Editor’s Note: This is an extended conversation with Emily Thomas Kendrick, CEO of Arrow Exterminators. An abridged version appears in PMP’s Anniversary issue. Emily Thomas Kendrick is the CEO of Atlanta, Ga.-based Arrow Exterminators, the company her grandparents founded in 1964. As the daughter of Chairman and Pest Management Professional Hall of Famer Joe Thomas (Class of […]
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Defining the problem of staff retention from my marathon training
Bob Williamson shares tips on how to recruit and retain employees like you're completing a marathon.
PMPs help out after hurricanes
Scarlett Nolen shares how Truly Nolen has survived its hits while supporting the community.
Run Your Business: Passion
Michael Broder, owner of BHB Elimination, shares how he motivates his team to use 100 percent of their passion and...
Truly Nolen’s Brand Evolution: The Mouse Tale
As part of Truly Nolen's 85th anniversary, the company's president Scarlett Nolen takes a look at the evolution of the...
Fall pest invader guide, 2023 edition
With the shift in seasons comes an unwelcome guest: fall-invading pests.
Second quarter 2023 reader poll responses
Since we last compiled Pest Management Professional (PMP) magazine poll results, we have received some excellent insights from readers in our monthly polls....
Detector dog selection test
David Latimer shares details about the detector dog selection test. Check out the test and download a copy of it.
The mysterious boric acid and its relatives
Dr. Siavash Taravati and Dr. Dong Hwan Choe discuss how boric acid and borates are currently used as active ingredients...
What should you do about winged ants?
Understanding winged ants behavior and employing suitable strategies can assist pest professionals in effectively addressing this issue.
Be authentic with DEI efforts
Try not to let difficult answers change the important questions you should be asking.
Understanding and managing phorid flies
Dr. Mohammed El Damir, BCE, shares effective control strategies against phorid flies.
PMP columnist shares tips on ‘Mosquito Madness’
Frequent Pest Management Professional contributor Dr. Mohammed El Damir, BCE, was recently interviewed by WDIO News about the surge in...
How to evaluate a toy-rewarded dog for scent detection
David Latimer talks about specifics on how to evaluate a toy-rewarded dog for scent detection.
Run Your Business: Technology
"Technology can be scary. But it can also be essential if we want to improve," says Michael Broder, owner of...
Why Bug Fest at the El Paso Zoo has become a favorite of mine
Most people outside of the pest control industry spend their summers trying to avoid a pest invasion, but for the...