Editor’s Note: What follows is Take Care Termite & Pest Control’s Raymond Web’s explanation of some recent technology advancements to help PMPs with rodent control. Constant research and innovation in the pest control industry have revolutionized the way this industry functions and delivers. The latest technological advancements can help reduce the environmental impact of the pest control methods […]
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Davis advises post-WWII PMPs
With profiles of this year’s PMP Hall of Fame class, we felt it was appropriate to spotlight remarks fellow PMP...
What distractions mean for detector dogs
You take your dog into a room, give the command to search and rather than immediately focusing on sniffing, the...
How to persuade customers to avoid DIY pest control
Here's some advice on what to say to DIY-determined customers.
1946 study looked to primary sources of secondary infestations
In this look back, we examine how the industry managed carpet beetles and clothes moths
3 factors to consider before selling your company
Currently, merger and acquisition activity in the pest control industry continues to surge. How long this will last is unknown....
Training detector dogs to alert at odor source
We haven’t yet, in this series on odor movement, discussed a training exercise to help your detector dog (and you)...
How eliminating food sources can improve scorpion control
To run a long-term, sustainable scorpion management program, it is important to consider the urban ecosystem and make it less...
How to use detector dogs in office settings
Common obstructions in office settings change the way detector dogs are able to detect an odor source.
Thriving young professionals group injects new life into AMCA
Few industries are immune to the challenges that accompany an aging workforce. Industries and organizations lacking an influx of interested,...
How air movement affects dogs’ odor detection
Our discussion about odor movement problems continues. Last time we talked about how air moves and concentrates as it moves...
Answering client’s mosquito control questions
Be prepared to answer client questions for an effective mosquito control program.
Training detector dogs to find odor source
Learn how to help our detector dog track odor to the source.
McCloud finds success using mating disruption for Indianmeal moth infestations
Mating disruption is a common control method used for Indianmeal moth infestations in food facilities.
Take 2019 State of the Industry survey, guaranteed prizes
What are your top business opportunities this year? What technical and business challenges have you faced so far? Share your...
Texas A&M experts assist South Korea with red fire ant invasion
South Korea reaches out to Texas A&M, leading experts on red fire ants, for help controlling a recent invasion.