have had a minimal impact on mosquito management revenue for many, because it is performed...
Why IPM complements a HACCP program
Learn how the virtues and values of integrated pest management (IPM) helps with a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)...
Experts share tips to overcome mosquito control challenges
Pest Management Professional's columnists and editorial advisory board members share the most challenging aspect of mosquito control, and how they...
Experts share mosquito control dos and don’ts
Pest management professionals share their dos and don'ts for when it comes to mosquito control. Read advice from seven experts.
Technology makes driving safer and greener
Consider these three ways technology is lifting safety and sustainability standards for business driving to help protect your employees.
Seeking ANTswers about ant control
We want to know what business has been like for you over the past year, so please take a moment...
PMP poll results uncover useful info
Poll results from the first quarter of 2021 have included interesting tidbits and tips from readers. Read some of our...
Reader poll: Challenges of mosquito control
Please take a minute to answer our latest one-question reader poll: What is the most challenging aspect of mosquito control,...
How work-from-home options impact recruitment
Scarlett Nolen shares her thoughts on how COVID-19 has changed the workforce and how working from home may impact recruiting.
PMPs: Make your voice heard
Make your voice heard by writing letters and meeting with your legislators. Be an advocate for the pest control industry...