The why of the fly
A reader asks expert Dan Baldwin, BCE, for some advice on getting better cooperation with a restaurant client that is...
June 2021
Articles in This Edition
Breaking: Some spiders think fire ants have cooties
At your next fire ant account, take a look around: Are spiders in the vicinity, too? Odds are, probably not.
Caring PMPs gain customers
Eliminating an infestation is the most important part of a PMP's job, but showing compassion may be key to attracting,...
Understand the value of safety data sheets
The goal of safety data sheets (SDS) is to reduce human and environmental risk by listing potential hazards of daily...
What to do about a capital gains tax increase
The owner of PCO Bookkeepers examines President Biden's recommendation for increasing the long-term capital gains tax (LTCGT).
PMPs show off brilliant branding
Here’s a roundup of just a few of the creative ideas pest management professionals have implemented to promote a consistent...
An out-of-sight approach to ant baiting
When using ant baits, manage expectations by explaining to customers how they work to control an ant colony. Also try...
Bed bug control strategies
With people traveling more and college students heading back to dorms, PMPs may see an uptick in bed bug calls....
Moisture is the common denominator in small fly sources
The common theme with small fly species problems is there will be water and some sort of organic material collecting...
Make safety a priority
The owner of Schopen Pest Solutions shares how the company has focused on making safety a priority — whether it’s...
BOM forms to educate, mentor and help PMPs succeed
Last summer, a group of like-minded PMPs from across the country came together with a mission of supporting Black economic...
Experts reflect on why pest control is a great industry
We asked Pest Management Professional‘s columnists and editorial advisory board members why someone should consider a career in the professional pest...
Ant expert offers control, inspection tips
Desiree Straubinger, BCE, says that accurate identification is key to ant control because different species have different preferences.
Compassion good for business, bed bug survey shows
Customers with particularly persistent pest problems are so grateful to the PMPs who solve them, they become loyal lifelong customers.
Separating mosquito facts from fiction
When treating for mosquitoes, pest management professionals must remember that these common pests differ in their sources, habits and seasons...
Reader poll: Pest control careers
Please take a minute to answer our latest one-question reader poll: Tell us why someone should consider a career in...