Basic safety tips when using disinfectant or sanitizer
Noel McCarthy, of Sterifab, provides basic safety steps you should take whenever you use any kind of disinfectant or sanitizer.
December 2022
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PMP MVPs, a play in one act
Pete Schopen directs a one-act play conversing with fellow pest management professionals.
Forgetting to file 1099s can cost you
Dan Gordon, CPA, breaks down requirements for 1099 forms need to be filed by Jan. 31, 2023, for the 2022...
Use the right equipment for the right job
Anna Berry, of B&G, a Pelsis Co., says your formulation will dictate whether surface disinfection (spray) or space disinfection (fog)...
What is a good company policy on receiving holiday gifts and tips from customers?
We asked Pest Management Professional’s columnists and editorial advisory board members to give tips on good company policy on receiving holiday...
Tips for help with ‘Clean Working’
Matt Remmens, of Envu, gives a few simple steps to follow that can help with “Clean Working."
Size up your spider skills
Check your spider knowledge with this month's December Tech Test.
COVID-19 reveals PMPs are ready to disinfect and sanitize
Dr. Jamel Sandidge, BCE, of Nisus, says COVID-19 revealed pest management professionals are ready, willing and able to help protect...
The evolution of cockroach control
Cockroaches may be distressing to customers with infestations, but fortunately, the products pest management professionals use to control them have...
Dodging dog encounters during service calls
Jerry Schappert, ACE, shares tips on how to handle dogs during service calls and how to stay unruffled when encountering...
Is it fair to moan about IMM pheromones?
The Indianmeal moth is the single most-common stored product pest in retail food stores. That also is why it is...
Benefits of offering cleaning and disinfection to customers
Dr. Cisse Spragins, of Rockwell Labs, gives beneficial tips cleaning and disinfecting that pest management professionals can offer customers.
Get bed bugs to check out, permanently
Dan Baldwin, BCE, CCFS, CP-FS, REHS/RS, shares tips on how to get rid of bed bugs permanently from hotels.
Reflecting on 3 years as a columnist
"This is not a goodbye to the industry at all, but rather an eye on new responsibilities that are very...
Build your brand identity
Dennis Jenkins, president of ABC Home & Commercial Services, Dallas, Texas, elaborates on the November Question of the Month on...
Create cleaning and disinfecting protocols for customers
Casey Prewitt, of Neogen, says, "When fine-tuning your integrated pest management procedures, develop cleaning and disinfecting protocols for your customers."
Amazon fined for illegal pesticide sales in California
California is cracking down on illegal online pesticide sales in the state.
NWCOA is here to help wildlife service providers grow
NWCOA’s Wildlife Control Operators Training Course will take place Feb. 6-7, 2023, during Wildlife Expo. This certified course covers inspection,...
The hardest part about saying goodbye is saying it right
When finishing a service, don’t say things like, “Nothing to report today.” There is always something to report. Give your...
4 steps to strengthen your workplace culture
Erin Richardson provides some examples of how to improve your workplace culture.