On Sept. 28 in Houston, Texas, 40 women from across the country came together for the third annual Women in Pest Control Conference.
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 5 D’s for successful control of ‘tough mice’ in large facilities
Dr. Mohammed El Damir, BCE, shares five tips to treat "tough mice."
Cockroach control: PMPs share lessons learned
Those who responded to PMP’s 2022 Cockroach Management Survey, conducted online in June 2022, mentioned encounters in homes, multi-unit housing...
How economic change may affect the pest control industry
With our country and greater parts of the world poised for a recession, where does this leave pest management professionals (PMPs) and...
When I see a clothes moth
The commonly encountered clothes moths in a structure are the webbing clothes moths (Tineola bisselliella) and case-making clothes moths (Tinea pellionella)....
5 tips for fall invaders
There are five "Be's" to consider at this time of year.
Keeping the focus on our people
Scarlett Nolen, president of Truly Nolen, shared how the company will continue to focus on the employee experience in an...
Run your business: Cowbells and high fives
Michael Broder, owner of BHB Pest Elimination, shares how a little encouragement for employees can go a long way.
Truly Nolen team got back in the rodeo saddle
Truly Nolen of America returned to the Rodeo de Santa Fe, which was hosted for the first time in mid-June...
Maximize your email campaigns with these 5 tips
To help you understand how to build an email campaign strategy that engages potential consumers and loyal customers, here are...
Keep morale high through the dog days of summer
Just as we take care of our customers every day, it is so important to take care of your team...
A guide to future recruitment: Lessons learned from consumer behavior
Dr. Greg Canning, of Economy Exterminators, shares tips to future recruitment of employees for your company based on consumer behavior.
Second-quarter 2022 reader poll responses
Take a look at a sampling of the best of the best from the second quarter reader poll questions of...
Mentorship can be a key difference maker in your career path
Scarlett Nolen shares how mentorship is imporant within the pest control industry and describes the five distinct types of mentors.
Pakistani PMPs celebrate World Pest Day
Urban Pest Management Pakistan celebrated World Pest Day, a day to increase awareness on the importance of pest control organization.
Truly Nolen participates in Career Days
As a big proponent of community engagement and being involved with local schools, Truly Nolen Pest Control is starting to...