Brothers rely on their strengths to succeed
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March 2023
Articles in This Edition
Baiting to treat cockroaches
Anna Berry, BCE, says PMPs "can apply our bait and wait for the cockroaches to bring the toxin back to...
Tips to treating cockroaches
Matt Remmen, of Envu, gives tips on how to inspect, indentify and prevent cockroaches.
Develop structured treatment program
Dr. Cisse Spragins, of Rockwell Labs, says it's important to develop a structured plan to inspect and treat for cockroaches.
Rodent Tales: A.J. Quick
A.J. Quick, pest department manager of Ryan Lawn & Tree Inc. in Shawnee, Kan., shares his experiences and tips for...
Treating cockroaches in bars
Andrew Fisher, BCE, PHE, shares tips to treat cockroaches in old buildings, like bars, since they are highly attracted to...
The myth of dirty bait stations
Mark Sheperdigian expands on the myth that "not all the droppings should be cleaned out of traps or bait stations...
Eliminating cockroaches for good
"There are additional opportunities to clear the carnage, disinfect and sanitize surfaces, and remove the stains and odors that are...
Cut off cockroach resources
Mel Whitson, of Zoëcon, says it is key "to cut off the resources on which cockroaches depend and to limit...
Monitoring traps provide updates of last service
Dr. Tim Husen, BCE, of Syngenta, says that monitoring traps can provide a snapshot of the latest activity since your...
The tax implications of fringe benefits
Dan Gordon, CPA, shares examples of taxable fringe benefits that can help small businesses compete with large ones.
Take control of cancelations
Jerry Schappert, ACE, shares tips on how to handle cancelations.
Detailed inspections for cockroaches
Desiree Straubinger, BCE, of BASF, says cockroaches "are cryptic by nature and can hide in areas that are extremely difficult...
Tips for handling customer cancelations
We asked Pest Management Professional’s columnists and editorial advisory board members to share good tips for handling customer cancelations.
5 questions with Cameron Riddell
The magazine catches up with Cameron Riddell, founder and president of Bird Barrier America, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary...
Product applications for German cockroach
Heather Patterson, of Control Solutions Inc., gives questions to ask for product applications for German cockroach management services.
For the birds
For PMP's annual bird control guide, industry experts discuss the risks and rewards connected to this lucrative pest segment.
Let your vehicles drive your advertising
Dennis Jenkins shares how the easiest and most common ways to get your company name out in your service areas...
Meadow voles: Microtus spp.
Meadow voles, also known as meadow mice, are among the most prolific, numerous and widely distributed mammals in North America.
I sold my startup
Pete Schopen explains how and why he made the decision to sell Schopen Pest Solutions.
Pest control benefits reach far and wide
In our debut edition of our new quarterly feature, Tech Trends, columnist Dan Baldwin explores how closely intertwined pest control...
The secret to cutting ant callbacks this spring
Dr. Michael Bentley, BCE, says "the secret to reducing ant callbacks this spring may be encouraging your clients to maintain...
KPIs help you hit your goals for the season
Sheri Spencer Bachman, ACE, says "the first step to prepping for the busy season is getting into the right mindset."
A Look Back: Photos from 1950
As part of Pest Management Professional's 90th anniversary, the magazine is looking back at its archives.
Reader poll: Handling customer cancelations
Please take a minute to answer our latest one-question reader poll: What’s a good tip for handling customer cancelations?
WorkWave hosts four-day user conference
Check out some highlights of the Beyond Service 2023 User Conference by WorkWave in Orlando, Fla., that kicked off on...