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Entomologist insights from recent German cockroach studies

Knowledge is power: Entomologists share insights from recent German cockroach studies at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind., and Rutgers University,...

German cockroach control tips: Multi-unit hosing, commercial kitchens

German cockroaches are prevalent in residential settings and commercial facilities. Here are control tips from PMPs who work in both.

CPCO of GA holds in-person conference, honors current chairman

The Certified Pest Control Operators of Georgia held its 22nd annual fall conference at the Edgar H. Wilson Convention Center in...

Keeping track of a tick

Many pest management professionals are not yet familiar with the Asian longhorned tick, which is quickly making its way across...

Restaurants test our rodent readiness

Rats and mice have challenged PMPs for centuries, but in 2020, it seems circumstances have upped the stakes even more....

Pop! Boom! Pow! Pests to the rescue

To your customers, pests are no laughing matter. But to comic book writers, pests bring the laughs, in addition to...

EcoRaider announces upcoming webinars

EcoRaider announced its slate of Zoom webinar dates and topics presented by Dennis Judy and Ed DeMask for the fall...

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Quality assurance’s role in customer retention

The purpose of a quality assurance department is to provide better intel on the business and how customers interact with...

Use remote monitoring to stay ahead of rodent invasions

An effective electronic remote monitoring system can help you stay ahead of the impending invasion by allowing you to monitor...

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Plan ahead for the coming tax rate increase

The government has put trillions of dollars into the economy to deal with COVID-19. Now, what do we do in...

Focus on labor retention, not cost

While labor costs are a major concern, the strategies for lowering them overwhelmingly included adding benefits for the employee.

Setting up office cubicles at Schopen Pest Solutions this summer are, from left, Leeza Trainor, Jason Chaples and George Cochran. PHOTO: PETE SCHOPEN

Where are you in the business owner life cycle?

Like most owners of small to midsized pest control companies, I wear many hats. As the company grew, I hired...

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Halloween, spiders and wide-eyed babies

What makes spiders so creepy? We even include them as spooky decorations for Halloween. Dr. Jim Fredericks explains why humans...

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An interview with a Norway rat

Get to know the Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus) to better understand how to battle this rodent that is built for...

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A model rodent surveillance program ramps up in New Orleans

Dr. Claudia Riegel is working to create a sustainable rodent surveillance program in New Orleans that can be used as...