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Industry loses a legend: Norm Cooper

After a year-long fight with a blood disorder known as myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), Norm Cooper passed away April 5. Cooper,...

Wildlife Control Supplies: Stainless Steel Weep Hole Cover

Weep holes are a vital component for the proper maintenance of brick structures — and an open door for mice...

Q&A: Security systems, phorid flies and a flea infestation

Q: A commercial customer just installed a new security system with cameras under the eaves of his building. This system...

Dr. Janis Reed, BCE, Technical Services Manager, Control Solutions Inc.

Dr. Reed joins CSI

Dr. Janis Reed joins Pasadena, Texas-based Control Solutions Inc. as the technical services manager serving the PCO Team. Dr. Reed...

Bed bug’s oldest relatives discovered in Oregon

The oldest insect remains of the genus Cimex, which common bed bugs belong to, were found by archeologists in southern...

NCPMA PestLine celebrates 5 years

The North Carolina Pest Management Association’s (NCPMA’s) PestLine is once again open throughout the month of April. This marks the...

Neogen Corp.: Ramik Ground Squirrel Bait

Ramik Ground Squirrel Bait is a new, unrestricted rodenticide specifically labeled to control California ground squirrels (Otospermophilus beecheyi). The nuggets...

‘Doc’ Frishman delivers PMP Growth Summit keynote

The venerable ‘Doc’ Frishman spoke, and Summit attendees listened. Longtime Pest Management Professional (PMP) columnist Dr. Austin M. Frishman, BCE-Emeritus,...

Wil-Kil promotes Checkai, Allen

Wil-Kil Pest Control announces new leadership positions at its Menomonee Falls, Wis., headquarters. Gary Checkai, most recently sales and service...

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Break your cockroach management routine

Struggling with a stubborn cockroach problem? With the simplicity of using social media and instant access to reviews found on...

Arizona bark scorpion (Photo: iStock.com/Srabin)

Striking a service frequency and customer satisfaction balance

One of the most important decisions a pest management professional has to make is what treatment frequencies they’ll offer. Choosing the right service...

Nuisance Wildlife Removal offers bird work expertise

Nuisance Wildlife Removal shares how bird work comprises nearly a third of its revenue. Bird management can be time-consuming, complex...

Top 10 universities for entomology released: University of Florida ranked No. 1

The Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) ranked and scored the world’s top 10 universities for entomology, with the University...

Are pharaoh ants leaders of the pack?

Pest Management Professional (PMP): (looking around) This is a pretty nice kitchen. Have you been here long? Pharaoh Ant (PA):...

BIGN adds Azuga service

The Beyond Insurance Global Network (BIGN) has incorporated Azuga Insurance Solutions into its line of network service offerings. To help...