February 2023
Articles in This Edition
Preventative approach to bed bugs
Joseph Latino says PMPs can "adopt a preventive approach to bed bug control that significantly improves the quality of life...
Swarm season checklists save time and money
Dr. Michael Bentley, BCE, explains how pest management firms can gear up to handle termite swarm season.
PPMA packs plenty of projects into 2023
After celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2022, the Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA) looks at different projects for 2023.
Bed bugs in unexpected places
Dr. Nina Jenkins shares a list of places where clients have found that have reintroduced bed bugs.
Where to search for bed bugs
Kim Kelley-Tunis, ACE, BCE, PCQI, shares tips on where to look when finding bed bugs.
Don’t let bed bugs go unnoticed
John-Michael Kibrick shares tips to give clients on how to identify signs of bed bugs.
Taking control of bed bugs
Dr. Edwin Afful shares a a few tips to increase your chances of full control over bed bugs.
A Look Back: Photos from 1971
As part of Pest Management Professional's 90th anniversary, the magazine is looking back at its archives.
Warning clients on where to check for bed bugs
Mel Whitson shares where you should tell clients to look out for bed bugs.
High-quality bed bug services
Matt Remmen provides tips on how to provide high-quality bed bug service to better protect people’s homes, health and businesses.
Colors that attract bed bugs
Andrew Fisher, BCE, PHE, discusses the colors that bed bugs are most attracted to.
Plan now for successful succession
Bobby Jenkins shares how they've been navigating the succession process at ABC Home & Commercial Services.
3 steps for communication with bed bug treatment
Dr. Chris Keefer, BCE, shares three tips to use when communicating with customers when treating bed bugs.
Vacuuming to reduce bed bugs
Dr. Bob Davis, BCE, shares vacuuming tips you can follow to collect and remove bed bugs.
Education, communication to prevent bed bugs
Dr. Brittany Campbell, BCE, explains how education and communication are key to helping customers with bed bug prevention.
Taking steps to reach new goals
Pete Schopen shared how owners of 1 Step Pest Control can work to reach their 2023 goals for their company.
FTC proposes ban on non-compete agreements
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking a nationwide ban on non-compete agreements, calling them “an unfair method of competition.”
5 questions with JD Darr
Pest Management Professional magazine chats with JD Darr about the National Pest Management Association's upcoming Legislative Day event.
Pest Control Mythbuster
Dr. Bill Robinson separates fact from fiction on widely held industry beliefs and practices.
Reader Poll: Which believable myths persist in the pest control industry?
Please take a minute to answer our latest one-question reader poll: Which believable myths persist in the pest control industry?
Big-headed ants: Pheidole spp.
In the U.S., where there are approximately 74 ant species, big-headed ants are found mostly in the warm and dry...
Train new hires so they can succeed
Jerry Schappert, ACE, explains how a standardized training process can be the best option for new employees.
Eradicate chaos with SOPs
Sheri Spencer Bachman, ACE, shared why pest control company leadership should implement and use standard operating procedures.
Why pest control companies need adequate working capital
Working capital is a financial metric that measures a company’s ability to pay its current liabilities with its current assets,...