NEW YORK—Bug Off Pest Control Center’s Manhattan headquarters is hosting the “Complete PMP Course” for pest management professionals (PMPs). This 14-hour course is presented in two sessions, March 24 (session 1) and March 26 (session 2), from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Prepare for the 7A, 7F and category 8 exams, or get recertification credits […]
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